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Sustainability
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Building Sustainability
Maximising the efficiency of resources used and minimising its impact on our natural environment and human health.
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01 Awards -
02 Energy Efficiency -
03 Water Efficiency -
04 Green Environment -
05 Green Mobility
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.
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Year of Award for The Heerenhttps://www.bca.gov.sg/GreenMark/others/gm2011.pdf For information, BCA Green Mark Scheme was launched in 2005. https://www1.bca.gov.sg/buildsg/sustainability/green-mark-certification-scheme |
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PUB Award
The Heeren was awarded Water Efficient Building by PUB on 17 August 2010
Energy Efficiency
- 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.
- The building is retrofitted with LED Lighting.
- Motion sensor is extensively used to provide auto dim mode in the absence of motion detection.
- Early adopter of Energy Valves to monitor individual AHU cooling load.
- All AHU are fitted with Electronically-Commutated (EC) Fans for better efficiency.
Water Efficiency
- Use NEWater instead of Domestic water supply to Cooling Towers
- Sprinkler drainage water is directed back to the building fire tank for reuse
- Installed private water meter and smart metering to monitor usage
Green Environment
- Vertical green wall to reduce heat effect
- Carbon Dioxide sensor to regulate demand for mechanical ventilaion
- Recycling bin and storage area for recyclable waste
- Provision of car park guidance system
- Provision of green guide and environment policy
Green Mobility
- Sheltered bicycle parking
- Parking lot for electric vehicle charging
- Covered walkway and easy access to bus stop and taxi-stand