Press Releases / Green Buildings
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Here’s how buildings contribute to climate change – and what can be done about it
The amount of building floor space is expected to double by 2050, with many of the additions coming in developing and emerging economies. These homes, offices, warehouses and other structures …
Temasek Foundation
From AI-optimised garment design to passive cooling in cities, eight startups shortlisted for The Liveability Challenge 2025
In its eighth year, Asia’s largest sustainability innovation challenge received over 1,200 submissions from more than 100 countries. …
UN Environment Programme (UNEP)
Emissions from building sector stopped rising for the first time since 2020: UN
A growing number of countries are working to decarbonise buildings, but sluggish progress and financing puts global climate …
In a world where connectivity, technology, and sustainability are increasingly interconnected, developers and landlords must adapt their strategies …
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Volvo Construction Equipment Asia
Indonesia’s new capital city Nusantara can pioneer sustainable and clean urban construction in Southeast Asia
19 January 2024
9 December 2023
6 November 2023
UN Global Compact Network Singapore
The Decade to Deliver: DPM Heng Swee Keat calls for urgent action and perspective shift to meet 2030 Agenda
23 August 2023
15 August 2023
International Built Environment Week
A new format of International Built Environment Week (IBEW) to inspire lateral thinking
3 July 2023
8 June 2023
The Liveability Challenge
Susteon and TeOra win S$1 million prize each at The Liveability Challenge 2023
14 March 2023
31 January 2023
PEFC International
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