Forging Synergistic Partnerships for Enhanced Energy Performance
How can synergistic partnerships push the envelope for enhanced building performance? This was the theme explored during the SGBC Seminar held on 23 May 2025, supported by SGBC Member ACwise. The event brought together industry experts and technology leaders to show how collaboration and innovation can boost building energy performance as well as deliver real […]
Understanding Life Cycle Assessment for Building Projects
As carbon emissions increasingly become a critical metric in shaping sustainable buildings, life cycle assessment (LCA) is emerging as an essential tool for built environment professionals. On 22 May 2025, SGBC held a run of its ongoing course on LCA for Building Projects, part of the SGBC Carbon Essentials Course Series. The day-long session equipped […]
Unlocking the Value of Green & Sustainable Finance
Green and sustainable finance is not just about funding: it is about shaping a resilient, equitable future. For businesses, investors and policymakers, understanding its principles and mechanisms is key to driving real change. On 16 May 2025, SGBC held the first run of its Green and Sustainable Finance Course for the year, themed Tapping on […]
Advancing EPD Literacy
Sustainability considerations have become key requirements in design and construction, driving radical innovation in materials and production processes. Central to evaluating building products is their carbon footprint, quantified through Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs). EPDs provide a standardized way to assess and compare the environmental performance of materials across their lifecycle. SGBC successfully completed the second […]
JTC-SGBC Seminar 2025: Accelerating Decarbonisation in the Built Environment
Accelerating the path to net zero in the built environment requires a comprehensive approach that combines innovation, policy, sustainable finance, and building best practices. To meet evolving demands, the built environment industry must adopt new strategies, embrace emerging technologies, and rethink traditional approaches to design and construction. On 30 April 2025, nearly 300 built environment […]
Understanding the Role of High-Performance Facades in Singapore’s Green Building Vision
In tropical climates like Singapore where the building envelope accounts for nearly 50 percent of a building’s thermal load, high-performance façade systems play a critical role in reducing energy consumption and minimising carbon footprints. On 25 April 2025, SGBC co-organised a Lunch and Learn session with SGBC Member Technoform Asia Pacific, where we delved into […]
Exploring Market Opportunities in the China-Singapore Tianjin Eco-City
Since its establishment in 2009, the China-Singapore Tianjin Eco-City has made significant strides in urban development, ecological environment enhancement, smart city innovation, and industrial cluster growth. In the next decade, the vision for the Eco-City’s urban development is to continue consolidating the close relationship between China and Singapore, to establish a leading low-carbon smart city […]
Hands-On Training with the Building Embodied Carbon Calculator
The quantification of carbon is key for building project stakeholders to identify carbon hotspots, and be able to take necessary action to minimise carbon emissions by identifying alternative low-carbon solutions to achieve their decarbonisation goals. Co-developed by the Singapore Green Building Council in collaboration with Building and Construction Authority, JTC Corporation and the Energy Studies […]
Unpacking LEED Essentials: Overview of LEED Rating Systems
On 17 April 2025, nearly 30 participants joined SGBC and the U.S. GBC into exploring the world of green building certifications with the second run of the SGBC LEED Essentials Course. Led by a member of the LEED Faculty, this one-day programme unpacked the globally-recognised LEED certification, outlining its key mechanics, focus areas as well […]
Accelerating Built Environment Decarbonisation
Buildings account for 20 percent of Singapore’s carbon emissions, positioning them as a critical focus area for national climate ambitions. They present substantial potential for cutting energy use, enhancing efficiency, and strengthening climate resilience. While the built environment sector continues to drive energy efficiency in buildings through equipment upgrades and operational improvements, more conventional approaches […]