The Factor 4 Leap in Energy Consumption of Buildings »

By Editor on Sep 3, 2008 in Energy and Climate Change, Environmental Management, Events, Operations and Strategy | 0 Comments

[ September 10, 2008; 10:30 am to 12:00 pm. ] Speaker: Mr Poul E Kristensen, Managing Director, IEN Consultants Sdn Bhd, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Venue: Seminar Room II, ISEAS

This seminar discusses the need for buildings to reduce their energy consumption and carbon emissions. The speaker will explain that it is possible to reduce the energy consumption of buildings by a factor of 4 through energy efficiency and [...]

Green Buildings Asia - Discover Developments and Opportunities for Green Buildings and Sustainable Architecture in Asia »

By Editor on Aug 20, 2008 in Design and Innovation, News | 0 Comments

Buildings account for about 35% of greenhouse gas emissions, according to research by the World Green Buildings Council, and there is much scope to reduce the impact of buildings on climate change. Asia is stepping up to the challenge of promoting environmental sustainability for buildings, with more green building legislation and green building projects.
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Green Buildings Asia 2008 »

By Editor on Aug 18, 2008 in Design and Innovation, Events | 0 Comments

[ November 5, 2008 to November 7, 2008. ] Green Buildings Asia 2008 will be held from 5 to 7 Nov at the Intercontinental Hotel, Singapore. This conference will help participants understand the issues, solutions and trends associated with green buildings and sustainable architecture in Asia. Regional authorities, industry leaders and experts from the World Green Building Council, World Bank, Building and Construction Authority (BCA), National Environment [...]

r.e.Design Guide to Green Real Estate »

By Editor on Aug 4, 2008 in Design and Innovation, News, Operations and Strategy | 0 Comments

Colliers International recently launched r.e.Design in Singapore - a guide to green real estate for developers, landlords and tenants. r.e.Design has four categories including Managing Green, Developing Green, Occupying Green and Living Green. The guide shares with real estate players on being sustainable, implementing green real estate practices, and the opportunities and challenges involved. The [...]