Built environment

New CSIR tool produces detailed maps of SA's economic geography A new digital mapping and geographic analysis platform (GAP) is enabling researchers and decision-makers to estimate the spatial distribution of economic activity in South Africa in greater detail than ever before.

CSIR paper on 2004 elections wins ORSSA award The Operations Research Society of South Africa (ORSSA) has awarded the Tom Rozwadowski medal, the society's premier annual award, to Dr Jan Greben of CSIR Built Environment.

Recognition for leading CSIR researcher in water supply, sanitation and hygiene CSIR Built Environment researcher Louiza Duncker is the proud winner of a Women in Water, Sanitation and Forestry (WWSF) Award 2007, in the category Management and Policy: Sanitation.

Using observational techniques to build better roads A CSIR study has demonstrated how the range of observational techniques available could be applied to improve the understanding, design, construction and maintenance of road pavements.

World Day of Architecture focuses attention on green buildings The CSIR's green buildings for Africa programme aims to support and promote environmentally responsible design, use and management of facilities by property owners, managers and tenants.

CSIR supports regional development paradigm A CSIR report highlights the potential role of provinces in strengthening a regional development paradigm in South Africa.

Brazilian roads authorities learn about local heavy vehicle transport initiatives Paul Nordengen, a senior researcher at CSIR Built Environment, recently visited Brazil as part of a delegation from the International Forum for Road Transport Technology (IFRTT). Nordengen is currently IFRTT Vice-President: Developing Countries.

Introducing girl learners to careers in construction CSIR Built Environment hosted a series of visits by girl Grade 11 learners during National Women's Month in August 2007 to introduce them to a range of career options in the construction industry.