Green Mark NRB 2015 Criteria (Last Update 01082018)

GM NRB: 2015
GREEN MARK FOR NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS NRB: 2015

including Hawker Centres, Healthcare Facilities, Laboratory Buildings and Schools
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Revision Description Date Effective
R0 Launch for Pilot 02/09/2015
R1 Revised Version for Implementation 31/08/2016
Revised Version for Implementation: Minor wording amendments to: Pg 9, 15, 19,
R2 02/11/ 2016
22 - 24, 29, 32, 34, 37, 42, 53-55, 58, 62, 69, 71 - 74, 76
Revised Version to include annexes for specific building types Hawker Centres,
R3 Healthcare Facilities, Laboratory Buildings and Schools. Alternate option for 01/08/2018
scoring of Energy related items and other minor changes.
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Introduction
What is BCA Green Mark?
The Building and Construction Authority (BCA) Green Mark scheme was launched in 2005 and is an
internationally recognised green building rating system tailored for the tropical climate. Green Mark sets
parameters and establishes indicators to guide the design, construction and operation of buildings towards
increased energy effectiveness and enhanced environmental performance.
BCA Green Mark comprises a number of distinct rating tools that together holistically rate the built environment
for its environmental performance. These include:
 New Buildings: Non-Residential, Residential, Data Centres and Landed Housing

 Existing Buildings: Non-Residential, Residential, Data Centres and Schools
 User Centric: Office Interior, Retail, Supermarket, Restaurant and Laboratories
 Beyond Buildings: Districts, Parks, and Infrastructure
Introducing Green Mark NRB: 2015

Green Mark for Non-Residential Buildings NRB: 2015 is the 5th edition of the Green Mark scheme for new non-
residential buildings, such as commercial (office, retail and hotel), industrial and institutional buildings as well
as specialised buildings Hawker Centres, Healthcare Facilities, Laboratories and Schools. This version delivers:
 A streamlined rating scheme that addresses sustainability in a more balanced and holistic manner.
 Greater emphasis on climatically contextual design, energy effectiveness, health and wellbeing of
building occupants, smart buildings, and a systematic approach to addressing embodied energy and
resource usage.
 Recognition of the design processes which respond to site context and facilitate sustainability
considerations at the early project stages where there is the greatest opportunity for low cost, high
reward options to be implemented.
 A collaborative framework with more than 130 industry members and academics involved in the
setting of metrics, assessment methods and performance levels.
The Green Mark NRB: 2015 Criteria should be read in conjunction with the following accompanying
handbooks and tools:
 Green Mark NRB: 2015 Technical Guide and Requirements

 BCA Carbon Calculator
 BCA Energy Performance Points Calculator
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Why Green Mark NRB: 2015?

Green Mark provides a consistent method to assess and verify buildings for their overall environmental
performance, assisting project teams to deliver a more sustainable built environment and encouraging best
practices and market transformation. It is a design guide that can be referenced to understand the attributes of
what makes buildings truly sustainable. Green Mark NRB: 2015 aims to further stretch building outcomes to
substantially reduce the environmental impacts and increase the life-cycle quality of projects. Moreover, it
provides a platform to recognise and make mainstream the leadership needed to drive creative, organisational &
technical improvements to the overall environmental credentials of projects.
Outcomes of Green Mark NRB: 2015

The indicators within the Green Mark criteria are mapped to internationally recognised sustainability outcomes.
Driving these outcomes through the Green Mark scheme can ensure buildings awarded under Green Mark will
truly be high quality environmentally sustainable developments for our current and future generations.
Climate
Buildings should demonstrate emissions reduction and resilience to the effects of climate change.
Resources
As stewards of the earth’s resources, buildings should use resources in an efficient manner to
reduce its environmental footprint over the building life cycle.
Wellbeing
Liveable built environments are vital for our health and well-being.
Ecology
Buildings should consider their wider impact on the biosphere through the integration of nature and
protection of natural systems including flora and fauna.
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Assessment Process
The BCA Green Mark Certification Process is as follows:
Application
 Submittal of application with relevant supporting documents for certification upon finalisation of building design.
 Upon acceptance of application and fee payable, a BCA Green Mark Assessor will be assigned for the duration of the project.
Assessment
 To be conducted when design and documentary evidences are ready.
 Comprises design and documentary reviews to verify if the building project meets the intents of the criteria and certification level;
as well as the prerequisite requirements.
 For projects with potential BCA Green Mark GoldPLUS and Platinum rating, a presentation to BCA panel for evaluation is required.
Verification
 To be conducted upon project completion.
 Includes review of delivery records, updated documents on green features and building energy performance data. Site inspection
and measurement will be conducted.
 For projects with BCA GoldPLUS and Platinum rating, energy savings based on the actual building operating data and parameters will
be required to ascertain the energy performance of the building.
Green Mark NRB: 2015 Ratings

The environmental performance of a building development shall be determined by the numerical scores (i.e Green
Mark points) achieved in accordance with the applicable criteria using the scoring methodology and the
prerequisite requirements on the level of building performance as specified in this Green Mark scheme document.
Under this assessment framework, points are awarded for incorporating sustainable design features and
practices, which would add up to a final Green Mark Score. Depending on the level of building performance and
Green Mark Score, the building development will be eligible for certification under one of the ratings, namely BCA
Green Mark Gold, GoldPLUS or Platinum. The design of the building development shall also meet all the relevant
mandatory requirements regulated under the Building Control Regulations.
The Green Mark Score of the building design is the total of all the numerical scores assigned based on the degree
of compliance with the applicable criteria. The following table states the corresponding Green Mark Score to
attain the respective Green Mark ratings. Buildings must also fulfil their respective pre-requisite requirements to
be awarded Green Mark. The total points scored include the bonus points scored under Advanced Green Efforts,
as well as in the respective Annexes for buildings classified as hawker centres, healthcare, laboratories or
schools.
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BCA Green Mark Award Rating Scores
Green Mark Rating Green Mark Score
Green Mark Platinum 70 and above

Green Mark GoldPLUS 60 to < 70
Green Mark Gold 50 to < 60
Criteria Overview
To dovetail the criteria with the sustainable outcomes of Green Mark NRB: 2015, the criteria has been re-
structured into 5 sections, with 16 criteria and 52 sustainability indicators. Each of the 4 main sections is
equally weighted in terms of points. The total point is 140 points, inclusive of 20 points from Section 5:
Advanced Green Efforts as well as additional credits scored under Annexes for specialised building types :
hawker centres, healthcare facilities, laboratory buildings and schools.
Within the main criteria, criteria within the grey boxes with the 'Advanced Green Efforts' icon are scored under
5.01 Enhanced Performance.
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Table of Contents

Introduction ............................................................................................................... 3
Table of Contents ....................................................................................................... 7
GM NRB: 2015 Criteria Summary ............................................................................. 10
GM NRB:2015 Summarised Criteria.......................................................................... 14
0. Pre-requisites .................................................................................................... 35
Pre-requisites Directory for P.1 to P.15 .................................................................................................. 35
Minimum Criteria Points Requirements .................................................................................................. 35
Energy Savings Requirements ................................................................................................................ 36
1. Climatic Responsive Design ............................................................................... 37

P.1 Envelope and Roof ThermalTransfer ................................................................................................. 38
P.2 Air Tightness and Leakage ............................................................................................................... 39
P.3 Bicycle Parking ................................................................................................................................ 39
1.1 Leadership (10pts) ........................................................................................................................... 40
1.1a Climatic & Contextually Responsive Brief ............................................................................................................................ 41
1.1b Integrative Design Process ................................................................................................................................................... 41
1.1c Environmental Credentials of Project Team ........................................................................................................................ 43
1.1d User Engagement .................................................................................................................................................................. 43
1.2 Urban Harmony (10 pts) ................................................................................................................... 45

1.2a Sustainable Urbanism ........................................................................................................................................................... 46
1.2b Integrated Landscape and Waterscape ............................................................................................................................... 47
1.3 Tropicality (10 pts) ........................................................................................................................... 49

1.3a Tropical Façade Performance .............................................................................................................................................. 50
1.3b Internal Spatial Organisation ................................................................................................................................................ 51
1.3c Ventilation Performance ....................................................................................................................................................... 52
2. Building Energy Performance ............................................................................. 53

P.4 Air Conditioning Total System and Component Efficiency ................................................................. 54
P.5 Lighting Efficiency and Controls ....................................................................................................... 55
P.6 Vertical Transportation Efficiency..................................................................................................... 55
2.1 Energy Efficiency (22 pts) ................................................................................................................. 56
Option 1: Energy Performance Points Calculator (22 points) ................................................................... 57
2.1a Air Conditioning Total System Efficiency ............................................................................................................................ 57
2.1b Lighting System Efficiency ................................................................................................................................................... 57
2.1c Carpark System Efficiency .................................................................................................................................................... 58
2.1d Receptacle Load Efficiency .................................................................................................................................................. 58
2.1e Building Energy ...................................................................................................................................................................... 58
Option 2: Performance-Based Computation (22 points) .......................................................................... 60

2.1f Space Conditioning Performance ......................................................................................................................................... 60
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2.1g Lighting Performance ........................................................................................................................................................... 61
2.1h Building Systems Performance ............................................................................................................................................ 61
2.2 Renewable Energy (8 pts) ................................................................................................................. 64

2.2a Solar Energy Feasibility Study .............................................................................................................................................. 65
2.2b Solar Ready Roof ................................................................................................................................................................... 65
2.2c Adoption of Renewable Energy............................................................................................................................................. 66
3. Resource Stewardship ....................................................................................... 67

P.7 Water Efficient Fittings .................................................................................................................... 68
3.1 Water (8 pts) .................................................................................................................................... 69
3.1a Water Efficient Systems ....................................................................................................................................................... 70
3.1b Water Monitoring ................................................................................................................................................................... 70
3.1c Alternative Water Sources .................................................................................................................................................... 71
3.2 Materials (18 pts) ............................................................................................................................. 72

3.2a Sustainable Construction ..................................................................................................................................................... 73
3.2b Embodied Carbon .................................................................................................................................................................. 74
3.2c Sustainable Products ............................................................................................................................................................ 76
3.3 Waste (4 pts).................................................................................................................................... 77

3.3a Environmental Construction Management Plan ........................................................................................................................ 78
3.3b Operational Waste Management ............................................................................................................................................. 78
4. Smart and Healthy Building ................................................................................ 79

P.8 Thermal Comfort .............................................................................................................................. 80
P.9 Minimum Ventilation Rate ................................................................................................................ 80
P.10 Filtration Media for Times of Pollution ............................................................................................ 80
P.11 Low Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Paints ................................................................................ 81
P.12 Refrigerants ................................................................................................................................... 81
P.13 Sound Level ................................................................................................................................... 82
P.14 Permanent Instrumentation for the Measurement and Verification of Chilled Water Air-Conditioning
Systems ................................................................................................................................................ 82
P.15 Electrical Sub-Metering & Monitoring ............................................................................................. 83
4.1 Indoor Air Quality (10 pts)................................................................................................................. 84
4.1a Occupant Comfort ................................................................................................................................................................. 85
4.1b Outdoor Air............................................................................................................................................................................. 86
4.1c Indoor Contaminants............................................................................................................................................................. 86
4.2 Spatial Quality (10 pts) ..................................................................................................................... 88

4.2a Lighting .................................................................................................................................................................................. 89
4.2b Acoustics ............................................................................................................................................................................... 90
4.2c Wellbeing ............................................................................................................................................................................... 91
4.3 Smart Building Operations (10 pts) ................................................................................................... 92

4.3a Energy Monitoring ................................................................................................................................................................. 93
4.3b Demand Control..................................................................................................................................................................... 94
4.3c Integration and Analytics ...................................................................................................................................................... 94
4.3d System Handover and Documentation ................................................................................................................................ 95
5. Advanced Green Efforts...................................................................................... 97

5.1 Enhanced Performance .................................................................................................................... 98
5.2 Complementary Certifications .......................................................................................................... 98
5.3 Demonstrating Cost Effective Design ................................................................................................ 98
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5.4 Social Benefits ................................................................................................................................. 99
Annexes ................................................................................................................. 100

Quick References Table ........................................................................................................................ 101
Annex 1: Energy Efficiency & Other Green Features [Hawker Centres] .................................................... 104
Annex 2: Energy Efficiency & Other Green Features [Healthcare Facilities] ............................................ 105
Annex 3: Energy Efficiency & Other Green Features [Laboratories Buildings] ......................................... 106
Annex 4: Energy Efficiency & Other Green Features [Schools]................................................................ 107
References............................................................................................................. 108
Acknowledgements ................................................................................................ 112
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GM NRB: 2015 Criteria Summary

Prerequisite Requirements
Prerequisites P.1 to P.15: Parked under main criteria
Minimum Points Prerequisites
Energy Modeling Prerequisite
Elective Requirements
Part 1 - Climatic Responsive Design 30 points
P.1 Envelope and Roof Thermal Transfer
P.2 Air Tightness and Leakage
P.3 Bicycle Parking
1.01 Leadership 10 points
1.1a Climatic & Contextually Responsive Brief 1 point
1.1b Integrative Design Process 4 points
4D, 5D & 6D BIM (Advanced Green Efforts) 2 points
1.1c Environmental Credentials of Project Team 2 points
1.1d User Engagement 3 points
1.2 Urban Harmony 10 points
1.2a Sustainable Urbanism Up to 5 points

(i) Environmental Analysis 2 pts
Creation of possible new ecology and natural ecosystems (Advanced Green Efforts) 1 pt
(ii) Response to Site Context 3 pts
(iii) Urban Heat Island (UHI) 1 pt
(iv) Green Transport 1.5 pts
1.2b Integrated Landscape and Waterscape Up to 5 points
(i) Green Plot Ratio (GnPR) 3 pts
GnPR ≥ 5.0 (Advanced Green Efforts) 1 pt
(ii) Tree Conservation 1 pt
(iii) Sustainable Landscape Management 1.5 pts
(iv) Sustainable Storm Water Management 1 pt
1.3 Tropicality 10 points
1.3a Tropical Façade Performance 3 points
Low heat gain façade (Advanced Green Efforts) 1 pt
Greenery on the East and West Façade (Advanced Green Efforts) 1 pt
Thermal Bridging (Advanced Green Efforts) 1 pt
1.3b Internal Spatial Organisation 3 points
1.3c Ventilation Performance 4 points
Wind Driven Rain Simulation (Advanced Green Efforts) 1 pt

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Part 2 – Building Energy Performance 30 points
P.4 Air Conditioning Total System and Component Efficiency
P.5 Lighting Efficiency and Controls
P.6 Vertical Transportation Efficiency
2.1 Energy Efficiency 11 points

Option 1: Energy Performance Points Calculator
2.1a Air Conditioning Total System Efficiency 5 points

2.1b Lighting System Efficiency 3 points
2.1c Carpark System Efficiency 2 points
2.1d Receptacle Efficiency 1 points
2.1e Building Energy 11 points
Further Improvement in Design Energy Consumption (Advanced Green Efforts) 2 pts
Option 2: Performance-Based Computation
2.1f Space Conditioning Performance 10 points
Efficient space conditioning energy design (Advanced Green Efforts) 1 pt
2.1g Lighting Performance 6 points
Efficient lighting design (Advanced Green Efforts) 1 pt
2.1h Building Systems Performance 6 points
Additional Energy Efficient Practices and Features (Advanced Green Efforts) 2 pts
2.2 Renewable Energy 8 points
2.2a Solar Energy Feasibility Study 0.5 point

2.2b Solar Ready Roof 1.5 points
2.2c Adoption of Renewable Energy 6 points

Further Electricity Replacement by Renewables (Advanced Green Efforts) 5 pts
Part 3 – Resource Stewardship 30 points
P.7 Water Efficient Fittings
3.1 Water 8 points
3.1a Water Efficient Systems 3 points
(i) Landscape irrigation 1 pt

(ii) Water Consumption of Cooling Towers 2 pts
Better Water Efficient Fittings (Advanced Green Efforts) 1 pt
3.1b Water Monitoring 2 points
(i) Water Monitoring and Leak Detection 1 pt
(ii) Water Usage Portal and Dashboard 1 pt
3.1c Alternative Water Sources 3 points

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3.2 Materials 18 points
3.2a Sustainable Construction 8 points

(i) Conservation and Resource Recovery 1 pt
(ii) Resource Efficient Building Design 4 pts
Use of BIM to calculate CUI (Advanced Green Efforts) 1 pt
(iii) Low Carbon Concrete Up to 3 pts
Use of Advanced Green Materials (Advanced Green Efforts) 1 pt
3.2b Embodied Carbon 2 points
Provide Own Emission Factors with Source Justification (Advanced Green Efforts) 1 pt
Compute the Carbon Footprint of the Entire Development (Advanced Green Efforts) 2 pt
3.2c Sustainable Products Up to 8 points

(i) Functional Systems 12.5 pts
(ii) Singular Sustainable Products outside of Functional Systems 2 pts
Sustainable Products with Higher Environmental Credentials (Advanced Green Efforts) 2 pts
3.3 Waste 4 points
3.3a Environmental Construction Management Plan 1 point

3.3b Operational Waste Management 3 points
Part 4 – Smart & Healthy Building 30 points
P.8 Thermal Comfort
P.9 Minimum Ventilation Rate
P.10 Filtration Media for Times of Pollution
P.11 Low Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Paints
P.12 Refrigerants
P.13 Sound Level
P.14 Permanent Instrumentation for the Measurement and Verification of Chilled Water Air-Conditioning Systems
P.15 Electrical Sub-Metering & Monitoring
4.1 Indoor Air Quality 10 points
4.1a Occupant Comfort 2 points

(i) Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Surveillance Audit 1 pt
(ii) Post Occupancy Evaluation 0.5 pt
(iii) Indoor Air Quality Display 0.5 pt
Indoor Air Quality Trending (Advanced Green Efforts) 2 pts
4.1b Outdoor Air 3 points
(i) Ventilation Rates 1.5 pts
(ii) Enhanced Filtration Media 1 pt
(iii) Dedicated Outdoor Air System 0.5 pt
4.1c Indoor Contaminants 5 points

(i) Local Exhaust and Air Purging System 2 pts
(ii) Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation (UVGI) System 0.5 pt
(iii) More Stringent VOC Limits for Interior Fittings and Finishes 2 pts
(iv) Use of Persistent Bio-cumulative and Toxic (PBT) free lighting 0.5 pt
Zero ODP Refrigerants with Low Global Warming Potential (Advanced Green Efforts) 1 pt
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4.2 Spatial Quality 10 points
4.2a Lighting Up to 6 points

