A prudent homemaker understands that a great development works together with nature, not against it. Amalgamating the greenery of nature with meticulous craftsmanship, these developments are the perfect choice for residents who yearn to safeguard the tranquillity of mother nature.

i-PARK@INDAHPURA, Iskandar Malaysia

i-Park is a clean, ‘green’ integrated industrial park built by AME Development, which specialises in the design of high quality Green Building Index (GBI)-compliant industrial buildings tailored to the needs and requirements of multinational corporations.

In keeping to its ‘green’ theme, sustainable management planning was an important factor in the park’s practical and flexible building designs, together with landscaping concepts aimed at achieving balance and sustainability of a clean, green eco-friendly environment within an industrial area.

For example, two detention ponds were transformed into a recreational area with landscaped greenery, jogging tracks and outdoor exercise equipment.

i-Park stands out from other industrial parks as it has successfully addressed the issues of sustainability, functionality and evergreen usability in line with other sustainable industrial developments that combine worldclass infrastructure, master planning, a clean and green concept and effective on-site management and maintenance.

MOLEK PINE 4, Taman Molek, Johor Bahru

MOLEK Pine 4 is a 37-storey low-density luxurious development with only 260 units spread across 6.24 acres of freehold land. It offers an exclusive array of resort-style recreational and sports facilities, as well as a five-tier security system.

Being the first in the country to be awarded the Residential New Construction (High Rise) Green Building Index (GBI) Platinum rating certification on design assessment, Molek Pine 4 has also attained the First Iskandar Green Accord Initiative Award by the Iskandar Regional Development Authority, Best Sustainable Development and Best High Rise Residential Development Awards (Excellence) by StarProperty.my (Jewels of Johor 2017).

All buildings have been specifically designed in a north-south orientation to reduce solar heat, maximise ventilation and daylight while other energy and water efficiency features include a rainwater harvesting system, greywater recycling and treatment, the use of LED lights in public areas and solar photovoltaic panels that generate clean, renewable energy.

The ERA, Duta North

A magnificently landscaped deck at the podium level with over 200 species of flora and fauna sets the tone for The ERA@Duta North. In keeping with the concept of a highly sustainable development, serviced apartments are built amidst an abundance of greenery and a man-made wetland with cascading water features and tree-lined boardwalks.

Among the many unique eco-friendly features incorporated into the development are speed ramps to reduce vehicle travelling distance, saving time and fuel and wind harvesting turbines that harvest wind from the basement car park mechanical ventilation system to power water pumping systems at the wetland areas.

LED lighting is also placed in public areas with T5 fluorescent light fittings for car parks to increase energy efficiency and reduce costs as well as a rainwater harvesting system to recycle rainwater for the gardens.

An outdoor Retail Boulevard, specially designed with enhanced airflow at the pedestrian level, induces a natural cooling effect while a special link bridge offers vehicles and pedestrians exclusive and additional access to the nearby MATRADE and Publika mall.