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Cyberview takes pride in its cost-cutting, environmental friendly efforts for the cybercity
IN the recent 2010 Budget tabled by Datuk Seri Najib Razak, Cyberjaya would be an example of a premier cybercity to spearhead sustainable green initiatives. To this end, Cyberview has put its utmost effort towards ensuring Cyberjaya continues to progress in line with the government's
aspirations.
Cyberview has submitted a strategic plan as well as a green roadmap to the government for the implementation of green initiatives in Cyberjaya. The move gives focus to the 2010 Budget call for Malaysia's transformation into a high-income economy through green technology that has been identified as the next global engine of growth.
Cyberview has developed Cyberjaya with the aim of keeping the cybercity sustainable as it drives growth in this forward-looking development. This will enable the community to save on |
expenditure which will translate into savings for their businesses. To, this end, Cyberview has developed an entire roadmap of green initiatives covering green elements in physical planning practices, green features in the District Cooling System by Pendinginan Megajana Sdn Bhd, education exercises on Cyberjaya Green roadmap, green elements in the construction of buildings in Cyberjaya and energy and water harvesting.
Some of the key buildings that incorporate green elements in Cyberjaya include Basis Bay and the upcoming HP Campus. The five major areas of implementation for the Green Roadmap for Cyberjaya by Cyberview are:
Land/Surface
This will cover planning and building standards, natural areas and transportation; |
Energy
This will encompass renewable energy, conservation, education and civic leadership, including incorporating green standards into planning and building guidelines;
Water
This aspect will involve conservation of water, harvesting, water quality and education, including rainwater harvesting, brown water usage and landscaping practises;
Waste and Recycling
Education and recycling programmes as a means to reduce the amount of waste produced in Cyberjaya;
Air
Programmes and community participation to improve air quality and reduce green house gas emissions through energy conservation and proper |
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Basis BaY in Cyberjaya has taken the "Green" approach in the construction and operation of its Data Centre. The "Greening" of the centre means that the mechanical, electrical and computer systems are designed for maximum energy efficiency with minimum environment impact. The 70,000 sq.ft. complex provides Co-Location, Hosting, |
Disaster Recovery and Managed Services as well as acts as a Service Operation Centre (SOC) and Network Operation Centre (NOC). |
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Cyberjaya has an integrated transportation system to encourage its vibrant 41,000 community to use public transport to reduce air pollution. The Park & ride systemallows users to park their vihicles at designated parking spots for free and hop on the complimentary shuttle service that regularly makes its rounds around Cyberjaya. The 24/7 Dedicated Transportation System (DTS) picks users up from seven locations within the Klathe cybercity. |
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Cyberjaya has been earmarked to play a key role in the development of green technology. The cybercity will be developed as one of two Pioneer Townships in Green Technology; and as a showcase for the development of other townships.
As part of Cyberview's Green Roadmap for Cyberjaya, plans will be put in place to leverage on the fact that Cyberjaya is a suitable location to embark on green ttt'mology development.
Cyberview had already put its green Lechnology plans in motion several years ago through Pendinginan Megajana, which is Cyberview's wholly-owned subsidiary. This district cooling system is an initiative to lower the cost of doing business in Cyberjaya, to allow companies to remain competitive, as well as to preserve the environment. In terms of energy and savings, district cooling can reduce electricity usage by more than 65 per cent as compared to traditional air conditionina systems. |
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Cyberview partnered with Nokia in their "Recycle A Phone & Adopt A Tree" campaign held in Cyberjaya.
This campaign encourages the Cyberjaya community to play a more active role as they are empowered through recycling with Nokia because consumers who drop-in a device for recycling will be given a tree in their name via Nokia's NEWTree Programme.
Consumers will receive a unique URL (with built-in coordinates) and instructions with which to view their tree through Google Earth and will be able to see their contribution towards preserving the environment.
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Hewlett Packard (HP) has collaborated with Cyberview to build its customised state-of-the-art infrastructure for the Asia Pacific region - the HP Campus.
The building adheres to strict green building codes and uses mostly local building materials to reduce transport carbon footprints. The HP Campus will have a north-south orientation to avoid the glare of the sun and the use of doubleglazed glass for the facade of the building will ensure optimum daylight and minimum heat. Rainwater will be harvested and grey water recycled for use. All materials are sourced locally and have low solar reflectivity index to reduce heat. Natural ventilation is possible through the introduction of atriums and efficient
mechanical systems to ensure clean air.
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