Kyoob-id has recently renewed our Green Mark certified rating for office interior with the Building Construction Authority. For this renewal, we've made several improvements to our office, making it even more sustainable. Eco-friendly features that are added during an office refurbishment exercise late last year include the usage of environmentally friendly materials for furniture and finishing.

One such example is the usage of Singapore Green Label certified materials - the Singapore Green Labelling Scheme is an environmental standard and certification mark for products that is administered by the Singapore Environment Council. Singapore Green Label certified materials used during the office refurbishment include vinyl flooring and wood laminates for system and loose furniture, which are mostly reused and recycled. In addition, the office equipment and electrical appliances in the office are energy-efficient with energy star ratings -- an accreditation given by the US Environmental Protection Agency and US Department of Energy.

In terms of aesthetics, the design language has stayed true to its original palette with emphasis on an open and facilitative culture. This leads to developing an open spatial plan that is imprinted with low workstations and streams of walking space. Our office located by the drive-way at the first floor is parcelled in glass likening to a fish tank, satisfying onlookers' curiosity while letting in large swathes of warm light during the day. Attributing to the light and airy ambience is our lofty and exposed ceiling that is overhung with bowl-shaped pendant lights, casting a soft glow onto the work area.

The colour palette is soothingly earthy and neutral with pops of flaming red and olive yellow. A waiting area near the reception is laden with character with laid-back loungers and low snug seating; whereas a stroke of green enlivens the breezy atmosphere further with pots and planters throughout the space.