Deputy Prime Minister, Coordinating Minister for Economic Policies and Minister for Finance, Heng Swee Keat, charted the path to recovery for Singapore and explained how the country’s medium-term economic strategy will evolve to achieve inclusive and resilient growth. DPM Heng also provided an update on the overall response to COVID-19, and outlined a three-pronged approach […]
BE EMPOWERED TO KICKSTART YOUR GREEN JOURNEY In an effort to encourage locals especially Singaporeans to take ownership of environmental stewardship, the Singapore Environment Council (SEC) has launched the GreenDNA approach to encourage local residents through their organisations including CDCs, in embarking on their very own personal Green journeys. SEC endorses each individual’s sustainability journey […]
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The new 21,000 square metres Khatib Clubhouse comes sustainably designed with many first-of-its-kind facilities and amenities. It had its ground-breaking ceremony on 12 July 2018 and is purpose-built with the needs of the Home Team National Servicemen (NSmen) in mind. The 21,000-square-metre five-storey clubhouse is located within walking distance of Khatib MRT station. SHAPING AN […]
15 October 2020 — BCI Equinox is a series of boutique cocktail exhibitions held across Asia, Australia and New Zealand, primarily for architects and designers. This year, BCI Equinox Bangkok, Thailand focused on the pressing need to drive change for a sustainable future. FuturArc: Overcoming the Pandemic As such, this year’s event introduced the latest […]
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The project is situated in the context of a new urban area in a harbour industrial park, where massive construction of factories and residential areas are happening. The rapid development of industrial architecture accompanied by a large number of migrants led to a lack of public space for local inhabitants. The project is located in […]
“A triple threat of coronavirus, climate change and conflict means an ambitious goal to end extreme poverty by 2030 looks increasingly unlikely,” said the World Bank in its Poverty and Shared Prosperity report. 7 October 2020 — Extreme poverty will rise for the first time this century as COVID-19 hammers the global economy, as stated […]
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24 September 2020 — COVID has irrevocably changed the way the built environment sector and businesses have to operate. In this session, the speakers discussed where the future of the built environment sector is headed and how we should then design, build and operate our buildings in response to these changes. Prof Dr Chris Luebkeman […]
Brought to you by UL The Green and healthy building movement is gaining momentum across Asia and is expected to continue in 2021 and beyond. Just two years after launching in Asia, the Center for Active Design (CfAD), an operator of Fitwel and one of the world’s leading certification systems committed to promoting health through […]
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25 September 2020 — I thank the Singapore Institute of Architects for continuing with Archifest this year, and adapting it to a digital setting. Technology has made it possible for us to continue meeting and networking virtually. Your efforts to stay in close touch with your community and support one another is very encouraging. The […]
21 September 2020 — In the wake of sweeping global developments, there is an opportunity to communicate the importance of the built environment in keeping families healthy and safe, as well as for businesses to identify new opportunities. Embedding sustainability into business operations is quickly becoming the new normal, alongside a broader systemic relook of […]
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WORKPLACE WELLNESS The architecture and design of Sangini House explores ways in which it can respond to the context of the heritage in which it stands. This office building for the Sangini group characterises new strategies for a flexible, column-free office space that creates a new urban venture in the city’s dense business district. The […]
Brought to you by Technal The SOLEAL system (without thermal break) provides tailored solutions for external joinery in temperate or tropical climates, as well as indoor joinery for partitioning spaces. Its refined and high-quality design makes it the ideal solution for a variety of architectural requirements in the residential and commercial sectors or public buildings. […]
