Reimagining the Built Environment
Ecolution Consulting
Who we are
Ecolution Consulting is a green building consultancy demonstrating that responsible design is the most practical and efficient way to build for the future.
We are a team of passionate green building consultants dedicated to delivering measurable and high-performing solutions. We support organisations across industries to create buildings that are resilient, built to perform, and designed with the people who live and work in them in mind. At the core of our approach is integrated sustainability and resource efficiency - ensuring that every project aligns technical excellence with human wellbeing, cost-effectiveness and ecological stewardship.
What we do
Our work spans green building certification, energy and water efficiency, building performance modelling, regulatory compliance, commissioning and more…
From guiding green building certifications to implementing integrated sustainability strategies, we work with our partners to reimagine the built environment through transforming buildings into future-ready investments designed to endure. Our portfolio includes some of Africa’s most pioneering developments, setting new benchmarks for what sustainable infrastructure can achieve on the continent:
Our Impact
500+
Projects
100+
Certifications
2.9M+
Area Greened
Key project savings
1,000,000+ m³
Water saved per year
122,000+ MWh
Energy saved per year
Green Building Certification
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Green Star Certification
The Green Building Council of South Africa (GBCSA) uses the Green Star SA rating system to recognise environmental leadership in the built environment. We drive the Green Star submission process to ensure each building embeds a pragmatic and optimised suite of interventions and receives recognition and certification to suit.
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LEED Certification
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is the certification applied by the U.S. Green Building Council. It recognises best-in-class building strategies and practices, and is considered a globally leading standard for green building. We guide the green building intervention and submission process of a building pursuing LEED certification.
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EDGE Certification
Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies (EDGE) is a tool aimed at increasing energy, water and embodied-carbon-of-materials efficiency in most building types. We guide and assist a project team with their EDGE submission, and/or assist project developers as the approved, independent EDGE Auditor.
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Net Zero Certification
The Net Zero Certification is aimed at projects that go beyond the partial reductions that are recognised in ot Green Star SA tools, for complete neutralisation (Net Zero) or even redressing (Net Positive) impact of selected key metrics (energy/carbon, water, waste and/or ecology). We assist with Net Zero strategies, roadmaps and certifications.
Consulting Services
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Green Building Consulting
Sustainability in the built environment doesn’t only start or end with certification. That’s why we also offer general green building consulting services which can be tailor made to suit the needs of your building or precinct. This can include energy, water and materials efficiency, resource efficiency audits, Indoor Environmental Quality, sustainable precincts, and more.
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Sustainability Consulting
Whilst we are rooted in the built environment, we also offer a number of adjacent and synergistic sustainability consulting services which can benefit businesses with their journey toward more sustainable operation. This can include sustainability strategies, employee engagement, communications and reporting, as well as carbon accounting.
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Building Commissioning
We provide the Building Commissioning Process for LEED and Green Star SA projects, or as a stand-alone service. It is an extremely effective process because it is an unbiased, third-party approach that takes into account the fact that all building systems are interrelated in operation, ultimately leading to more integrated building quality, occupant productivity and operational savings.
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Compliance and Performance Modelling
Our Compliance Modelling services make use of computer simulations instead of the strict prescriptive route to comply with SANS 10400-XA, offering greater design freedom, efficiency and savings. Our simulation department also offers Green Star and LEED certification modelling, as well as performance optimisation services to ensure optimal resource use, daylighting and indoor environmental quality.
We believe businesses must be a force for good.
That’s why we partner with clients who share our commitment to reimagining the built environment through transforming buildings into future-ready investments that preserve, inspire, and endure.
