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What? No one?
I wonder why isn't anyone here yet?
Hmmm ... Maybe there's a traffic jam outside ...
Lets wait a little longer ...
Yay! At least there is somebody here for the talk!
I am not here for the talk.
When will the buffet be ready?
What?
You're here only for the buffet?
I'm so sad...
What's wrong with me?
Why is it that no one interested in knowing more about green buildings?
My only purpose for living is gone!!
I should just end my life here!!
I don't want to live anymore!
Goodbye cruel world!
OH MY GOD! Someone's is FALLING!
Faster, lets call for Captain Planet!
Earth!
Fire!
Wind!
Water!
Heart!
Go Planet!
By your powers combined, I am Captain Planet!
Sorry birdie!!!
Don't worry, I got you!
Don't worry Mister, I'll put you to safety!
Mister, why are you doing such a foolish thing?
Nobody understands me!
I'm trying to play my part in saving the earth~
But no one is interested.
Don't be discouraged.
Why don't you share your ideas with me?
Buildings in Singapore contributes to a total of 16% of the overall carbon emission.
Despite this, only 1,000 buildings are certified green
and this accounts for only 13% of the total number of buildings in Singapore.
I do not want our future generation to suffer because of what we are doing now.
In addition, I am doing this not only to save the Earth.
Many of the non-green buildings are over designed and wasting capital.
If we were to rationalize our design and spend on green technology,
the savings will be immense for the developers.
There may also be a possible increase in capital value of the building.
At the same time, developers can also use the green buildings as a
differential marketing advantage, and improve their corporate image,
which will eventually result in an enhancement of employee recruitment and retention.
I see, so that's the problem
Where's the food?!
May I know who are you, Sir?
Aren't you Captain Planet?!
Yes, I sure am!
I'M YOUR GREATEST FAN!!
I'VE ADORED YOUR PRINCIPLES SINCE I WAS A SMALL BOY~
THAT'S WHY I'M NOW SUCH AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY PERSON!
It's nice to hear that you're an environmentally friendly person,
but I'm just curious, why don't you support Mr. Green?
What do you mean? Supporting green building?
Why would I want to paint my buildings green?
What? You don't know what is a green building?
A green building is a sustainable building that uses structure and
processes that is environmentally friendly and resource-efficient throughout a building's life-cycle.
Ooooooooh.
But, wouldn't that be more expensive?
What if my tenants are not interested in renting a unit in a green building?
Why would I want to spend more money to build these building?
The earth is fine as it is.
Hmmmmm ... Having listened to both sides of the story,
I believe that there is a problem in communications.
We must highlight and dispel the myths about green buildings up front.
Mr. Green, I suggest that you first gather testimonials from the
companies which engage in green building project such as City Development Limited.
Maybe you can also compile data and pioneer researches demonstrating the benefits of green buildings.
All these information can be communicated to the developers.
Anyway Gentlemen, I have to leave now, since the issue has been resolved. Goodbye guys!
Bye-bye Captain Planet!!!
So, what do the audience think? How can we communicate effectively
and convince the developers about the green values, and the benefits that green buildings can bring?
Remember, the power is yours!
Oops, sorry!