(i) Effective daylighting for common areas 2 pts
(ii) Effective daylighting for occupied spaces 4 pts
(iii) Quality of Artificial Lighting 1 pt
4.2b Acoustics 2 points
(i) Sound Transmission Reduction 0.5 pt
(ii) Acoustic Report 1.5 pt
4.2c Wellbeing Up to 2 points
(i) Biophilic Design 3 pts
(ii) Universal Design (UD) Mark 1 pt
4.3 Smart Building Operations 10 points
4.3a Energy Monitoring 3 points

(i) Energy Portal and Dashboard 2 pts
(ii) BAS and Controllers with Open Protocol 1 pt
Permanent M&V for VRF Systems (Advanced Green Effort) 2 pts
Permanent M&V for Hot Water systems (Advanced Green Efforts) 1 pt
4.3b Demand Control 2 points
(i) ACMV Demand Control 2 pts
(ii) Lighting Demand Control 1 pt

4.3c Integration and Analytics 3 points
(i) Basic Integration and Analytics 0.5 pt per feature
(ii) Advanced Integration and Analytics 1 pt per feature
Additional Advanced Integration and Analytical Features (Advanced Green Effort) 1 pt
4.3d System Handover and Documentation 1 point
Expanded Post Occupancy Performance Verification by a 3rd Party (Advanced Green Effort) 2 pts
Energy Performance Contracting (Advanced Green Effort) 1 pt
Part 5 – Advanced Green Efforts 20 points
5.1 Enhanced Performance Up to 15 points

5.2 Demonstrating Cost Effective Design 2 points
5.3 Complementary Certifications 1 point
5.4 Social Benefits 2 points
Annexes for specialised buildings 10 to 15 points
Annex 1: Energy Efficiency Features for Specialised Building [Hawker Centres] 15 points
Annex 2: Energy Efficiency Features for Specialised Building [Healthcare Facilities ] 10 points
Annex 3: Energy Efficiency Features for Specialised Building [Laboratories] 10 points
Annex 4: Energy Efficiency Features for Specialised Building [Schools ] 10 points

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GM NRB:2015 Summarised Criteria

Part 1 – Climatic Responsive Design Green Mark Points
Gold GoldPLUS Platinum

ETTV (W/m2) 45 40 38 Prerequisite

Comply with SS 212: 2007 – Specification for Aluminium Alloy
Windows and SS 381: 1996 (2007) – Materials and Performance Prerequisite
Tests for Aluminium Curtain Walls
P.3 Bicycle Parking

In accordance to LTA’s Code of Practice - Street Work Proposal
Relating to Development Works
Prerequisite
1.1 Leadership
1.1a Climatic & Contextually Responsive Brief
Create climatic and culturally responsive brief 1 point

including target setting
(Up to 1 point for 1.1a)
1.1b Integrative Design Process
(i) Demonstrate Integrated design process 2 points

 Appointment of all relevant consultants early in the
design phase
 Identification of responsible parties within the team
to implement relevant sustainability goals and
targets
 Detailing of sustainable design methodology action
plans and progress
 Addressing of opportunities and challenges with
integrative team strategies to achieve the targets
 Organising of design charrettes at key stages
within the project design
(ii) Involve Facility Manager (FM) in the design stage

1 point
and incorporating his inputs into design.
1 point
(iii) Use of BIM
(Up to 4 points for 1.1b)
1.1c Environmental Credentials of Project Team
This pertains to the appointment of environmental

specialists at building design, construction and
operations stages.
Green Individuals:
 Certified Green Mark Manager (GMM) or Green 0.25 point with at least one GMM or GMFM
Mark Facilities Manager (GMFM) with valid
Refresher Course Certification (valid for 2 years)
 Green Mark Professional (GMP) or Green Mark 0.5 point with at least one GMP or GMFP
Facilities Professional (GMFP). (Up to 0.5 point for Green Individuals)
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Green and Gracious Builder:
 The main builder is a BCA Certified Green and 0.25 point for Certified or Merit; or
Gracious Builder. 0.5 point for Excellent or Star rating
(Up to 0.5 point for Green & Gracious Builder)
Green Companies:
 Following companies with ISO14001 certification: 0.25 point each per consultant type IS014001
Architect, M&E Engineer, C&S Engineer, Developer
and Main Contractor.
 SGBC Green Services Certified Firm. 0.25 point each

(Up to 1.5 points for Green Companies)
(Up to 2 points for 1.1c)

1.1d User Engagement
Provision of relevant information and guidance to

building occupants so that they can contribute
positively to the reduction of the building’s
environmental impact
 Building user guide
 Sustainability Education Corner
0.5 point each
 Sustainability Awareness & Education
Programme
 Green fit out guidelines
 Displaying Green Mark credential 1 point each
 Green lease
 ≥ 25% of the net lettable area 1 point
 ≥ 60% of the net lettable area 3 points
(Up to 3 points for 1.1d)

1.2 Urban Harmony – Part A
1.2a Sustainable Urbanism
Minimise environmental impact to the surroundings

through site analysis
(i) Environmental Analysis

 Environmental Study 1 point
 Comprehensive Environmental Impact
2 points
Assessment (EIA) by 3rd party
(Up to 2 points)
(ii) Response to Site Context

 Level 1 site analysis and design that 1 point
demonstrates sensitivity to the site condition
 Level 2 site analysis optimised design with at 3 points
least 2 types of iterative simulations (Up to 3 points)
(iii) Urban Heat Island

 ≥ 50% site coverage (at plan view) with
0.5 point
mitigation measures
 ≥ 80% site coverage (at plan view) with 1 point
mitigation measures (Up to 1 point)
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(iv) Green Transport
 Provision of electrical vehicle charging and 0.5 point each
parking infrastructure (at least 1 lot per 100
lots (Up to 5 lots)
 Reduction of car parking provision up to 20%
below the prevailing car park standard,
subject to LTA’s approval of ‘Range Based Car
Parking Standard (RCPS)’
 Provision of bicycle lots over and above
requirements stated in LTA’s Code of Practice
- Street Work Proposal Relating to
Development Works with at least 1 bicycle
parking lot per 1,500m2 of GFA (Up to 30 lots)
 Additional features to promote bicycle usage
(Up to 5 points for 1.2a)
1.2 Urban Harmony – Part B
1.2b Integrated Landscape and Waterscape
Integrate a verdant landscape and waterscape into
their building design, to enhance the biodiversity
around the development and provide visual relief to
building occupants and neighbours.
(i) Greenery Provision GnPR Points

0.5 to <1.0 0.5
1.0 to <2.0 1.0
2.0 to <3.0 2.0
3.0 to <4.0 2.5
≥ 4.0 3.0
(ii) Tree Conservation
 Preservation of existing trees on-site 0.5 point
 Replant an equivalent number of similar or
native species of equivalent LAI 0.5 point
(iii) Sustainable Landscape Management

 Certified under NParks Landscape Excellence
1.5 point
Assessment Framework (LEAF) certification
 Adoption of native species of greenery > 50% 0.5 point
of the flora selected
 Provision of landscape management plan 0.5 point
(Up to 1.5 point)
(iv) Sustainable Stormwater Management
 Certified under PUB Active, Beautiful and 1 point
Clean Waters (ABC Waters) certification
 Treatment of stormwater run-off
 ≥ 10% of run-off of total site area 0.5 point
 ≥ 35% of run-off of total site area 1 point
(Up to 5 points under 1.2b)

1.3 Tropicality
1.3a Tropical Façade Performance
Holistic consideration of façade performance can
reduce direct sunlight into the building and minimise
thermal heat gain, enhancing indoor comfort and
lowering the energy for conditioning the indoor
environment.
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Simulation Method
Overall Weighted Values Industrial Other 1 point for meeting notional façade stated
Buildings building
1 point for every 5% heat load reduction
types
Window U-Value 5.4 W/m2K 2.8 W/m2K
Wall U-Value 1.5 W/m2K 0.7 W/m2K
Overall Envelope U-value 2.4 W/m2K 1.6 W/m2K
Window-to-Wall Ratio
0.2 0.4
(Each façade)
Total Effective Glass Shading
0.6 0.4
Coefficient (SC1 x SC2)
Roof U-Value 1.1 W/m2K 0.8 W/m2K
Sky light/ Roof window U-Value 4.3 W/m2K 2.2 W/m2K
RTTV (where there are sky lights
for AC areas) 50 W/m2K 50 W/m2K
Non-Simulation Checklist for Industrial Buildings Overall Weighted Points for meeting or
Baseline
Values reduction from baseline
Envelope U-Value 2.4 W/m2K 0.5 points for every 0.4
(Up to 2 points) W/m2K reduction
WWR (Excludes 0.2 0.5 pt for meeting baseline
Façade openings/ 0.5 pt for every 0.05
voids) reduction
(Up to 2 points)
Glass Shading 0.5 1 pt for meeting baseline
Coefficient (SC1) 0.5 pt for every 0.05
(Up to 2 points) reduction from baseline
Effective Sun - 1 pt for ≥ 10%
Shading effectiveness (North and
(Up to 2 points) South)
1 pt for 30% effectiveness
(East and West)
Roof U-Value 1.0 W/m2K 0.5 pt for every 0.1 W/m2K
(Up to 2 points) reduction
Sky light/ Roof 4.0 W/m2K 0.5 pt for meeting baseline
window U-Value 1 pt for U-Value of 2
(Up to 1 point) W/m2K
Overall Weighted Points for meeting or

Baseline
Non-Simulation Checklist for Other Buildings Types Values reduction from baseline
Envelope U-Value 1.6 W/m2K 0.5 pt for meeting baseline
(Up to 2 points) 0.5 points for every 0.2
W/m2K reduction
WWR (Excludes 0.4 (East, 1 pt for meeting baseline
Façade openings/ West facades 0.5 pt for every 0.05
voids) not to exceed reduction
(Up to 2 points) 0.3)
Glass Shading 0.4 0.5 pt for meeting baseline
Coefficient (SC1) 0.5 pt for every 0.05
(Up to 2 points) reduction from baseline
Effective Sun - 1 pt for ≥ 10%
Shading effectiveness (North and
(Up to 2 points) South)
1 pt for 30% effectiveness
(East and West)
Roof U-Value 0.8 W/m2K 1 pt for meeting baseline
(Up to 1 point)
Sky light/ Roof 2.2 W/m2K 0.5 pt for meeting baseline
window U-Value
(Up to 0.5 point)
(Up to 4 points under 1.3a)

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1.3b Internal Spatial Organisation
Adopting passive design strategies in the internal
spatial organisation of a building provides
opportunities to enhance building performance.
(i) Location of non-air-conditioned spaces, e.g. lift

cores, staircases, toilets, electrical plantrooms etc
that covers
 1/3 of the east and west facades 0.5 point
1 point
 2/3 of the east and west facades
(ii) Prorating the number of transient common

Point scored =
spaces, e.g. toilets, staircases, corridors, lift No. of NV spaces x 2 No. of MV spaces x 0.5 No. of AC spaces x 0
lobbies and atriums by the mode of ventilation Total no. of spaces
against the total number of applicable spaces
(Up to 2 points)
(Up to 3 points under 1.3b)

1.3c Ventilation Performance
Naturally ventilated functional areas should be
effectively designed to be thermally comfortable and
healthy for the building occupants.
(i) Ventilation Performance Checklist

 Openings towards prevailing wind directions 0.1 point for every 10% of units or rooms with openings
facing towards the prevailing winds (North & South)
(Up to 1 point)
 Depth of room vs opening
 Single sided ventilation: W ≤ 2H ≥50% of applicable spaces – 1 point
≥70% of applicable spaces – 2 points
 Cross Ventilation: W ≤ 5H
(Up to 2 points)
A factor of 1.5 can be applied to the W-H ratio
for atria.
(ii) Full Ventilation Simulation Air Quality

Wind Thermal
Air Change Air Exchange Points
velocity Comfort
Rate Efficiency
0.2 m/s - - - 3
0.4 m/s -1.0 < PMV ≥4 ≥1 4
< +1.0
0.6 m/s -0.8 < PMV ≥ 10 ≥ 1.2 4
< +0.8
(Up to 4 points under 1.3c)

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Part 2 – Building Energy Performance Green Mark Points
P.4 Air Conditioning Total System and Component Efficiency
Air Cooled Chilled-Water District

Water Cooled Chilled
System/ Unitary Air- Cooling
Green Water System
Conditioning System System
Mark Peak Building Cooling Load (RT) (DCS)
Rating <500 ≥500 <500 ≥500
Minimum DSE ηt (kW/RT)
NA NA NA 0.9
Gold
(0.9, N.A.) (0.75, N.A.) (0.68, NA) (0.65, N.A.)
1.10 0.95 Prerequisite
GoldPLUS (0.85, 0.25)
NA
(0.7, 0.25) 0.9 0.9
1.03 0.93 (0.65, 0.25) (0.65, 0.25)
Platinum
(0.78, 0.25) (0.68, 0.25)
(ηc, ηa) shall meet their respective thresholds.
ηc: System kW/ton excluding the air distribution equipment
or DCS system kW/ton
ηa: Air distribution equipment kW/ton
ηt= ηc+ηa

Comply with SS 530 : 2014 – Code of Practice for Energy Efficiency Prerequisite
Standard for Building Services and Equipment.
Lifts and escalators shall be equipped with AC variable voltage and Prerequisite
variable frequency (VVVF) motor drive and sleep mode features.
2.1 Energy Effiicency
Option 1: Energy Performance Points Calculator Section 2.1a to 2.1e
2.1a Air Conditioning Total System Efficiency
The use of energy efficient air-conditioning systems can
optimise their total system performance, and reduce the
energy needed to produce and distribute conditioned air
into building spaces.
Peak Building Baseline for Total Design

Cooling Load (RT) System Efficiency (kW/RT)
Points scored = 0.2 x % improvement from baseline
<500 RT 1.08
(Computed by Energy Performance Points Calculator)
≥500RT 0.98
For district cooling plants under Path B scenario, where the plant is
excluded from the computation, the baseline reference for the
building air distribution equipment can be taken as 0.28 kW/ton for
the purposes of points computation here. (Up to 5 points for 2.1a)
2.1b Lighting System Efficiency
The use of energy efficient lighting can reduce the energy
needed to illuminate a space. Points scored = 0.1 x % improvement from baseline
(Computed by Energy Performance Points Calculator)
Baseline: SS 530: 2014 - Code of Practice for Energy
Efficiency Standard for Building Services and Equipment
Design to comply with SS 531 – 1: 2006 (2013)– Code of (Up to 3 points for 2.1b)
Practice for Lighting of Workplaces
2.1c Carpark System Efficiency
The use of energy efficient carpark ventilation and lighting Points scored = 0.05 x % improvement from baseline
systems can reduce the energy needed for carpark (Computed by Energy Performance Points Calculator)
operations.
2.1d Receptacle Load Efficiency Points scored = 0.025 x % improvement from baseline x
The use of energy efficient receptacle equipment can % of functional areas
reduce their energy consumption. (Computed by Energy Performance Points Calculator)
(Up to 1 point for 2.1d)

2.1e Building Energy %
Encourage effective design of building systems to reduce 3
building’s overall energy consumption. (Computed by Energy Performance Points Calculator)
(Up to 11 point for 2.1e)

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Option 2: Performance-Based Computation Section 2.1f to 2.1h
2.1f Space Conditioning Performance
Efficient use of energy to maintain a thermally acceptable Total points scored =
indoor environment, by effective design of natural % of NV areas x points scored under NV + % of MV areas x
ventilation, energy efficient mechanical ventilation and air- points scored under MV + % of AC areas x points scored
conditioning systems. under AC
Proration based on mode of ventilation in functional spaces

Natural Ventilation
Natural Ventilation
Points scored = 6 points for design for NV + scoring in
As per scoring
section 1.3c
(Up to 10 points)
Mechanical Ventilation
Systems Constant Volume &
Mechanical Ventilation
Variable Volume
Points scored = 0.15 x % improvement from baseline
Fan systems with nameplate stated in SS553
≥ 4kW < 4kW
motor power (Up to 10 points)
Option 1: Fan system motor
No
nameplate 0.35
baseline
Option 2: Fan system input

*Applicable pressure drop adjustments
can be considered based on SS553 in 0.3 0.17
accordance to GM NRB: 2015 Technical
Guide and Requirements, subjected to
BCA’s evaluation
Air-conditioning Air-Conditioning
Efficient air-conditioning system
Efficient air-conditioning system
Peak Building Baseline for Total Design Points scored = 0.4 x (% improvement from baseline)
Cooling Load (RT) System Efficiency (kW/RT) (Up to 8 points)
<500 RT 1.08
≥500RT 0.98
*TDSE refers to combined efficiency of the cooling and air distribution
components
*For district cooling plants under Path B scenario, where the plant is excluded
from the computation, the baseline reference for the building air distribution
equipment can be taken as 0.28 kW/ton for the purposes of points
computation here.
(Up to 10 point for 2.1f)
2.1g Lighting System Performance
The use of energy efficient lighting can reduce the energy Points scored = 0.17 x (% improvement from
needed to illuminate a space.
baseline)
Baseline: SS 530: 2014 - Code of Practice for Energy
Efficiency Standard for Building Services and Equipment
Design to comply with SS 531 – 1: 2006 (2013)– Code of
Practice for Lighting of Workplaces (Up to 6 point for 2.1g)
2.1h Building Systems Performance
Encourage effective design of building systems other than
space conditioning systems and lighting systems to reduce
building’s overall energy consumption
(i) Receptacle Load Efficiency
Points scored = 0.05 x (% improvement from
baseline) x (% of functional areas)
Receptacle loads Nominal Values
(Up to 2 points)
Computer Intensive Office 22W/m2
General office areas 16W/m2
Large conference areas 11W/m2
Schools (Tertiary/IHLs) 8W/m2
Schools (Primary/Secondary) 5W/m2
Server/Computer rooms 540W/m2
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(ii) Car Park Ventilation Energy
Mode of ventilation Points
Natural Ventilation 1.5 points
Point scored =
Without CO 0.015 x %
sensor/without improvement
Mechanical Fume Extract from baseline
Ventilation (Up to 1 point)
With CO
sensor / Fume + 0.25 points
Extract
(Up to 1.5 points)
(iii) Energy Use Intensity 0.5 point for meeting 25th percentile EUI as per
prevailing BCA Building Energy Benchmarking Report
(BEBR)
(Up to 0.5 point)
(iv) Energy Efficient Practices and Features Points scored = 0.5 x (% improvement from baseline
total building consumption)
(Up to 2 points)
(Up to 6 point for 2.1h)

2.2 Renewable Energy
2.2a Solar Energy Feasibility Study
The evaluation of a building footprint’s potential in 0.5 point for provision of solar feasibility report
harnessing solar energy can raise awareness on (Up to 0.5 point)
viable solar opportunities in the development and
assist building developers in their decision making to
adopt photovoltaics. (Up to 0.5 point for 2.2a)
2.2b Solar Ready Roof
Designing roofs to be ready for photovoltaic 0.5 point each for achieving
installation facilitates ease of their deployment  Structural readiness
should building developers decide to do so at later  Electrical readiness
stages of a project/ during building operation.  Spatial readiness
(Up to 1.5 points)
(Up to 1.5 point for 2.2b)

