Leading the Way in Sustainability
This evening, the Singapore Green Building Council (SGBC) and the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) proudly unveiled the Winners of the SGBC-BCA Leadership in Sustainability Awards 2026 at the SGBC Awards Gala Dinner 2026. The biennial Awards saw a record 107 nominations received for the 2026 edition, a remarkable 29% increase from 2024. Across three […]
What to wear for Comfort at 25°C
Buildings account for over 20% of Singapore’s carbon emissions, and air-conditioning is a key contributor. That is why we can make a meaningful difference through sustainable cooling practices. Since its launch in May 2025, the Go 25 national movement – led by the Singapore Green Building Council and the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment, […]
Designing buildings with maintenance features can help cut upkeep, manpower costs
Three commercial buildings that incorporated long-term maintenance features into their design saved manpower and upkeep costs of up to nearly $1 million each year, a new Building and Construction Authority Singapore study has found. When such “Design for Maintainability” (DfM) elements were integrated into a new residential project, the cost savings were up to $110,000 […]
The ASEAN Steel Sector: Carbon Intensity, Trade Patterns, and CBAM Exposure
Southeast Asia’s steel sector stands at a critical crossroads. Vietnam, Indonesia, and Malaysia have transformed from minor producers into major steelmaking forces over the past decade, with combined crude steel output surging from 14 million tonnes in 2015 to over 49 million tonnes in 2024. But this rapid expansion—driven overwhelmingly by carbon-intensive Blast Furnace-Basic Oxygen […]
Representing Singapore Green Building on the World Stage
For over a decade, SGBC Member representatives have held seats at the World Green Building Council Board of Directors – a testament to Singapore’s onus on sustainable development and green building expertise. We are proud to see that representation on this global platform continue, with two SGBC Member representatives – Mr. Hugh Lim (previously from […]
SGBC at London Climate Week & WorldGBC Leadership Summit 2026
This week, the global green building community gathers in London for one of the world’s largest independent climate events: London Climate Action Week 2026 (LCAW). At the centre of it all, from 21–24 June 2026, the World Green Building Council Leadership Summit convenes the international Green Building Council (GBC) network for a week of collaboration, […]
The Air We Share – Indoor Air 2026 Closes with Hope and Momentum
After five remarkable days, Indoor Air 2026 has officially drawn to a close – but the conversations, connections, and commitments forged here will reverberate far beyond the conference halls. Over the past five days, close to 1000 delegates across 47 countries gathered at the Singapore Management University to exchange ideas, share discoveries, and strengthen collaborations. […]
Indoor Air 2026: A Medical-Engineering Gameplan for Airborne Outbreaks
On 18 June 2026, something rare and powerful took place at Indoor Air 2026 – a genuine bridge between two worlds that don’t always talk to each other. The late-breaker session, “A Medical-Engineering Game Plan for Airborne Outbreaks,” brought together medical practitioners and engineers to tackle a question that affects us all: How do we […]
Indoor Air 2026: Singapore’s Green Mark Journey Towards Greater Health and Wellbeing
This morning at Indoor Air 2026, Mr. Kian Seng Ang – Singapore Green Building Council Board Member and Group Director of the Environmental Sustainability Group at the Building and Construction Authority Singapore – delivered an insightful keynote on Singapore’s journey towards healthier buildings. Anchored on the theme of “Singapore’s Green Mark Journey towards Greater Health […]
SGBC signs Global Pledge for Healthy Indoor Air
SGBC is proud to be a signatory of the Global Pledge for Healthy Indoor Air. Healthy indoor air is a vital element of sustainable buildings. At SGBC, our mission has always been to build sustainable cities for better living. Green buildings shouldn’t just be energy-efficient, they must also be people-centric. We have been working on […]