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Research themes

Practice-led research on energy-efficient buildings, climate-responsive design and green skills development across Africa’s built environment.

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Projects

Flagship initiatives such as the Africa-Wide Green Building Research Challenge and targeted case studies with universities and industry.

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Publications

Insight reports, briefs and technical notes that translate research into practice-ready evidence for educators, practitioners and policymakers.

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Partners & network

Collaborations with schools, universities, professional bodies and industry partners who are shaping the next generation of green talent.

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Latest insights

Mapping the Green Skills Gap

Insight series · Episode 1

Snapshot analysis of how demand for green skills is outpacing supply across architecture, engineering and construction.

Africa-Wide Green Building Research Challenge 2026

Project update · 2026

An overview of our continent-wide student design challenge, focusing on energy, water and material performance metrics.

Energy-Efficient Schools & Campuses

Research theme spotlight

How learning environments can reduce emissions, improve comfort and support better learning outcomes for students.

MentifyHub: AI-Powered Mentorship for the Built Environment

Project insight · 2025

A digital platform that uses intelligent matching tools to connect students, young professionals and mentors, helping bridge Africa’s built-environment and green skills mentorship gap.

Africa-Wide Mentorship Access Study

RESEARCH STUDY · 2025

A continent-wide research project examining mentorship access, career guidance and professional development pathways across Africa’s built environment sector.

Automated Building Code Evaluation System

Publication insight · 2025

A machine-assisted framework that analyses architectural drawings against building regulations, offering faster compliance reviews for designers and regulators.

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More insights

We’re gradually expanding our insight library with new briefs, snapshots and project stories. Check back soon or explore all current publications.

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