2.2c Adoption of Renewable Energy
On-site generation of renewable energy can reduce Expected Energy Use % Replacement of Building
the building development’s power consumption from Intensity (EUI) Electricity Consumption by
the grid and carbon emissions. [kWh/m2/yr] Renewable Energy
≥ 220 1 point for every 0.5%
50 ≤ EUI < 220 1 point for every 1.25%
< 50 1 point for every 2.5%
(Up to 6 point for 2.2c)

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Part 3 – Resource Stewardship Green Mark Points
Meet minimum requirements stated in table
Type of Water Prescribed Minimum Prerequisite
Applicable Areas
Fittings WELS rating
Public/ staff/
Basin Taps & 3 Ticks WELs rating
school toilets
Mixers
2 Ticks WELs rating Other areas
Sink Taps &
2 Ticks WELs rating All areas
Mixers
Shower Taps, Public/ staff/
Mixers or 2 Ticks WELs rating school shower
Showerheads facilities
Dual Flush
Flushing 2 Ticks WELs rating All areas
Cisterns
3.1 Water
3.1a Water Efficient Systems
The design of water efficient mechanical systems and
strategies can minimise potable water consumption
in building operations.
(i) Landscape Irrigation

 Every 25% of the landscape areas that are 0.5 point each
served by water efficient irrigation systems (Up to 1 point)
with features such as automatic sub-soil drip
irrigation system with moisture or rain sensor
control.
 Every 20% of the landscape areas that
comprises drought tolerant plants.
(ii) Water Consumption of Cooling Towers

 Cooling tower water treatment system with 7 1 point each
or more cycles of concentration (CoC) with (Up to 2 point)
effective filtration system.
 Provision of devices that recovers waste heat (Up to 3 points for 3.1a)
from the condensers and helps reduce the
water requirement needed to remove heat
through the cooling towers.
3.1b Water Monitoring
Better control and monitoring can facilitate setting of
consumption reduction targets. Making the
monitored information accessible to end users can
facilitate user engagement programmes and promote
behavioural changes with regard to water
management and use.
(i) Water monitoring and leak detection 0.5 point each

 Private meters (Up to 1 point)
 Smart remote metering system
(ii) Water Usage Portal and Dashboard 0.5 point each

 Display metered data, trending of water (Up to 1 point)
consumption (historical data) and relevant
parameters
 Display monthly water consumption of 50%
percentile line of the tenants/space within the
buildings. The information could also include (Up to 2 points for 3.1b)
25% and 75% percentile line.
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3.1c Alternative Water Sources
The use of alternative water sources can reduce
potable water consumption for general application
and use.
 AHU condensate collection where > 50% of 1 point each

total condensate is collected (Up to 4 points)
 NEWater supply
 On-site recycled water
 Rainwater harvesting (Up to 4 points for 3.1b)
3.2 Materials
3.2a Sustainable Construction
To encourage the adoption of building designs,
building structures and construction practices that
are environmentally friendly and sustainable.
(i) Conservation and Resource Recovery

1 point for either case
 The existing structures are conserved and not
(Up to 1 point)
demolished.
 The existing structures are demolished with
an enhanced demolition protocol, where a
recovery rate of > 35% crushed concrete
waste from the demolished building is sent to
approved recyclers with proper facilities.
(ii) Resource Efficient Building Design Project’s CUI (m3/m3) Points

 Concrete Usage Index (CUI) ≤ 0.60 0.5
≤ 0.50 1.0
≤ 0.45 1.5
≤ 0.40 2.0
≤ 0.35 2.5
(Up to 2.5 points)
 Adoption of sustainable building systems
List of Sustainable Building Systems Total coverage area Points

 Pre-stressed Concrete Elements ≥ 25% of CFA 0.5
 Hollow Core or Voided Concrete Elements ≥ 50% of CFA 1.0
 Light Weight Concrete Elements
≥ 75% of CFA 1.5
 High Strength Concrete Elements (Concrete grade >60MPa)
 Structural Steel Elements (Up to 1.5 points)
 Composite Structural Elements
 Engineered Timber Elements
 Prefabricated Prefinished Volumetric Construction units
 Precast Concrete Elements
 Leave-in Formwork
 Others (to be accepted by BCA on case-by-case basis)
(iii) Low Carbon Concrete Concrete Categories* Points

Clinker Content Uncertified concrete 0.5
Use of concrete containing clinker ≤ 400 kg/m3 for SGBC-certified 1-Tick concrete 1.0
grades up to C50/60 for ≥ 80% of the applicable SGBC-certified 2-Tick concrete 1.5
superstructural concrete by volume SGBC-certified 3-Tick concrete 2.0
Replacement of coarse and fine aggregates 0.5 point for

The usage should not fall below 1.5% x GFA for RCA every 5% replacement by mass of coarse and fine
and/ or 0.75% x GFA for WCS for points scoring. aggregates with recycled concrete aggregates (RCA)
and/ or washed copper slag (WCS) from approved
sources for the superstructure concrete mix.
(Up to 3 points for 3.2a(iii))

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3.2b Embodied Carbon
This involves the computation of the carbon footprint 1 point for declaration of Concrete, Glass and Steel
of the development and the building life cycle analysis 0.25 point per material for Declaration of additional
to better quantify the environmental impact of a materials (Up to 1 point)
building and raise awareness among key decision
makers. (Up to 2 points for 3.2b)
3.2c Sustainable Products
Non-Speculative Buildings/ Speculative Buildings
Encourage the specification of resource efficient and
with Tenanted Areas Included
environmentally friendly products for use in the fit-out
Base Group
of a building, taking a functional system approach to
focus on greening major fit-out materials whilst Functional (Score this group Finishes Group
allowing for flexibility in design as well as recognising System prior to score for
designs with optimal/ minimal material use. Category Finishes Group)
Coverage: ≥ 60%) Coverage: ≥ 60%

(i) Functional Systems
External Wall 1 pt 2 pt
Specification and use of green products certified by
approved local certification bodies, namely the Internal Wall 1 pt 2 pt
Singapore Green Building Council and the Singapore Flooring 1 pt 2 pt
Environment Council, within the 6 main functional
system categories Doors 1 pt 0.5 pt
Ceiling 0.5 pt 0.5 pt
Roofing 0.5 pt 0.5 pt
Non-Speculative Buildings/ Speculative Buildings

with Tenanted Areas Included
Base Group
Functional (Score this group Finishes Group

System prior to score for
Category Finishes Group)
Coverage: ≥ 60%) Coverage: ≥ 60%
External Wall 1 pt 2 pt

Internal Wall 0.5 pt 1 pt
Flooring 0.5 pt 1 pt
Doors 0.5 pt 0.25 pt
Ceiling 0.25 pt 0.25 pt
Roofing 0.5 pt 0.5 pt
(Up to 8 points)
(ii) Singular Sustainable Products outside of

Functional Systems
To encourage the use of sustainable products that do Singular products category Coverage ≥ 80%
not fall into the functional systems such as
Hardscape, building services and
 Hardscape - Includes items such as 0.25 point per
M&E products certified by an
composite timber decking, outdoor product
approved local certification body
equipment, pre-cast kerbs and drains, wheel
stoppers in car parks, drainage cells etc. (Up to 2 points)
 Building services and M&E products -
Mechanical, electrical and plumbing
equipment or products such as chillers,
circuit boards, transformers, water pipes
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3.3 Waste
3.3a Environmental Construction Management Plan
An effective and holistic management plan can 1 point
facilitate better environmental performance of the
construction process and promote waste
minimisation. (Up to 1 point for 3.3a)
3.3b Operational Waste Management
Appropriate collection and recycling provisions can
facilitate the segregation of recyclable consumer
waste at source. Provisions for the treatment of
horticultural or wood waste for buildings with
landscaping can promote their reuse and recycling as
well.
 Facilities for the collection and storage of 1 point each
different recyclables such as paper, glass,
metal and plastic in commingled or sorted
form.
 Facilities or systems for food waste to be
treated and recycled, for buildings generating
large volumes of food waste.
 Facilities or systems for the placement of
horticultural or wood waste for recycling. (Up to 3 point for 3.3b)
Part 4 – Smart and Healthy Building Green Mark Points

P.8 Thermal Comfort
The normal design dry-bulb temperature for comfort Prerequisite
air-conditioning shall be within 23ºC - 25ºC, and
resultant relative humidity ≤ 65% in accordance with
SS 553 : 2016 - Code of Practice for Air-Conditioning
and Mechanical Ventilation in Buildings.
The building’s air-conditioning and mechanical Prerequisite
ventilation systems shall be designed to provide
appropriate minimum quantum of outdoor air rates as
stated in Table 1 and Table 5 of SS 553 : 2016.
AHUs or dedicated outdoor air units in the building Prerequisite
shall be designed to accommodate fine dust filters of
least a rating of Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value
(MERV) 14 (ASHRAE 52.2: 2012) or F8 (EN779: 2012),
when the outdoor pollution level is in the unhealthy
range in accordance with MOH’s guidelines, as
stipulated in SS 553 : 2016.
Low VOC paints certified by an approved local Prerequisite
certification body shall be used for at least 90% of the
total painted internal wall areas.
P.12 Refrigerants
Air conditioning systems shall use refrigerants with Prerequisite
ozone depleting potential (ODP) of 0 or global
warming potential (GWP) of less than 100.
A refrigerant leak detection system shall also be
installed in critical areas of plant rooms containing
chillers and/ or other equipment using refrigerants.
P.13 Sound Level

The relevant equipment as aforementioned shall be Prerequisite
designed to comply with the recommended ambient
sound levels in Table 4 of SS 553 : 2016.
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P.14 Permanent Instrumentation for the Measurement and
Verification of Chilled Water Air-Conditioning Systems
Prerequisite
Permanent instrumentation to monitor chilled water
plant (water cooled and air-cooled system) efficiency
shall also be provided. The installed instrumentation
shall have the capability to calculate resultant
efficiency (i.e. kW/RT) within 5% of its true value, in
accordance with ASHRAE Guideline 22 and AHRI
Standard 550/590. Each measurement system shall
include the sensor, any signal conditioning, the data
acquisition system and wiring connecting them.
Subsystem measurement devices with remote Prerequisite
capability shall be provided, linked to a monitoring
system and measure and trend energy consumption
data of:
 Each of the following energy sub systems:
Use (Sum of all loads) Sub-systems thresholds
Lift & escalator Sum of all feeders > 50 kVA
Heater, including heat > 50 kWth
pump
Process loads Connected loads > 50 kVA
Connected gas or district
services load > 75 kW
Mechanical ventilation The subsystem’s load > 15kW
VRF systems (CUs, FCUs) No threshold
 Each tenancy or floor, as well as high energy

load areas exceeding 50kVA such as car park,
data centres, IT closets and process areas.
4.1 Indoor Air Quality

4.1a Occupant Comfort
The testing and evaluation of indoor air quality
parameters is crucial to ensure occupant comfort.
Engaging building occupants completes the feedback
loop, and is essential for the management and
improvement of operational practices in high-
performing green buildings.
(i) Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Surveillance Audit

Committed to conduct IAQ surveillance audit as 0.5 point for indicate method
described in SS 554 : 2016 Code of Practice for Indoor 1 point for reference method
Air Quality for Air-Conditioned Buildings, within one
year after occupancy or after reasonable occupancy
has been reached.
(ii) Post Occupancy Evaluation 0.5 point

Committed to conduct Post Occupancy Evaluation
(POE) questionnaire, with appropriate corrective
actions if required, within a year after building
occupancy or after reasonable occupancy has been
reached.
(iii) Indoor Air Quality Display 0.5 point

Provision of display panels for temperature and
relative humidity information at each floor/ tenancy,
to raise awareness among building occupants on the
internal conditions of the space. (Up to 2 point for 4.1a)
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4.1b Outdoor Air
Provision of adequate and proper ventilation in
conditioned spaces to prevent build-up in the
concentration of contaminants.
(i) Ventilation Rates

 Measurement and monitoring of outdoor 0.5 point for precool units (e.g. PAHUs and PFCUs)
airflow volume in accordance with desired 1 point for all AHUs and FCUs
ventilation rates.
 Use of demand control ventilation strategies 0.5 point
such as carbon dioxide sensors or equivalent
devices to regulate the quantity of fresh air
and ventilation in accordance with the space
requirements.
(ii) Enhanced Filtration Media

Permanent provision of Minimum Efficiency Rating 0.5 point for all PAHUs
Value (MERV 14, ASHRAE 52.2 or F8/ EN779 class of 1 points for all PAHUs and AHUs
filter or equivalent).
(iii) Dedicated Outdoor Air System 0.5 point

Provision of a dedicated outdoor air system, such as
precool units, to encourage effective treatment of
outdoor air for cooling and dehumidification. (Up to 3 point for 4.1b)
4.1c Indoor Contaminants

Indoor contaminant pollution control at source and air
treatment strategies can safeguard the health of
building occupants.
(i) Local Exhaust and Air Purging System

1 point each
 Local isolation and exhaust systems to
(Up to 2 points)
remove the source of pollutants
 Air purging system to replace contaminated
indoor air with outdoor fresh air
(ii) Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation (UVGI) System

Provision of UVGI system in AHUs and FCUs to
0.5 point
control airborne infective microorganisms.
(iii) More Stringent VOC Limits for Interior Fittings and

Points
Finishes Functional (VOC content within a Functional
Specification and use of products certified SGBP Very System System for ≥ 80% of applicable areas
Good or above, of which the VOC emission rate must be SGBP Very Good or above)
standards meet more stringent VOC emission limits. External Wall 1 pt
Internal Wall 1 pt
Internal Flooring 1 pt
Ceiling 1 pt
Doors 0.5 pt
Other Systems:
Fixed furniture/ 0.5 pt
system furniture
(Up to 2 points)
(iv) Use of Persistent Bio-cumulative and Toxic (PBT) 0.5 point for ≥ 90% of light fittings in the project.
free lighting
(Up to 5 point for 4.1c)

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4.2 Spatial Quality
4.2a Lighting
Natural lighting has been linked to the positive mental
wellbeing of building occupants. It connects enclosed
indoor environments with the external natural
environment. In the tropics, special care must be
taken to maximise effective daylight while minimising
visual discomfort and maintaining the façade’s
thermal efficiency.
(i) Effective daylighting for common areas Points scored = 1.5 x (% count with daylighting for
Prorating the number of daylit transient common toilets, staircases, corridors, lift lobbies and atriums)
spaces with effective automatic lighting controls + 0.5 x (% areas of carpark with daylighting or having
against the total number of applicable spaces. no carpark.)
Note: Each toilet is counted as 0.5. (Up to 2 points for 4.2ai)
(ii) Effective daylighting for occupied spaces

Percentage of occupied spaces with access to effective daylighting Pre-Simulation Daylight Availability Tables or Daylight Simulation
Points are computed based on the percentage of total Percentage Points
occupied areas that can achieve the specific Daylight 15 to < 35 % 0.5
Autonomy (DA) requirement of DAN lx,50% (without 35 to < 55 % 1
overlighting), as outlined in the Green Mark NRB: 2015 55 to < 75 % 2
Technical Guide and Requirements Annex B: Effective
≥75% 3
Daylighting Simulation and Pre-Simulated Daylight
(Up to 3 points)
Availability Tables Methodology and Requirements.
Effectively daylit areas shall be integrated with
automated lighting controls.
Effective Mitigation of Overlit Areas

1 point
Pre-Simulation Daylight Availability Tables: Adoption
of suitable mitigation strategies for overlit spaces
or
Daylight Simulation: mitigation measures to
effectively address overlighting are included into the
simulation model in accordance with Annex B (Up to 4 points for 4.2aii)
(iii) Quality of Artificial Lighting

Low impact item
 Good light-output over life with a minimum 0.5 point each for low impact item
lifespan rating of L70 ≥ 50,000 life hours 1 point for high impact item
 Lighting designed to avoid flicker and
stroboscopic effects, by using high frequency
ballasts for fluorescent luminaries and LED
lighting with ≤ 30% flicker
 Meeting the minimum colour rendering index
(Ra or CRI) in Clause 5 of SS 531 – 1 : 2006
(2013) – Code of Practice for Lighting of
Workplaces
High impact item
 LED Luminaires certified under SGBP scheme (Up to 1 point for 4.2aiii)

4.2a Acoustics
An improved acoustical performance for normally
occupied spaces can enhance the aural comfort of its
occupants, facilitating communication, reducing
unwanted sound and aiding in speech privacy.
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(i) Sound Transmission Reduction 0.5 point
Projects that demonstrate that the acoustic
performance of the internal partitions between
adjoining spaces will be constructed to achieve the
following performance levels:
Description Sound Transmission

Class (STC)
Between general office spaces 40 - 50
Spaces where confidential 50 – 60
speech are required/ Between
mechanical and equipment
spaces and occupied spaces:
1.5 point
(ii) Acoustic Report
1.5 points can be scored for an acoustic design and
verification report adhering to the requirements in the
GM NRB: 2015 Technical Guide and Requirements.
4.3 Smart Building Operations

4.3a Energy Monitoring
Tracking a building’s energy use with the data
presented in a relevant manner to engage its
occupants can have an effect in helping to manage
building energy consumption. Related to this ideal of
sharing building data openly is the need to apply open
standards to future-proof the building’s management
system and to facilitate data exchange between
subsystems.
(i) Energy Portal and Dashboard

1 point each
 Display metered data, trending of energy
(Up to 2 points)
consumption (historical data) and relevant
parameters
 Display monthly energy consumption of 50%
percentile line of the tenants/space within the
buildings. The information could also include
25% and 75% percentile line.
1 point
(ii) BAS and Controllers with Open Protocol
Use of BACnet, Modbus or any other non-proprietary
protocol as the network backbone for the building
management system, with the system being able to
provide scheduled export of a set of any chosen data
points to commonly used file formats.
4.3b Demand Control
Using occupancy based controls to monitor the usage
of spaces and vary temperature, ventilation and
lighting demand while maintaining room temperature
effectiveness, good indoor environmental quality and
lighting quality, can significantly reduce building
energy consumption. The energy savings from such
controls can be taken into account under the Energy
Performance Points Calculator under Part 2 Building
Energy Performance.
(i) ACMV Demand Control

