August 2013
CONSTRUCTION WORLD
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Five stars for
Cape Town’s
tallest
On 25 May, Teri Kruger, juwi’s director stakeholder
relations, was awarded with the ‘2013 Regional
Business Achiever Award' in the Corporate
category by the Western Cape branch of the
Business Women’s Association.
environment
SHE RECEIVEDTHE
prize for her inspiringwork in energy and pioneer-
ing renewable energies in South Africa with recognition for her legacy
projects in local communities. Only a few days later, on 28 May, juwi
inaugurated its first solar project in Rustenburg.
In particular the judges honoured Teri Kruger’s passion for sustain-
able solutions and her enduring love of nature. Furthermore, she was
acknowledged for her diverse set of skills that she uses on sensitive
energymanagement in response to the global concern around climate
change and its far-reaching impacts.
Her work previously has received prestigious awards – for her contri-
bution to consumer protection and for outstanding contribution to
science, engineering and technology.
JochenMagerfleisch, COOof the German juwi group, was one of the
first to congratulate: “Kruger was one of our first employees in South
Africa and helped to shape juwi’s particular approach to business in
Africa. Her award shows that effort and dedication for a carbon-free
energy production based on 100% renewable energies is a target
worth pursuing”.
Greg Austin, juwi South Africa’s managing director, also con-
gratulates: “This is an important award for her but also for juwi and
the company’s activities in South Africa. juwi Renewable Energies
through its ongoing leadership and support has provided a platform
for Kruger to both participate and excel in this noteworthy business
award competition”.
Since 2010 juwi Renewable Energies, a subsidiary of the German
juwi-group, plans, finances, constructs and operates renewable energy
power plants with a particular focus on the wind and solar energy
sector in South Africa. On 28 May the company’s first photovoltaic
construction project was inaugurated.When commissioned inOctober
this year, the free field PV park in Rustenburg will also be South Africa’s
first large-scale solar farms under the Renewable Energy Independent
Power Producer Programme.
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THE RATING SYSTEM
recognises achieve-
ments in sustainable architecture. This
acknowledgement makes Portside the first
5 Star Green Star SA certified high rise office
development in South Africa.
The five star rating recognises South
African excellence in terms of green design.
According to the GBCSA, the Design rating is
based on design documentation.
“We are proud that Portside has achieved
this rating for the 'Design' category,' says
Derick Henstra, executive chairman of the
dhk Architects.
Artistic impression by dhk Architects.
Portside (Buitengracht Street,
Cape Town), designed by dhk
Atchitects in a joint venture
with Louis Karol Architects,
was awarded a five star
Design rating under the
Green Building Council of
South Africa’s (GBCSA) Green
Star rating system for offices.
“The design was sensitive to both the
environmental and aesthetic requirements
of the building. We believe that we have
successfully balanced the two imperatives;
this rating is evidence of this.”
“A particular challenge was the balanc-
ing of a vast double glazed curtain wall
façade with the mechanical and electrical
services necessary to maintain high occu-
pant comfort. This is great example of our
commitment to sustainable architecture
and green design,”says Steve Peters, the dhk
director responsible for Portside.
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Inspiring work in renewable energies
Teri Kruger with Davin Chown, chair of the South African Photovoltaic
Industry Association (SAPVIA).
About juwi Renewable Energies
juwi Renewable Energies is a full-service partner in all aspects of
project development. It plans, finances, constructs and operates
renewable energy power plants with a particular focus on the
wind and solar energy sector in South Africa. Their vision is that of
100% clean energy, security of supply, and independence from en-
ergy imports. Their network of international investors and a proven
track-record across the globe are some of the keys to their success.
