Environment-friendly Homes

Green island living

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...

New residential buildings must now meet minimum standards for energy efficiency

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....

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