 Binary sensing controls 0.5 point each
 ≥ 80% of all transient areas (Up to 1 point)
 ≥ 80% of all occupied areas
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 Occupancy-based sensing controls (for VAV

systems)
 ≥ 80% of all transient areas
 ≥ 80% of all occupied areas 0.5 point each
(Up to 1 point)
(ii) Lighting Demand Control
Use of occupancy/ vacancy sensors to moderate
brightness of the luminaries for :
 ≥ 80% of all transient areas
 ≥ 80% of all occupied areas 0.5 point each
(Up to 1 point)

4.3c Integration and Analytics
The innovative and integrative use of data can
optimise workflow or attain persistence of high
performance and energy efficiency in a building. Basic
integration and use of sensor data can optimise and
operate the building in an informed and effective
manner. The use of advanced integration and
analytics can provide enhanced efficacy in lowering
energy use, increase asset reliability, and improve the
user experience.
Basic Features Advanced Features

 Use adaptive control  Whole system optimisation 0.5 point each for Basic Features and
algorithms using a network of HVAC 1 point each for Advanced Features
 Exception handling by equipment
(Features displayed via
identifying systems that  Integration of sub-systems
BMS, BAS, website or mobile app)
deviates from expected to optimise resource use or
performance/setting improve user experience
 Detect equipment that  Use of Building Information
run outside intended Modelling (BIM) or similar
hours or settings applications that provide
 Monitor equipment location-based
condition for preventive visualisation of multiple
maintenance sensors
 Basic fault detection  Participate in a Demand
and diagnostics (FDD) of Response programme with
sensors by finding failed electricity retailer
or improperly operating
sensors or actuators

4.3d System Handover and Documentation
Proper system verification and handover of higher- 1 point
order functional and system level performance of
buildings control systems, mechanical systems and
electrical systems. The project shall demonstrate a
commitment to comply to verification requirements
and show evidence of relevant schedules and
documentation. (Up to 1 point for 4.3d)
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Part 5 – Advanced Green Efforts Green Mark Points
5.1 Enhanced Performance
Credits Advanced Green Efforts indicators that are
highlighted within the Green Mark NRB: 2015 criteria,
or for other outcome beyond what is specified, based
on high, medium and low impact items.
Enhanced performance indicators within criteria
Advanced Green Efforts Under Part 1 Climatic Responsive Green Mark Points
Design
4D, 5D & 6D BIM
 4D (Time) BIM 1 point each
 5D (Cost) BIM (Up to 3 points)
 6D (Facilities Management) BIM

Creation of possible new ecology and natural
1 point
ecosystems

GnPR ≥ 5 1 point

Low heat gain façade 1 point
 ETTV < 35W/m2
Vertical Greenery on the East and West Façade 1 point

 For more than 30% of east and west
façade areas 0.5 point
 For more than 15% of east and west
façade areas
Thermal Bridging
Use of thermal break /insulating profiles 1 point
certified by approved local certification bodies
1.3c Ventilation Performance 1 point

Wind Driven Rain Simulation
Advanced Green Efforts under Part 2 Building Energy
Performance
2.1e Building Energy
Further Improvement in Design Energy
Consumption %
 Additional improvement of the design 11
3
energy consumption against the (Up to 2 points)
notional reference above maximum
credit scored under 2.1e Building
Energy based on the same formula.

Efficient Space Conditioning Energy Design
Achieve highly efficient air-conditioning design
0.5 point
 Achieving 0.70kW/ton TDSE
1 point
 Achieving 0.65kW/ton TDSE
(Up to 1 point)
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2.1g Lighting System Performance
Efficient Lighting Design
Achieve highly efficient air-conditioning design
 0.5 point for 40% improvement 0.5 point
 1 point for 50% improvement 1 point
(Up to 1 point)

Additional Energy Efficient Practices and
Features
 Additional improvement from baseline
Points scored
total building consumption above %
4%
maximum credit scored under 2.1h(iv)
Energy Efficient Practices and Features 3
(Up to 2 points)
based on the same formula.

Further Electricity Replacement by
Renewables
 Additional percentage electricity Expected % Replacement of
replacement by renewable energy Energy Use Building Electricity
above maximum credit scored under Intensity (EUI) Consumption by
2.2c Adoption of Renewable Energy [kWh/m2/yr] Renewable Energy
based on the same formula. ≥ 220 1 point for every 0.5%
(beyond 3%)
(beyond 7.5%)
(beyond 15%)
(Up to 5 points)
Advanced Green Efforts under Part 3 Resource Stewardship

Better Water Efficient Fittings
Demonstrate the use of better WELS rated
water efficient fittings
 Use of better WELS rated water 0.5 point
efficient fittings for 100% of basin
taps & mixer and dual flush flushing
cisterns
 Use of better WELS rated water 1 point
efficient fittings for 100% of
applicable water fittings as
prescribed in P.07 whilst ensuring
user requirements are not
compromised. (up to 1 point)
3.2a(ii) Resource Efficient Building Design
Use of BIM to calculate CUI
1 point
 BIM is used to compute CUI
3.2a(iii) Low Carbon Concrete

Use of Advanced Green Materials
 Use of SGBC-certified 4-Tick concrete 0.5 point each
 Use of SGBC-certified reinforcement (Up to 1 point)
bars for structural reinforced concrete
elements
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Provide Own Emission Factors with Source 0.25 pt per material
Justification (Up to 1 point)
 Provision of own material emission
factors
Compute the Carbon Footprint of the Entire 2 points

Development
 Computation of the carbon footprint
of the entire development and a
detailed carbon footprint report
based on all the materials used
within the development.

Sustainable Products with Higher Singapore Green Points per product
Building Product (≥ 80% of the
Environmental Credentials
Certification Rating applicable use)
 Use of products certified to higher tiers
Very Good (2-ticks) 0.25
of environmental performance (per Excellent (3-ticks) 0.5
product). Leader (4-ticks) 1.0
(Up to 2 points)
Advanced Green Efforts under Part 4 Smart and Healthy

Building
Indoor Air Quality Trending
 Provision for monitoring and trend 0.5 point
logging of temperature and relative
humidity through a centralised
system.
 Provision for monitoring and trend 1.5 point
logging of common indoor air
pollutants, such as formaldehyde, at (Up to 2 points)
each floor.

Zero ODP Refrigerants with Low Global
Warming Potential
0.5 point
 Zero ODP and GWP < 750
1 point
 Zero ODP and GWP < 10
(Up to 1 point)

Permanent M&V for VRF Systems
Provision of permanent measuring instruments 2 points
for monitoring of energy efficiency
performance of Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF)
condensing units and air distribution
subsystem.
Permanent M&V for Hot Water Systems

Incorporation of Permanent Measurement and 1 point
Verification for hot water systems, with
performance requirement similar to P.14, for
central hot water system.
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Additional Advanced Integration and Analytical 1 point
Features
Additional advanced integration and analytical
features above maximum credit scored under
4.3c(ii) Advanced Integration and Analytics

Expanded Post Occupancy Performance
0.5 point can be scored per energy
Verification by a 3rd Party
subsystem
Owner engages an independent competent
(Up to 2 points)
professional to verify the operational
performance and provide recommendations on
system performance enhancement, conducted
within one year from the building’s TOP.
1 point
Energy Performance Contracting
Engagement an Energy Performance
Contracting (EPC) firm (accredited by SGBC) to
implement and deliver energy efficiency,
renewable energy and/or energy recovery
projects with an energy performance contract
wherein the EPC firm’s remuneration is based
on demonstrated energy savings. Operational
system efficiency should be guaranteed over a
minimum of 3 years.
Other enhanced performance indicators 2 points for high impact items

1 point for medium impact items
0.5 point for low impact items
(Up to 15 point for 5.1)

5.2 Complementary Certifications
Project demonstrates that it is certified through a 1 point
local or international complementary certification or
rating tool that assesses the project beyond the
environmental indicators within Green Mark NRB: (Up to 1 point for 5.2)
2015.
5.3 Demonstrating Cost Effective Design
Demonstration of cost effective or cost neutral design 1 point for cost effective design
beyond the norm through a detailed quality surveyor’s 2 points for cost neutral design
report of the building.
(Up to 2 points for 5.3)
5.4 Social Benefits
5.4 Social Benefits
Projects that demonstrate their social benefits or 0.5 point for each distinct benefit
how social sustainability has been incorporated into
the project, beyond core functionality of the building.
This can (but not limited to) include efforts that
demonstrate enhanced considerations to further
wellbeing, welfare, community integration as well as
the purchase of clean energy (e.g. solar energy) (Up to 2 points for 5.4)
through third party leasing contracts.
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0. Pre-requisites
The pre-requisites for Green Mark NRB:2015 sets the minimum environmental considerations that a project shall
demonstrate based on industry norms. All pre-requisites listed as follows must be fulfilled in order to be eligible to
score Green Mark points in the 5 Green Mark sections
Pre-requisites Directory for P.1 to P.15

P.1 to P.15 are parked under the criteria sections. They must be fulfilled by all projects targeting certification.
Section Pre-Requisites
1. Climatic Responsive Design P.1 – P.3
2. Building Energy Performance P.4 – P.6
3. Resource Stewardship P.7
4. Smart and Healthy Building P.8 – P.15
Minimum Criteria Points Requirements

Indicator Pre-Requisite Requirement Minimum Points Requirement
Gold GoldPLUS Platinum
1.1b Integrative Design Process - 2 pts
Green Fit-out Guideline - 1 pt
1.1e User Engagement - - Displaying Green Mark
credential – 1 pt
1.2b Integrated Landscape and Waterscape - Commercial, Healthcare – 2 pts
Others – 1 pt
1.3c Ventilation Performance – Ventilation Simulation 4 pts
For GoldPLUS and Platinum projects with ≥ 2,000m2 of  GoldPLUS – 0.4 m/s
naturally ventilated occupied spaces, the following wind  Platinum – 0.6 m/s
speeds must be met via ventilation simulation -
*Complementary methods to
compliance are available as
described in 1.3c
2.3a Solar Energy Feasibility Study For buildings with a footprint ≥1,000m2 – 0.5 pt
3.2a Sustainable Construction 0.5 pt 2 pts 3.5 pts
3.2b Embodied Energy - 1 pts
3.2c Sustainable Products 2pts 3 pts 4 pts
4.1a(i) Indoor Air Quality Audit 0.5 pt

4.1a(ii) Post Occupancy Evaluation - 0.5 pt
4.1b(ii) Enhanced Filtration Media - 0.5 pt
4.1c(iii) Use of PBT Free Lighting - Healthcare – 0.5 pt
4.3d System Handover and Documentation - 1 pt
Annex 1(h) Local Energy Generation for Centralised Service Hot - - Healthcare – 1 pt
Annex 1(i) i Recovery
Airside energy - - Healthcare – 1 pt
Annex 1(j) Onsite Airside Energy Recovery - - Healthcare – 1 pt
Annex 2(d) Onsite Airside Energy Recovery - - Laboratory – 1 pt
Annex 4(g) Raising Awareness on Environmental Sustainability - Schools – 1pt
Annex 4(h) Communication of Efficiency Trends - Schools – 1pt
Annex 4(i) Student-led Programmes - Schools – 1pt
* Laboratory denote Laboratory Buildings, Healthcare denote Healthcare Facilities
All projects will need to compute Energy Efficiency Index (EEI) and Energy Use Intensity (EUI) in kWh/m2/yr.
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Energy Savings Requirements

Intent
The quantification and setting of minimum standards for energy savings of a green building can encourage an
integrated approach to building design optimisation. By determining the building’s energy usage based on
different design options, developers can better understand their impact on total building performance and make
cost effective design decisions that can maximise energy savings.
Scope
Applicable to all projects targeting Green Mark GoldPLUS or Platinum rating.
Assessment
The minimum energy savings to be demonstrated for the following rating tiers are as follows:
Level of Green Mark Award Minimum Energy Savings
GoldPLUS 25%
Platinum 30%
For a building with air-conditioned area ≥ 5,000m2, an energy model shall be used to demonstrate the building's
designed energy savings compared to a prescribed reference model that reflects prevailing building standards
and codes of practice. The simulation shall be conducted in accordance with the Green Mark NRB: 2015 Technical
Guide and Requirements - Annex C: Energy Modeling Methodology and Requirements
For a building with air-conditioned areas < 5,000m2, detailed calculations can be provided in place of
energy modeling to justify the savings in energy consumption from a more efficient design.
For buildings served by existing DCS plants eligible for Path B as per the requirements outlined in the Green Mark
NRB: 2015 Technical Guide and Requirements, the energy savings to be demonstrated (excluding the consumption
of the DCS plant) are as follows:
Level of Green Mark Award Cooling Load Savings Energy Consumption Savings (excluding DCS plant)
GoldPLUS 10% 27%
Platinum 15% 33%
For projects targeting Green Mark GoldPLUS or Platinum, the Energy Use Intensity should not exceed the 50th
percentile value of similar building type, stated in the annual Building Energy Benchmarking Report (BEBR). In
instances where the project exceeds the EUI stated, justification shall be provided and subjected to Green Mark
assessment.
1. Climatic
Responsive Design
Buildings serve as structures sheltering their occupants from the variable external climate. With this
consideration, the built form should be considered to maximise its response to the local tropical
climate, and establish a contemporary tropical vernacular. By appreciating the site context, building
designers can capitalise on the physical environment and recognise opportunities for the urban built
form to maximise responsive design. Consideration of the building’s human centricity and whether it
is in sync with its surrounding context should also be given due account. It is paramount for such
climatically contextual design to be weaved into the early thinking of building design, and this is
enabled through upstream effective leadership, supported by a collaborative process of design with
the partnership of relevant stakeholders.
P.1 - P.3 + POINTS PREREQUISITES

30 POINTS
1.1 Leadership (10 pts)
1.2 Urban Harmony (10 pts)
1.3 Tropicality (10 pts)
Advanced Green Efforts (9 pts)

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Intent
Minimising thermal heat gain through the building envelope and roof can enhance indoor thermal comfort
and reduce the energy needed to condition the indoor environment.
Scope
Applicable to building facades and roofs.
Assessment
Where the buildings’ aggregate air-conditioned areas exceed 500 m2, as determined in accordance with the
formula set out in the BCA Code on Envelope Thermal Performance for Buildings, the Envelope Thermal Transfer
Value (ETTV) shall not exceed the following limits:
Level of Award Maximum ETTV

Gold 45 W/m2
GoldPLUS 40 W/m2
Platinum 38 W/m2
The average thermal transmittance (U-value) for the gross area of the building’s roof shall not exceed the
following limits:
Buildings with aggregate air- Buildings with aggregate air-

conditioned area > 500m2 conditioned area ≤500m2
Maximum Thermal Maximum Thermal
Transmittance for roof of Transmittance for roof of
air-conditioned building non air-conditioned building
Roof Weight Group Weight Range (kg/m2) Maximum U-value (W/m2K)
Light < 50 0.5 0.8

Medium 50 to 230 0.8 1.1
Heavy > 230 1.2 1.5
The limits stipulated do not apply to roofs with skylight for buildings with aggregate air-conditioned area > 500m2.
However, the Roof Thermal Transfer Value (RTTV) of such roofs, computed in accordance with the Code on
Envelope Thermal Performance for Buildings, shall not exceed 50 W/m2.
The roof limits stipulated do not apply to open sided sheds, linkways, covered walkways, store rooms, utility
rooms, plant rooms and equipment rooms.
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Intent
Minimising air infiltration through the building envelope can reduce the energy required for air-conditioning and
enhance occupant thermal comfort.
Scope
Applicable to all windows and curtain walls on the building envelope.
Assessment
For windows and curtain wall systems, air leakage rates shall not exceed the limit specified in SS 212: 2007 –
Specification for Aluminium Alloy Windows and SS 381: 1996 (2007) – Materials and Performance Tests for
Aluminium Curtain Walls respectively.
P.3 Bicycle Parking

Intent
Providing the necessary infrastructure to encourage cycling as an alternative mode of transport can reduce the
energy consumption from vehicular travel.
Scope
Applicable to all building developments outlined below.
Assessment
The following minimum quantity of bicycle parking lots shall be provided for the development. Lots are to be
installed and located in line with LTA’s Code of Practice - Street Work Proposal Relating to Development Works.
Development Type Minimum Requirements

GFA of 1,000m2 to 3,000m2 - 20 bicycle lots
Community institution, Sports & Recreation Facilities

For GFA > 3,000m2
 First 15,000m2 - 1 lot per 150m2
 Subsequent GFA - 1 lot per 500m2
Office, Retail, Hotel, Medical, Industrial, Mixed-use GFA of 1,000m2 to 3,000m2 – 10 bicycle lots
Commercial and Office, Place of Worship, Civic and Cultural
Institution For GFA > 3,000m2
 First 15,000m2 - 1 lot per 300m2
 Subsequent GFA - 1 lot per 1,000m2
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1.1 Leadership (10 pts)

The long-term sustainability of the built
environment, economy and society depends on
the collective leadership of building owners in
driving sustainable buildings in partnership
with the end users of the building. Effective
leadership is needed to influence and drive
creative, organizational and technical
improvements to the overall environmental
credentials of projects, from the initial stages of
the project through to building occupation and
operation. Upstream leadership can push the
boundary of projects’ fundamental
requirements and is the key towards shifting
the needle towards climatic responsive design.
This is supported by an integrated design
process that resonates among the
stakeholders, a strong design team and a
shared vision of building a sustainable
development and how the vision could be
achieved.
 1.1a Climatic & Contextually Responsive

Brief (1 pt)
 1.1b Integrative Design Process (4 pts)
 1.1c Environmental Credentials of Project
Team (2 pts)
 1.1d User Engagement (3 pts)
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Intent
Considering the constraints and opportunities for environmental sustainability to set design goals
approaches early at the onset of a building project can ensure a more holistic total building performance.
Scope
Applicable to all building developments.
Assessment
1 point can be scored for a climatic and culturally responsive brief detailed with:
 Target Setting and Brief: Setting of agreed achievable formal sustainability targets for the project. In
addition to the project’s targeted Green Mark rating, such targets should involve specific sustainable
outcomes and indicators. The selection, deployment and responsibilities of the project team, builders and
building operators should be detailed. This includes the identification of at least one member of the team to
take the lead in coordinating sustainability efforts and tracking of the targets throughout the project phase.
This could also include the client’s sustainable aspirations for the project, and identification of its green
potential benchmarked against similar projects.

Intent
Addressing and negotiating between the various needs of all stakeholders involved in a building project to
achieve common targets can result in a balanced and optimised sustainable design outcome. BIM can be used
for coordination and design integration, enabling optimisation of resources and downstream building
performance.
Scope
Assessment
A maximum of 4 points can be scored for this section.
(i) Integrative team
2 points can be scored if the design team demonstrates an integrated design process. This encompasses the
establishment of a collaborative framework for the project team during the briefing and design phases to
encourage value-added contributions and constructive discussions. This process, which should be conducted in
a consultative and non-hierarchical manner, includes the:
 Appointment of all relevant consultants early in the design phase
 Identification of responsible parties within the team to implement relevant sustainability goals
and targets
 Detailing of sustainable design methodology action plans and progress
 Addressing of opportunities and challenges with integrative team strategies to achieve the targets
 Organising of design charrettes at key stages within the project design
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
(ii) Design for operation
1 point can be scored by involving Facility Manager (FM) in the design stage and incorporating his inputs into
design.
(iii) Use of BIM.

