Punggol and the Dawson estate in Queenstown are being rejuvenated with more environmentally-friendly technology. These estates and Yishun are the first towns to be overhauled under a masterplan to transform HDB estates in the next 20 to 30 years. The green technologies to be used in Punggol and Dawson estates include energy-saving LED (light-emitting diode) lights and environmentally sustainable wall partitions.
The HDB also wants to use such technology in its new projects, such as the Treelodge@Punggol.
HDB building technology director Yap Tiem Yeew, who spoke to Channel NewsAsia at the HDB Awards 2007, said: “Some of the technologies we’ve introduced into recent projects will also be introduced into new towns, for example, the washbasin that comes with the pedestal banister, the LED lights, the greenery and the orientation of the building.”
A north-south orientation avoids direct sunlight. Hence, air conditioning and energy use will be reduced.
Twelve projects were recognised for quality, design and construction safety. HDB also launched a book on the green initiatives to help developers build sustainable buildings.
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