February 2010
Chic and Green
What would you do if you had a 50ft by 100ft plot of land that slopes up towards the rear? Most might opt to build a narrow detached single-family house on it. But architect-turned-developer Ben Waechter. Read more
How Form Can Equal Function in Building Green
This 82-storey residential and hotel tower in Chicago,illinois, mesmesrises with its sexy curves. But these aren't merely dressing to spice up an otherwise atypical skyscraper. Read more
Value of Going Green
Smooth sailing is something we haven't experienced a whole lot of these days, what with the stomach-churning economic storms and lulls we have often found ourselves in. Even if the cause is noble and the intentions honourable, things still have a way of floundering. Read more
January 2010
Financial Boost For Green Technology Era
PUTRAJAYA: In keeping with the government's commitment to develop green Technology, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak officially launched the Green Technology Financing Scheme here yesterday. Read more
Pioneer Green Cities
PUTRAJAYA: Putrajaya and Cyberjaya will beveloped as pioneering green technology townnships in the "shortest time possible" to reflect the Government's commitment to environmentally-sound and sustainable practices. Read more
Rainwater Harvesting Could Be Made Compulsory
PUTRAJAYA: All building, including houses, may be required to install a system to catch rainwater. Read more
Green Roadmap for Cyberjaya
At the Copenhagen Climate Change conference in December, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak announced that Malaysia was committed to reducing its carbon emissions by up to 40% by 2020. Read more
Malaysia Leads Green Agenda
Our readiness to reduce carbon emission by 40% shows our seriousness in combating climate change. Read more