1 point each can be scored for the following:
 Collaborative BIM: The use of a coordinated BIM modeling framework that harmonises the
various disciplines’ designs in a 3D environment, to co-ordinate spatial design and reduce clashes
during construction.
 Green BIM: The use of integrative BIM models to form the base models for at least one
environmental analysis and building performance simulations, the results of which can be used to
further optimise the building design.
4D, 5D & 6D BIM (Advanced Green Efforts)
1 point each can be scored for the 3 levels of SMART BIM under Advanced Green Efforts:
4D (Time) BIM – This links time information to the BIM model for project scheduling and coordination. With real time
construction activity on site linked to it, the 4D model can be used to review progress against the construction
programme and identify methods to assess delays, make up time and evaluate extensions of time claims.
5D (Cost) BIM – This consists of elemental details, finishes, fixtures and equipment within the model linked to data on
performance, manufacturers and specifications. The use of integrated scheduling tools can be incorporated to assist in
the preparation of cost and quantity schedules and tracking of the project budget.
6D (Facilities Management) BIM – This involves the updated as built model of the building complete with the procured
fixtures, finishes and equipment data.
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1.1c Environmental Credentials of Project Team

Intent
A building project team with specialist green credentials can more competently and effectively coordinate the
environmental design approach throughout the building design, construction and operation stages.
Scope
Assessment
A maximum of 2 points can be scored for the project teams with the following credentials:
Green Individuals (Up to 0.5 point)

 Certified Green Mark Manager (GMM) or Green Mark Facilities Manager (GMFM) with valid Refresher course
certificate (valid for 2 years) – 0.25 point
 Green Mark Professional (GMP) or Green Mark Facilities Professional (GMFP) – 0.5 point

Green and Gracious Builder (Up to 0.5 point)
 Main builder is a BCA certified Green and Gracious Builder – 0.25 point for Certified and Merit or 0.5 point
for Excellent and Star rating

Green Companies (Up to 1.5 points)
 ISO 14001 certified: Architect, M&E engineer, C&S engineer, developer and main contractor - 0.25 point
for each consultant type
 SGBC Green Services Certified firms – 0.25 point each

1.1d User Engagement

Intent
This refers to the provision of relevant information and guidance to building occupants/visitors to raise
awareness on the building’s green features, and on how they can contribute positively to reduce the building’s
environmental impact further.
Scope
Applicable to all building developments with occupants/visitors.
Assessment
A maximum of 3 points can be scored for the following:
 Building user guide – 0.5 point: To be disseminated to all eventual occupants in the building, the user guide
should provide a detailed overview of the sustainable design strategies and green features employed in the
building, on how they are operated and benefit the user.
 Sustainability Education Corner – 0.5 point: The Sustainability Education Corner should be dedicated to
education and promotion of green building elements and environmental sustainability as well as the green
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features specific to the development. It should be located at a prominent area, easily accessible and
noticeable to all tenants, building occupants and/or visitors.
 Sustainability Awareness & Education Programme – 0.5 point: Awareness & educational programme could
include regular scheduled events or tour to generate sustainability awareness
 Green fit out guidelines – 1 point: To be disseminated to the relevant tenant management/ personnel, the
guidelines should detail recommended minimum environmental standards to assist them in making
sustainable fit-out decisions.
 Green lease – up to 3 points: To be incorporated into the tenancy agreement, the green lease should establish
agreed levels of environmental performance between the landlord and the tenant for ≥ 60% of the net lettable
area.
 3 points for ≥ 60% of the net lettable area.
 1 point for ≥ 25% of the net lettable area.

 Displaying Green Mark credential – 1 point: Can be awarded upfront when building owner commits to
display the Green Mark Decal or Green Mark Plaque at prominent location (visible to public) when the project
is completed. Photos evidence of installed GM credential to be submitted to BCA.
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1.2 Urban Harmony

(10 pts)
With buildings forming part of a larger urban
environment, it is important to identify the
impact of the physical form of a building,
which prefixes its sustainable performance,
with respect to its immediate locale and larger
context. Designing for a building’s human-
centricity looks at how its presence can co-
exist in harmony with its surrounding context
and positively impact the movement and
comfort of the people in its neighbourhood.
 1.2a Sustainable Urbanism (5 pts)

 1.2b Integrated Landscape and
Waterscape (5 pts)
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Intent
Through site analysis and mitigation measures, a sustainable accessible and contextual response can be
developed to ensure that the development enhances the urban realm as well as minimises its environmental
impact and dis-amenity to the surrounding buildings.
Scope
Assessment
A maximum of 5 points can be scored under the following sub-criteria:
(i) Environmental Analysis

Up to 2 points can be scored for either the following conducted prior to the commencement of activities on site
to identify the anticipated effects on climate change, flora and fauna, soil, air and water that the development may
have. It should identify and implement measures to mitigate any adverse impacts, protect valuable site ecology
and/ or to improve the site to its original condition.
 Environmental study – 1 point

 Comprehensive Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) by 3rd party – 2 points
Creation of possible new ecology and natural ecosystems (Advanced Green Efforts)
1 point can be scored if the project can detail strategies in the EIA on how the completed project ‘heals the land’. Beyond
mitigation measures, it should have a net positive impact by enhancing the site ecology beyond its current state. The
regenerative features should be quantified in terms of an overall net improvement versus the building not being
constructed and the site remaining in the current context.
(ii) Response to Site Context

A site analysis identifies the relationships between the human and physical geography of the site. It should
consider how the urban context, site topography and hydrology, site micro climate, site access and connectivity
can inform the design of the urban form and site layout to respond accordingly. Up to 3 points can be scored for
either:
 Level 1 site analysis and design that demonstrates sensitivity to the site condition – 1 point
 Level 2 site analysis optimised design with at least 2 types of iterative simulations – 3 points
(iii) Urban Heat Island

By demonstrating measures to mitigate the urban heat island effect through the material selection of the
hardscape, softscape and building surfaces, up to 1 point can be scored for:
 ≥ 50% site coverage (at plan view) with mitigation measures – 0.5 point
 ≥ 80% site coverage (at plan view) with mitigation measures – 1 point
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(iv) Green Transport
0.5 point each can be scored for the provision of the following:
 Electrical vehicle charging and parking infrastructure: There shall be at least 1 lot per 100 lots (Up
to 5 lots)
 Reduction of car parking provision up to 20% below the prevailing car park standard, subject to
LTA’s approval of ‘Range Based Car Parking Standard (RCPS)’
 Provision of bicycle lots over and above requirements stated in LTA’s Code of Practice - Street Work
Proposal Relating to Development Works with at least 1 bicycle parking lot per 1,500m2 of GFA (Up to
30 lots)
 Additional features to promote bicycle usage

Intent
Projects are encouraged to integrate a verdant landscape and waterscape into their building design, to enhance
the biodiversity around the development and provide visual relief to building occupants and neighbours.
Scope
Assessment
A maximum of 5 points can be scored under the following sub-criteria:
(i) Greenery Provision

The provision of greenery for the development can be quantified via the Green Plot Ratio (GnPR). Points can be
scored as follows:
GnPR Points Allocation

0.5 to <1.0 0.5
1.0 to <2.0 1.0
2.0 to <3.0 2.0
3.0 to <4.0 2.5
≥ 4.0 3.0
GnPR ≥ 5 (Advanced Green Efforts)
1 more point can be scored under Advanced Green Efforts if the project has a GnPR ≥ 5.
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(ii) Tree Conservation
0.5 point each can be scored for the following:
 Preservation of existing trees on-site to prevent disturbance to established habitats.

 Replanting of an equivalent number of similar or native species of equivalent LAI for felled trees.
(iii) Sustainable Landscape Management

1.5 points can be scored for projects certified under NParks Landscape Excellence Assessment Framework
(LEAF) certification. For projects not certified under LEAF, 0.5 point each can be scored for the following:
 The adoption of native species of greenery > 50% of the flora selected wherever possible to
maintain the local ecosystem
 Projects that scored full points under 1.02a (i) for EIA
 A landscape management plan established that covers:
 The use of organic composts from horticultural wastes
 The potential for onsite composting
 General landscape maintenance and management plan during building occupation
(iv) Sustainable Stormwater Management

Points can be scored for either of the following:
 Projects that have obtained PUB Active, Beautiful and Clean Waters (ABC Waters) certification – 1
point
 Treatment of stormwater run-off from total area through the provision of infiltration or design
features before discharge to the public drains, to reduce storm surges and to treat the water
 ≥ 10% of run-off: 0.5 point
 ≥ 35% of run-off: 1 point
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1.3 Tropicality (10 pts)

Shaping building passive design in
consideration of the climatic context,
including its orientation, facades as well
as interior layout can reduce the
building’s heat load and energy usage
and enhance effective thermal comfort
for its occupants. From a performance
point of view, buildings should be highly
permeable in areas of natural ventilation
and at the same time be shielded against
heat ingress.
 1.3a Tropical Façade Performance (3 pts)

 1.3b Internal Spatial Organisation (3 pts)
 1.3c Ventilation Performance (4 pts)
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Intent
The holistic consideration of façade performance can reduce direct sunlight into the building and minimise
thermal heat gain, enhancing indoor comfort and lowering the energy for conditioning the indoor environment.
Scope
Applicable to facades and roofs bounding conditioned or non-conditioned spaces.
Assessment
A maximum of 3 points can be scored for the façade performance, based on weighted average area, assessed
through either:
Simulation method: Through building physics software simulation, 1 point can be scored for meeting the notional
façade detailed as follows, and for every 5% heat load reduction of the envelope and solar insolation reduction of
the fenestrations against the notional façade.
Overall Weighted Values Industrial Buildings Other building types

Window U-Value 5.4 W/m2K 2.8 W/m2K
Wall U-Value 1.5 W/m2K 0.7 W/m2K
Overall Envelope U-value 2.4 W/m2K 1.6 W/m2K
Window-to-Wall Ratio (Each façade) 0.2 0.4
Total Effective Glass Shading Coefficient (SC1 x SC2) 0.6 0.4
Roof U-Value 1.1 W/m2K 0.8 W/m2K
Sky light/ Roof window U-Value 4.3 W/m2K 2.2 W/m2K
RTTV (where there are sky lights for AC areas) 50 W/m2K 50 W/m2K
Checklist method: Eligible for industrial buildings with a WWR ≤ 0.25, and other building types with a WWR ≤
0.5. Points can be scored as follows:
Non Simulation Checklist for Industrial Buildings:
Overall Weighted Values Baseline Points for Improvement Point cap

0.5 points for every 0.4 W/m2K reduction from
Envelope U-Value 2.4 W/m2K 2 pts
baseline
WWR (Excludes Façade 0.5 pt for meeting baseline
0.2 2 pts
openings/ voids) 0.5 pt for every 0.05 reduction from baseline
Glass Shading 1 pt for meeting baseline
0.5 2 pts
Coefficient (SC1) 0.5 pt for every 0.05 reduction from baseline
≥ 10% effectiveness (North and South) - 1pt
Effective Sun Shading - 2 pts
≥ 30% effectiveness (East and West) - 1 pt
Roof U-Value 1.0 W/m2K 0.5 pt for every 0.1 W/m2K reduction from baseline 2 pts
Sky light/ Roof window 0.5 pt for meeting baseline
4.0 W/m2K 1 pt
U-Value 1 pt for U-Value of 2 W/m2K
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Non Simulation Checklist for Other Building Types:
Overall Weighted Values Baseline Points for Improvement Point cap

0.5 pt for meeting baseline
Envelope U-Value 1.6 W/m2K 2 pts
0.5 pt for every 0.2 W/m2K reduction from baseline
WWR (Excludes façade 0.4 (East, West facades 1 pt for meeting WWR of 0.4
2 pts
openings/ voids) not to exceed 0.3) 0.5 pt for every 0.05 reduction from baseline
Glass Shading 0.5 pt for meeting baseline
0.4 2 pts
Coefficient (SC1) 0.5 pt for every 0.05 reduction from baseline
≥ 10% effectiveness (North and South) - 1pt
Effective Sun Shading - 2 pts
≥ 30% effectiveness (East and West) - 1 pt
Roof U-Value 0.8 W/m2K 1 pt for meeting 0.8 W/m2K 1 pt
Sky light/ Roof window
2.2 W/m2K 0.5 pt for meeting U-Value 0.5 pt
U-Value
Low heat gain façade (Advanced Green Efforts)

1 point can be scored for achieving ETTV < 35W/m2.
Vertical Greenery on the East and West Façade (Advanced Green Efforts)
 1 point for more than 30% of east and west façade areas
 0.5 point for more than 15% of east and west façade areas
Thermal Bridging (Advanced Green Efforts)

1 point can be scored for the use of thermal break /insulating profiles certified by approved local certification
bodies, namely the Singapore Green Building Council and the Singapore Environment Council, and with a frame U-
values, Ufr, of < 6.0 W/m2K for ≥ 80% of external facades adjoining air-conditioned interiors.
1.3b Internal Spatial Organisation

Intent
Adopting passive design strategies in the internal spatial organisation of a building provides opportunities
to enhance building performance.
Scope
Assessment
Up to 3 points can be scored for the following:
 1 point can be scored for locating non-air-conditioned spaces, e.g. lift cores, staircases, toilets, electrical
plantrooms etc that covers 2/3 of the east and west facing walls to reduce thermal heat gain into
occupied spaces. 0.5 point can be scored for 1/3 of the east and west façades covered by these non-air-
conditioned spaces.
 Prorating the number of transient common spaces, e.g. toilets, staircases, corridors, lift lobbies and
atriums by the mode of ventilation against the total number of applicable spaces – Up to 2 points
Number of NV spaces x 2 Number of MV spaces x 0.5 Number of AC spaces x 0

Total number of spaces
Note: Handicap toilets are excluded from count. Each toilet is counted as 0.5 each
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1.3c Ventilation Performance

Intent
Naturally ventilated functional areas should be effectively designed to be thermally comfortable and healthy for
the building occupants.
Scope
Applicable for naturally ventilated occupied spaces and gathering spaces such as building atria.
Assessment
A maximum 4 points can be scored for this sub-indicator based on the following options:
Ventilation Performance Checklist
Parameter Description Points

Openings towards 0.1 point for every 10% of units or rooms with openings
1
prevailing wind directions facing towards the prevailing winds (North & South)
Depth of room vs opening  Single sided ventilation: W ≤ 2H ≥50% of applicable spaces
W: Limiting depth for  Cross Ventilation: W ≤ 5H meet - 1 pt or
effective ventilation ≥70% of applicable spaces
A factor of 1.5 can be applied to the W-H ratio for atria.
H: Floor-to-ceiling height meet - 2 pts
Full Ventilation Simulation

Up to 4 points can be scored for ventilation simulations or wind tunnel testing conducted based on Green Mark
NRB: 2015 Technical Guide and Requirements Annex A: Computational Fluid Dynamics Simulation Methodology and
Requirements. The simulation results and recommendations derived are to be implemented to ensure optimised
natural ventilation. More than 70% of applicable naturally ventilated spaces to meet the minimum weighted
average wind velocity to score. Where the wind speed result cannot be met, thermal comfort or air quality
modeling should be performed and the relevant criteria stated in Annex A met for all naturally ventilated spaces:
Points Minimum weighted Average Wind Velocity Thermal Comfort Air Quality
3 Moderate (0.2m/s) - -
Air Change Rate ≥4
Good (0.4m/s) -1.0 < PMV < +1.0
Air Exchange Efficiency ≥ 1
4
Air Change Rate ≥10
Very Good (0.6m/s) -0.8 < PMV < +0.8
Air Exchange Efficiency ≥ 1.2
Wind Driven Rain Simulation (Advanced Green Efforts)

Up to 1 point can be scored for wind driven rain simulation in compliance with Annex A to identify the most effective
building design and layout that minimises the impact of wind-driven rain into naturally-ventilated occupied spaces.
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2. Building Energy
Performance
The built environment is an important contributor towards reducing global carbon emissions and fossil
fuel consumption. This section builds on Section 1 – Climatic Responsive Design, and focuses on how
building projects can demonstrate the optimisation of building energy systems through energy
efficiency, effectiveness and replacement strategies to reduce their environmental impact.
The energy performance of a building is measured through the efficiency of its active mechanical and
electrical systems. In the urban tropics, this is mainly attributed to air conditioning systems, artificial
lighting and hot water production in some building types. In addition, to consider the energy
effectiveness of a building holistically, the extent of use of energy systems in terms of their absolute
energy consumption should also be taken into account. Further tapping unto opportunities to utilise
renewables in place of fossil energy sources, the energy performance of building projects can be
improved significantly.
An Energy Performance Points Calculator in Excel format has been formulated to aid the design team
to understand the buildings’ total energy performance, while providing options to reduce energy
consumption. This calculator can be used to compute this section’s points.

