With several landmarks of towering heights, Singapore has no lack of sleek futuristic skyscrapers. The bustling metropolis is packed with residential estates, retail megamalls and offices. Even so, this high-density urban dot has earned itself the number one spot in the list of cities with the most trees in the world—a Green View Index of […]
by Miriel Ko Eating healthy and sustainably is starting to shape the hospitality industry worldwide. Aside from catering to our changing diets, new food establishments are also looking at ways they can be designed to reduce waste and their carbon footprint. After all, sustainability is not just about where food is sourced but also about how the restaurant is designed and operates. Ovens […]
NK: In your 11 years as CEO, what have been the most significant achievements? JK: The concept of sustainable development was put in place in Singapore decades ago. When it came to buildings, we introduced the Green Mark scheme which, though basic and preliminary, was a step in the right direction. With this, we started to look […]
“A getaway to a resort is an ideal vacation for travellers seeking to destress from their urban hectic lifestyle, especially one that is set in a serene landscape.” Not only do these resorts offer a respite for weary tourists, they attempt to fit into their localities and implement environmentally friendly initiatives that seek to conserve, respect and respond […]
We find out, in most projects in this issue, that placemaking and resort design are still synergistic. The Alila hotels in Indonesia and China are a display of climate-responsive and passive design, integrated landscapes, as well as local materials and craft. Craft is on display in Arjuna Hotel Batu and Katamama Hotel, as well as Anaha Spa at Shreyas Retreat. Here, […]
Defined by a three-dimensional shape, a series of regular cuts and parallel
slats lightens its monolithic appearance, transforming it into an ethereal masterpiece. The final design is unveiled by breaking the edges of the
slats, giving it a distinctive irregular profile of an unfinished sculpture that is multifaceted yet concealed. […]
Defined by a three-dimensional shape, a series of regular cuts and parallel
slats lightens its monolithic appearance, transforming it into an ethereal masterpiece. The final design is unveiled by breaking the edges of the
slats, giving it a distinctive irregular profile of an unfinished sculpture that is multifaceted yet concealed. […]
Defined by a three-dimensional shape, a series of regular cuts and parallel
slats lightens its monolithic appearance, transforming it into an ethereal masterpiece. The final design is unveiled by breaking the edges of the
slats, giving it a distinctive irregular profile of an unfinished sculpture that is multifaceted yet concealed. […]
Defined by a three-dimensional shape, a series of regular cuts and parallel
slats lightens its monolithic appearance, transforming it into an ethereal masterpiece. The final design is unveiled by breaking the edges of the
slats, giving it a distinctive irregular profile of an unfinished sculpture that is multifaceted yet concealed. […]
In order to measure the energy efficiency implementation plan, Carlo Gavazzi uses functions and tools such as key performance indicators (KPIs), benchmarking, reporting and the management of the baseline to provide data analysis, communication technologies and control comprehensive solutions. […]
Swisspearl façades combine diverse designs and long-lasting functional
reliability for a high living standard, and panels are installed to provide
uninterrupted rear ventilation. This fully developed cladding system effectively protects the building from the elements for decades, where the panels are incombustible, resistant to decay and virtually maintenance-free. […]
Swisspearl façades combine diverse designs and long-lasting functional
reliability for a high living standard, and panels are installed to provide
uninterrupted rear ventilation. This fully developed cladding system effectively protects the building from the elements for decades, where the panels are incombustible, resistant to decay and virtually maintenance-free. […]
