NEWS RELEASE GREEN MARK AWARDS NEW NATIONAL LIBRARY IS COOL AND GREEN 1. The new National Library Building (NLB) and Nanyang Polytechnic are the

first two buildings to achieve the highest award for the Green Mark Scheme – the

Green Mark Platinum. Within half a year since the inception of Green Mark for

Buildings Scheme, a total of 17 buildings have been assessed by BCA to attain a

commendable standard of environmentally friendliness. The good spread of

projects, ranging from public sector institutional projects to private sector

commercial, industrial and residential developments, showed the industry’s keen

response and interest towards environmental sustainability.

2. The National Library Board committed its new Library as early as the

conceptualisation stage to achieve a “green building”. It was designed with the

best building orientation and configuration to buffer against direct solar heat, and

achieving natural ventilation and daylighting at the same time. Even in the

events plaza, an open area between two blocks, it feels cool and windy as the

building orientation was designed to bring in natural ventilation. The new National

Library is also installed with energy efficient devices such as motion sensors and

daylight sensors that control the blinds automatically.

3. The other Green Mark Platinum winner, Nanyang Polytechnic, improved

its environmental performance through facility management practices which

reduce electricity consumption in the campus and adoption of environment-

friendly technologies such as rain sensors linked to its landscape irrigation to

reduce water consumption. These have brought about $1.8 million savings from

its resource conservation measures since 1999.

4. For the Green Mark Gold awards, four are residential projects – Parc

Emily, Infinium, Savannah CondoPark and Monterey Park - all developed by City

Developments Limited. These projects have many unique features not

commonly seen in residential developments such as solar cells for electricity

generation, solar-powered lights, “sunpipes” to draw natural lighting to basement

carparks, use of recycled materials, and trees transplanting with extensive use of

green landscaping. Other Green Mark Gold projects include Alexandra Hospital,

Biopolis, Capital Tower, One George Street and Republic Plaza.

5. Six other projects were also awarded the Green Mark – 61 Galen,

Butterworth 33, Clydes Residences, Kovan Melody, Pantech 21 and the Pier.

The spread of building projects showed the industry’s keen response and interest

towards environmental sustainability. It has also highlighted many good

practices which can be learnt and adopted by other buildings.

6. BCA first launched the Green Mark for Buildings in January 2005 as an

initiative to move Singapore’s building and construction industry towards

environment-friendly buildings and help strengthen Singapore’s position as a

global city committed to balancing its development with care for the environment.

Issued by the Building and Construction Authority on 11 May 2005.

FACT SHEET

GREEN MARK AWARDS 2005

The Award

The Green Mark Scheme is developed by BCA as a green building rating system to

evaluate the environmental impact and performance of buildings in Singapore. Green

Mark is aimed at promoting sustainable development for the construction industry.

This Scheme is also supported by the National Environment Agency and demonstrates

the building and construction industry’s commitment towards sustainable development.

Green Mark Assessment System The Green Mark assessment system is based on a point scoring approach. The total

number of points obtained provides a benchmark of the building’s environmental

performance and allows comparison between buildings.

The assessment system will have criteria for two categories: New Buildings and

Existing Buildings. For new buildings, developers and designers can design and

construct green and sustainable buildings with consideration for energy and water

efficiency, healthier indoor environments and adoption of greenery for their projects.

For existing buildings, building owners or managers can review their state of their

buildings and implement new measures or systems to improve their environmental

performance.

Buildings will be awarded the Green Mark based on the number of points scored.

Green Mark Rating Points Scored

Green Mark Platinum 85 and above

Green Mark Gold 70 to <85

Green Mark 55 to <70

Details of the Green Mark assessment criteria are provided in Tables 1 & 2.

