|
Sustainability
|
|
Building Sustainability
Maximising the efficiency of resources used and minimising its impact on our natural environment and human health.
-
01 Awards -
02 Energy Efficiency -
03 Water Efficiency -
04 Green Environment -
05 Green Mobility
01
Awards
BCA Award
The Heeren was awarded the BCA Green Mark Award (platinum) by the Building and Construction Authority in March 2011 for achieving a sustainable built environment by incorporating best practices in environmental design and construction as well as adopting green building technologies.
 |
|
For information, BCA Green Mark Scheme was launched in 2005.
https://www1.bca.gov.sg/buildsg/sustainability/green-mark-certification-scheme
PUB Award
 |
|
02
Energy Efficiency
Chiller Initiatives
- High efficiency chiller plant system with series counter flow and variable speed chiller arrangement.
- Permanent measurement and verification instrumentation for the monitoring of chilled-water plant efficiency and heat balancing.
LED Lightings
- The building is retrofitted with LED Lighting.
- Motion sensor is extensively used to provide auto dim mode in the absence of motion detection.
Air Handling Unit (ahu)
Energy Valves
- Early adopter of Energy Valves to monitor individual AHU cooling load.
Electronically-Commutated (EC) Fans
- All AHU are fitted with Electronically-Commutated (EC) Fans for better efficiency.
03
Water Efficiency
NEWater
- Use NEWater instead of Domestic water supply to Cooling Towers
Sprinkler System
- Sprinkler drainage water is directed back to the building fire tank for reuse
Monitoring Meters
- Installed private water meter and smart metering to monitor usage
04
Green Environment
Green Wall
- Vertical green wall to reduce heat effect
Carbon Dioxide Sensor
- Carbon Dioxide sensor to regulate demand for mechanical ventilaion
Recycling
- Recycling bin and storage area for recyclable waste
Car Park System
- Provision of car park guidance system
Environment Policy
- Provision of green guide and environment policy
05
Green Mobility
Bicycle Parking
- Sheltered bicycle parking
Electric Vehicle Charging
- Parking lot for electric vehicle charging
Easy Access
- Covered walkway and easy access to bus stop and taxi-stand