Today, 54 percent of the population worldwide is living in urban areas—this trend is expected to continue: by 2045, there will be 6 billion urban residents, an increase of 1.5 times (2 billion). With such a rapid rate of increase and extent of urbanisation, basic issues such as affordable housing, well-connected transport systems, infrastructures, utilities […]
Located in the Jiading district of Shanghai, Jiading Central Park (JCP) was developed as part of China’s nationwide effort to develop liveable cities. It is an 83-hectare urban park that provides amenities for the nearby neighbourhood as well as the restoration of natural systems within this rapidly expanding district. JCP’s site was adjacent to fallow […]
The vision for Parc Central was to create a destination where the community and businesses could mix together in an environment that is rich in character. Located in the Tianhe district along the central axis of Guangzhou, China, the development creates an architectural statement along this focal point of the city and a multilevel green […]
The towering six-storey wall of glass of the Australian Novartis building immediately draws one’s attention—soaring ceilings and a curved timber-clad stairway overlooking the atrium winds from floor to floor, creating an open and modern effect. In line with demonstrating Novartis as a transparent organisation, glass is used as façade material, inviting natural lighting while visually […]
The latest chapter of the International Green Building Conference (IGBC) was held at the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre from 7th to 9th September 2016. Themed Building Green: The Next Decade, the conference witnessed a footfall of more than 1,000 people over its three-day duration. Stalwarts of the Green building industry, students and […]
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The Media Publishers Association Singapore (MPAS) Awards 2016—Singapore’s only independent media award that gives recognition to the publishing industry—was held at The Fullerton Hotel Singapore on 26 September 2016, with an attendance of over 230 guests. Guest-of-honour Chee Hong Tat, minister of State, Ministry of Communications and Information and Ministry of Health, graced the awardsdinner, where […]
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Build Eco Xpo (BEX) Asia, Mostra Convegno Expocomfort (MCE) Asia and International Green Building Conference (IGBC) (see Special Focus report) were the anchor events of the Singapore Green Building Week (SGBW) organised by the Building and Construction Authority of Singapore (BCA). Held at Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre Singapore from 7 to 9 […]
Also part of the Singapore Green Building Week, Green Living 2016 is an eco-friendly lifestyle event that aimed to educate and encourage consumers to embrace a Green lifestyle. Held from 9 to 11 September 2016 at the Marina Bay Sands Convention Centre, the second edition of Green Living welcomed twice the number of attendants as compared to last year—a […]
Opened in June 2016, the Jarken Group designed FunBox to be a vibrant retail and edutainment space. It offers designers, artists and retailers a new modern environment that fosters imagination and innovation. This four-storey conventional office building provides a sturdy framework to comfortably support 20 staff. The layout nurtures communication among occupants while showcasing an understanding of practicality that is […]
To welcome the World Green Building Week, the Vietnam Green Building Council (VGBC) has successfully held the Integrated Design Application in Green Building conference on 20 September 2016 in Ho Chi Minh City. The event attracted more than 160 participants, including architects, engineers, developers and building practitioners from leading companies in the local construction industry. Vietnam has just […]
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