Table 1: Green Mark Points Allocation for New Buildings

Category No. of Points

1 Design for Energy Efficiency 30

2 Design for Water Efficiency 20

3 Site/Project Development & Management 20

4 Design for Good Indoor Environmental Quality &

Environmental Protection

15

5 Innovation 15

6 Total 100

Table 2: Green Mark Points Allocation for Existing Buildings

Category No. of Points

1 Building Management & Operation 25

2 Energy Efficiency Performance 25

3 Water Efficiency Performance 15

4 Indoor Environmental Quality Performance &

Environmental Protection

15

5 Innovation 20

Total 100

GREEN MARK PLATINUM

NANYANG POLYTECHNIC Developer: Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP) Estates Management: NYP Estates Management Department Architect: DP Architects M&E Engineer: Rankine & Hill (S) Pte Ltd Structural Engineer: TY Lin South East Asia Pte Ltd Landscape Consultant: Aspinwall Culston – Tropical Environment PROJECT BRIEF Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP) is a 30.5 ha campus located at Ang Mo Kio. The Polytechnic shifted to its new campus in 1998. It provides quality education in engineering, information technology, design, chemical & life sciences, business management and health sciences. At the core of NYP’s environmental achievements is a combination of facility management practices and adoption of technologies to improve the environmental performance of its buildings. Since 1999, NYP has shown that it has been able to saved $1.8 million from its resource conservation programmes. NYP also won the BCA’s Energy Efficient Building Awards (EEBA) and ASEAN Energy Efficiency and Conservation Award in 2004. KEY GREEN FEATURES An innovative and proactive approach in facility management practices towards

environmental sustainability including monitoring and improvement of its energy and water consumption.

Maintainance of greenery and gardens around the campus Effective management of external lighting system and air-conditioning system in the

campus to reduce energy consumption Rain sensor linked to auto irrigation system together with rainwater harvesting

enable NYP to save water and energy consumption for irrigation and washing purpose

Modifications of hockey pitch watering system to conserve water Modifications to landscape lightings to reduce energy consumption Use of timed-release fertilisers to reduce the impact of pollution Promotion of recycling and environment awareness among its faculty and students

GREEN MARK PLATINUM NATIONAL LIBRARY BUILDING

Owner: National Library Board Architect: TR Hamzah & Yeang Sdn Bhd M&E Engineer: Buro Happold Singapore Pte Ltd Structural Engineer: Buro Happold Singapore Pte Ltd Landscape Consultant: DLQ Design Pte Ltd PROJECT BRIEF Located at Victoria Street, the new National Library Building (NLB) is a 16-storey state-of-the-art library with a 3-level basement. The NLB consists of two blocks to house the library collections and provide space for other public activities. The library also houses a 618-seat theatre. With the owner’s commitment at conceptualisation stage, design considerations took into account the impact on environment as well as consideration for energy and water efficiency. Computer simulation and modeling was carried out to find the best building orientation and configuration to buffer from direct solar heat, at the same time optimising natural ventilation and daylighting. NLB also combines its passive design solutions with the adoption of environment-friendly technologies to create an environment-friendly building which has demonstrated a balanced integration of passive and active approach. KEY GREEN FEATURES Building is orientated away from the east-west sun, combined with sunshading

features on the west face of the building as an additional shield against solar heat gain and glare.

Energy efficient features include daylight sensors which are used together with automatoc blinds at the building facades, motion sensors and energy efficient lightings

A open plaza area between the two blocks which allows natural ventilation and daylighting

Extensive landscaping, sky terraces and roof gardens are utilized to lower local ambient temperature

Use rain sensor as part of the automatic irrigation system for rooftop gardens. Water efficient taps and cisterns are also used to conserve water

Green Mark Gold ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL

Owner: Alexandra Hospital PROJECT BRIEF Alexandra Hospital (AH) is a 400-bed general and acute care hospital located at Alexandra Road. In operations for more than 60 years, the hospital has retrofitted many of its pre-war buildings to meet its needs. At the same time, the impact on the environment is considered. Alexandra Hospital is a model for older projects that they can be environment-friendly through a committed approach in retrofitting. A key feature of the hospital is its efforts in nature conservation and preservation. Alexandra Hospital’s Butterfly Trail demonstrates the hospital’s care for the environment. Other noted practices include recycling its horticulture waste such as leaves and dry grass to make their own compost. KEY GREEN FEATURES Alexandra Hospital’s butterfly trail is a model for nature conservation and is a key

feature in the hospital’s commitment towards the environment. Use of recycled horticulture waste such as leaves and dry grass from the hospital’s

grounds to make their own compost. Rainwater harvesting integrated with automatic irrigation sprinkler system enabling

savings in water usage Toilets are designed to utilise natural ventilation and daylighting. Motion sensors for

lights/taps/flushing system enabling energy and water saving. Solar energy is harnessed to produce electricity to provide garden lighting and

supplementing AH car park lighting.

