The idea of a green home or green building which embraces green technology has received attention. A green home is a set of household systems that reduce demand for natural resources and carbon emissions, resulting in improved human well-being, social equality, and a green economy. It incorporates eco-friendly strategies for water and waste management systems, such as rainwater harvesting and water recycling, in addition to energy-efficient structures. A green home is more than just a green building, but it symbolises a sustainable lifestyle based on environmentally friendly technologies and practices.

1. Green
home
in Southeast Asia
Nor Suzylah Sohaimi1,2 (Ph.D)
Research Institute for Indonesia, Thailand & Singapore1
School of Government2
Universiti Utara Malaysia
Kedah, Malaysia
suzysuhaimi@uum.edu.my
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Green Building- Malaysian Institute of Architects’ Building

2. Contents
Introduction
Green Home in Singapore
Green Home in Malaysia
Green Home In Thailand
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Conclusion
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3. Greenprint
Implementation
Goal
Green Home in Singapore
Housing and Development Board (HDB) of Singapore has designed the
HDB Greenprint into existing HDB estates, to create Green
Neighbourhoods, Green Flats, and Green Communities.
1ST implemented in Jurong’s Yuhua estate, where 38 blocks of flats were
converted into a Green Neighbourhood. The prototype HDB Greenprint
programme in Yuhua was launched in 2012.
Bringing energy-efficient, water-management, and waste management
Singapore
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4. Enhancing existing cycling and
pedestrian networks
Securing bicycle parking facilities
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Singapore
Figure 2 . Dual bicycle rack system
Source: HDB (n.a)
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Ini$a$ves of Greenprint
Figure 1 . Ang Mo Kio Walking & Cycling Town
Source: Land Transport Authority of Singapore (n.a)

5. Ini$a$ves of Greenprint
Skyrise greenery & vertical greenery Pneumatic waste conveyance system
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Figure 3 . VerAcal greenery on the outer walls of Westgate shopping mall
Source: Shi Ying (n.a)
Singapore
Figure 4 . Underground pipe network
Source: HDB (n.a)

6. Solar photovoltaic system
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Energy-efficient LED lightings and outdoor LED street
lighting with sensing control
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Singapore
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Figure 5 . Solar PV system on an HDB building
Source: Energy Market Authority of Singapore (n.a)
Figure 6 . (LED) lighBng was first implemented in Jurong Town in 2008
Source: HDB (n.a)

7. Figure 7. The HDB Greenprint
Source: HDB (n.a)
Singapore
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8. Energy efficiency
Sustainable site and
management
Material and resource
Indoor environmental
quality
Water efficiency
Innovation
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In 2009, the Malaysian
government established the
Green Building Index to promote
a sustainable approach to
development and safeguard the
environment (Shafiei et al., 2013).
The GBI is a raFng system that is
used in both residenFal and non-
residenFal buildings, in which six
criteria are considered
(Shafiei et al., 2013).
MALAYSIA
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Green Home in Malaysia

9. 333 new residential
construction projects
in Malaysia have
been registered
under GBI by
September 30, 2020
(GBI, 2020).
A while ago, the lack
of demand for green
homes was the major
issue facing green
home developers in
Malaysia (Alias et al.,
2010)
Green concept is
increasing in
popularity and is
widely embraced by
the public (Goh et al.,
2021)
Prior Current Evidence
MALAYSIA
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10. Prior studies proved that the green features of energy
efficiency aspects have a higher contribuFon, and this is in
line with the Malaysian government, which has
implemented regulaFons to encourage residents to install
solar photovoltaic panels from January 1, 2019 (Carvalho et
al., 2018).
Meanwhile, water-efficient green features contribute less to
residenFal energy savings, albeit the feature helps to save
costs and reduce water consumpFon for Malaysia’s water
tariff (Chan, 2009).
In Malaysia, private housing developers take responsibility
for providing green homes, while the government focuses
on providing affordable homes.
MALAYSIA
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11. Figure 8. Amber Residence, Kota Kemuning, Malaysia
Source: iProperty
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MALAYSIA
Figure 9. The Clay Roof House in SecAon 11, Petaling Jaya, Selangor scored very
highly on the Malaysian Green Building Index (GBI) mainly because it recycled
materials that were previously on site
Source: Perfect Livin expo

