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Urban regeneration

The high intensity of human activity in cities around the world, brought about by rising urbanisation, spells a world that’s becoming increasingly unsustainable.

Planters’ Haven comes of age

Those of you who remember the popular TV show Dallas or the Oscar-winning movie Gone With The Wind will probably find some similarities between these and Planters’ Haven, Sime Darby Property Bhd’s exclusive gated residential development set in a mature orchard.The project was conceived in the 1990s, during the boom years of the property industry, when words like “green living” and “sustainabili

Zero-carbon living on Zira Island

Depending on who you ask, sustainable development may or may not be cool. While some will have no qualms about giving up long hot showers, a relaxing bubble soak or anything remotely trendy for fear of incurring the wrath of Mother Nature, there are those who remain oblivious to or uncaring about what could be in store for mankind.

Urban initiatives

We are seeing it everywhere around us — signs of global warming, warnings of depleting natural resources, shocking degradation of the environment and so on. It seems that every other day we read about one animal or other coming close to extinction. Being environmentally conscious is becoming increasingly urgent, in fact, essential for mankind’s survival.

Taking a page from tradition

When I was a child, it never dawned on me that the traditional Malay kampung house utilised sustainable products and technologies that could be ideal for modern tropical buildings. It is this humble abode that has been reinterpreted as Sime Darby’s Idea House.

Eco-makeover

For most adults, work takes up a huge part of life, so having a comfortable workplace is essential for productivity.

Welcome to the future

Describe anything as “sustainable” these days and you’re onto a winner. From business plans to washing machines, polishing an otherwise ordinary premise, product or purpose with a sheen of “sustainable” transforms it into something that is immediately both sexy and sensible.

Come share our turf

When Sime Darby Property Bhd embarked on a RM40 million renovation of the two golf courses at the Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club (KLGCC) in 2008, the aim wasn’t just to create a championship course to host a prestigious golf tournament but also a course that’s environment-friendly.

Harnessing the power of the sun

There is no denying it — global climate change is here. We experience erratic weather and the days seem hotter than they used to be. Global climate change is caused by the build-up of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, disrupting eco-systems.