Development incorporates sustainable and environment-friendly features for green living
Sustainability is the latest buzzword in the property industry as more and more developers make it a point to incorporate various green building features into their projects.
One property scheme that is thriving as a sustainable development in a strategic location of Johor Baru is Molek Pine 4, an award-winning project by Tanjung Bintang Sdn Bhd (Berinda Group).
Molek Pine 4 stands out as a sustainable development in a strategic address in Johor Baru.
Molek Pine 4 has collected multiple awards including Malaysia’s 1st Residential New Construction (High Rise), Green Building Index (GBI) platinum rating certification on design assessment by GBI Accreditation Panel, the first Iskandar Malaysia Green Accord Initiative Award (GAIA) by Iskandar Regional Development Authority, and Special Award for Rainwater Harvesting System (2013-2014) by the Johor Baru City Council.
The development sits on 6.24 acres in the heart of the Taman Molek township and consists of 260 well-designed apartments. The whole building takes up only 25% of the land area, with the remaining 75% reserved for greenery, tree planting and water features.
The creek pond is an ideal spot at Molek Pine 4 for those who want to enjoy greenery.
Residents of Molek Pine 4 will get the opportunity to enjoy serene surroundings and benefit from the green development. The building is oriented north-south to allow for natural cross ventilation while the doors and windows of all units are well-placed to minimise the use of air-conditioning.
Among the environment-friendly materials and resources that have been included in the Molek Pine 4 homes are bamboo flooring in all bedrooms, sustainable timber certified by the Forest Stewardship Council for the kitchen cabinet and balconies, as well as egg-crate facade and sun-shade elements that help to reduce heat while admitting ample daylight into all units.
The nature-friendly design of Molek Pine 4 lets in plenty of daylight.
The green eco-system of Molek Pine 4 is controlled and maintained by features such as a roof garden and water bodies that help to lower the heat island effect, rainwater harvesting system that reduces water usage, greywater recycling system, water-efficient fittings, solar photovoltaic panels that generate clean and renewable energy, as well as LED lighting for common areas to reduce energy consumption.
Molek Pine 4 has plenty of landscape facilities for outdoor recreation activities and for residents to gather and interact with one another.
The koi pond adds to the relaxed ambiance at Molek Pine 4.
These facilities include hardscape and softscape components that have been designed to integrate nature-friendly features such as koi pond, creek pond, vertical plants on stairways, swimming pool, wading pool, jogging track, bicycle track, tennis court and basketball court, fitness station, children’s playground, BBQ pits and a clubhouse containing built-in gardens.
Another distinctive facility in Molek Pine 4 is the Japanese ‘Onsen’ Spa where residents can unwind after a tiring day.
