The ReBuilt Cape Town project, convened by Bauhaus Earth (BE) and African Centre for Cities (ACC) seeks to initiate and test a stakeholder-led transition pathway towards a more regenerative future for the built environment in Cape Town and the Western Cape.

The availability of natural materials is therefore a fundamental requirement for the targeted transition. Recent approaches within this concept have included improving energy efficiency of buildings, introducing nature-based solutions in public infrastructure, and adapting urban morphology to ensure even distribution of public facilities. In this project, rather than focusing on creating less damage, we are interested in expanding on new dimensions such as creating circular value chains within construction processes, designing cities in resource-efficient ways, and centering cultural and socio-political contexts through inclusive policy making.

We are interested in expanding on new dimensions such as creating circular value chains within construction processes, designing cities in resource-efficient ways, and centering cultural and socio-political contexts through inclusive policy making.

 

The Cape Town ReBuilt project is supported by the German Federal Ministry for Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety. 

Project team:

• Prof. Edgar Pieterse – Project Lead
• Ass. Prof. Philippa Tumubweinee – Project Lead
• dr. heeten bhagat – Project Manager
• Ithra Najaar & Marlene Joubert – Project Finance and Administration
• Sarah de Villier and Daniel Xu – Strategic Support

Research assistants:

• 2023: Razaz Bashier, Julia Hope, Tshepo Mokholo, Russel Hlongwane
• 2024: Aidan Africa, Linda Mputa, Skhumbuzo Gqaliwe, Seth Kriger & Mashego Molemane
• Transition Arena Coordinator (2024): Raíra Froes

For enquiries, contact: dr. heeten bhagat at souxiip@gmail.com