30 POINTS
2.1 Energy Efficiency (22 pts)
2.2 Renewable Energy (8 pts)
Advanced Green Efforts (7 to 9 pts)
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P.4 Air Conditioning Total System and

Component Efficiency
Intent
Energy efficient air-conditioning systems with better optimised total system performance require less energy to
produce and distribute conditioned air into building spaces.
Scope
Applicable to air-conditioning systems serving the building comfort cooling needs.
Assessment
Where the cooling capacity of any air-conditioning system exceeds 30 kW, the equipment (excluding air
distribution) shall comply with the relevant provisions of SS 530: 2014 - Code of Practice for Energy Efficiency
Standard for Building Services and Equipment.
Where the building’s aggregate air-conditioned areas exceed 500 m2, the Design Total System Efficiency (DSE)
and the efficiency of the cooling and air distribution components shall not exceed the limits in the tables below.
For buildings with different systems, the tables will apply for the system with a larger aggregate capacity. The
DSE is based on the expected part-load condition over the simulated average annual total cooling load profile for
chilled-water systems, and total weighted system efficiency for unitary systems.
a) Air Cooled Chilled-Water System/ Unitary Air-Conditioning System

Relevant equipment: Air-cooled chillers, chilled-water pumps, variable refrigerant flow (VRF) systems, single-split
units, multi-split units, air distribution system (e.g. AHUs, PAHUs, FCUs)
Peak Building Cooling Load (RT) Remarks

Green Mark
<500 RT ≥500RT (ηc, ηa) shall meet their respective thresholds.
Rating
Minimum DSE ηt (kW/RT) ηc: System kW/ton excluding the air distribution equipment
Gold NA (0.9, N.A.) NA (to be ηa: Air distribution equipment kW/ton
GoldPLUS 1.10 (0.85, 0.25) assessed on case ηt= ηc+ηa
by case basis)
Platinum 1.03 (0.78, 0.25)
b) Water Cooled Chilled Water System
Relevant equipment: Water-cooled chillers, chilled-water pumps, condenser water pumps, cooling towers, air
distribution system
Peak Building Cooling Load (RT) Remarks
Green Mark
<500 RT ≥500RT (ηc, ηa) shall meet their respective thresholds.
Rating
Minimum DSE ηt (kW/RT) ηc: System kW/ton excluding the air distribution equipment
Gold NA (0.75, N.A.) NA (0.68, NA) ηa: Air distribution equipment kW/ton
GoldPLUS 0.95 (0.7, 0.25) ηt= ηc+ηa
0.9 (0.65, 0.25)
Platinum 0.93 (0.68, 0.25)
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c) District Cooling System (DCS) – Within or outside gazetted zones, operated by supplier of district cooling
services registered under the Energy Conservation Act
Relevant equipment: DCS plant (e.g. chillers, chilled-water pumps, condenser water pumps, cooling towers, network
pumps, thermal storage, heat exchangers, renewable energy or energy recovery systems within the plant vicinity),
building air-distribution system
Green Mark Rating Minimum DSE ηt* (kW/RT) Remarks

Gold 0.9 (0.65, N.A.) (ηc, ηa) shall meet their respective thresholds.
ηc: DCS system kW/ton
GoldPLUS ηa: Building’s air distribution equipment and chilled-
0.9 (0.65, 0.25)
water pumps.
Platinum
ηt= ηc+ηa
*For DCS plants serving the building that were commissioned before October 2016, the supplier can meet the
requirements under alternative Path B stipulated in the GM NRB: 2015 Technical Guide and Requirements instead.

Intent
Energy efficient lighting with adequate control strategies require less energy to illuminate a space.
Scope
Applicable to artificial lighting provisions for the type of usage specified in Clause 7 of SS 530 : 2014 – Code of
Practice for Energy Efficiency Standard for Building Services and Equipment.
Assessment
The maximum lighting power budget for artificial lighting and lighting controls shall comply with Clause 7 of SS
530: 2014. In hotel buildings, a control device shall be installed in every guestroom to automatically switch off the
lighting when unoccupied.

Intent
Energy efficient vertical transportation systems require less energy to transport passengers in buildings.
Scope
Applicable to all lifts and escalators, except typologies where such technology is not available.
Assessment
Lifts and escalators shall be equipped with AC variable voltage and variable frequency (VVVF) motor drive and
sleep mode features.
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2.1 Energy Efficiency

(22 pts)
Air-conditioning, lighting and receptacle loads
are typically the highest energy consuming
building mechanical systems. Additionally, given
the relatively large area of carparks in many
developments, carparks also constitute a
significant energy use. Using more efficient
systems can reduce their contribution to the
building total energy consumption.
Option 1: Energy Performance Points

Calculator
 2.1a Air Conditioning Total

System Efficiency (5 pts)
 2.1b Lighting System Efficiency (3 pts)
 2.1c Carpark System Efficiency (2 pts)
 2.1d Receptacle Load Efficiency (1 pt)
 2.1e Building Energy (11 pts)
 2.1f Space Conditioning Energy (10 pts)

 2.1g Lighting Energy (6 pts)
 2.1h Building Energy (6 pts)
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Option 1: Energy Performance Points Calculator (22 points)

2.1a Air Conditioning Total System Efficiency
Intent
The use of energy efficient air-conditioning systems can optimise their total system performance, and reduce
the energy needed to produce and distribute conditioned air into building spaces.
Scope
Applicable to all the air-conditioning systems serving the building comfort cooling needs, including the air
distribution equipment.
100% non – air-conditioned building projects will score full points under this indicator.
Assessment
The Energy Performance Points Calculator shall be used to calculate the percentage improvement of the
weighted total design system efficiency of all the various air conditioning systems used in the project, against
the code baseline. The figure should be based on the operational design load determined by the simulated
average annual total cooling load profile. A maximum of 5 points can be scored as follows:
Peak Building Cooling Load (RT)

<500 RT ≥500RT
Total Design System Efficiency (kW/RT)
Baseline 1.08 0.98
Points scored = 0.2 x (% improvement from baseline)
For district cooling plants under Path B scenario, where the plant is excluded from the computation, the baseline
reference for the building air distribution equipment can be taken as 0.28 kW/ton for the purposes of points computation
here.
2.1b Lighting System Efficiency

Intent
The use of energy efficient lighting can reduce the energy needed to illuminate a space.
Scope
Applicable to building interior lighting and landscape lighting, including tenant lighting provision. Carpark
and emergency lighting shall be excluded from the calculation.
Assessment
The Energy Performance Points Calculator shall be used to calculate the percentage improvement of the
building’s weighted lighting power budget against the code baseline in SS 530: 2014 - Code of Practice for Energy
Efficiency Standard for Building Services and Equipment. A maximum of 3 points can be scored as follows:
 Points scored = 0.1 x (% improvement from baseline)
The lighting should be designed to the recommended lux levels in SS 531 – 1: 2006 (2013)– Code of Practice for
Lighting of Workplaces.
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2.1c Carpark System Efficiency

Intent
The use of energy efficient carpark ventilation and lighting systems can reduce the energy needed for carpark
operations.
Scope
Applicable to buildings with carparks. For building projects with no and open carpark, full points can be scored
here.
Assessment
The Energy Performance Points Calculator shall be used to generate the savings of the carpark lighting and
ventilation systems against code. A maximum of 2 points can be scored as follows:
2.1d Receptacle Load Efficiency

Intent
The use of energy efficient receptacle equipment can reduce their energy consumption.
Scope
Applicable to non-speculative buildings.
Assessment
Where the procurement of energy efficient receptacle plug loads and process equipment can be committed and
quantified at the design stage, their aggregate savings against BCA’s reference receptacle power budget can be
generated using the Energy Performance Points Calculator. A maximum of 1 point can be scored as follows:
 Points scored = 0.025 x (% improvement from baseline) x (% of functional areas)

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2.1e Building Energy

Intent
Encourage effective design of building systems to reduce building’s overall energy consumption.
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Scope
Applicable to all buildings.
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Assessment
The Energy Performance Points Calculator* shall be used to generate the percentage improvement of the design
energy consumption of the base building against the notional reference. The consumption should exclude
carpark and receptacle loads. A maximum of 11 points can be scored as follows:
%
 

*Note: In addition to the Energy Performance Points Calculator, energy modeling (for buildings with air-conditioned
areas ≥ 5000m2) or detailed calculations (for buildings with air-conditioned area < 5000m2) shall be performed to
demonstrate that minimum energy savings for GoldPLUS and Platinum ratings are met, as per 0. Pre-requisite
Requirements.
Further Improvement in Design Energy Consumption (Advanced Green Efforts)
Beyond the points cap, further points can be scored for improvement of the design energy consumption against the
notional reference based on the above formula, up to a maximum of 2 points.
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Option 2: Performance-Based Computation (22 points)

Intent
Efficient use of energy to maintain a thermally acceptable indoor environment, by effective design of natural
ventilation, energy efficient mechanical ventilation and air-conditioning systems.
Scope
Applicable to all air-conditioning and ventilation systems design to maintain thermal comfort, including the air
distribution equipment and mechanical ventilation systems.
Assessment
Up to 10 points can be scored based on the systems to achieve the intended thermal comfort of the spaces,
prorated by functional areas (excluding circulation, plant rooms and transit areas). Improvement is calculated
based on system efficiency of conditioning systems used in the project, against the code baseline. Project can
use single mode of ventilation for scoring if more than 90% of the functional space uses one mode of
ventilation.
Up to 10 points based on proration of functional spaces
Mode of ventilation Scoring methodology
Natural Ventilation 6 points for design for natural ventilation
Up to 4 points based on scoring in section 1.3c
Mechanical Efficient mechanical ventilation design

Ventilation Point scored = 0.15 x % improvement from baseline stated in SS553.
Systems Constant Volume & Variable

Volume
Fan systems with nameplate motor power ≥ 4kW < 4kW

Option 1: Fan system motor nameplate
0.35 No baseline
Option 2: Fan system input

*Applicable pressure drop adjustments can be considered 0.3 0.17
based on SS553 in accordance to GM NRB: 2015 Technical
Guide and Requirements, subjected to BCA’s evaluation
Air-Conditioning Up to 9 points for efficient air-conditioning system

Peak Building Cooling Load (RT)
<500 RT ≥500RT
Baseline
Total Design System Efficiency (kW/RT)
1.08 0.98
Points scored = 0.4 x (% improvement from baseline)
*TDSE refers to combined efficiency of the cooling and air distribution components
*For district cooling plants under Path B scenario, where the plant is excluded from the
computation, the baseline reference for the building air distribution equipment can be taken
as 0.28 kW/ton for the purposes of points computation here.
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Efficient Space Conditioning Energy Design (Advanced Green Efforts)
 Up to 1 point for achieving highly efficient air-conditioning design

 1 point for achieving 0.65kW/ton TDSE
 0.5 point for achieving 0.70kW/ton TDSE
* For buildings tapping on district cooling plants under Path A scenario, it will include district cooling
system efficiency as well as air and water distribution efficiency of the building.
* Not applicable to buildings tapping on district cooling plants under Path B scenario.
2.1g Lighting Performance

Intent
The use of energy efficient lighting can reduce the energy needed to illuminate a space.
Scope
Applicable to building interior lighting and landscape lighting, including tenant lighting provision and
carpark lighting. Emergency lighting shall be excluded from the calculation.
Assessment
Up to 6 points can be scored for energy efficient lighting design (including carpark lighting) based on percentage
improvement of the building’s weighted lighting power budget against the code baseline in SS 530 : 2014 - Code of
Practice for Energy Efficiency Standard for Building Services and Equipment.
The lighting should be designed to the recommended lux levels in SS 531 – 1: 2006 (2013) – Code of Practice for
Lighting of Workplaces.
Efficient Lighting Design (Advanced Green Efforts)
 Up to 1 point for achieving highly efficient lighting design

 1 point for 50% improvement
 0.5 point for 40% improvement

Intent
Encourage effective design of building systems other than space conditioning systems and lighting systems to
reduce building’s overall energy consumption.
Scope
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Assessment
Up to 6 points can be scored for achieving lower building energy through lower receptacle load, more efficient
carpark ventilation and energy efficient practices and features.

(i) Receptacle Load Efficiency
Where the procurement of energy efficient receptacle plug loads and process equipment can be committed and
quantified at the design stage, their aggregate savings against BCA’s reference receptacle power budget, as
specified under can be computed against baseline receptacle load value. A maximum of 2 point can be scored as
follows:
Receptacle loads Nominal Values
Computer Intensive Office 22W/m2
General office areas 16W/m2
Large conference areas 11W/m2
Schools (Tertiary/IHLs) 8W/m2
Schools (Primary/Secondary) 5W/m2
Server/Computer rooms 540W/m2
 Points scored = 0.05 x (% improvement from baseline) x (% of functional areas)
(ii) Car Park Ventilation Energy
Assessment
Up to 1.5 point can be scored by prorating mode of ventilation for carpark and achieving least energy
consumption for carpark’s ventilation systems against code.
Mechanical Ventilation (Up to 1.25 points)
Natural Ventilation
Ventilation Mode Without CO sensor/without
With CO sensor / Fume Extract (1.5 points)
Fume Extract
Points
Point scored = 0.015 x %
improvement from baseline + 0.25 points 1.5 points
(Up to 1 point)
Note: For building with no carpark, full point can be scored if building occupants is more than 10 pax.
(iii) Energy Use Intensity

0.5 point can be scored for meeting 25th percentile EUI as per prevailing BCA Building Energy Benchmarking
Report (BEBR). Note that all projects will need to compute Energy Efficiency Index (EEI) and Energy Use Intensity
(EUI) in kWh/m2/yr as prerequisite requirement.
(iv) Energy Efficient Practices and Features

Up to 2 points can be scored for achieving lower energy consumption with more energy efficient practices and
features.
Points scored = 0.5 x (% improvement from baseline total building consumption)
*Note: Hot water saving is computed based on Hot Water System Ratio (with or without heat recovery), which
will consider heating energy, pumping energy and thermal losses of system.
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Additional Energy Efficient Practices and Features (Advanced Green Efforts)
 Up to 2 points can be scored for further improvements.

 1 point for every 3% improvement above 4% improvement from baseline total building consumption
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(8 pts)
After considering energy efficiency and
effectiveness, replacement of fossil energy use
with renewables should also be looked into. This
indicator focuses on driving the creation of
opportunities for generation and utilisation of
renewable energy. It aims to spur and
acknowledge efforts by buildings to work
towards the vision of zero energy or net positive
energy low-rise buildings and low energy high-
rise buildings.
Note: Renewable energy and solar energy are
used synonymously here as the context of
Singapore’s tropical climate, coupled with
limited natural resources, warrants solar energy
as the most viable renewable energy option.
 2.2a Solar Energy Feasibility Study (0.5 pt)

 2.2b Solar Ready Roof (1.5 pts)
 2.2c Adoption of Renewable Energy (6 pts)
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2.2a Solar Energy Feasibility Study

Intent
The evaluation of a building footprint’s potential in harnessing solar energy can raise awareness on viable solar
opportunities in the development and assist building developers in their decision making to adopt photovoltaics.
Scope
Assessment
0.5 point can be scored for a solar feasibility report detailing the following aspects:
 Roof characteristics and shading considerations

 Technical solar energy generation potential
 Economics of solar installation
 Roof access and safety requirements
 Roof spatial optimisation recommendations
2.2b Solar Ready Roof

Intent
Designing roofs to be ready for photovoltaic installation facilitates ease of their deployment should building
developers decide to do so at later stages of a project/ during building operation.
Scope
Applicable to projects that scored under 2.03a Solar Energy Feasibility Study. Where solar panels are installed under
2.03c Adoption of Renewable Energy, the area coverage of the feasible roof area by the panels can be counted
towards compliance under this indicator.
Assessment
The project shall demonstrate its roof design for solar readiness for at least 50% of feasible roof area
determined through 2.3a. 0.5 points each can be scored for the following:
 Structural readiness: Roof designed to accommodate optimised easy structural installation of solar
panels on rooftop spaces, and included proof that the building and roof can support any additional
static and wind load imposed by future PV systems
 Electrical readiness: Provisions to accommodate optimised easy electrical installation of solar panels
on rooftop spaces
 Spatial readiness: Roof designed to optimise the available non-shaded rooftop area for solar panels -
adoption of roof spatial optimisation recommendations outlined in 2.03a Solar Energy Feasibility Study
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Intent
On-site generation of renewable energy can reduce the building development’s power consumption from the
grid and carbon emissions.
Scope
Applicable to building developments with on-site generation of renewable energy.
Assessment
The Energy Performance Points Calculator or manual calculation can be used to calculate savings from
replacement of the building electricity consumption through the use of renewable energy.
Points can be scored up to a maximum of 6 points based on the following:
This will also include the use of solar hot water systems and renewable energy sources such as solar panels.
Expected Energy Use Intensity (EUI) % Replacement of Building Electricity Consumption by Renewable
[kWh/m2/yr] Energy
≥ 220 1 point for every 0.5%
Further Electricity Replacement by Renewables (Advanced Green Efforts)
Up to 5 more points can be scored for further percentage electricity replacement by renewable
energy.
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3.Resource
Stewardship
With global use of resources increasing in the backdrop of the limited carrying capacity of the Earth, it
is imperative that we work towards conserving the Earth’s resources for future generations. “Resource
Stewardship” in the built environment refers to the responsible use and protection of the environment
through conservation and sustainable practices. This section rewards projects for the responsible use
and conservation of resources from the stages of construction through to building operations and
occupancy. Resources covered include water, construction materials, construction and operational
waste.
P.07 + POINTS PREREQUISITES

30 POINTS
2.1 Water (8 pts)
2.2 Materials (18 pts)
2.3 Waste (4 pts)

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Intent
The use of water efficient fittings can reduce the building’s potable water consumption.
Scope
Applicable to all building developments with water fittings installed.
Assessment
The project shall demonstrate the use of water efficient fittings that meet minimum requirements as detailed in
the following table:
Type of Water Fittings Prescribed Minimum WELS rating Applicable Areas
3 Ticks WELs rating Public/ staff/ school toilets

Basin Taps & Mixers
2 Ticks WELs rating Other areas
Sink Taps & Mixers 2 Ticks WELs rating All areas

Shower Taps, Mixers or
2 Ticks WELs rating Public/ staff/ school shower facilities
Showerheads
Dual Flush Flushing Cisterns 2 Ticks WELs rating All areas
Exemptions can be granted on a case-by-case basis, where there are special functional needs. As for all other
water fittings such as flush valves, bib taps that are not listed in the above table shall comply with the mandatory
standards stipulated in the Singapore Standard CP 48 : 2005 – Code of Practice for Water Services.
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3.1 Water (8 pts)

With increasing occurrences of droughts and dry
spells attributed to varying weather
phenomenon and global warming, bouts of
water shortage globally are an ever imminent
threat. As Singapore has limited water
catchment resources, it is crucial to implement
good water management in order to ensure the
long term sustainability of Singapore’s water
system. Considering water efficient, monitoring
and potable water replacement strategies in the
building design can reduce potable water
consumption and raise awareness on
responsible use of water during building
operation.
 3.01a Water Efficient Systems (3 pts)

 3.01b Water Monitoring and Leak
Detection (2 pts)
 3.01c Alternative Water Sources (3 pts)
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Intent
The design of water efficient mechanical systems and strategies can minimise potable water consumption in
building operations.
Scope
Applicable to all buildings with landscape irrigation, cooling towers or water fittings.
Assessment
(i) Landscape Irrigation
0.5 point each can be scored for the following, maximum of 1 point:
 Every 25% of the landscape areas that are served by water efficient irrigation systems with features such
as automatic sub-soil drip irrigation system with moisture or rain sensor control.
 Every 20% of the landscape areas that comprises drought tolerant plants.
(ii) Water Consumption of Cooling Towers

1 point each can be scored for the following:
 Provision of cooling tower water treatment system along with effective filtration system that can help
increase solubility of water and facilitate 7 or more cycles of concentration (CoC) at acceptable water quality.
 Provision of devices that recovers waste heat from the condensers and helps reduce the water requirement
needed to remove heat through the cooling towers.
Better Water Efficient Fittings (Advanced Green Effort)
 Up to 1 point can be scored should the project demonstrate the use of better WELS rated water efficient fittings
 0.5 points for use of better WELS rated water efficient fittings for 100% of basin taps & mixer and dual
flush flushing cisterns
 1 point for the use of better WELS rated water efficient fittings for 100% of applicable water fittings as
prescribed in P.07 whilst ensuring user requirements are not compromised.

