In recent years, a truly innovative and groundbreaking concept has taken the spotlight in Malaysia – the raised floor system.
This inventive approach involves the installation of raised tiles, pavers, or stones atop pedestals, crafting a functional space beneath the floor.
In the world of urban planning, architecture, civil engineering, and construction, one indispensable tool for managing stormwater runoff stands out—the stormwater detention tank. These ingenious reservoirs are purposefully designed to act as temporary storage systems. As precipitation occurs, these tanks collect and store the surplus water.
On 8 May 2023, Singapore’s Mandai Bird Paradise at Mandai Wildlife Reserve opened its doors to the public. The 17-hectare park features eight enchanting walkthrough aviaries and more.
As part of our collaborative efforts towards the creation of spongier cities, Elmich hosted Steven Peck and Rohan Lilauwala from Green Roofs for Healthy Cities together with representatives from the Centre for Urban Greenery & Ecology (CUGE) NParks at one of our supported massive green wall projects at Grab Headquarters.
As part of our continuous efforts to educate and inspire the next generation to create spongier and climate-resilient cities, Elmich collaborated with lecturers and students from Singapore Polytechnic to work on an automated stormwater discharge system for our latest innovation – VersiDrain® BlueGreen™ Roof Tray.
Elmich showcased its extensive range of “Create Spongier Cities” Systems and cutting-edge Waterproofing Solutions at Archidex 2023 – South East Asia’s most successful annual industry trade event for the architecture, interior design and building industry in the region. The exhibition was held at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre in Malaysia from 26th to 29th July 2023.
The annual National Day Parade is scheduled to take place on 9 August at the iconic Padang, and expects to draw a live audience of 27,000 people. The parade will feature various segments, including the state flag flypast, presidential gun salute, enhanced aerial display, a marching contingent, floats and assets from the Singapore Armed Forces, and concert performances by local artists, dancers and musicians.
Elmich has been a pioneer in promoting and leading sustainability efforts in Singapore, Australia, South East Asia and other regions worldwide. Our dedicated technical consultants have been working closely with developers, architects and builders from around the globe to combat climate change through a multitude of innovative green initiatives and projects.
