Green Buildings for a Healthier Earth
Talk about saving the Earth and most people would conjure up images of this scarred planet rejuvenated to a pristine and natural state, with lush forests, gushing waterfalls and a kaleidoscope of flora and fauna. The whole idea of urban development seems to cast a blight on this perfect utopia.

But think again, because with two people joining the global metropolis every second, the mushrooming of more urban constructs and skyscrapers will be here to stay whether we like it or not. Yet, as we all know, natural resources are depleting at alarming rates. So, how do we sustain the ever-expanding traffic flow?

This is why green buildings have such an important role to play. Instead of marring the Earth, buildings, if properly managed, can pave the way for greater sustainability.

So as you celebrate Earth Day on 22nd April, discover also how Rigel’s resource-efficient restroom products have played their part in greening up buildings and revitalising the landscape that has nurtured our growth.

Tap on LEEDing Water-Saving Features
With building owners becoming more eco-conscious, restroom products accredited by Singapore PUB’s Water Efficiency Labelling Scheme (WELS) have become the basic criteria for many.

But Rigel aims to raise the bar further through greener products which are certified by the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) system, recognised by the United States Green Building Council no less.

So scale more sustainable heights with our deck-mounted sensor taps that have met the more stringent international LEED standards. With the built-in Constant Flow Regulator that controls water pressure from the main pipe line and keeps flow rate in check, as well as the cut-off time of 10 seconds to prevent excessive usage and wastage, you can experience greater water efficiency right at your fingertips.

Model : W3-R-ST102D
Water Consumption : Only 1.8 litres per minute
Water Savings : 70%

Model : W3-R-ST300GN
Water Consumption : Only 2 litres per minute
Water Savings : 66%

Model : W3-R-ST300L
Water Consumption : Only 1.7 litres per minute
Water Savings : 71%

Making Waves Ahead: Scaling Greater Heights with Singapore Green Building Council
The humble restroom is always the most overused yet underappreciated enclave in a building, yet the sustainable optimisation of natural resources here will go a long way in enhancing green architecture and green building management.

So it is gratifying that Rigel’s commitment to these goals was duly recognised – one year after we got appointed as the strategic partner of the Singapore Institute of Architects, we recently went on to enter the league of Singapore Green Building Council (SGBC).

By offering our expertise to encourage everyday resource efficiency in the restrooms, Rigel is actively supporting SGBC in its quest to propel the Singapore building and construction industry towards environmental sustainability and profile the island-state as a leading sustainable hub in the tropics.

As a member of SGBC, we are now better poised to bring green building development to greater heights.

Brand New Look: New Catalogues on Greener Products and Projects
Rigel’s international distributors will be pleased to hear this – our new product summary catalogue and project portfolio catalogue have been released!

Serving as valuable marketing tools that can help distributors expand Rigel’s green footprint throughout the world, these new catalogues accentuate Rigel’s value proposition clearly, concisely and with an attractive appeal to aspiring trendsetters in the green economy, supported by up-to-date product features, eco-chic graphics, as well as the full spread of Rigel’s green restroom products and the wide range of projects we have completed globally.

Deserving special mention will be the theme of Rigel’s new project portfolio catalogue. Aptly titled “Greening the Cityscape”, it features all our green building works and how we have helped our clients chalk up massive water, energy and cost savings to win prestigious green building awards. These sustainability scorecards are the best proof that greening the built landscape makes perfect economic sense.

Lush Oasis: Green Homes with a Contemporary Edge
In this day and age when there are more and more LOHAS enthusiasts, residential buildings are getting into the flow of sustainability too.

And as a trailblazer for green restrooms, which is an indispensable part of any green home, Rigel has specially created our 7000 Series with a sleek, contemporary edge, so discerning homeowners can answer nature’s call with style.

Besides featuring a cutting-edge digital control shower system offering one compact interface to regulate water flow and water pressure for different outlets, while recommending the optimum water discharge volume for greater sustainability, there are also LED lights serving as temperature and flushing indicators while running on their own hydro power generators for greater energy efficiency, so the restroom can be bathed in an elegant glow at all times, even when the main lights are switched off.

With our latest innovation, it is not only the commercial landscape that is going green; homeowners can also play their part to save the Earth.