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 […]
Understanding Corporate Carbon Footprint for Climate-Related Disclosures
Carbon has become a crucial metric in global sustainability. Decarbonising operations not only enhances brand image but is essential for achieving Net Zero Carbon goals. SGBC held on 11 April 2025 another run of its SGBC Industry Course: Corporate Carbon Footprint for Climate Related Disclosures, where participants mastered the skills needed for sustainability reporting and […]
Maximising The Potential of Light to Achieve Sustainability Goals
Lighting plays a vital role in designing environmentally responsible spaces and driving a greener and more sustainable future. On 20 Mar. 2025, SGBC led a group of Green Mark Professionals (GMPs) on a Learning Journey, supported by SGBC Member Signify, to learn about maximising the potential of light to achieve sustainability goals. Experts from Signify […]
Exploring Wireless Lighting Controls for Sustainability
Wireless and smart lighting control technology is transforming the way we think about energy efficiency, sustainability, and wellbeing. By integrating innovative solutions such as daylighting, personalised controls, and circadian rhythm-aligned lighting, these systems are not only reducing energy consumption and embodied carbon emissions but also enhancing comfort and productivity for occupants. SGBC held on 14 […]