China Green Building Forum 2010 – Greentech Innovation & Energy Efficiency, Shanghai China

The China Green Building Forum 2010 is a MUST-ATTEND industry gathering, which focus on latest Government’s Response and Marketing Prospect, Modern Integrated Green Building Design, Advanced Envelopes, Sustainable Materials, Integrated Heat and Power Generation, Innovative Business Models, Water-related Green Building Solutions, Smart Building Systems and Green Device, New Energy Applications, Energy Efficiency Solutions and Systems.

The China Green Building Forum 2010 will provide attendees with a precious platform to network and share industry know-how with 200+ stakeholders including Top-level Chinese Government Officials; Property Developers and Owners; Green Building Material Providers; Energy Efficient Equipment Providers; Green Building Engineering Design, Construction and Operation Company; Energy Service Company; Building Automation System and Energy Efficiency Solution Provider; Environmental and Green Building Consulting Company; New Green Energy Technology Developer; Green Building Project Financing Services and Research Institute.

The high-profile event will Confer on the topics below:
1. China government’s response and marketing prospect
2. How to achieve building energy conservation through advanced envelopes
3. The innovation of water-related green building solutions
4. How to integrate new energy into buildings
5. How green building developers and consultants have successfully built a desirable and efficient green space
6. The latest design ideas, trends, and techniques which can make buildings more sustainable
7. How to optimize life-cycle performance for buildings to achieve maximum energy efficiency and sustainability without compromising on comfort and life-safety
8. Challenges and opportunities for the development of China green building
9. Examing the commercialization of greentech solutions in China
10. The adaptation and application of emerging green-tech given the construction characteristics and site environment
11. How to reduce the increase cost of green building

This forum focus on the most relevant issues and opportunities in China Green Building industry and provide you with the best, most timely and detailed roadmap to success in 2010 and beyond!

For more details, please review the official event website: www.cgbforum.com

Any enquiry, please contact Michelle at:

Tel: +86 21 5180 7935

Email: michelle@genesis-resourcing.com

Greening Our Buildings

19 Mr Cedric Foo has asked how HDB estates can be more sustainable. Our existing HDB estates have designs which facilitate cross-ventilation and natural lighting. For new estates, we will continue to incorporate environmentally friendly features and green technologies. For example, HDB is pushing forward the installation of solar photovoltaic panels (PV) at four precincts at Tampines, Bukit Panjang, Tanjong Pagar and Marine Parade.

20 HDB, together with Town Councils, also aims to reduce the energy consumption of common areas in new and existing HDB estates by 20% and 30% respectively. This is done by introducing features such as energy efficient light fittings and lift systems.

21 In addition, HDB has piloted centralised recycling chute systems in our existing estates (Blk 297C and 297D Chua Chu Kang). The results of the pilot study were encouraging, with about 3 times more recyclables collected as compared to conventional door-to-door collection method. With the plan to position Punggol as an Eco-Town for the tropics, such technologies will be explored for testing on a larger scale in Punggol.

22 Our sustainable development efforts must extend beyond our public housing estates. In April 2009, the Government released Sustainable Singapore Blueprint which outlined our efforts to improve our overall energy efficiency by 35% from 2005 levels by 2030. All sectors, including the building sector will need to play their part towards meeting this target.

Raising Minimum Standards for New Buildings

23 By the end of this year, we will raise the mandatory minimum energy efficiency standard for Green Mark certified level for new buildings by 10% from today’s standard. Correspondingly, the energy efficiency standards for other Green Mark levels, i.e. Gold, GoldPlus, and Platinum will be raised. Building owners can enjoy cost savings in the long run by being more energy efficient.

Mandatory Submission of Energy Data

24 To better understand energy consumption patterns, and to monitor the effectiveness of our energy efficiency measures, BCA will require building owners and utilities companies to submit energy and other building related data such as Gross Floor Area (GFA) and specifications of building systems on an annual basis starting from 2011. Building owners can also use the information to pro-actively improve their buildings’ energy efficiency.

