2023: Revenge of the zero-energy building projects

An artist's impression of Paya Lebar Green, which showcases a range of features that significantly reduce carbon emissions. PHOTO: CERTIS
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SINGAPORE – While 2023 is officially the hottest year on record – no thanks to climate change – green buildings in Singapore rose to meet the challenge of a sustainable future.

In 2023, Singapore’s Building and Construction Authority (BCA) certified four Green Mark Zero Energy (ZE) buildings and 15 Super Low Energy (SLE) buildings. These buildings were a mix of new builds and older buildings which were retrofitted to meet the Green Mark standards.

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