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 from the […]
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 […]
Singapore hosts global platform for experts tackling critical IAQ challenges
For the first time, the Singapore Green Building Council is organising the premier global conference on indoor air quality – right here in Singapore. Indoor Air 2026 brings together more than 900 scientists, engineers, and policymakers from over 40 countries to the Singapore Management University. convened by the International Society of Indoor Air Quality and […]
Science-based targets are just the starting point — not the finish line
Science-based targets are just the starting point — not the finish line. That was a key theme from the recent Singapore Green Building Council panel featuring sustainability leaders from CapitaLand Investment, Frasers Property Singapore, and Climate Asia Pte Ltd. While many companies focus on achieving Science Based Targets initiative validation, experts stress that real transformation […]
More developers going beyond Singapore’s top green building standards
Architects say more developers in Singapore are exceeding the country’s highest green building standards, with private sector demand rising by as much as 30 percent. From mass engineered timber structures to district cooling systems, developers are investing in energy-efficient designs to lower operating costs and reduce carbon emissions. The trend comes as rising energy prices […]
Can’t live without air-con but worried about costs? Here’s how to use it better
In this CNA Insider article delivered in partnership with SGBC Founding Member Daikin Airconditioning (Singapore), find practical tips on using and maintaining your air-conditioners, so your home stays comfortable without wasting energy. Going 25 with a medium-speed fan is one of the tips, find out more about Go 25 here. Read the full article here.