25 Going forward, BCA will consult the industry on the possibility of mandating a minimum energy efficiency standard for existing buildings.

Source: MND

Event Venue: Grand Hyatt Shanghai

Event Website: www.ibc-asia.com/greenbuildingschina

Enquiry: info@ibcasia.com.sg

Booking Hotline: +65 6514 3180

• Be updated on latest updates on green building initiatives and policies in China
• Keep abreast of key accreditation schemes for green buildings in China
• Identify abundant opportunities from up-coming sustainable cities such as the Tianjin Eco-city
• Learn how you can leverage on Eco-tourism
• Gain indepth understanding of the ROI of green buildings and learn about the latest financing options and models in project financing for the built environment
• Understand how you can achieve utmost energy efficiency in buildings
• Get an insight on maximizing renewable energy utilization in green buildings
• Discover the latest trends and issues associated with sustainable and alternative building material

Society of Entrepreneur Ecology (SEE) – Top Non-profit Environmental Protection Organization

Initiated China Green Build Movement Meeting in Shanghai

Organized by Society of Entrepreneur Ecology (SEE), China Urban Realty Association (CURA) and China Philanthropist Network, China Green Build Movement was initiated at Chateau 599 on January 5, 2010 in Shanghai. This meeting has obtained positive response from all participants including Zendai Group, Greentown, Landsea，Forte Land Co., Sunny World，Shanghai ZK-Group, Dasso Industrial Group, Somfy China, Shanghai QingYing Sun-shading Technical Development Co., NVC Lighting Technology Corporation, Tongji University and China Green Building Council Jiangsu Branch etc, covering the real estate development, green material, energy saving technology, research organization and other related industries. All participants accepted this campaign unanimously and agreed on supporting the movement.

China Green Build Movement aims at calling on people to raise concern about the ecological protection in the situation of the rapid development of urbanization, meanwhile, to promote the urban development and reduce the energy consumption during the construction. Moreover, it advocates the environmental protection issues by enhancing daily behavior and assists the government to upgrade the regulation of urban planning and construction. Through joint effort, the earth will be much greener and help create a sustainable environment for mankind.

To be held from March 23-25 in Shanghai, China Green Build Movement will host a series of activities including the China Sustainable Building Leaders Summit, the Founding Ceremony of Society of Entrepreneur Ecology Eastern China Region, 2010 China Sustainable Building Forum, USGBC LEED Educational Training, Green Design Workshop, Qualified Green Materials Souring Show, Green Investment Opportunity Fair. This event will bring together over 60,000 professional visitors from government agencies, real estate developers, building and construction corporations, educational institutes and media partners around the world.

Visit the event website at http://www.csbexpo.com.cn/.

The 2nd Annual Asia Eco Green Building Congress 2010

May 12th – 14th,2010 ︱Renaissance Hotel Pudong Shanghai, China

Asia Eco Green Building Congress 2010 is the most high-level summit concerning green building community across Asia. Inspired by the great success of inaugural Asia Eco Green Building Congress 2009, it will be held for the second annual on Pudong Renaissance Hotel Shanghai, China on May 12th – 14th, including one day pre-conference workshop and two full day conference. This event is endorsed by Building & Construction Authority, HK Green Building Council, HK-BEAM, Hong Kong Association of Energy Service Companies （HAESCO）,World Association of Chinese Architects （WACA）, India Green Building Council, China Green Building Council, as well as great support from Dongtan Consulting, and Econet.

Event Background

China constructs more than 2 billon square meters of floor area annually, nearly half of global and higher than any other country in the world. The initial cost of green building is like 5% above the original cost, but they are easily offset by long-term energy efficiency savings. It is estimated that the market for efficient buildings and upgrades will be worth over $55 billion by 2012, and the investment in China green building market will reach $ 200 billion by 2020.

