By Aulia R. Sungkar. Originally published in The Jakarta Post, on January 9, 2015. Sunrise property' is the current trend in property development, especially in commercially immature areas. If you live in a city, chances are that you have seen promotional material offering what has recently been referred to as 'sunrise property', a phrase used to describe properties sold in lucrative areas capable of generating huge profits. Currently, a number of mass media, textbooks and brochures … [Read more...]
Heading out for townships as alternatives to city living
With the country’s improved economy, Indonesia is experiencing a growing middle class with higher purchasing power parity. Correspondingly, a number of property developers are looking to capitalize on the abundant opportunities with integrated township developments taking shape on the outskirts of larger cities, such as Jakarta and Surabaya. To property developers, an independent city or township is a business venture offering middle and upper class consumers an alternative to city living. … [Read more...]
More Sustainable Buildings for Healthier Environment
The increasing public awareness of the world’s environmental problems has led to the rising demand for more sustainable buildings. Now developers start applying green construction to reduce the negative environmental impact on a building during its operational life span. According to Green Building Council Indonesia (GBCI), constructing a sustainable building should not be limited to only design, but more importantly how the building is operated. Particularly in major cities in … [Read more...]
Customizing? Make a Plan!
Embarking on a renovation in pursuit of having an ideal home or office requires careful consideration of how the whole process, from planning to rebuilding. During the planning stage, it is important to understand the correlation between space and interior design. Regardless of the amount of space in a home or office, interior design has the ability to create a comfortable living and working environment. There are many ideas that can be translated into interior design practice when taking … [Read more...]