{"id":18992,"date":"2016-07-07T15:57:45","date_gmt":"2016-07-07T08:57:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.siamlandbank.com\/propertynews\/property-news\/singapore-ranks-second-in-the-world-for-green-buildings\/"},"modified":"2016-07-07T16:16:28","modified_gmt":"2016-07-07T09:16:28","slug":"singapore-ranks-second-in-the-world-for-green-buildings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.siamlandbank.com\/propertynews\/property-news\/singapore-ranks-second-in-the-world-for-green-buildings\/","title":{"rendered":"Singapore ranks second in the world for green buildings"},"content":{"rendered":"


\nGreen buildings are not just for the eco conscious, green practices should be observed by the luxury real estate world
\nSingapore ranks highly for environmentally friendly developments. Pictured: Gardens by the Bay in Singapore. Image credit: Derrick Brutel (Flickr)
\nSingapore has ranked within the top three in the global listings for green buildings. First place was taken by Paris, and London third.
\nThe rankings were part of a White Paper from consultancy firm Solidiance. The purpose of the paper was to evaluate the green building performance in these cities in order to better understand global progress towards sustainable development, learn more about best practices and clarify what is working and what isn\u2019t.
\nThe four categories for assessment were:
\n\u2022 City-wide Green Building Landscape
\n\u2022 Buildings Efficiency and Performance
\n\u2022 Green Building Policies and Targets
\n\u2022 Green City Culture and Environment
\nBoth Paris and Singapore excelled in all four categories, putting them top of the list.
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\nGreen buildings have become increasingly relevant in recent years due to the rise in environmental concerns.
\nThe buildings we live and work in are responsible for over 40 percent of total energy use, 25 percent total water use and 30 percent greenhouse gas emissions. They are by far the biggest contribution to climate change.
\nSo, there\u2019s no doubt that green buildings are valuable for those conscious about their carbon footprint, but does such technology have any place in the world of luxury real estate?
\nArmelle Le Bihan, Green Building Consultant and ESD engineer based in Thailand says yes. She explained to Property Report:
\n\u201cGreen Building is not a tree hugger\u2019s trend. Although they do positively respond to environmental issues, they also make true business sense. They have14% lower operational costs, 30% higher occupant satisfaction and enjoy a 7% increased asset value compared to non-green buildings.
\n\u201cTrue luxury is being able to enjoy a condition of great comfort and lifestyle that provides you with high quality of life and well-being within a safe and healthy haven. It is most certainly the access to an indoor environment at perfect temperature levels that benefits from natural light and provides clean air in an urban context. This is what Green Buildings are all about.\u201d
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\nSource : property-report.com
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