Eminent Speakers from

WGCB, ChinaGBC, Building & Construction Authority Singapore, China Green Building Design Label Management Office, Arup UK, HOK, Hyder Consulting, ACLA, DNA Green Design, Dubosc & Associés Atelier，Gammon Construction, China Academy of Building Research, Sun Hung Kai Properties, Capital Land, Keppel Land, Shui On Group, UL Environment.

Asia Eco Green Building Congress 2010 will bring together Architects, Engineers, Designer, Planner, Investors ,Property owners and developers, as well as green technology and energy efficiency solution providers, advisors and consultants to explore & identify the green building requirement of the Asia market, learning innovative green design trends and discussing investment opportunities.

Asia Eco Green Building Congress 2010 will provide you with critical industry information and insights to answer all your questions on how to overcome the challenges in green building issues and how to seize the opportunities in it. This is a high-level business networking platform featuring speakers and delegates from industry leading companies and experts from both overseas and locally with plenty of potential business opportunities.

For further information, please contact

Robert Young, Event Manager

Organizing Committee of 2nd Asia Eco Green Building Congress

Tel: 86 21 58215880 , 86 21 68535603 (Direct)

Email: robert.young@ptp-international.com

Website: http://www.asiagbc.com

World Toilet Summit returns to Singapore since inauguration in 2001

World experts on sanitation and toilets will converge in Singapore in December to deliberate on almost every aspect of this once-taboo subject.

High on their agenda will be the urgent issue of bringing sanitation to 2.5 billion people who live without having toilets, a market worth an estimated US$1 trillion.

The occasion will be the three-day World Toilet Summit and Expo 2009 (WTSE 2009) to be held from December 2-4 at Suntec Singapore. It will be opened by Mr Lim Swee Say, Minister (Prime Minister’s Office).

The ninth in the series, the event is organised by the locally-based World Toilet Organization (WTO) founded by Singaporean Jack Sim in 2001, and MP Asia, in partnership with Asian Development Bank (ADB). It has the strong local support of the Economic Development Board (EDB), PUB – The National Water Agency, the Restroom Association (Singapore), Singapore Institute of Architects, Singapore Institute of Planners and Singapore Exhibition and Convention Bureau.

This is the first time that WTSE is coming back to Singapore after its inaugural event held here in 2001. Since then, the World Toilet Summit series has been held in different countries across the globe annually – from cities in Europe, China and India, to the most recent event held in Macau last year.

SM Goh Chok Tong: WTSE participants can draw on Singapore’s progress

In a congratulatory message for WTSE 2009, Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong said that participants of the event can draw useful lessons from Singapore’s tremendous progress in its waste management infrastructure evolving from the bucket system 40 years ago, to the state-of-the-art Deep Tunnel Sewerage System today.

“In fact, we have gone beyond the provision of basic sanitation to the business of recycling used water, which is a solution that may appeal to cities with severe water shortage,” he said.

Mr Goh further points out in this message that more work needs to be done to raise standards of sanitation.

“Beyond the provision of infrastructure and public health facilities, there are areas where work needs to be done, such as changing people’s mindsets concerning design, maintenance and proper usage of toilets. In this regard, NGOs, such as the WTO, together with government, private sector and community stakeholders, can play an active role to help develop, educate and propagate sustainable sanitation solutions and standards.”

Observing that 2.5 billion people around the world still do not have access to proper sanitation today, he adds: “I am glad that the WTO, a non-government organisation that started in and continues to operate from Singapore, has taken up the challenge to garner support and action for this critical but unglamorous area of life.”

Said Mr Jack Sim, the founder of the World Toilet Organization: “There are 2.5 billion people in this world, without proper sanitation facilities. We should work towards making such a basic need addressed. There are opportunities for all to benefit, and the long term advantages will be apparent in the future.”

Wide range of topics to be discussed

The theme for WTSE 2009 will be “Creating the Blueprint for a Sustainable Sanitation Marketplace”.

Two keynote addresses will be delivered during the opening ceremony, one by Professor Tommy Koh, Chairman, Asia-Pacific Water Forum, and Mr Arjun Thapan, Director General of Asian Development Bank, Philippines.