GREEN MARK GOLD

BIOPOLIS Developer: JTC Corporation Architect: Jurong Consultants M&E Engineer: Jurong Consultants Structural Engineer: Jurong Consultants Landscape Consultant: Peridian Asia PROJECT BRIEF Biopolis at one-north in the Buona Vista area is a unique development by JTC Corporation to create a R&D hub for the biomedical community. The development comprises of 7 purpose-designed buildings for the full spectrum of biomedical sciences R&D activities. Biopolis has incorporated a number of environmental technologies for both full scale applications and test bedding purposes. KEY GREEN FEATURES Use of District Cooling System to provide centralised air-conditioning for the 7

buildings within Biopolis Nature conservation through tree transplanting and extensive use of landscape

greenery for the development Use of building integrated photovoltaics and solar hot water system Sunshading facade features at some buildings to shield from solar heat gain and

glare Pneumatic waste conveyance system Test-bedding of environment-friendly features such as waterless urinals and self

cleansing toilet

GREEN MARK GOLD CAPITAL TOWER

Developer: CapitaLand Ltd Architect: RSP Architects Planners and Engineers (Pte) Ltd Structural Engineer: Maunsell Consultants Pte Ltd M&E Engineer: Parsons Brinckerhoff Pte Ltd Quantity Surveyor: Northcroft Lim Consultants Pte Ltd Landscape Consultant: PDAA Design Pte Ltd PROJECT BRIEF Capital Tower is a 52-storey office building located in the Central Business District completed in 2000 with a gross floor area of about 1 million sq ft. The building incorporates a number of environment-friendly technologies. KEY GREEN FEATURES Double-glazed windows for optimal performance against heat and glare, while

allowing daylight penetration An energy recovery wheel system is used for the building’s air-conditioning system

which allows the recovery of cool air to improve efficiency Recycling of condensate water from the air handling unit to be used as top-up water

for cooling towers Use of chiller cleaning system to maintain the efficiency of chillers Use of motion sensors at lift lobby and toilets Carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide monitoring are used to maintain air quality

levels in the office and carpark areas

GREEN MARK GOLD

INFINIUM Developer: City Development Limited Architect: DP Architects Pte Ltd M&E Engineer: Beca Carter Hollings Ferner C&S Engineer: Arup Singapore Pte Ltd Quantity Surveyor: KPK Quantity Surveyors Landscape Architect: Belt Collins International PROJECT BRIEF Infinium is a 208-unit condominium development comprising of two blocks of 33-storey residential towers with basement carparks, swimming pools and communal facilities located at Evelyn Road. The project adopts many environment-friendly features which are possible for a residential project. KEY GREEN FEATURES • Motion sensor at lift lobbies will automatically turn on and off lights • Water conservation measures such as auto irrigation system using driplines to

minimise water wastage, wind sensors to control flowrate at water features such as fountains to minimize water wastage

• Use of environmental-friendly materials and products – precast road kerbs, internal wall partition, honeycombed infill timber doors, particles boards for kitchen cabinets

• Solar-powered lamps for landscape and pool deck • Provision of planter boxes to encourage homeowners to adopt greenery for their

units. The planter boxes also act as a sunshading feature. • Provision of recycling corners for residents • Pneumatic waste conveyance system

