Green skyscraper stands tall in S'pore

 

Summary

City-state's latest addition to skyline--Asia Square Building--boasts high-tech, eco-friendly features such as a biofuel plant, self-powering lift system and biometric access to distinguish it from the rest.

Events

Echelon 2012
June 11 and 12, 2012

University Cultural Centre, National University of Singapore

Startup Asia Jakarta 2012
June 7 and 8, 2012

12th Floor, Annex Building, Wisma Nusantara Complex, Jl. M.H. Thamrin No. 59 Jakarta 10350, Indonesia

MMA Forum Singapore
April 23-25, 2012

Grand Hyatt Singapore

SINGAPORE--The 43-storey Asia Square tower, which is branded as "the human building", is not only the latest addition to Singapore's Central Business District's skyline, it is also one of the most technologically-advanced and eco-friendly buildings here. ZDNet Asia takes a closer look at what makes it stand out from the rest.

All photos and captions by Ellyne Phneah

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