One of the prominent speakers will be Dr Bindeshwar Pathak, founder of the Sulabh International Social Service Organisation, India. The organisation, which has 50,000 volunteers, promotes human rights, environmental sanitation, non-conventional sources of energy, waste management and social reforms through education. Sulabh has also established a Museum of Toilets in New Delhi, featuring a rare collection of artefacts, pictures and objects detailing the historic evolution of toilets since 2,500 BC. Moreover, the Museum wing under Dr. Pathak’s guidance has undertaken the task of publishing an Encyclopaedia of Sanitation, which perhaps will be the first of its kind in the world.

Topics to be discussed during the Summit include:

• Communication for sanitation development
• Sanitation marketing
• Toilet design and technology for various environments
• School sanitation
• Financing sanitation

Additionally, the Summit is now a CPD-accredited event. Architects will receive 4 CPD points for their participation at the Summit. As part of the design and technology sessions on 3 December, the spotlight will be thrown on various toilet designs in both urban and rural settings.

The topics up for discussion include:

- Green Toilet Designs

- Future High Efficiency Toilets and Drainage Systems

- Innovations in Sustainable Design: Case Studies from Portland, Oregon

- Planning Tools for the Diverse City – The Compendium of Sanitation Systems and Technologies

- Islamic Toilet Designs

- Public Restroom Design for 21st Century US Cities

- Application of Universal Design Concept for Urban Environment and Disabled Toilets

The Summit will be accompanied by an Expo which will showcase sustainable sanitation solutions and urban toilet designs and technology.

Exhibitors include Rigel Technology (S) Pte Ltd, the green restroom specialist for water-saving and energy-efficient products; Besco Building Supplies (SEA), a selection of innovative restroom space management materials; Essential Wellness Pte Ltd, a supplier of hygiene and disinfection technology; The Brown Corporation, compact and ideal solutions for toilet use outdoors; Megatech Solutions, which provides bacteria and odour control solutions; PFE Technologies Pte Ltd, a quality construction materials and portable toilets provider; PolyPortables Inc., who supplied some 320 portable toilet units for the Singtel F1 Singapore Grand Prix 2009; and more. The Expo is co-locating with PULIRE ASIA Cleaning Solutions Expo, and will give visitors a more comprehensive platform towards sanitation and cleaning solutions.

More information on this year’s event is available at www.worldtoiletevents.com.

This is a press release from Buzz Communications.

The Brightest Building at Night Competition (BBN) is the first competition in Singapore to select the best buildings with the brightest outdoor and facade lighting at night from 1am to 6am.

Phase 1 of the competition will focus on the commercial buildings in the Central Business District. The organiser of the competition welcomes interested photographers to take photographs of the brightest buildings at night from 1am to 6am, and submit the entries for the competition.

Judges will vote for the brightest building based on the entries and the top 10 buildings will receive recognition. The winning building management will receive a commendation prize for their persistent efforts in lighting up the Singapore night sky even when there is no one around to look at the lights.

The photographers of the winning entries will each receive a special prize. Details on the competition start date and registration will be announced soon.

Image credit: olimohd

Venue: The Regent, Singapore

Sustainable Cities 2009 will bring together international experts and leaders on urban planning, design and city development to discuss sustainable solutions and opportunities for cities of the future.

Taking place in Singapore on the 17-18 November 2009, and held as part of the Singapore International Energy Week, this is a timely platform to discuss the commercial growth opportunities that have emerged from the Singapore Government’s Clean Green Blueprint.

The agenda is packed with business critical sessions and interactive panels ranging from topics on leading edge sustainable cities to upcoming project investment opportunities. This is an excellent opportunity to network and identify new business opportunities in the property sector.

