CAF2018 Archives - Green in Future

COVER STORY: A BIOPHILIC DESIGN, YANMAR HEADQUARTERS- OSAKA , JAPAN

The 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
building, and the entrance water flows imitating nature forms a perfect biophilic design .Read more>>

EVENT:CLIMATE CHANGE WORKSHOP IN SINGAPORE MAY 8- 9 2018

A 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.
May 8-9 2018 More details>>

COURSE INFORMATION

Ms Andrea Reimer, Councillor vancouver city council

FACE TO FACE: ANDREA REIMER

A 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 VIETNAM

Conergy, 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 GARDENER

Herb 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,
building edible food forests, composting kits, oyster mushroom kits, organic fertiliser brews, and other supplies. Read more>>

IN THIS ISSUE

Cover 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>>

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Healing Through Nature: Khoo Teck Puat Hospital

Khoo Teck Puat Hospital (KTPH) has clinched the inaugural Stephen R. Kellert Biophilic Design Award. Biophilic design incorporates natural materials, natural light, vegetation, nature views and other experiences of the natural world into the modern built environment. KTPH has surpassed traditional hospitals and has opened the door towards a new kind of building type for the healthcare industry. The design considers how the built and natural environment can become part of the healing process.

Biophilic Design Integration

Using biophilic design elements and attributes as a design concept

Designed to be ‘forest-like’ - water features with aquatic species, and plants that attract birds and butterflies were introduced. Greenery extended from the central courtyard to upper levels of the buildings and down into the open-to-sky basement, creating the impression of architecture deeply enmeshed in a garden.

Place-Based Relationships

Using specific place, climate and ecology of the building location to determine building design

To suit the local climate, indigenous tropical plant were
chosen for ease of maintenance. By providing host plants
and various habitats within the hospital grounds, the hospital
becomes part of the larger ecosystem encompassing
various green patches throughout the north of Singapore.

Climatic studies conducted revealed that KTPH is significantly cooler in the afternoon most likely is due to shading (i.e. lower heat gain) and evaporative cooling (i.e. water features). Read Full Article

Interview with Mr Rasmus Astrup

Rasmus Astrup is partner and project director in SLA – one of Scandinavia’s leading landscape architecture and urban development studios. SLA has more than 20 years of experience in creating modern, sustainable urban spaces that inspire community and diversity through innovative use of architecture, infrastructure, nature and technology.

What exactly is circuit design in architecture/urban planning? How does it benefit sustainability?

Circuit is also known as circular design. It’s the process of upcycling where by-products or waste materials are transformed into new materials or products of better quality. So you can use it for something better or at least at the same level. Its based on the thinking of the book Cradle to Cradle.

What is your favourite project to date, and why? I think all our projects are my favourite but the one I talk about most is the Novo Nordisk project. This project is a good example of how a big corporate company saw the value and quality in nature for their employees, and also of how businesses can financially benefit from nature. In Novo Nordisk, its really just wild nature – flora, fauna, insects and small birds. It is more than just a HQ for a commercial company, it is also a public park for everyone to enjoy. Read Full Article

Stephen R. Kellert Biophilic Design Award

The Stephen R. Kellert Biophilic Design Award acknowledges Stephen’s legacy as a pioneer in articulating and applying Biophilic Design principles to the built environment. Late scholar and Yale University social ecologist Stephen R. Kellert’s advocacy has encouraged widespread adoption of the practice. The award was offered for the first time in 2017 through the International Living Future Institute’s Biophilic Design Initiative.

The inaugural award was presented to Singapore’s Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, in recognition of the innovative and extensive use of biophilic design to engage all of the sense to promote healing and wellbeing.

About the International Living Future Institute

The International Living Future Institute is a hub for visionary programs. The Institute offers global strategies for lasting sustainability, partnering with local communities to create grounded and relevant solutions, including green building and infrastructure solutions on scales ranging from single room renovations to neighborhoods or whole cities. The Institute administers the Living Building Challenge, the most rigorous and ambitious building performance standard. It is the parent organization for Cascadia Green Building Council. It is also home to Ecotone Publishing, a unique publishing house dedicated to telling the story of the green building movement’s pioneering thinkers and practitioners. https:// living-future.org

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Brands for Good Launches in Singapore

CEO Asia launches the inaugural Brands for Good in Singapore. The recognition programme, sponsored by Maybank Singapore and BBX, aims to champion corporate social responsibility (CSR) and recognise forward-looking businesses, particularly Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs),which are committed to being stewards of positive impact. CEO Asia hopes to build a network of game-changers to motivate other businesses to move towards achieving a sustainable future.

“Brands have the power to create shared value through purpose-driven strategies,” said Glenn Lim, founder of Brands for Good and director of CEO Asia.“Through Brands for Good, we will recognize the top brands that have embedded the principles of sustainability throughout their organizations. At the same time, Brands for Good also provides an opportunity to businesses who have yet to embark on this journey, to kick-start and take small steps in making a difference in society.”

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Inaugural Cities of Love Award

The inaugural Cities of Love Award (COLA) ceremony was held in conjunction with SMU Grow’s 3rd Anniversary. The ceremony was a celebration of sustainable efforts made by ordinary individuals and organizations. Unlike many sustainability awards that are often given to prominent figures and enterprises who implement large-scale transformational projects, COLA recognizes smaller efforts that are creating positive impacts on society.

About Inception

Inception was formed in Singapore in August 2010, by Valerie Ang and Tai Lee Siang, out of a passion to transform lives, environments, and societies. It believes that everyone has the capability to bring change. Inception hopes to be a vehicle of change through holistic creations that promote sustainable living. Its long-term vision is to develop a basket of diverse creative projects that could include products, publications, multi-media productions and even gastronomic experiences. By introducing new innovations and perspectives that are sustainable and economically feasible, it hopes to contribute to harmonious and peaceful living on this Earth we call home. Read Full Article