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The Singapore Pavilion at the Venice Architecture Biennale returns to Singapore, showcasing urban planning through the dining table
The homecoming exhibition of the Singapore Pavilion at the Venice Architecture Biennale 2025 was launched at the National Museum of Singapore by Minister Indranee Rajah.
Heatwave driving you up the wall? 7 ways to cool your home without increasing your electricity bill
A multi-institute research study led by SUTD’s LKYCIC that found nearly half of more than 400 HDB flats were warmer than the outdoors was referenced in this article on how to cool one’s home without increasing the electricity bill. ASD’s Dr Zheng Kai also shared some insights in the article.
Inside the Singapore design showcase at Milan Design Week 2026
Fifteen projects were showcased at Prototype Island, a DesignSingapore Council showcase presented during Milan Design Week 2026. They include FORMAS.AI—a platform that allows users to create photorealistic visualisations, which was co-founded by Associate Professor Carlos Banon—and TessaCast, a collaboration between A*STAR Innovation Factory@SIMTech with SUTD start-up Castomize.
In the fight to save Singapore’s heritage businesses, who gets a voice?
Associate Professor Yeo Kang Shua on the evolving nature of heritage and the need for transparency and inclusivity in how the state decides which businesses to support and whether those decision-makers represent the public.
Southwest Coast Protection Study launched – Authorities explore building a protective wall connecting Jurong Island to Singapore’s main island
Professor Khoo Peng Beng shared his insights in the article as Singapore’s national water agency, the Public Utilities Board (PUB), prepares to launch a coastal protection study for the southwestern coastline later this year.
IN FOCUS: Why illicit massage parlours, hard-selling beauty salons are hard to get rid of in HDB estates
CNA looks at the regulatory challenges when business activities in privately owned HDB shops start to disrupt residents. Associate Professor of Practice Calvin Chua shares his insights.
‘I’ll never bid for that BTO’: Residents worry about lift waits, fire safety in 60-storey BTO project
The public share their sentiments regarding an upcoming 60-storey BTO project at Pearl’s Hill in Outram Park. Professor Khoo Peng Beng highlights some impacts that arise from high-rise living.
Singapore's Formas.AI Launches Public Beta: AI-Powered Spatial Design Studio Transforms Architecture and Interiors
Formas.AI has officially launched the public beta of its groundbreaking AI-native design studio for spatial planning. This start-up was founded by Associate Professor Carlos Banon.
Commentary: Stop mourning strata-titled malls and start ensuring their survival
Associate Professor Calvin Chua on Singapore’s malls — rather than building more “Grade A” malls, the focus should be on “Grade A” ideas to strategically adapt existing “Grade B” spaces like strata-titled malls.
Joo Chiat as tourist draw: Can it stay cool without losing its soul?
Associate Professor Yeo Kang Shua on Joo Chiat tourism — while icons such as Peranakan houses draw in tourists, much of the interaction remains surface-level, with scope to deepen understanding.