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GROW. Find out how a new social enterprise will rejuvenate urban communities and sprout mult-generational relationships! This article is contributed by City Sprouts on 9 October 2019. |
Bringing Embodied Carbon Upfront The built environment can help address the emergency of climate change through the reduction of embodied carbon emissions Click here to read the full report! The report was first launched on 23 September 2019. |
The Future of Workplaces There is increasing interest on how design and technology can help to foster innovation in the workplace. This article was first published in SG Green Issue 9.0 (Sept. 2019). |
Building with Geospatial Technologies Technology can help to change the way we design and construct green buildings, helping to shape a sustainable future. This article was first published in SG Green Issue 9.0 (Sept. 2019). |
Funan: The Future of Retail The new Funan represents the future of our buildings. Find out what makes Funan the benchmark for new retail malls. This article was first published in SG Green Issue 9.0 (Sept. 2019). |
The Future of Invoice Financing SME cashflow can be instantly boosted through invoice financing, allowing funding of operational expenses, overheads and expansion. This article was first published in SG Green Issue 9.0 (Sept. 2019). |
Blockchain and Energy Management As one of the biggest economic innovations in recent history, blockchain has the potential to revolutionise the way we manage energy. This article was first published in SG Green Issue 9.0 (Sept. 2019). |
Committing to Science-Based Targets The industry must change the way it designs, builds and operates its buildings to address climate challenges. This article was first published in SG Green Issue 9.0 (Sept. 2019). |
Going Circular with Office Furniture This case study illustrates how a partnership model to connect organisations with surplus resources to community groups. This article was first published in SG Green Issue 9.0 (Sept. 2019). |
The Colour of Productivity The places and spaces we live in must be places and spaces we can live with as the indoor environment directly affects our productivity. This article was first published in Entrepreneurs'Digest Issue 85 (May/Jun 2019). |
Unleashing Creativity 8 secondary schools presented their creative and innovative science centre designs to a thoroughly-impressed industry panel! This event was held on 6 September 2019 at the Marina Bay Sands. |
A Step Towards Green Living Our homes must be made green and healthy right from the get-go. Consider these 5 aspects when doing up your homes! This article was first published in SG Green Issue 8.0 (Mar. 2019). |
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Breathe Easy The air we breathe in is of paramount importance to our health and wellbeing, especially in our abodes. This article was first published in SG Green Issue 8.0 (Mar. 2019). |
Living Off the (Power) Grid As one of the pioneering carbon negative homes in Singapore, the B House is a powerhouse in every sense of the word. This article was first published in SG Green Issue 8.0 (Mar. 2019). |
Beautifully Crafted Comfort Keeping cool, combining comfort and beauty, the ultimate solution in a well-designed and sustainable package. This article was first published in SG Green Issue 8.0 (Mar. 2019). |
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The Heartbeat of Bedok As a purpose-built, mixed-use facilitiy designed with cohesion in mind, Heartbeat@Bedok serves as a green hub. This article was first published in SG Green Issue 8.0 (Mar. 2019). |
Home Green Home Creating a greener world starts at home and it does not have to cost the earth. Our homes have to be healthy and productive. This article was first published in SG Green Issue 8.0 (Mar. 2019). |
Designing the Classroom of the Future This piece authored by Lutron Electronics Co. highlights what architects and designers need to know about smart classrooms. This article was first published in Architectural Lighting. |
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All About Prefabricated MEP Find out how the adoption of this game-changing construction technology is gaining ground in Singapore! This article was first published in BuildSmart (Nov/Dec 2018). |
The Multi Comfort Approach Check out how a holistic approach to human comfort and wellbeing can help shape our buildings. This article was first published in SG Green Issue 7.0 (Sept. 2018). |
You Are What You Breathe Good Indoor Air Quality is essential for a healthy, productive workplace. Read on for a list of what to look out for in your office. This article was first published in SG Green Issue 7.0 (Sept. 2018). |
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Placemaking in Green Buildings By connecting people to the places they occupy and use, they will be more inclined to care for these places. This article was first published in SG Green Issue 7.0 (Sept. 2018). |
Understanding Net Zero Do you know the differences between a net zero energy building and a net zero carbon building? This article was first published in SG Green Issue 6.0 (Mar. 2018). |
The "Sustainable" EPC Energy Performance Contracting (EPC) can help building owners affordably realise energy effciency goals. This article was first published in SG Green Issue 7.0 (Sept. 2018). |
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From the Ground Up A sustainable and healthy HeartQuarters for an organisation rooted in cultivating sustainability and liveability. This article was first published in SG Green Issue 6.0 (Mar. 2018). |
Sustainability Practised The JOULES Smart Centre @ BVSS is sound testament of what a concerted public-private partnership can achieve. This article was first published in SG Green Issue 6.0 (Mar. 2018). |
Innovating Sustainability If music, TV shows, accommodation and movies can be offered as a subscribed servuice, why can't sustainability? This article was first published in SG Green Issue 5.0 (Sept. 2017). |
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Driving Sustainability JTC constantly pushes sustainability boundaries to quickly respond to evolving industry needs and challenges. This article was first published in SG Green Issue 5.0 (Sept. 2017). |
Greening the Community Sustainability requires both top-down and ground-up support from all stakeholders in order to blossom and flourish. This article was first published in SG Green Issue 5.0 (Sept. 2017). |
More than just Pretty Colours Modern paints, along with beautifying a building, bring about many health benefits to the building and its occupants! This article was first published in SG Green Issue 4.0 (Mar. 2017). |
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Lighting for Wellness As lighting transcends its traditional function, it is steadily becoming an interactive component of daily life. This article was first published in SG Green Issue 4.0 (Mar. 2017). |
Better Places for People Pioneered by the WorldGBC, Better Places for People puts wellbeing at the heart of your building. This article was first published in SG Green Issue 4.0 (Mar. 2017). |
A Green Solution to Air Pollution Indoor plants can be a natural and effective solution to curbing the effects of air pollution while beautifying interiors. This article was first published in SG Green Issue 4.0 (Mar. 2017). |
Designing for the Climate Due consideration needs to be given when incorporating greenery to ensure that it brings about maximum efficiency. This article was first published in SG Green Issue 3.0 (Sept. 2016). |
Singapore's Green Future Singapore's building and construction industry has monumentally evolved within the past decade, but what does the future hold? This article was first published in SG Green Issue 3.0 (Sept. 2016). |
Smart Spaces: IoT & Real Estate By tapping into the power of the Internet Of Things, the power of building interconnectivity can be unleashed. This article was first published in SG Green Issue 2.0 (Mar. 2016). |
