Mapletree Business City receives energy efficiency award

Office hub Mapletree Business City is cutting carbon emissions and costs to keep up with energy-savvy tenants.

Mapletree has installed a cutting edge cooling system, which will save the development millions of dollars in energy costs every year. And it is receiving recognition for doing so.

The cooling system is just part of the green infrastructure that cuts energy usage at Mapletree Business City, resulting in estimated energy cost savings of S$2.5 million annually.

via Channel NewsAsia – Mapletree Business City receives energy efficiency award – channelnewsasia.com.

At least 6,500 buildings need retrofitting to reach green building target

SINGAPORE : The Singapore Green Building Council estimates that at least 6,500 buildings here need to be retrofitted over the next 20 years.

This will enable Singapore to reach its target of “greening” at least 80 per cent of its buildings by 2030.

via Channel NewsAsia – At least 6,500 buildings need retrofitting to reach green building target – channelnewsasia.com.

BCA Green Building Exhibition

BCA Green Buildings Greco & Beco will be having a blast at the BCA Green Building Exhibition at the HDB Hub from 1 to 3 July (Thur to Sat)! If you are able to spot either one of the Greco & Beco mascots, simply grab a photo with them & upload onto BCA Facebook page to be rewarded with goodies! The first five to upload the photos onto the Facebook wall will get to win Greco & Beco collectibles! How’s that to start your week moving ;)

via Facebook | BCA Green Buildings.