INNOVATIVE AWARD: WINNER
Thrive Portfolio
occupiers the benefit of electricity and water savings.
The reduced energy costs are transparently shared on
the multifunctional Growthpoint App.
Rudolf Pienaar, Growthpoint’s Chief Investment
and Development Officer, says: “Thrive Portfolio is an
excellent answer for the needs of leading businesses
looking for the total package; aesthetical design,
sustainability, cost-effective and high-performance work
space. We are motivated to create the best solutions
for our clients and we are also extremely proud to be
recognised for innovation in our industry.”
Dorah Modise, CEO of GBCSA, says: “We are
excited to be a part of this pioneering and innovative
new offering. Growthpoint has been able to link the
quality of buildings to green features, not only defining
the environmental benefits, but also the benefits to
occupants of those particular buildings – and they have
defined, articulated, and developed it for the sector itself.
Their collaborative approach is significant.”
Neil Gopal, CEO of the SAPOA, says: “We are pleased
to be a part of this groundbreaking new partnership and
believe that by consolidating all of our unique skills, we
are part of something completely unique and exclusive
to the property industry.”
This industr y- leading por tfolio delivers on
Growthpoint’s promise of innovative and sustainable
property solutions that create space to thrive.
The aptly named Thrive Portfolio is where you’ll
find buildings that are good for business and good
for people.
Growthpoint Properties’ new premier portfolio
combines quality and aesthetics with sustainability for
the benefit of their clients and prioritises the health and
wellbeing of the people in the building.
A first of its kind locally, Thrive Portfolio buildings are
highly rated by both the South African Property Owners
Association (SAPOA) and the Green Building Council
South Africa (GBCSA).
The portfolio currently comprises 86 dual-rated office
buildings in excellent locations nationwide spanning
around 950,000m 2 , and valued at nearly R19bn.
Platinum Thrive Portfolio buildings have a SAPOA
Premium- or A- grade rating, as well as 4 -Star
or higher GBCSA rating or an Energy and Water
Performance (EWP) certification. Gold Thrive Portfolio
buildings are SAPOA B-grade rated or higher and
have a GBCSA EWP certification or have received at
least a 3-Star Existing Building Performance certification.
Thrive Portfolio properties maximise productivity
through the quality and efficiency of Growthpoint’s
award-winning designs. Their supportive environments
help to attract and retain the best talent, foster
innovation and increase staff productivity. These
buildings incorporate smart technology that gives
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SAPOA Awards