New Shaw Tower achieves BCA Green Mark Platinum (Super Low Energy) certification

“We are proud to be part of this significant milestone in Singapore’s green building journey and the collaborative efforts between BCA, Shaw Towers Realty and all involved partners. The new Shaw Tower is testament to our commitment to create healthier and greener places.”

Shaw Tower has been awarded the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) Green Mark Platinum (Super Low Energy) certification under the 2021 criteria, becoming the first Grade-A commercial building in Singapore to achieve this prestigious accolade. It has also been awarded three additional badges for health and wellbeing, intelligence and maintainability. This achievement is a significant milestone in Singapore’s green building journey, demonstrating how future workplaces in Singapore can be greener and healthier from design and construction through to completion and beyond. In line with the Singapore Green Building Masterplan, Shaw Tower is set to be a state of the art green commercial development in Singapore while continuing to serve as a community hub. It is projected to achieve more than 60% energy savings – utilising an advanced hybrid air-conditioning system, smart IoT lighting and tenant power management strategies. Rooftop solar photovoltaic panels along with a wind turbine will also generate renewable energy, contributing to the overall energy efficiency of the building. High-performance air filtration and sterilisation systems clean the air throughout the tower to promote better air circulation for human health. This is supported by Indoor Air Quality monitoring systems and controls that respond automatically to changes in air quality due to shifting occupancy levels or other factors. Amenities in the building include a gymnasium, end-of-trip facilities supporting healthier travel options and 15,700 sq ft of retail and dining options including a rooftop restaurant. With buildings contributing over 20% of emissions locally, Shaw Tower is an example of how development manager Lendlease is working with like-minded partners and supporters to help Singapore create more sustainable and healthier buildings for the benefit of communities now and in future. In addition to the BCA Green Mark Platinum (Super Low Energy) accolade, the new Shaw Tower is also the first building under development in Singapore and Asia to achieve the WiredScore Platinum award – the highest rating available – in recognition of its digital connectivity standards as a future-ready workplace supporting tech-centric ways of working. It’s also Singapore’s first high-rise Grade-A commercial building under development to be pre-certified by the International WELL Building Institute, targeting WELL v2 Core Gold, boosting the health and wellbeing of tenants and visitors. The new Shaw Tower is also an ABC Waters-certified project by the Public Utilities Board for its lush green cascading gardens capping the podium section and the two sky terraces at the top and midpoint of the tower, providing biophilic spaces further enhancing the health and wellbeing of future occupants and visitors.

Raymond Chan, Managing Director of Shaw Group of Companies, Hong Kong says, “We are glad for the affirmation by the authorities and leading organisations that the new Shaw Tower is on the right track to achieve the ambitious goals we have for it not just to be a workplace of the future, but for generations to come.” Ng Hsueh Ling, managing director, Singapore and chairman, Lendlease Global Commercial Trust Management, Lendlease adds, “It is not an easy feat to achieve the very first BCA Green Mark Platinum (Super Low Energy) award under the latest 2021 criteria for a new grade A commercial building, along with the other accolades from WiredScore and PUB. We are proud to be part of this significant milestone in Singapore’s green building journey and the collaborative efforts between BCA, Shaw Towers Realty and all involved partners. The new Shaw Tower is testament to our commitment to create healthier and greener places.”

Tengah EC