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BCA introduces new Green Mark scheme for commercial buildings

There will be a new benchmarking scheme, called Green Mark 2015, for non-residential buildings, and this will have an expanded focus to "address sustainability in a more balanced and holistic manner", said the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) on Wednesday (Sep 2). The Green Mark 2015 has been structured into four main sections: Climactic response; building energy performance; resource...

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...

OCBC Centre receives Green Mark Gold Award

OCBC Centre has been awarded a Green Mark Gold Award for sustainability efforts, and it is the oldest historic site to receive the prize. The award from the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) is for the bank's headquarters, as well as OCBC Centre South which was built in 1985. The S$100 million OCBC Centre development was officially opened on 1 October 1976, and at that time, it was the tallest...

More buildings going green

More buildings are going green. This year, the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) is giving out a record number of BCA Green Mark awards to 164 winners, up from 102 last year. Singapore is a step closer to the national target of "greening" 80 per cent of buildings by 2030. The Green Mark Scheme was introduced in 2005 to recognise water and energy efficient buildings. And as of 2008, all new...

Platinum Green Mark Award for Ocean Financial Centre

Singapore's green drive is reaching new heights. It now boasts of having the highest solar panels in Southeast Asia at the Ocean Financial Centre. The 43-storey building is the first office development in Singapore to be awarded the Platinum Green Mark Award. Nestled in the heart of Singapore's financial district, the Ocean Financial Centre stands out with its sloping roof. But it is what is on its roof...

HarbourFront Centre gets Green Mark Platinum cert

The Building and Construction Authority of Singapore (BCA) has awarded HarbourFront Centre a Green Mark Platinum certificate under the "Existing Buildings" category. The highest rating for green buildings in Singapore recognises developments which are energy efficient. Mapletree Investments, which owns HarbourFront Centre, retrofitted the 33-year old building with a more energy efficient central chiller...

Higher Green Mark standards for new buildings from December

Higher Green Mark standards will apply to new buildings in Singapore from December. The Building and Construction Authority (BCA) said the move will guide the industry towards more sustainable and energy efficient practices in building design, construction and maintenance. An award made of recycled glass was conferred to BCA by international think tank Aspen Institute for its efforts in promoting "green"...

Green grasp of home

Going green has its rewards, especially for Treetops Executive Residences, managed by DTZ Debenham Tie Leung Hospitality Management Services. It has won them the prestigious Green Mark Gold Award, an accolade awarded by the Building and Construction Authority (BCA). Treetops is the first building under the service apartment industry category to receive this accolade. Beyond meeting the stringent criteria...

Singapore’s first “Zero Energy Building” launched

The inaugural Singapore Green Building week started on Monday with the launch of Singapore's first "Zero Energy Building." National Development Minister Mah Bow Tan said the three-storey office building showcases how it can be up to 50 per cent more energy efficient. It cost some S$11 million to retrofit but the building is expected to generate as much electricity as it consumes in a year. The...

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