Jakarta mandates all new buildings go green

The Indonesian capital of Jakarta will make green building standards mandatory for all new high-rise buildings as of the end of April. According to The Jakarta Post, the Jakarta Building Supervision and Regulatory Agency has unveiled a new green building code that would be incorporated in the permit application process for new buildings. This applies to office buildings, shopping malls and...

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Green buildings benefit the world – World G.B.C.

More and more stakeholders across the world are attesting to the compelling benefits of green buildings. According to a new report released by the World Green Building Council, green buildings nowadays can be put up at a cost almost similar to conventional buildings and payback of investments can be earned through operational cost savings. “From risk mitigation across a building portfolio and city-wide...

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Green buildings now “business imperative” - report

Green buildings used to be designed to comply with environmental measures; now, they are intended to generate business value and opportunities, according to a recent report of McGraw-Hill Construction. These business opportunities include the development of new environmentally friendly products. McGraw-Hill Construction, North America’s leading construction project and product information provider, surveyed firms...

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Guest Post: DMCI Homes: Why sustainability in design is an important part of the real estate development

DMCI Homes, one of the leading Philippine real estate developers, focuses on the advancement of urban-styled residences with resort-like amenities that highlight the cross between modern city lifestyle and green living. It’s part of the D.M. Consunji construction company, one of the pioneers in the application of advanced building technologies in the country. Established in 1954, the company built its reputation...

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China to push for green buildings starting 2014

The Chinese government will now require new urban buildings to comply with mandatory “green” standards and renovate existing buildings to be more eco-friendly by 2015. According to a Xinhua report, an official from the National Development and Reform Commission has announced that the government will implement a green building code, including energy-saving standards, which state-owned buildings constructed from 2014 onward...

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Palafox: Creating Green Urbanism

Green urbanism, the idea of creating a community that is beneficial to both its human population and the environment, is a school of thought that’s rising in popularity in tandem with the idea that the future lies in sustainable development. According to Dr. Timothy Beatley, in his book “Green Urbanism: Learning from the European Cities,” green urbanism is an attempt to shape more sustainable places, communities and lifestyles...

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U.S.G.B.C. unveils top 10 states for L.E.E.D. certifications

The United States Green Building Council has named the top 10 states for new Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certifications in 2012, underscoring the regions that are making significant efforts to green buildings and build sustainable communities. The per-capita ranking is based on 2010 U.S. Census data and covers commercial and institutional buildings certified under L.E.E.D. According to the census date,...

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San Francisco’s Flood Building to see $1 million in energy savings

A slice of history in downtown San Francisco – the Flood Building - is moving into the low-carbon future with energy retrofits recommended by Carbon Lighthouse. The Flood Building has stood on Market Street since 1904. Surviving both the 1906 and 1989 earthquakes, the 12-story building is still in use, with over 350 commercial and retail tenants. Energy solutions provider Carbon Lighthouse, along with the Flood...

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C40, WorldGBC and the USGBC team up to boost city-led green building efforts

The World Green Building Council, the United States Green Building Council and the C40 Cities Climate Change Leadership Group, a global network of mega-cities across the world committed to act against climate change, have entered a collaboration aimed at creating a “suite” of novel green building solutions that can readily be implemented in C40 cities worldwide. Through the partnership,...

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More and more attention going to ‘green buildings’

There’s no stopping the growth of the green building market, according to a new study co-authored by industry news and data analyst McGraw-Hill Construction, and products and services provider United Technologies. Their study showed that there has been a shift in the global construction market, and green buildings are now seen as a long-term business opportunity instead of just a niche market...

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