Where do we go from here? Well, that would depend upon whether we have actually learned something from the COVID-19 pandemic. But it seems we have not. The powers-to-be are poised, waiting for improved conditions so as to continue their unsustainable business as usual. Humankind never learns, not even from major catastrophes. Complacent with money […]
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ARA Asset Management Limited (ARA) and Chelsfield have secured a S$385.8 million Green loan from DBS Bank and United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) to finance the acquisition and asset enhancement of their 50:50 joint venture, 5One Central (formerly known as Manulife Centre), in Singapore. The loan is issued under the Green loan framework jointly developed […]
The conversation appears to have stalled. Almost every student I teach or practitioner I talk to, when asked what s/he thinks is sustainable design, replies, “a Green building, right?” The conflation of Green and sustainable is unsettling. It troubles me. It should concern every designer who is alarmed by the planetary crises that we confront […]
The design community’s response to COVID-19, much like our reaction to issues of sustainability, tends to gravitate toward silver bullet solutions rather than necessary incremental change. Similarly, at the onset of the pandemic, our hubris and desire to manage Mother Nature guided us to focus on human-centric solutions to our predicament: advancing sensor technology [1] […]
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NK: Let’s start with your speech at the LafargeHolcim Forum in Cairo, 2019. On stage, you looked squarely at the CEO of LafargeHolcim, one of the world’s largest producers of cement, who was seated in the front row, and asked that his company raise the price of cement. What made you abandon the polite tone […]
The sustainability roadmap that emerged two decades ago has failed us. Yes, more buildings in Asia are certified Green. And yes, more professionals and developers now buy into the need for change. But the situation is escalating faster than the pace at which solutions are generated. There is also a substance gap here. Are things […]
The Eco-Office Plus is an eco-certification administered by the Singapore Environment Council (SEC) that assesses Green practices at the workplace. Led by Dr Teo Ho Pin, former Coordinating Chairman of PAP Town Councils, the Tampines Town Council (TTC) is the first to lead this Eco-Town initiative. As part of this initiative, TTC has already attained […]
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There is still ongoing uncertainty regarding the pandemic, as cases over the world continue to fall and rise again in some countries that are experiencing the second or third wave of cases. We have to continue to proceed with caution—indoor/home spatial design for comfort, safety and wellness remains our top priority. We are seeing an […]
Taken from an ancient Tagalog word which means dream or imagination, “Hiraya” brings into life a solid interpretation of one’s creative vision, turning it into an actual art installation. This project design is a living space where a dweller can pursue, develop and share his or her craft at the comforts of his or her home; […]
John G N Bulcock has 36 years of experience working as an architect, planner and landscape designer on a wide variety of projects in Europe, Turkey, India and Southeast Asia. His experience encompasses architecture as well as architectural, master, urban and sustainable planning. Since 1994, he has been commissioned to carry out a variety of […]
12 November 2020 — Forbes Vietnam held a Real Estate Conference 2020 under the theme Rising above the Headwinds in Ho Chi Minh City. The conference provided updated market information and real estate investment trends to nearly 400 guests. It was a platform for businessmen and experts to exchange creative solutions, propose macroeconomic policy recommendations, […]
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The theme of ideasinc 2020 is in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Participating teams had to propose solutions to solve challenges in the areas of crisis prevention, building cities of resilience, and environmental sustainability. Magorium — a Singaporean start-up of an innovative plastic waste recycling solution — emerged as the champion of ideasinc […]
