Master, Milan Manoj2023-08-042023-08-042022https://hdl.handle.net/10539/35796A dissertation submitted in fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Urban Studies to the Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of the Witwatersrand, 2023The Living Building Challenge (LBC) is the world’s most stringent green building standard and has only recently been introduced into the South African (SA) built environment. This study aims to identify the successes and failures faced throughout the design phase of five LBC case studies in SA. By reviewing the literature and interviewing various sustainability consultants who have worked directly on the case study projects, various opportunities with implementing the LBC presented themselves. These opportunities included breaking down professional silos as well as the positive influence that the imperatives had on the local manufacturing industry. Furthermore, challenges such as fee structures, limited resource availability, complex design solutions, and Covid-19 also impacted the progress of establishing these buildings. By working with local governments and non-profit organisations and educating people on the principles of Biomimicry and Regenerative Design, it would be possible to formulate benchmarks for establishing successful, regenerative building projects in South Africa.enDissertation