Low Carbon
Smart City

Building

Low Energy Buildings are pivotal in creating a low carbon city. Natural ventilation and solar shading reduce the need for energy hungry cooling systems.

Smart energy management through automation and smart controls reduces energy wastage.

Urban Planning

When we get the places right the town works. Guided by this founding principal, every component of the township is mindfully planned to reduce carbon emissions and create a sustainable community.

As part of the thoughtful townplanning; our homes are located within walking distance of the Central Park and pocket parks. We deploy the Miyawaki tree planting technique to create lush green spaces within our parks which helps reduce ambient temperatures. This technique creates layers of vegetation, speeds up the growth process and establishes a biodiverse habitat for native flora and fauna species.

Pedestrian paths and cycling network are carefully designed across township for seamless connectivity. The use of permeable pathways and pavements reduces stormwater runoff; which alleviates the risk of downstream flooding by soaking up excess rainwater thus effectively creating a sponge city. Permeable materials also reduces pollution of water bodies and helps restore the ecological balance of the soil.

Urban Transport

Transport and mobility are some of the biggest contributors towards high carbon emissions. A thoughtfully planned transportation masterplan that creates a well-connected network is the essence of building a low carbon city.

A well-connected network of pedestrian and cycling paths line the township connecting the different spaces. A Green Transportation Mobility Plan featuring E-buses, E-trams, E-bikes and EV charging facilities creates an EV-ready township.

Waste

Waste management is a carbon intensive process. An average person produces approximately 740 kilograms of waste a year. Hence it is crucial that waste is managed in a low-carbon intensive manner.

We practice the 6R approach of Reduce, Reuse, Repair, Recycle, Rot and Repurpose to reduce landfill waste. This involves composting food and plant waste to create soil that is used around the township as an organic fertiliser for planting.

Water

The supply of treated water leaves a significant carbon footprint along the supply chain. Therefore sustainable water management is vital in creating a sustainable township.

Our 60-acre Central Park irrigation system uses 100% recycled lake water. Additionally, Rainwater Harvesting Tanks are used for high-rise residential and commercial buildings for non-potable use. We further reduce water consumption across the township by utilising water saving devices labelled under the Water Efficiency Labelling Scheme (WELS).

Energy

Energy management is an impactful pillar towards building a low carbon city. Green energy is harvested from photovoltaic solar panels on building rooftops. This offsets the overall energy demand.

Coupled with the use of solar street lighting, we greatly reduce our dependency on carbon intensive energy sources. The installation of energy efficient systems and fittings help deliver optimum energy savings.