COVER STORY: A BIOPHILIC DESIGN, YANMAR HEADQUARTERS- OSAKA , JAPANThe Yanmar headquarters building is designed with the concept of “coexistence with nature”, and emphasises integration with life and nature. The landscape with natural elements as Rusted city beekeeping, ventilation system, spiral staircase in the center of the EVENT:CLIMATE CHANGE WORKSHOP IN SINGAPORE MAY 8- 9 2018A 2-day workshop to understand the science of climate change, and the implications of global warming for energy, food & health security. The role of Climate-related Finance and Investment opportunities in the low-carbon energy market will be discussed. CPD Points Applied, Venue Singapore. FACE TO FACE: ANDREA REIMERA wonderful encounter with Ms Andrea Reimer at the BEXASIA 2017 led us to an exciting interview with the dynamic Councillor of Vancouver City. Ms Reimer has committed to make Vancouver green with her greenest city action plan. She discusses with GRIF on Vision Vancouver, Greening cities and gives tips to balance economic progress and sustainability in city planning. Read more>> SPECIAL STORY: CONERGY ANNOUNCES FIRST SOLAR FARM IN VIETNAMConergy, Southeast Asia’s leading downstream solar specialist, today announced their selection as the EPC contractor for a 30 MWp solar photovoltaic (PV) power project in the south central coastal region of Vietnam, representing the first phase of a 300-MW clean energy pipeline. HERB IN A CUP: GARDENING INITIATIVE BY URBAN GARDENERHerb in a cup is a learning / educational platform, founded by Balan Gopal. A social entrepreneur, Balan is keen on environmental challenges and promotes Herb in cup classes, IN THIS ISSUECover Story: A Biophilic design, Yanmar headquarters, Osaka Japan Face to Face: Interview with Ms Andrea Reimer, Councillor of Vancouver City. Event: Climate Change Workshop May 8-9 2018 Singapore Special Feature: Conergy announces its first solar farm in Vietnam Special Story: SMU Grow – A Global movement for Urban Farming Herb in a cup: Gardeneing Initiative by Urban Gardener DOWNLOAD PDF>> |