GREEN MARK GOLD MONTEREY PARK

Developer: City Developments Limited Architect: TEAM DESIGN Architects Pte Ltd M&E Engineer: Parsons Brinckerhoff Pte Ltd C&S Engineer: SBT Consultants Quantity Surveyor: KPK Quantity Surveyor Landscape Architect: Cicada Pte Ltd PROEJCT BRIEF Monterey Park is a 280-unit condominium development comprising of 6 blocks of 12 storey residential flats with basement carparks, swimming pools and communal facilities located at West Coast Rise. Unique features include the use of “sunpipes” designed to used bring natural lighting from the surface into the basement carpark. More than 100 solar-powered lights are also used at the pool deck and driveway. KEY GREEN FEATURES • More than 100 solar powered lights for lightings at pool deck and driveway • Innovative use of “sunpipes” to bring natural lighting into the basement carparks

enabling savings in electricity. The sunpipes incorporate a photocell • Use of pneumatic waste conveyance system • Transplanting of matured trees and low maintenance rooftop gardens • Provision of recycling corners for residents • Pneumatic waste conveyance system

GREEN MARK GOLD

ONE GEORGE STREET Developer: CapitaLand Commercial Ltd Architect: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP, DCA Architects Pte Ltd M&E Engineer: Squire Mech Pte Ltd Structural Engineer: TY Lin South East Asia Pte Ltd Landscape Consultant: Sitetectonix Pte Ltd PROJECT BRIEF One George Street is a 23-storey office building with a 5-storey podium and a basement and ancillary facilities located at Singapore’s Central Business District. Designed with energy efficiency, sustainability and user comfort in mind, the features include an energy efficient facade system and rooftop gardens. KEY GREEN FEATURES A façade system which provides shading for the glazing. Design of the facade

system allows optimum daylight penetration while reducing glare and heat transmission

Use of skygardens to reduce local ambient temperature The building is also structurally designed to allow future extension floors. This

eliminates need to demolish and rebuild in the future.

GREEN MARK GOLD PARC EMILY

Developer: TC Development Pte Ltd (CDL and TID Pte Ltd JV) Project Manager: City Project Management Pte Ltd Architect: ADDP Architects M&E Engineer: United Project Consultants Pte Ltd C&S Engineer: LSW Consulting Engineers Quantity Surveyor: KPK Quantity Surveyors Landscape Consultant: Site Concepts International PROJECT BRIEF Parc Emily is a 295-unit condominium development comprising of 5 blocks of 8-storey condominiums being built at Mount Emily Road in the heart of the city. The project was conceived as an environment-friendly development in-line with the owner’s safe and green culture. The project demonstrated many environment-friendly features which can be adopted for residential projects. Planning for the project includes an environmental impact assessment on the features and building systems to be used. KEY GREEN FEATURES Use of energy efficient equipment such as energy efficient lightings in common

areas, inverter air-conditioning system with energy green label and motor-roomless lifts

Use of environmental friendly materials - salvaged existing boulder stone for reuse in landscape areas, lightweight partition for internal wall, prefabricated bathrooms, and the use of recyclable plastic for children’s playground equipment and outdoor furniture

Solar-powered lightings for landscape and common areas lightings Use of a water recycling system during construction stage is estimated to provide

water savings of about 50% - almost 23,000 cu m, enough to fill 14 Olympic-size swimming pools

Use of low-volatile organic compound paints Provision of recycling corners for residents Pneumatic waste conveyance system

GREEN MARK GOLD REPUBLIC PLAZA

Developer: CDL Properties Ltd Architect: RSP Architects Planners and Engineers Structural Engineer: RSP Architects Planners and Engineers M&E Engineer: Squire Mech Pte Ltd Landscape Consultant: Cicada Pte Ltd PROJECT BRIEF Republic Plaza is a 66-storey mixed development with 2 office towers and retail space. Completed in 1997, the building is located Raffles Place – the heart of Singapore’s Central Business District. Although almost 8 years old, the building management has shown that good management and maintenance operations, combined with building enhancement can ensure an environment-friendly building. The building manager has also shown a proactive promotion of environmental awareness among their tenants, in line with the developer’s outlook on environmental sustainability. KEY GREEN FEATURES Commitment and efforts from the building management team in the promotion of

recycling and environmental awareness among building tenants as part of corporate-wide environmental policy and programme.

