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Apr 27
2010
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Sunway SPK 3 Harmoni Receives GBI CertificationPosted by Thinkproperty.my News Team in Press Release, News   |
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| Townhouse offering is country’s first GBI-certified low-rise residential project Kuala Lumpur, 26 April 2010 - Sunway City Berhad (Sunway City) has obtained the Green Building Index (GBI) certification for its 2010 residential project Sunway SPK 3 Harmoni. The GBI is Malaysia’s first comprehensive environmental rating system for buildings developed by Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia (PAM) and the Association of Consulting Engineers Malaysia (ACEM). Established in 2008, the GBI evaluates the environmental design and performance of Malaysian buildings based on six key criteria: Energy Efficiency (EE), Indoor Environmental Quality (EQ), Sustainable Site Planning & Management (SM), Material and Resources (MR), Water Efficiency (WE) and Innovation (IN). The GBI rating tool provides an opportunity for developers and building owners to incorporate into their development, the design and construction of green buildings and site planning that can provide energy and water savings, a healthier indoor and outdoor environment, better connectivity to public transport and the adoption of recycling and sustainable landscaping. SunCity’s Managing Director for Property Development Division (International) Ngian Siew Siong, said, “This certification is a solid validation of Sunway City’s position as a leading master developer with the expertise to develop quality and innovative properties. It also reflects our commitment to develop eco-friendly and cost-effective projects that promote sustainability and community building.” |
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“We believe the requirements of the GBI were easily met as we adopted LOHAS concepts into the design and architecture of Sunway SPK 3 Harmoni,” said Ngian.
“Sunway City is a strong advocate of the LOHAS philosophy of ‘Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability. Adopting the LOHAS priorities of environmentally considerate lifestyle choices has ensured that Sunway City’s offerings are consistently translated into quality and comfortable homes,” added Ngian.
“In the case of Sunway SPK 3 Harmoni’s, we are building a clubhouse as a meeting point of relaxation for residents. Landscaped walkways encourage walking, jogging or cycling among residents. In terms of technology, for example, the project uses renewable solar energy to producing hot water for all homes and the application of photovoltaic cell technology to convert solar radiation to electricity at the clubhouse,” added Ngian.
Ngian said that the Group was committed to incorporate the latest technology in its building concepts whenever possible for the benefit of its customers.
Ngian had earlier received the GBI certification on behalf of Sunway City from Minister of Energy, Green Technology and Water, Dato’ Sri Peter Chin Fah Kui, at the launch of the ‘GBI – Existing Building Rating Tool’ at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.
About Sunway City Berhad
Sunway City Berhad (Sunway City), a member of the Sunway Group, is one of Malaysia’s premier property developers. The company’s business activities are diversified through its Property Development and Property Investment Division.
Since Sunway City’s incorporation in 1986, its Property Development Division has successfully delivered more than 17,000 properties with a Gross Development Value (GDV) of RM 9.0 billion, establishing its leadership in innovative products that appreciate in value and exemplary customer service. The Company stands out with its successful business model and support base of strategically located land banks at multiple locations with immediate development potential. As at 1 Feb 2010, Sunway City has a land bank of 1,466 acre with a GDV of RM 12.8 billion.
Sunway City’s Property Investment Division owns assets that include Sunway Pyramid Shopping Mall, Sunway Carnival Shopping Mall, Menara Sunway, Monash University Sunway Campus, Sunway University College and Wisma Sunway (previously Wisma Denmark. In total, the company manages a total of 4.7 million net-lettable-areas (NLA) in its property investment portfolios.
The multi-award winning Sunway City Brand has been recognised by both local and overseas association and positions the Company as having the best of both worlds – a high growth property development segment and a stable base of income from high yielding property investments.
For more information, kindly visit:
http://www.sunwaycity.com/corporate/suncityir.htm
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