The more we build, the more we learn, and one key lesson that has stood out for us is balance. The old-school approach to building was to buy a plot, design your house, build it and live it in. The house was as big as you could afford, the materials were often more aesthetic than functional and the design was according to your needs.
Over the past few decades, the building process has become far more intuitive, responsive and environmentally aware. At Vexiflex, everything we do, from inception to occupation, seeks to find the balance between environmental impact and environmental sustainability. Science and history are showing us that balance is the key to preserving the natural world in which we live.
The first major changes occurred in building materials where we saw governments start to regulate the types of materials that could be safely used and disposed of in the building process. The Department of Water Affairs and Forestry (DWAF) (now just DWA) passed legislation in 1989 on the use of asbestos and is a good example of the changing face of the building industry. In addition to these parameters being meted out by government, we have very recently seen legislation on design, location and position of buildings being drafted.
As active and contributing members to South Africa’s leading building associations, including the Green Building Council of South Africa and the Gauteng Master Builders Association, Vexiflex is committed upholding the highest standards of building design and management.
We are able to advise our clients on green building standards and assist them in creating sustainable and energy efficient homes that will not only benefit them, but generations to come.
