The number of buildings in Taiwan receiving or being pre-approved for green building certification in a single year has risen almost 70 times in eight years, to 349 in 2008 from five in 2000, the Council for Economic Planning and Development (CEPD) said yesterday.
Considerable progress has been made in promoting sustainable buildings since the Ministry of the Interior launched a green building program in 2001, the CEPD said.
As of September this year, 2,295 buildings have been certified as "green buildings, " and they have reduced carbon dioxide emissions by 521,000 tons annually and saved users NT$2.16 billion in electricity and water costs.
Source: Taiwan News, 2009-11-07, Link
2009-11-07
Taipei 101 To Be World’s Tallest Green Building
Taipei 101, famous for being one of the world’s tallest buildings, is set to get some major eco-upgrades in an effort to save money, reduce its impact, and gain the much coveted title of “World’s Tallest Green Building.” In 2007, the Burj Dubai surpassed Taipei 101 in terms of height, but the Taiwanese building won’t give up the fight, throwing down $1.8 million in energy efficiency upgrades, which are expected to yield $20 million annually in savings and make it the Earth’s greenest building that’s also closest to the heavens!
Over the next 18 months, the skyscraper will undergo significant energy efficiency upgrades and will also seek LEED Gold certification for existing buildings. The certification will largely depend on the building performance after the upgrades and renovations take place. The owners of Taipei 101 are teaming up with SL+A International Asia Inc., Siemens and EcoTech International Inc. to complete the eco-upgrades, which were just announced this week.
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Over the next 18 months, the skyscraper will undergo significant energy efficiency upgrades and will also seek LEED Gold certification for existing buildings. The certification will largely depend on the building performance after the upgrades and renovations take place. The owners of Taipei 101 are teaming up with SL+A International Asia Inc., Siemens and EcoTech International Inc. to complete the eco-upgrades, which were just announced this week.
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Source: Inhabitant, 2009-11-05, Link
Australia Gives AU$16.4m To Reduce GHG Emissions
Installation of renewable energy solutions such as solar electric panels and solar film are prominent among 37 projects funded by the Australian Department for Innovation, Industry, Science & Research.
“AU$16.4 million worth of projects make up the third round of the AU$90m Green Building Fund, a Rudd government initiative that reduces energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions by retrofitting commercial office buildings,” says minister Kim Carr.
“Projected savings in GHG emissions from projects supported by the fund so far total over 101,000 tonnes a year. These projects combat climate change and support Australia’s economic recovery by generating investment of almost US$75m.”
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Source: Reinforced Plastics, 2009-11-04, Link
“AU$16.4 million worth of projects make up the third round of the AU$90m Green Building Fund, a Rudd government initiative that reduces energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions by retrofitting commercial office buildings,” says minister Kim Carr.
“Projected savings in GHG emissions from projects supported by the fund so far total over 101,000 tonnes a year. These projects combat climate change and support Australia’s economic recovery by generating investment of almost US$75m.”
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Source: Reinforced Plastics, 2009-11-04, Link
2009-10-31
Carrier Strengthens Building Automation Presence in China with JV
Carrier Corporation continues to expand its sustainable building solutions and services in Chinaby signing a joint venture agreement with Sinostride Technology Co., Ltd., aleading Extra Low Voltage (ELV) contractor in East China serving the buildingautomation market. Carrier Corp. is a unit of United Technologies Corp.
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As a total green building solutions provider dedicated to sustainability, Carrier has expanded its service scope from traditional air conditioningequipment and building automation systems to comprehensive green building andenergy management services for both new and existing buildings.
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Source: Reuters, 2009-10-29, Link
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As a total green building solutions provider dedicated to sustainability, Carrier has expanded its service scope from traditional air conditioningequipment and building automation systems to comprehensive green building andenergy management services for both new and existing buildings.
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Source: Reuters, 2009-10-29, Link
Green Project At Business Parks In Singapore
Forest canopies keep temperatures in our nature reserves cooler, so could a similar concept have the same effect in our business parks?
Singapore's leading industrial landlord intends to find out, and if it works, industrial clusters here are set to turn a shade of green.
The Green Roof Trellis concept by JTC Corporation aims to lower temperatures in these parks by 2-3°C – which would reduce energy consumption and, hence, electricity bills.
"Climber plants will grow from planter boxes along roof edges of buildings, to a wire mesh structure supported by cables from columns across the rooftops of two buildings," explained JTC senior planner Mr Yio Yang Huat, who came up with the idea. "Over time, plants will grow to cover the entire mesh and provide shade."
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Source: Channel News Asia, 2009-10-29, Link
Singapore's leading industrial landlord intends to find out, and if it works, industrial clusters here are set to turn a shade of green.
The Green Roof Trellis concept by JTC Corporation aims to lower temperatures in these parks by 2-3°C – which would reduce energy consumption and, hence, electricity bills.
"Climber plants will grow from planter boxes along roof edges of buildings, to a wire mesh structure supported by cables from columns across the rooftops of two buildings," explained JTC senior planner Mr Yio Yang Huat, who came up with the idea. "Over time, plants will grow to cover the entire mesh and provide shade."
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Source: Channel News Asia, 2009-10-29, Link
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