SINGAPORE (Sept 8):  CapitaGreen, a landmark premium office development in Singapore’s Central Business District, was officially opened on Wednesday, with committed occupancy of about 83%.

The building is home to some 30 multinational companies from sectors, including insurance, energy and commodities, technology and e-commerce, as well as financial services. Tenants secured include Bordier & Cie, Cargill, Catlin Asia Pacific, China Life Insurance, Fitness First, Jardine Lloyd Thompson, Jones Day, Lloyds Banking Group, Rakuten, Schroders Investment Management and South32.

Using innovative construction technologies, ‘design-and-build’ methods and streamlined work processes, CapitaGreen was completed in 36 months, shorter than the industry average of 40-42 months to complete a building of this scale. With its striking green façade and rooftop wind scoop which contributes to cooling the building naturally, CapitaGreen’s sustainable design makes it one of the greenest office buildings in the CBD, according to developer CapitaLand.

CapitaLand says many tenants were attracted to CapitaGreen because of its sustainable design principles, which are aligned with their own corporate values and business focus.

Adds Lim Ming Yan, President and Group CEO of CapitaLand: “CapitaLand strongly believes that our buildings must have lasting impact – because when we build buildings, we are also creating communities where people can live, grow and fulfill their dreams. CapitaGreen is a stellar example of how CapitaLand has always placed strong emphasis on incorporating concepts of accessibility, connectivity, safety, lush greenery, healthy indoor air quality, operational efficiency and community bonding into our buildings.”