Intent
Better control and monitoring can facilitate setting of consumption reduction targets. Making the monitored
information accessible to end users can facilitate user engagement programmes and promote behavioural
changes with regard to water management and use.
Scope
Applicable to all buildings with potable water usage.
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Assessment
2 points can be scored under this section.
(i) Water monitoring and leak detection

0.5 point each can be scored for the following:
 Provision of private meters for all major water uses in the development
 Provision of smart remote metering system with alert features for leak detection
(ii) Water Usage Portal and Dashboard

Up to 1 point can be scored. This requires the provision of water management portal, dashboard or other
equivalent forms in the form of digital displays or web-based/ mobile application. 0.5 point each can be scored
for the provision of following functions in the water usage portal and dashboard:
 Display metered data, trending of water consumption (historical data) and relevant parameters which
facilitate better management of water consumption during building operation.
 Enable individual tenants/space to monitor their own water usages and consumption. Information will
include monthly consumption of 50% percentile line of the tenants/space, based on operating hours,
within the buildings. The information could also include 25% and 75% percentile line to facilitate
understanding of consumption range.
3.1c Alternative Water Sources

Intent
The use of alternative water sources can reduce potable water consumption for general application and use.
Scope
Applicable to all buildings with potable water usage.
Assessment
Where alternative water sources are used for general application, for example landscape irrigation, toilet flushing,
cooling tower make-up water or washing of external areas/ carpark areas, up to a maximum of 3 points can be
scored based on the types of water recycling systems used as well as the extent of reduction in potable water
usage:
 AHU condensate collection where > 50% of total condensate is collected – 1 point
 NEWater supply – 1 point
 On-site recycled water – 1 point
 Rainwater harvesting – 1 point
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3.2 Materials (18 pts)

Buildings are resource intensive in their
construction and fit-out, and incur a significant
carbon footprint. Adopting sustainable
construction design and practices, considering
embodied energy from a life cycle approach as
well as giving priority to sustainable fit-out
systems can reduce the environmental impact
of the building.
 3.2a Sustainable Construction (8 pts)

 3.2b Embodied Carbon (2 pts)
 3.2c Sustainable Products (8 pts)
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Intent
To encourage the adoption of building designs, building structures and construction practices that are
environmentally friendly and sustainable.
Scope
Applicable to all structural and non-structural components constituting the building superstructure.
Assessment
(i) Conservation and Resource Recovery
For projects built on sites with existing building structures, 1 point can be scored where either:
 The existing structures are conserved and not demolished.

 The existing structures are demolished with an enhanced demolition protocol, where a recovery rate of > 35%
crushed concrete waste from the demolished building is sent to approved recyclers with proper facilities.
(ii) Resource Efficient Building Design

Up to 4 points can be scored here:
Concrete Usage Index (CUI): Points scored are as follows:
Project’s CUI (m3/m3) Points

≤ 0.60 0.5
≤ 0.50 1
≤ 0.45 1.5
≤ 0.40 2
≤ 0.35 2.5
Adoption of sustainable building systems: Points can also be scored based upon the extent of use
of sustainable building systems as a percentage of the constructed floor area (CFA) as follows:
Points awarded
Sustainable Building Systems
0.5 points 1.0 point 1.5 points
Pre-stressed Concrete Elements
Hollow Core or Voided Concrete Elements
Light Weight Concrete Elements
High Strength Concrete Elements (Concrete grade >60MPa)
Structural Steel Elements Total coverage Total coverage Total coverage
Composite Structural Elements area ≥ 25% of area ≥ 50% of area ≥ 75% of
Engineered Timber Elements CFA CFA CFA
Prefabricated Prefinished Volumetric Construction units
Precast Concrete Elements
Leave-in Formwork
Others (to be accepted by BCA on case-by-case basis)
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Use of BIM to calculate CUI (Advanced Green Effort)
1 point can be scored where BIM is used to compute CUI.
(iii) Low Carbon Concrete

A maximum of 3 points can be scored here.
Clinker content –Points can be scored for the use of concrete containing clinker ≤ 400 kg/m3 for grades up to
C50/60 for ≥ 80% of the applicable superstructural concrete by volume as follows.
Concrete Categories* Points

Uncertified concrete 0.5
SGBC-certified 1-Tick concrete 1.0
*Note: SGBC-certified concrete is deemed to have fulfilled the requirement of clinker content ≤ 400kg/m3
Replacement of coarse and fine aggregates – 0.5 point can be scored for every 5% replacement by mass of
coarse and fine aggregates with recycled concrete aggregates (RCA) and/ or washed copper slag (WCS)
from approved sources for the superstructure concrete mix. The usage should not fall below 1.5% x GFA for
RCA and/ or 0.75% x GFA for WCS for points scoring.
Use of Advanced Green Materials (Advanced Green Effort)
 0.5 point can be scored for use of SGBC-certified 4-Tick concrete, as per above.
 0.5 point can be scored for use of SGBC-certified reinforcement bars for structural reinforced concrete
elements

Intent
BCA’s Carbon Calculator is a tool to help developments identify their carbon debt and quantify their
environmental impact and embodied energy, as well as allow benchmarking of projects over time.
Assessment
A maximum of 2 points can be scored for the use of BCA Carbon Calculator to compute the embodied carbon
footprint of the development:
 Declaration of Concrete, Glass and Steel – 1 point

 Declaration of additional materials –Up to 1 point (0.25 pt per material)
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Provide Own Emission Factors with Source Justification (Advanced Green Efforts)
Up to 1 point can be scored for the provision of own material emission factors (0.25 pt per material).
Compute the Carbon Footprint of the Entire Development (Advanced Green Efforts)
2 points can be scored for computation of the carbon footprint of the entire development and a detailed carbon
footprint report based on all the materials used within the development.
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Intent
The environmental performance of materials covered here includes their recycled content and environmental
impact during production and resource extraction. The intent is to encourage the specification of resource
efficient and environmentally friendly products for use in the fit-out of a building, taking a functional system
approach to focus on greening major fit-out materials whilst allowing for flexibility in design as well as recognising
designs with optimal/ minimal material use.
Scope
Applicable to non-structural building components. Structural components are excluded.
Assessment
A maximum of 8 points can be scored for (i) and (ii).
(i) Functional Systems

Points can be awarded for the specification and use of green products certified by approved local certification
bodies, namely the Singapore Green Building Council and the Singapore Environment Council, within the 6 main
functional system categories of the building as follows:
Non-Speculative Buildings/ Speculative Buildings with Tenanted Areas Included
Functional System Category External Wall Internal Wall Flooring Doors Ceiling Roofing
Base Group (Coverage: ≥ 60%) 1 pt 1 pt 1 pt 1 pt 0.5 pt 0.5 pt

Finishes Group (Coverage: ≥ 60%) 2 pt 2 pt 2 pt 0.5 pt 0.5 pt 0.5 pt
Speculative Buildings with Tenanted Areas Excluded
Functional System Category External Wall Internal Wall Flooring Doors Ceiling Roofing
Base Group (Coverage: ≥ 80%) 1 pt 0.5 pt 0.5 pt 0.5 pt 0.25 pt 0.5 pt

Finishes Group (Coverage: ≥ 80%) 2 pt 1 pt 1 pt 0.25 pt 0.25 pt 0.5 pt
All products (only if used) within a Group for the stipulated coverage must be green certified to score for that
Group. Additionally, in order to score for a Finishes Group, projects must score for the respective Base Group
first. Detailed examples may be found in the GM NRB: 2015 Technical Guide and Requirements.
(ii) Singular Sustainable Products outside of Functional Systems

Where sustainable hardscape, building services and M&E products certified by an approved local certification
body are used, 0.25 point can be scored per product for ≥ 80% of the applicable use, maximum of 2 points.
Sustainable Products with Higher Environmental Credentials (Advanced Green Effort)
Up to 2 points can be scored for the use of products certified to higher tiers of environmental performance (per product).
Singapore Green Building Product Certification Rating Points per product (≥ 80% of the applicable use)
Very Good (2-ticks) 0.25
Excellent (3-ticks) 0.5
Leader (4-ticks) 1.0
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3.3 Waste (4 pts)

It is estimated that 2.2 billion tonnes of waste will
be generated globally in 2025 (Source: World Bank).
Singapore’s output of solid waste has increased
significantly over the years, from 1,260 tonnes per
day in 1970, to a high of 8,402 tonnes per day in
2015 (Source: NEA). Waste is an indicator of excess
as it means we are using more than we need and
depleting precious raw materials which could be
by our future generations. To minimise waste
generation it is crucial to use resources (other than
building materials) consumed during the
construction process efficiently, as well as provide
adequate facilities and systems to manage waste
during building operation.
 3.3a Environmental Construction

Management Plan (1 pt)
 3.3b Operational Waste Management (3 pts)
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3.3a Environmental Construction

Management Plan
Intent
An effective and holistic management plan can facilitate better environmental performance of the construction
process and promote waste minimisation.
Scope
Assessment
1 point can be scored for effective implementation of an environmental construction management plan on
construction sites through specific target setting, monitoring of energy and water use and construction waste
minimisation measures.
3.3b Operational Waste Management

Intent
Appropriate collection and recycling provisions can facilitate the segregation of recyclable consumer waste at
source. Provisions for the treatment of horticultural or wood waste for buildings with landscaping can promote
their reuse and recycling as well.
Scope
Assessment
1 point each can be scored for the provision of the following:
 Facilities for the collection and storage of different recyclables such as paper, glass, metal and plastic in
commingled or sorted form.
 Facilities or systems for food waste to be treated and recycled, for buildings generating large volumes of
food waste.
 Facilities or systems for the placement of horticultural or wood waste for recycling.
The recycling facilities or systems provided should be applicable to the building type and occupancy base and
located at the convenience of use for building users.
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4. Smart and
Healthy Building
Most of us spend a substantial proportion of our time within buildings, where we are psychologically,
physiologically and emotionally affected by our surrounding environment. Aspects of a healthy indoor
environment include better air quality, effective daylighting, quality artificial lighting, pleasant
acoustics, inclusivity as well as biophilic design features that evokes the experience of nature.
Designing for healthy buildings can be a sound economic investment that reaps healthy economic
returns, with measures to improve the indoor environment leading to manifold monetary savings from
improved health and well-being. A healing, positive environment nurtures healthier and happier
occupants. In spaces where people work and study, this can result in increased work quality and
productivity output. For social, recreational and commercial spaces, this can translate to an enhanced
consumer/ visitor experience and encourage more frequent patronage and human traffic.
At the same time, managing a building’s indoor environmental quality well necessitates operating the
building smartly. Smart controls, direct access to building data and early fault detection allow the
facility management team to gain a good understanding of the building’s health. This enables
necessary intervention and optimisation measures to suit the occupants’ health and well-being.

30 POINTS
2.4 Indoor Air Quality (10 pts)
2.5 Spatial Quality (10 pts)
2.6 Smart Operations (10 pts)

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P.8 Thermal Comfort

Intent
The air-conditioning system should be designed to serve its intended purpose of providing a
thermally comfortable space for occupants.
Scope
Generally applicable to all air conditioning systems serving occupied spaces of building developments.
Assessment
The normal design dry-bulb temperature for comfort air-conditioning shall be within 23ºC - 25ºC, and resultant
relative humidity ≤ 65% in accordance with SS 553 : 2016 - Code of Practice for Air-Conditioning and Mechanical
Ventilation in Buildings.

Intent
The provision of adequate ventilation in a building is of fundamental importance to ensure the health of the
occupants. Insufficient ventilation can cause a build-up in the concentration of carbon dioxide and other
contaminants emitted indoors.
Scope
Applicable to air-conditioning or mechanical ventilation systems in regularly occupied spaces of all building
developments.
Assessment
The building’s air-conditioning and mechanical ventilation systems shall be designed to provide appropriate
minimum quantum of outdoor air rates as stated in Table 1 and Table 5 of SS 553 : 2016.

Intent
The effective removal of harmful pollutants in outdoor air from the building ventilation system through high
efficiency filters can enhance indoor air quality and the health and well-being of the occupants.
Scope
Applicable to air handling units (AHUs) or systems for dedicated treatment of outdoor air in air-
conditioned building developments.
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Assessment
AHUs or dedicated outdoor air units in the building shall be designed to accommodate fine dust filters of least a
rating of Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV) 14 (ASHRAE 52.2: 2012) or F8 (EN779: 2012), when the
outdoor pollution level is in the unhealthy range in accordance with MOH’s guidelines, as stipulated in SS 553 :
2016.
P.11 Low Volatile Organic Compound (VOC)

Paints
Intent
Limiting the use of high-emitting building and furnishing materials can improve the indoor environmental
quality for the health and well-being of occupants.
Scope
Applicable to all indoor paints including primers, sealers, base coats and top coats.
Assessment
Low VOC paints certified by an approved local certification body shall be used for at least 90% of the total
painted internal wall areas.
P.12 Refrigerants
Intent
Controlling the use and release of ozone depleting substances and greenhouse gases can reduce their
potential damage to the ozone layer and curb global warming.
Scope
Applicable to all air conditioning systems within building developments.
Assessment
Air conditioning systems shall use refrigerants with ozone depleting potential (ODP) of 0 or global warming
potential (GWP) of less than 100.
A refrigerant leak detection system shall also be installed in critical areas of plant rooms containing chillers
and/ or other equipment using refrigerants.
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P.13 Sound Level

Intent
Minimising noise and vibration from mechanical and electrical equipment can ensure a basic level of acoustic
comfort for occupant health and wellbeing.
Scope
Applicable to mechanical and electrical equipment serving occupied spaces of building developments.
Assessment
The relevant equipment as aforementioned shall be designed to comply with the recommended ambient
sound levels in Table 4 of SS 553 : 2016.
P.14 Permanent Instrumentation for the

Measurement and Verification of Chilled
Water Air-Conditioning Systems
Intent
Better energy management and monitoring of chilled water air-conditioning systems can ensure their
operational efficiency can be optimised and maintained throughout the equipment lifespan.
Scope
Applicable to chilled-water air-conditioning systems serving the building with aggregate cooling capacity
exceeding 30 kW. This applies also to district cooling systems (DCS) operated by suppliers of district cooling
services registered under the Energy Conservation Act.
Assessment
Permanent measuring instruments for monitoring of chilled-water system (water cooled and air-cooled system)
operating efficiency shall be provided. The installed instrumentation shall have the capability to calculate the
resultant operating system efficiency (i.e. kW/RT) within 5% of its true value and in accordance with SS591. Each
measurement system shall include the sensor(s), any signal conditioning, the data acquisition system and wiring
connecting these components. The permanent instrumentation shall comply with the following:
 Location and installation of the measuring devices to meet the manufacturer’s recommendation; location
of temperature sensors should be within reach to facilitate site verification
 All data logging with capability to trend at 1-minute sampling time interval, and recorded to the 3rd decimal
digit
 Computation and display of air-side efficiency, water-side efficiency and total system efficiency.
 Magnetic in-line flow meter, with 1% uncertainty and capable of electronic in-situ verification to within ±2%
of its original factory calibration. If installation of magnetic in-line meters is not possible, ultrasonic flow
meters or other flow meters that can meet the indicated performance may be used.
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 Temperature sensors are to be provided for chilled water and condenser water loop and shall have an end-
to-end measurement uncertainty not exceeding ±0.05°C over the entire measurement range. Provisions
shall be made for test-plugs or additional thermowells to be installed before and after each temperature
sensor along the chilled water and condenser water lines for verification of measurement accuracy. All
thermo-wells are recommended to be installed in a manner that ensures the sensors can be in direct
contact with the fluid flow. There shall be valid justification if direct immersion of the temperature sensor(s)
is/are not possible. Such projects will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
 Dedicated power meters (of IEC Class 1 or better) and metering current transformers, where applicable,
of Class 1 or better, are to be provided for each of the following groups of equipment where applicable:
chillers, chilled water pumps, condenser water pumps, cooling towers, air distribution sub-system (i.e.
AHUs, PAHUs, FCUs)
 A heat balance substantiating test for the water-cooled chilled-water system is to be computed in
accordance to SS 591 for verification of the accuracy of the M&V instrumentation. The heat balance
shall be computed over the entire normal operating hours with more than 80% of the computed heat
balance within ± 5% over a 1-week period. Heat balance readings should generate automatically from
BMS/BAS.

Intent
Monitoring major energy uses in the building can enable audit and continuous improvement to optimise
use and avoid energy wastage.
Scope
Applicable to all building developments with GFA of 5,000m2 or more.
Assessment
Subsystem measurement devices with remote capability shall be provided, linked to a monitoring system
and measure and trend energy consumption data of:
 Each of the following energy sub systems:
Use (Sum of all loads) Sub-systems thresholds

Lift & escalator Sum of all feeders > 50 kVA
Heater, including heat pump > 50 kWth
Connected loads > 50 kVA
Process loads
Connected gas or district services load > 75 kW
Mechanical ventilation The subsystem’s load > 15kW
VRF systems (CUs, FCUs) No threshold
 Each tenancy or floor, as well as high energy load areas exceeding 50kVA such as car park, data centres, IT
closets and process areas.
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(10 pts)
Contemporary research has shown that poor air
quality is an attributing factor to sick building
syndrome symptoms and respiratory illnesses,
which can have detrimental effects on business
productivity and performance as well as the
wellbeing of the occupants. As people spend
longer hours in buildings, research has also
indicated that the cost of poor indoor
environmental quality could well be even higher
than most other costs. It is important to ensure
good air quality to reduce the risk of illnesses
within building occupied spaces where occupants
are expected to work or remain in for an extended
period of time.
 4.1a Occupant Comfort (2 pts)

 4.1b Outdoor Air (3 pts)
 4.1c Indoor Contaminants (5 pts)
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Intent
The testing and evaluation of indoor air quality parameters is crucial to ensure occupant comfort. Engaging
building occupants completes the feedback loop, and is essential for the management and improvement of
operational practices in high-performing green buildings.
Scope
Applicable for normally occupied spaces air-conditioned for comfort purposes.
Assessment
(i) Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Surveillance Audit

0.5 or 1 point can be scored respectively for an IAQ surveillance audit based on the indicative or reference
methods described in SS 554 : 2016 Code of Practice for Indoor Air Quality for Air-Conditioned Buildings, and
committed to be conducted for the building within one year after occupancy or after reasonable occupancy has
been reached.
(ii) Post Occupancy Evaluation

0.5 point can be scored if a Post Occupancy Evaluation (POE) questionnaire is committed to be conducted within
a year after building occupancy or after reasonable occupancy has been reached to assess occupant wellbeing
and interactions with their indoor environment. Appropriate corrective actions should also be committed to be
taken to improve the quality of the indoor environmental conditions if required.
(iii) Indoor Air Quality Display

0.5 point can be scored for the provision of display panels for temperature and relative humidity information at
each floor/ tenancy, to raise awareness among building occupants on the internal conditions of the space.
Indoor Air Quality Trending (Advanced Green Effort)
Up to 2 points can be scored for the provision of monitoring and trend logging for the following:
 Provision for monitoring and trend logging of temperature and relative humidity through a centralised system – 0.5
point
 Provision for monitoring and trend logging of common indoor air pollutants, such as formaldehyde, at each floor -
1.5 point
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4.1b Outdoor Air

Intent
Provision of adequate and proper ventilation in conditioned spaces to prevent build-up in the
concentration of contaminants.
Scope
Applicable to all building developments with air conditioning systems supplying outdoor air to occupied
spaces. Full points can be scored here for buildings with no air-conditioned spaces.
Assessment
(i) Ventilation Rates
A maximum of 1.5 points can be scored for the:
 Measurement and monitoring of outdoor airflow volume in accordance with desired ventilation rates at
precool units (e.g. PAHUs and PFCUs) or all AHUs and FCUs - 0.5 point or 1 point respectively
 Use of demand control ventilation strategies such as carbon dioxide sensors or equivalent devices to regulate
the quantity of fresh air and ventilation in accordance with the space requirements – 0.5 point
(ii) Enhanced Filtration Media

0.5 point or 1 point can be scored for the permanent provision of Minimum Efficiency Rating Value (MERV 14,
ASHRAE 52.2 or F8/ EN779 class of filter or equivalent) to all PAHUs or to all PAHUs and AHUs respectively.
(iii) Dedicated Outdoor Air System

0.5 point can be scored for the provision of a dedicated outdoor air system, such as precool units, to encourage
effective treatment of outdoor air for cooling and dehumidification.