Website: www.sustainablecitiesasia.com

Enquiry: info@ibcasia.com.sg

Venue: ISEAS Seminar Room II

Speaker: Mr Lee Boon Siong, Honorary President and Director, Poh Ern Shih Temple

The Poh Ern Shih Temple (Temple of Thanksgiving), built in 1954, is an ecologically friendly Buddhist temple located at Chwee Chian Hill, off Pasir Panjang Road, Singapore. In 2000, the Directors decided that the temple had to be redesigned to deal with the rising costs of water, electricity and an over-dependence on fossil fuel. It was noted that environmental degradation had been increasing over the decades and that adopting ecologically friendly technologies was the way to go in the age of rising global temperatures and climate change.

This seminar will focus on Poh Ern Shih Temple’s efforts to protect the environment. The temple takes advantage of Singapore’s abundant sunlight to produce: (i) Electricity by employing three different kinds of solar energy cells – Polycrystalline, Monocrystalline and Amorphous Cells (ii) Hotwater from Solar Heat Collector Cells in Solar Panels, and (iii) Night Lighting of its landscaping and common corridors with batteries charged by electricity collected from hybrid sets of wind/solar energy units.

Meanwhile, Singapore’s abundant rainfall has made it possible to (i) Irrigate the temple grounds (ii) Generate electricity via the deployment of Micro Hydrogenerators for charging the batteries of in-house motorized wheelchairs and lighting for its landscaping and common corridors as well as (iii) Conserve, collect and convert the rainwater to drinkable water by deploying Reverse Osmosis Techonology in Portable Filtration/UV Units available overseas in the event of natural disasters.

Finally, the temple is able to leverage on the abundance of a renewable resource, bamboo, (i) to reduce the culling of our valuable forests by deploying bamboo for all the temple’s new furniture wherever possible since it is readily available from neighbouring states and is a 5-year renewable resource as compared to a 100 year old or 300 year old oak or teak tree and (ii) to reduce the pollution from the steel industries, by making all its in-house new wheelchairs from bamboo.

For details and registration, visit the ISEAS website.

Source: ISEAS

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Augmenting savings, profitability and productivity through sustainable designs

Although green building initiatives in Malaysia are still at infancy stage, yet the awareness of its financial and tangible benefits is increasing. The need for lower operational cost is the main reason for companies to adopt green concepts.

The government is also committed in promoting green concepts with the establishment of Energy, Green Technology and Water Ministry, under the leadership of Datuk Peter Chin. In addition, according to Works Minister, Datuk Shaziman Abu Mansor, future government buildings will be incorporating green concepts. The launch of Malaysia’s very own green rating tool, Green Building Index, has brought sustainability development in Malaysia to a higher level.

High Performance Green Buildings, Malaysia aims to address the current trends, future direction, and the best practices of constructing sustainable buildings. This event also offers an opportunity to promote Malaysia as one of the investment destination for sustainable building.

Attend this informative event and gain practical insights into:

• Discovering the methodologies and strategies to build a GBI certified building
• Identifying techniques of constructing a cost-effective green building
• Gaining insights on successful international and local case studies of green buildings
• Leveraging strategies maintaining sustainable buildings
• Increasing the efficiency of renewable energy
• Exploring the vast array of green technologies

The High-Performance Green Buildings, Malaysia is structured to be a one-day conference and one-day training. The event will feature ground breaking presentations and case studies:

• Mastermind of green building: Is it the government, developer, designer, or supplier?
• Green Design and Planning : The five strategies
• Shading for sustainable cities – A new range of opportunities
• Strategic exploration of greening existing building
• Plus a special masterclass on constructing green building for certification

Speakers who have confirmed speaking at the event are:

• Derek Swift Group Sustainability Manager Al-Faara Group, Dubai
• Martin C Hay RIBA Manager – Architecture GHD, Doha
• Dato’ Dr Ken Yeang Principal TR Hamzah & Yeang Sdn Bhd (Malaysia) and Llewelyn Davies Yeang (UK)
• Silas Chiow Director Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, China
• Gieto Sugianto Director- Projects Architects 61, Singapore
• CK Tang Director IEN Consultants

Contact Ms. Alexis Nair at +603 2035 5682. Alternatively, you can also e-mail at alexis@myevents-intl.com or visit http://www.greenevents.com.my/.