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Innovation Takes to the Streets with Eco-loo

Oct 08, 2014

Taking innovation to the streets of Gugulethu with Eco-loo and Think: Inn Home Innovation...

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The Better Living Challenge Showcase Launch

Oct 06, 2014

The signature event of the Better Living Challenge Showcase will be taking place in October and November 2014. It will be comprised of an exhibition...

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About Our Finalists: Kim le Roux and Margit Sichrovsky

Oct 01, 2014

Equipping RDP households to unlock the value of their homes   More and more people living in RDP houses are seeking new ways to earn an income...

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Exhibitors: Fire Away!

Oct 01, 2014

Uncontrolled fire is extremely dangerous in low income communities because of the proximity of homes. These Exhibitors show us how to harness fire as...

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About Our Finalists: Mansoor Mohamed

Oct 01, 2014

Delivering safe, secure internet access to low-income households   Successful entrepreneur uses hot spot technology to provide South Africa’s...

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Exhibitors: Light up the room!

Sep 25, 2014

These Exhibitors have seen the light!   The Lightie by Michael Suttner is a solar-powered light bulb that can fit into a soda bottle to...

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About Our Finalists: Rotenda Nevhutalo

Sep 25, 2014

Smart brickmaking kit lays foundation for decent low-income housing   Young design talent rolls out a 100% recyclable housing solution to address...

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About Our Finalists: Eco-struct, ARG Design & A3 Architects

Sep 25, 2014

Ingenious design delivers decent homes to low-income communities   Cape Town’s poorest communities are set to benefit from an eight-year quest...

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About Our Finalists: Qmod Educational Energy

Sep 17, 2014

Qmod sets out to teach the fundamentals of renewable energy to South Africa’s young learners   International design team offers an educational...

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About Our Finalists: Durobuild

Sep 17, 2014

IKYA Homes fill the gap between permanent homes and informal township dwellings   Cape Town-based designers roll out a proudly South African...

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