LUXE does not have to mean excessive, as Sentosa Cove demonstrates with environmentally-friendly initiatives that characterise the exclusive residential enclave. "From the onset, Sentosa Cove was designed (in 1996) with the natural environment in mind - approximately 40 per cent of our development is dedicated to landscaping and waterbodies," said Mr Jason Yeo, general manager of Sentosa Cove Resort...
Environment-friendly Homes
New residential properties must now include basic environment-friendly features before the building plans are approved. This is a requirement introduced on 15 April by the Building and Construction Authority (BCA). Under the new guidelines, BCA has set a limit on the amount of heat that can enter a residential building through its facade. This limit is called the Residential Envelope Transmittance Value....