Green Buildings

S$20m BCA scheme to support green building innovation

The Building and Construction Authority (BCA) will roll out a S$20 million scheme to spearhead the test-bedding of energy-efficient technologies in buildings. The move - called the GBIC-Building Energy Efficient Demonstrations Scheme (GBIC-Demo) - is the latest in encouraging the development of green building technologies. In a statement released on Wednesday (Mar 11), the BCA said the technologies that...

Singapore’s third Green Building Masterplan launched

National Development Minister Khaw Boon Wan on Monday (Sep 1) launched the third Green Building Masterplan to guide Singapore’s green building journey over the next five to 10 years. The Masterplan, developed by the Building and Construction Authority (BCA), was launched at the opening ceremony of the International Green Building Conference and the BEX Asia Expo. Both events are being held as part of...

Greener high-rise buildings under LUSH 2.0

To further promote greenery in Singapore’s urban landscape, the Landscaping for Urban Spaces and High-Rises (LUSH) initiative has been expanded to cover more development types and geographical areas than its original scheme, the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) said yesterday. Termed LUSH 2.0, the enhanced programme includes additional incentives and regulations to encourage developers and building...

URA’s urban greening initiative taking root: Khaw

The Landscaping for Urban Spaces and High Rises (LUSH) programme by Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) is helping spread the "green message" in Singapore, said National Development Minister Khaw Boon Wan. In a blogpost on Thursday (June 12), Mr Khaw said the LUSH initiative has supported the development of 40 hectare (ha) of new high-rise and urban greenery, equivalent to the size of 130 primary school...

More malls going green

More shopping malls in Singapore are going green in the global push to be more environmentally friendly. Such green features help to reap savings in energy and water usage. But in addition, some consultants say, they also help to create a safer shopping experience for consumers There are 32 eco-malls in Singapore according to the Building and Construction Authority, and some of the green features...

BCA scheme to encourage gracious building practices

More measures will be taken to encourage builders to adopt gracious construction practices, which help to address environmental concerns and mitigate inconveniences to the public caused by construction works. Speaking at an industry event, Senior Minister of State for National Development and Trade and Industry Lee Yi Shyan said the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) will be enhancing its Green...

Greenhub: Singapore’s first “green” factory embraces environmentally friendly practices

Greenhub -- Singapore's first "green" factory -- was officially opened on Thursday by Deputy Prime Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam. Greenhub's nondescript exterior belies the effort and the attention to detail that has gone into Singapore's first green factory. The factory embraces environmentally friendly processes all the way from its construction down to its daily operations. Its self-tinting...

New guideline to allow valuers to weigh green buildings’ worth

Valuers will get a better sense on the worth of a building's energy-saving features with a new guideline. The guideline will be published by the Singapore Institute of Surveyors and Valuers (SISV) in its revised edition of Valuation Standards and Practice Guidelines, expected to be launched this November. The Building and Construction Authority (BCA) said on Friday that the methods of valuation will...

Up to S$3m funding to improve energy efficiency of buildings

Developers and building owners can expect more funding from the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) to improve the energy efficiency of their buildings. Under the enhanced Green Mark Incentive Scheme for Existing Buildings, BCA will co-fund up to 50 per cent or S$3 million of the cost of building projects. This includes the purchase of energy-efficient equipment, such as chillers and LED lightings,...

Terrace housing development gets BCA Green Mark Platinum award

Haus @ Serangoon Garden is the first landed residential estate in Singapore to achieve the BCA Green Mark Platinum award for incorporating green designs and technologies into every house. The BCA Green Mark scheme was introduced in 2005, currently over 1,000 buildings in Singapore have met the Green Mark standards. Haus @ Serangoon Garden comprises 96 landed terrace houses located at Serangoon Garden...

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