The SSA is a joint collaboration between local property developer City Developments Limited (CDL) and the non-profit Sustainability Energy Association of Singapore (SEAS).
“SEAS as the voice of the sustainable energy industry in Singapore has been promoting sustainable technologies, project development, as well as financing of clean energy projects locally and regionally,” said Sherman Kwek, deputy chief executive officer of CDL.
“Our partnership with CDL for the SSA will provide a platform for not just the industry but also the youth and community to learn and collaborate on sustainable development, mitigation of carbon dioxide emissions and to fight and adapt to climate change and its effects.”
The new net-zero emission building in Singapore’s Farrer Park district opened last week on World Environment Day and marks the first major initiative that supports Singapore’s national sustainability goals outlined in the Sustainable Singapore Blueprint and Climate Action Plan, in addition to the country’s commitments under the Paris Agreement.
The SSA will provide businesses and the public sector with a venue for learning and collaboration on how to make sustainable development work.
The timber used in the building is certified highly sustainable by Nature’s Barcode System – a compliance and verification system that tracks the origin and legality of timber products in its supply chain – and provides a high level of thermal performance, limiting air-conditioning costs.
The building also operates smart energy consumption monitors and sensors to ensure optimal energy efficient levels at all times.
The 3,200 square feet of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels on the academy’s roof will generate enough renewable energy to power the entire building, producing 60,000 kilowatt hours (kWh) per year.
The building is projected to consume just 50,000 kWh per year, making the SSA carbon negative.
“I hope the academy will inspire more cooperation with the private sector and more engagement with citizens,” said Erik Solheim, head of UN Environment. “Our goals for a healthy planet are demanding. But working together like this, I am absolutely confident we will achieve them.”
About Singapure
Singapore, officially the Republic of Singapore, sometimes referred to as the Lion City, the Garden City or the Little Red Dot, is a sovereign city-state in Southeast Asia. It lies one degree (137 km) north of the equator, at the southern tip of peninsular Malaysia, with Indonesia's Riau Islands to the south. Singapore's territory consists of one main island along with 62 other islets. Since independence, extensive land reclamation has increased its total size by 23% (130 km2), and its greening policy has covered the densely populated island with tropical flora, parks and gardens.
Singapore holds numerous events each year. Some of its famous festivals and events include the Singapore Food Festival, the Singapore Grand Prix, the Singapore Arts Festival, the Chingay Parade, the World Gourmet Summit and ZoukOut.
The Singapore Sun Festival is another popular festival in Singapore, with 2010's line-up featuring renowned stars such as David Foster, Natalie Cole, Jose Carreras and Sharon Stone. Christmas is also widely celebrated in Singapore, a season where the city streets and shopping malls along its famous shopping belt Orchard Road are lit up and decorated in vibrant colours. In addition, the Singapore Jewel Festival attracts numerous tourists every year, and is a display of precious gems, famous jewels and masterpieces from international jewellers and designers.
Ultra Singapore (客路新加坡ULTRA电音节), [1]. The Singapore Edition of the ULTRA Music Festival comes to the city around June. The 2017 festival will be held on June 10-11 2017 and features Kygo and Afrojack Many Price tiers.