Use of air handling unit condensate water recycled for cooling tower Use of light sensor to control atrium lightings Motion detector for toilets and staircase Use of energy saving device for escalator Monitoring of energy and water consumption, and implementation of improvement

plans to further reduce consumption

GREEN MARK GOLD

SAVANNAH CONDOPARK Developer: City Development Limited Architect: AXIS Architects Planners Structural Engineer: KTP Consultants Pte Ltd M&E Engineer: Squire Mech Pte Ltd Landscape Consultant: Cicada Pte Ltd PROJECT BRIEF Savannah CondoPark is a 648-unit condominium development comprising of 18 blocks of 10-storey residential apartments at Upper Changi Road East. KEY GREEN FEATURES Photovoltaics (or solar panels) provided at clubhouse rooftop to harness electricity

sufficient to power the clubhouse lightings and water heater energy usage. This substantial deployment of a renewable energy system is the first for a residential project in Singapore

Transplanting of 8 matured trees from another site to enhance the ecological environment of the site

Use of recycled materials for its honeycombed infill door panels and recycled wood for floorings

Provision of recycling corners for residents Pneumatic waste conveyance system

Green Mark Buildings which have achieved the Green Mark category are recognised for their sterling efforts and commitment towards environment sustainability. In general, Green Mark buildings have adopted energy efficient features or systems and water conservation measures which set them apart from other buildings. They have also made substantial use of greenery in their projects and taken care in ensuring a good indoor environmental quality for their users. Commonly seen green features for these buildings include: Consideration for building orientation and layout Use of energy efficient lightings, building system and equipment Use of water efficient fixtures such as taps or water cisterns Provision of landscape greenery including rooftop gardens and sky terraces where

possible Heat films on glazing to reduce solar heat absorption to the interiors Promotion of recycling to their building users

Green Mark 61 Galen

61 Galen is a 6-storey twin-block research building with a basement carpark. It is situated within Singapore’s Technology Corridor in Science Park Road off Pasir Panjang Road. Developer: Singapore Science Park Ltd (Subsidiary of Ascendas) Architect: P&T Consultants Pte Ltd M&E Engineer: Alpha Engineering Consultant C&S Consultant: Maunsell Consultants (Singapore) Pte Ltd Landscape Consultant: ACLA Pte Ltd

Green Mark Butterworth 33

Butterworth 33 is a 11-storey apartment tower with 20 units of apartments with 1st storey carparks, swimming pool and other communal facilities. Client: City Developments Limited Architect: H.U.A.Y Architects M&E Engineer: Belmacs Consulting Engineers C&S Engineer: LSW Consulting Engineers Quantity Surveying: KPK Quantity Surveying Landscape Architect: HUAY Architects

Green Mark

Clydes Residence Clydes Residence is a 48-unit development comprising of a block of 17 storey flat with a 2-storey basement carparks at Mergui Road. Developer: Clydesbuilt Development Pte Ltd Architect: JGP Architecture (S) Pte Ltd M&E Engineer: K G Goh Consultants Structural Engineer: Ronnie & Koh Partnership Contractor: Clydesbuilt Pte Ltd

Green Mark Kovan Melody

Kovan Melody is a 778-unit condominium development comprising 12 blocks of 17-storey residential buildings with basement carpark, tennis courts, swimming pools, clubhouse and communal facilities located at Kovan Road Developer: Wing Tai Holdings Ltd Architect: P&T Consultants Pte Ltd Structural Engineer: DE Consultants M&E Engineer: United Project Consultants Landscape Consultant: Sitetectonix

Green Mark Pantech 21

Pantech 21 is a 8-storey industrial building with a total gross floor area of 17,000 sq m. Completed in 1995, the building is located at Pandan Loop. Developer: City Developments Pte Ltd Architect: APCO Architects & Town Planners Collaborative Structural Engineer: Sim Bee Teck & Associates M&E Engineer: Squire Mech Pte Ltd Quanity Surveyor: Davis Langdon & Seah Landscape Consultant: Island Landscape & Nursery Pte Ltd

Green Mark The Pier

The Pier is a 10-storey building located at Mohamed Sultan Road by the Singapore River. The project consists of 201 residential apartment units and 12 food outlets at ground level. Client: City Developments Limited Architect: AXIS Architects Planners M&E Engineer: Meinhardt Pte Ltd C&S Engineer: LSW Consulting Engineers Quantity Surveying: Davis Langdon & Seah Landscape Architect: Sitetectonix