PE Group taking bold steps to advance sustainable architecture

Updated by November ,28, 2022

Madam Josephine Essie Kpesese - Registrar of the Ghana Architect Council

The Registrar of the Ghana Architect Council Madam Josephine Essie Kpesese has commended the Property Express Group for advancing the discourse on sustainability in the built environment .

Speaking at this year's Property Awards at the Accra International Conference Centre She was hopeful lessons drawn at the event would lead to change .
Madam Josephine Kpesese said the theme "Sustainable architecture in "Ghana Housing Mix:" couldn't be more appropriate as it resonates with the council's theme at the recent induction ceremony " Emerging concepts, the built environment and sustainability, the infinite role of the Architect, "

She said architects have a role to play in sustainable architecture by alleviating the negative effects, and also restricting further nefarious activities on the environment.
"We must adopt concepts such as the use of sustainable architecture and green building materials. amongst others ", she As we.

She said Ghana had embraced sustainable architecture in many regards, however it was time to take a look at deepening the discourse, to enhance efficiency and adopt trends that emphasise advance technology .

"The careful use of sustainable architecture in housing delivery offers the best means of establishing equity and affordability and the affirmation of our sociocultural dynamics.Madam Josephine Kpesese said The council encourages water conservation systems, energy conservation systems amongst others.

She charged professionals in the sector to set standards that uphold the practices of sustainable architecture to achieve desired effects.