SGBC Learning Journey to ERCO: Architecting Light for Super-Efficient Spaces
Light’s crucial role in the built environment is often shadowed by its energy consumption and contribution to carbon emissions. However, strategic and sustainable lighting designs that prioritise functionality while minimising energy use offer great potential to promote energy efficiency while enhancing spatial comfort levels. On 3 Oct. 2024, SGBC held a Learning Journey to the […]
SGBC Distinguished Lecture: Engineering a Carbon Neutral Future
With the built environment being one of the largest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions with 38 percent of carbon dioxide emissions globally, reducing carbon emissions from construction activities is crucial to moving the needle on decarbonisation. On 1 Oct. 2024, SGBC held a special Distinguished Lecture with Mr. Tristram Carfrae from Arup, themed Engineering a […]
SGBC Learning Journey to Schneider Electric
On 24 Sept. 2024, SGBC brought 40 SGBC Members and Green Mark Professionals on another edition of the SGBC Learning Journey to the Schneider Electric Singapore Innovation Hub. As the first brownfield mixed development to obtain the Green Mark Platinum (Zero Energy) certification, the 30-year-old building was retrofitted and maintained on the foundation of the […]
Demonstrating the Value of Mixed Mode Ventilation in Singapore
Rising global temperatures are increasing the demand for air conditioning, which inevitably contributes to environmental concerns. Mixed Mode Ventilation (MMV) offers a sustainable alternative, operating on the principle of cooling only when necessary, prioritising natural ventilation to achieve thermal comfort and supplementing with ceiling fans and localised cooling as needed. This approach not only enhances […]
SGBC CPD Seminar @ BEX Asia 2024
SGBC wrapped up a successful SGBC CPD Seminar at the Main Stage of BEX Asia 2024 on 5 Sept. 2024. Nearly 200 attendees received great insight on digital twins, minimising embodied carbon for building products without compromising on performance, lighting for sustainability, life cycle assessment and more from the robust panel of speakers from the […]
SGBC Pavilion @ BEX Asia 2024
BEX Asia 2024 is off to a roaring good start! Make the SGBC Pavilion a key stop to find out more about certified green building solutions, innovations in built environment sustainability as well as insights into advancing a low carbon future. Be sure to visit SGBC Pavilion Exhibitors to learn how each of them are […]
SGBC EPD Development Bootcamp
SGBC wrapped up a successful EPD Development Bootcamp on 30 Aug. 2024. Organised by SGBC and supported by SGBC Member One Click LCA, the EPD Development Bootcamp was aimed at imparting knowledge and skillsets to develop new capabilities in professional consultancy services firms and building material/ product manufacturers & suppliers. With EPDs quickly becoming a […]