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Surbana Jurong's new HQ integrates green spaces and smart technology
Singapore Business Review
|Issue 108
The headquarters features biophilic elements that enhance natural light and air circulation.
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When Subana Jurong (SJ) was designing its new headquarters, it had the term “eco-friendly” in mind. The result is a 742,000-square-foot headquarters that aims for 60% energy savings and net zero emissions by 2030.
Designed by Safdie Architects, the architects behind the Jewel Changi airport, SJ’s “Campus in Nature” makes use of biophilic elements aimed at maximising natural light and air circulation to help enhance employee well-being and productivity, says Sean Chiao, group CEO of Surbana Jurong.
This story is from the Issue 108 edition of Singapore Business Review.
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