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Build baby, build! But it won’t fix it all

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Green building ratings crucial to address climate change

Transition to green buildings requires a structured and measurable approach that integrates sustainability at every stage of the building’s lifecycle.

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Collective action will ensure decarbonising the built environment

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Asbestos: Singapore’s toxic past is catching up with it

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Sand mining worsens Mekong’s saltwater problem

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What a sustainable construction supply chain looks like

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Home ownership is not only personal but political

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Playing by the rules could help the housing crisis

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How to save our cities from going under

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How Jakarta has dug itself into a hole

Deep groundwater extraction wells are built by the business elites for commercial value. Better transparency will help manage them more sustainably.

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How games can inform, educate and raise awareness

The battle to reduce road deaths

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Build baby, build! But it won’t fix it all

Lessons for the world in how Darwin keeps it cool

Green building ratings crucial to address climate change

Collective action will ensure decarbonising the built environment

Asbestos: Singapore’s toxic past is catching up with it

Sand mining worsens Mekong’s saltwater problem

What a sustainable construction supply chain looks like

Home ownership is not only personal but political

Playing by the rules could help the housing crisis

How to save our cities from going under

How Jakarta has dug itself into a hole

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