12. Indonesia
Green Home in Indonesia
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The quantity of houses is prioritised over the quality (Larasati et al.,
2007). In certain areas in Indonesia, such as Medan City, the green
home is not well recognised, where people mistakenly believe that a
green home is simply a house surrounded by trees (Fachrudin &
Fachrudin, 2017).
A number of green homes in Indonesia are named, such as the
Kampung Improvement Program by the Indonesian government, the
eco-house by the Institute of Technology Surabaya, and the eco-
house by Pusat Penelitian Lingkungan Hidup (Environmental
Educational Center), Sololiman, East Java.
There is a set of requirements for Indonesian green homes. The first
point is the need to apply a passive design strategy to reduce energy
use in a domestic setting. In hot, humid conditions, a passive design
strategy aims to limit the usage of power for lighting and avoid the
use of air conditioners. The interaction of daylight, radiation, and
ventilation is included in the design, and the design should allow
sunlight and draughts into the structure while avoiding outside heat
(Pandjaitan, 1998)
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Priority ?
Green Home
projects
Improvement

13. Indonesia
Figure 10. Green Village in Indonesia uses bamboo
Source: Na*onal Geographic (n.a) © Nor Suzylah Sohaimi 2022
The design of a natural ventilation system
needs an understanding of the mechanisms
of airflow through buildings, as well as the
elements that influence airflow patterns
within (Bhatia, 2015).
Larasati et al. (2007) suggested increasing
the use of alternative or local materials, such
as using bamboo as a building material,
while Nurdiah and Juniwati (2020)
mentioned that bamboo has a lot of potential
as a sustainable resource and can be
utilised for the primary building material.
Noia (2015) supported the idea that bamboo
is convenient to cultivate, handle, harvest and
mobilise.

14. Thailand
Green Home in Thailand
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03. Green home strategy
01. National Housing Authority
04. Sustainable Finance
Framework
02. NHA Focus
The National Housing Authority (NHA), a
state-owned enterprise under Thailand’s
Ministry of Social Development and
Human Security, has adopted the New
Urban Agenda (NUA) to end poverty and
ensure that no one is left behind by
ensuring safe and equal access to
physical and social infrastructure, basic
services, and adequate and affordable
housing
NHA has created a Sustainable
Finance Framework for affordable
housing with the goal of using its
investments to eliminate inequality in
housing access for Thai residents,
while also contributing to inclusive
growth and promoting the creation of
a sustainable future.
NHA is also focused on incorporating
sustainable urban housing concepts
and practices into its assets in order
to provide people, particularly those
from low-income households, with
affordable and sustainable urban
housing and community
development.
NHA has formed a strategy for green
homes, which includes (1) an energy-
efficient green home design and labelling
scheme, (2) an incentive mechanism for
promoting energy-efficient homes and (3)
raising awareness and building capacity
for promoting energy-efficient homes
(Arunpreechawat & Pont, n.a).

15. Table 1. Alignment of Thailand NaBonal Housing Authority’s Affordable Housing and Socioeconomic Empowerment Goals
with the United NaBons Sustainable Development Goals.
Thailand
Source: NaBonal Housing Authority of Thailand (2021) © Nor Suzylah Sohaimi 2022
The Sustainable Finance Framework of the Na*onal Housing Authority corresponds with the following
SDGs:

16. Figure 11. RooZop solar panels are one of many eco-friendly features at Serene
Condominium, Thailand
Source: thailand-property (n.a)
Figure 12. NaAonal housing authority affordable housing project with eco-village
standard cerAfy level, Thailand
Source: NaBonal Housing Authority (n.a)

17. Conclusion
It can be difficult for the typical individual to recognise a
green home and green features. A green home saves
energy and water, consumes fewer natural resources,
produces less waste, and is healthier and more
comfortable for its inhabitants. In a word, green elements
in a home will significantly decrease or eliminate negaFve
environmental impacts. Green features in a home will
oRen result in cheaper energy bills and improved indoor
air quality.
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