Intent
Indoor contaminant pollution control at source and air treatment strategies can safeguard the health of
building occupants.
Scope
Applicable to buildings with relevant ventilations systems.
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Assessment
(i) Local Exhaust and Air Purging System
1 point each can scored for the provision of:
 Local isolation and exhaust systems to remove the source of pollutants

 Air purging system to replace contaminated indoor air with outdoor fresh air
(ii) Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation (UVGI) System

0.5 point can be scored for the provision of UVGI system in AHUs and FCUs to control airborne infective
microorganisms.
(iii) More Stringent VOC Limits for Interior Fittings and Finishes
A maximum of 2 points can be scored through the specification and use of products certified SGBP Very Good
or above, of which the VOC emission rate standards meet more stringent VOC emission limits. All products with
VOC content within a Functional System for ≥ 80% of applicable areas must be SGBP Very Good or above to
score for that System.
Functional System Other Systems

External
Internal Wall Internal Flooring Ceiling Doors Fixed furniture/ system furniture
Wall
1 pt 1 pt 1 pt 1 pt 0.5 pt 0.5 pt
(iv) Use of Persistent Bio-cumulative and Toxic (PBT) free lighting

0.5 point can be scored for the use of PBT-reduced or free luminaries for ≥ 90% of light fittings in the project.
Zero ODP Refrigerants with Low Global Warming Potential (Advanced Green Effort)
Points can be scored for the use of refrigerants with Ozone Depleting Potential (ODP) of 0 as well as low global
warming potential (GWP) as follows:
 GWP < 750 - 0.5 point or

 GWP < 10 - 1 point
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4.2 Spatial Quality

(10 pts)
The spatial quality of a building is assessed
through the experiential value of both the physical
and social qualities of the spaces within the
development. Although many spatial quality
indicators are qualitative, there are a number of
commonly agreed upon indicators that act as a
reliable proxy to determine the projects spatial
quality which can enhance the indoor environment
and wellbeing of the occupants and visitors to the
building. These include creating access to quality
daylight and artificial lighting, ensuring spaces are
acoustically comfortable and inclusive as well as
incorporating design features that evoke a
connection to nature.
 4.2a Lighting (6 pts)

 4.2b Acoustics (2 pts)
 4.2c Wellbeing (2 pts)
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4.2a Lighting
Intent
Natural lighting has been linked to the positive mental wellbeing of building occupants. It connects enclosed indoor
environments with the external natural environment. In the tropics, special care must be taken to maximise
effective daylight while minimising visual discomfort and maintaining the façade’s thermal efficiency. This is made
possible by incorporating effective daylight design strategies at the beginning of the design process. Where
daylight is not possible, adherence to minimum quality standards for artificial lighting provisions ensures well-lit
and comfortable spaces for occupants.
Scope
Applicable to common spaces and occupied spaces of building developments.
Assessment
Up to 6 points can be scored for the following:
(i) Effective daylighting for common areas

Effective daylighting for common areas – 2 points
Up to 2 points can be scored by prorating the number of daylit transient common spaces with effective automatic
lighting controls against the total number of applicable spaces.
Note: Each toilet is counted as 0.5.
1.5 points for % count with daylighting for toilets, staircases, corridors, lift lobbies and atriums.
0.5 point for % areas of carpark with daylighting or having no carpark.
(ii) Effective daylighting for occupied spaces
Effective daylighting for occupied spaces – 4 points
Method Percentage of occupied spaces with access to Effective Mitigation of Overlit

effective daylighting (3 points) Areas (1 point)
Pre-Simulated Daylight Points can be scored as follows based on the
Availability Tables: percentage of total occupied areas that can achieve 1 point can be scored for the
Simplified method for the specific Daylight Autonomy (DA) requirement of adoption of suitable mitigation
standard designs to guide DAN lx,50% (without overlighting), as outlined in the strategies for overlit spaces.
concept stage design in Green Mark NRB: 2015 Technical Guide and
identifying design Requirements Annex B: Effective Daylighting Simulation
strategies for optimised and Pre-Simulated Daylight Availability Tables
daylight design. Methodology and Requirements. Effectively daylit
Daylight Simulation: areas shall be integrated with automated lighting
Performance-based controls. 1 point can be scored where
method for non-standard/ Percentage Points mitigation measures to
complex designs. 15 to < 35 % 0.5 effectively address overlighting

are included into the simulation
35 to < 55 % 1
model in accordance with
55 to < 75 % 2
Annex B.
≥75% 3
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(iii) Quality of Artificial Lighting

Points can be scored for the following attributes of lighting used in occupied spaces, maximum of 1 point (90%
of the applicable functional areas should be served by the relevant luminaires to score):
 Good light-output over life with a minimum lifespan rating of L70 ≥ 50,000 life hours - 0.5 point
 Lighting designed to avoid flicker and stroboscopic effects, by using high frequency ballasts for
fluorescent luminaries and LED lighting with ≤ 30% flicker - 0.5 point
 Meeting the minimum colour rendering index (Ra or CRI) in Clause 5 of SS 531 – 1 : 2006 (2013) – Code of
Practice for Lighting of Workplaces - 0.5 point
 LED Luminaires certified under SGBP scheme - 1 point
4.2b Acoustics
Intent
An improved acoustical performance for normally occupied spaces can enhance the aural comfort of
its occupants, facilitating communication, reducing unwanted sound and aiding in speech privacy.
Scope
Applicable to occupied spaces of building developments.
Assessment
(i) Sound Transmission Reduction
0.5 point can be scored for projects that demonstrate that the acoustic performance of the internal
partitions between adjoining spaces will be constructed to achieve the following performance levels:
Description Sound Transmission Class (STC)

Between general office spaces 40 - 50
Spaces where confidential speech are required/ Between mechanical and 50 – 60
equipment spaces and occupied spaces:
Equivalent sound transmission metrics may also be used to qualify the range.
(ii) Acoustic Report

1.5 points can be scored for an acoustic design and verification report adhering to the requirements in the
GM NRB: 2015 Technical Guide and Requirements.
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4.2c Wellbeing
Intent
Wellbeing refers to the state of being comfortable, healthy or happy. Providing nurturing, healing and inclusive
spaces can enhance the building occupant and user’s environment, and overall wellbeing. This includes
integrating within buildings places of respite, nature access, architecture that invoke a connection to nature as
well as accessible and inclusive spaces.
Scope
Assessment
(i) Biophilic Design

Points can be scored for architecture that reinforces the attributes and experience of nature to nurture the
human-nature relationship:
 The provision of accessible sky gardens, sky terraces, internal courtyards and rooftop gardens as areas for
respite – 1 point
 The provision for at least 5% of the common areas or functional spaces to have fixed indoor planting – 0.5
point
 Building design that adopt biomimicry designs – 1 point
 Building design that takes after any natural shapes and forms/ creates ecological attachment to the place
– 0.25 point
 Provision of images of nature for 5% of common areas – 0.25 point
(ii) Universal Design (UD) Mark

The BCA UD Mark accords recognition to developments that adopt a user-centric philosophy in their design,
operations and maintenance. Points can be scored for projects being awarded either:
 UD Mark Certified/ Gold Award – 0.5 point

 UD Mark GoldPLUS/ Platinum Award – 1 point
4.3 Smart Building
Operations (10 pts)
The use of automation, data and behavioural
science can enable building professionals to
optimise equipment and related processes in order
to maintain equipment efficiency and building
comfort requirements. A three-level taxonomy is
defined to classify the maturity of smartness as a
framework, namely basic monitoring of data, using
feedback from data to control demand, and finally
advanced integration and analytics of data.
Additionally, a proper handover to the facilities and
operations team is of fundamental importance to
ensure that the systems work as per their intended
function and that sustainable design is translated
into actual operational performance.
 4.3a Energy Monitoring (3 pts)

 4.3b Demand Control (3 pts)
 4.3c Integration and Analytics (3 pts)
 4.3d System Handover and
Documentation (1 pt)
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Intent
Tracking a building’s energy use with the data presented in a relevant manner to engage its occupants can have
an effect in helping to manage building energy consumption. Related to this ideal of sharing building data openly
is the need to apply open standards to future-proof the building’s management system and to facilitate data
exchange between subsystems.
Scope
Assessment
(i) Energy Portal and Dashboard
Up to 2 points can be scored. This requires the provision of energy management portal, dashboard or other
equivalent forms in the form of digital displays or web-based/ mobile application. 1 point each can be scored
for the provision of following functions in the energy portal and dashboard:
 Display metered data, trending of energy consumption (historical data) and relevant parameters which
facilitate better management of energy consumption during building operation.
 Enable individual tenants/space to monitor their own energy usages and consumption. Information
will include monthly consumption of 50% percentile line of the tenants/space, based on operating
hours, within the buildings. The information could also include 25% and 75% percentile line to facilitate
understanding of consumption range.
(ii) BAS and Controllers with Open Protocol

1 point can be scored for using BACnet, Modbus or any other non-proprietary protocol as the network backbone
for the building management system, with the system being able to provide scheduled export of a set of any
chosen data points to commonly used file formats.
Permanent M&V for VRF Systems (Advanced Green Effort)
An additional 2 points can be awarded for provision of permanent measuring instruments for monitoring of energy
efficiency performance of Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) condensing units and air distribution subsystem. The installed
instrumentation shall have the capability to calculate resultant system efficiency (i.e. kW/RT or COP) within 10%
uncertainty. Each measurement system shall include the sensor, any signal conditioning, the data acquisition system
and wiring connecting them. All data are to be logged at 5 minute sampling time interval, and recorded to at least 1
decimal point, and data shall be available for extraction for verification purposes.
Permanent M&V for Hot Water Systems (Advanced Green Effort)
1 point for incorporation of Permanent Measurement and Verification, with performance requirement similar
to P.14, for central hot water system.
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4.3b Demand Control

Intent
Using occupancy based controls to monitor the usage of spaces and vary temperature, ventilation and lighting
demand while maintaining room temperature effectiveness, good indoor environmental quality and lighting
quality, can significantly reduce building energy consumption. The energy savings from such controls can be
taken into account under the Energy Performance Points Calculator under Part 2 Building Energy Performance.
Scope
Applicable to buildings.
Assessment
(i) ACMV Demand Control
A maximum of 2 points can be scored for the use of the following controls to regulate the temperature and/
or airflow of spaces served by air-conditioning and/ or mechanical ventilation systems:
 Binary sensing controls

 0.5 point for ≥ 80% of all transient areas
 0.5 point for ≥ 80% of all occupied areas
 Occupancy-based sensing controls (for VAV systems)

 0.5 point for ≥ 80% of all transient areas
 0.5 point for ≥ 80% of all occupied areas
(ii) Lighting Demand Control

0.5 point each can be scored for the use of occupancy/ vacancy sensors to moderate brightness of the
luminaries for ≥ 80% of transient and occupied areas respectively.

Intent
The innovative and integrative use of data can optimise workflow or attain persistence of high performance and
energy efficiency in a building. Basic integration and use of sensor data can optimise and operate the building in
an informed and effective manner. The use of advanced integration and analytics can provide enhanced efficacy
in lowering energy use, increase asset reliability, and improve the user experience.
Scope
Assessment
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(i) Basic Integration and Analytics
Assessment
0.5 point each can be scored for basic integration and analytics features such as (but not limited to):
Basic Features (Features displayed via

Examples
 Adjust cooling tower approach based on wet bulb
Use adaptive control algorithms
temperature
 When efficiency of chiller plant system (in kW/RT)
Exception handling by identifying systems
deviates >10%
that deviates from expected
 When a space setpoint is set below a typical value
performance/setting
 When a space operates significantly below its setpoint
Detect equipment that run outside intended
 AHUs/FCUs that run past regular office hours
hours or settings
 Use embedded sensors to predict mechanical wear and
Monitor equipment condition for preventive failure
maintenance  Priorities equipment maintenance using machine
condition monitoring
Basic fault detection and diagnostics (FDD)  Compare set points to actual to find leaking valves or
of sensors by finding failed or improperly stuck dampers
operating sensors or actuators  Set algorithms to counter-check between sensors
(ii) Advanced Integration and Analytics

1 point each can be scored for advanced integration and analytics features such as (but not limited to):
Advanced Features (Features displayed via

Examples
Whole system optimisation using a network  Drive pumps minimally to satisfy the most demanding
of HVAC equipment valve.
Integration of sub-systems to optimise  Integration of ID card access system to a hot-desk
resource use or improve user experience scheme
Use of Building Information Modelling (BIM)
 BIM for facilities and asset management such as energy
or similar applications that provide location-
and water use or temperature and relative humidity
based visualisation of multiple sensors monitoring.
 Reduce energy consumption of specific electrical items
Participate in a Demand Response
for short periods
programme with electricity retailer
Pls refer to *Demand Response Programme by EMA.
*Link: https://www.ema.gov.sg/Demand_Response_Program.aspx
Additional Advanced Integration and Analytical Features (Advanced Green Effort)
An additional 1 point can be scored for additional advanced integration and analytical features beyond the points cap.

Intent
Design and delivery integration is essential to delivering an operationally energy efficient building. Control
systems should be properly tested and verified and to ensure operational continuity from construction to building
maintenance and operation. These criteria indicate the presence of a quality assurance plan to maintain the
desired energy efficiency and indoor comfort.
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Assessment
1 point can be scored for a proper system verification and handover of higher-order functional and system level
performance of buildings control systems, mechanical systems and electrical systems. The project shall
demonstrate a commitment to comply to verification requirements and show evidence of relevant schedules and
documentation.
Expanded Post Occupancy Performance Verification by a 3rd Party (Advanced Green Effort)
0.5 point can be scored per energy subsystem (e.g. lighting controls, mechanical ventilation, hot water system, heat
recovery system, renewable energy system) up to 2 points, where the owner engages an independent competent
professional (either a BCA registered Energy Auditor or a Professional Engineer (PE) (Mech/Elect)) to verify the
operational performance and provide recommendations on system performance enhancement. This should be
conducted within one year from the building’s TOP.
Energy Performance Contracting (Advanced Green Effort)
1 point can be scored for engaging an Energy Performance Contracting (EPC) firm (accredited by SGBC) to implement
and deliver energy efficiency, renewable energy and/or energy recovery projects with an energy performance contract
wherein the EPC firm’s remuneration is based on demonstrated energy savings. Operational system efficiency should
be guaranteed over a minimum of 3 years.
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5. Advanced Green
Efforts
The Green Mark NRB: 2015 Advanced Green Efforts section recognises the implementation of industry
leading performance or innovative strategies, designs or processes that demonstrate exceptional
levels of sustainability. The 20 points in this section are bonus points that can be added to the base
Green Mark score to help projects demonstrate their holistic environmental performance and achieve
higher levels of Green Mark award.
The enhanced performance criteria have indicators placed within the 4 main sections of Climatic
Responsive Design, Building Energy Performance, Resource Stewardship and Smart and Healthy
Building that we have identified as practices that are pioneering initiatives in sustainable design.
The remaining criteria within this section recognise projects that undertake sustainability with the view
of market transformation, such as demonstrating cost neutrality. Other criteria recognise broader
aspects of sustainability including socio-economic indicators or global sustainability benchmarking
that address issues outside of green building rating tools.
20 POINTS
5.1 Enhanced Performance (15 pts)
5.2 Demonstrating Cost Effective Design (2 pts)
5.3 Complementary Certifications (1 pt)
5.4 Social Benefits (2 pts)
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Intent
Points can be awarded based on the Advanced Green Efforts indicators that are highlighted within the Green
Mark NRB: 2015 criteria. Alternatively, where projects can demonstrate substantial performance to a specific
sustainability indicator or outcome addressed within Green Mark beyond what is specified in the criteria, points
can be awarded on a case by case basis.
Assessment
A maximum of 15 points for enhanced performance indicators can be scored for each project. Submission
requirements for assessment shall follow the guidance for each enhanced performance indicator within the
main Green Mark sections, or for other outcome beyond what is specified, based on 2 points for high impact
items, 1 points for medium impact items and 0.5 point for low impact items.

Intent
Green Mark is an assessment tool that assesses the environmental sustainability of a building. However, the
consideration of sustainability indicators beyond those relevant to the built environment is also important.
Assessment
1 point can be scored where the project demonstrates that it is certified through a local or international
complementary certification or rating tool that assesses the project beyond the environmental indicators within
Green Mark NRB: 2015.

Intent
Projects that can demonstrate that they have achieved high levels of environmental performance without an
increased capital expenditure are of great interest to promote market transformation and encourage the mass
market to drive towards higher levels of environmental sustainability.
Assessment
1 or 2 points respectively can be scored for demonstration of cost effective or cost neutral design beyond the
norm through a detailed quality surveyor’s report of the building.
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5.4 Social Benefits

Intent
While Green Mark focuses on environmental sustainability, this criterion rewards projects that are able to
demonstrate that their project contributes to social sustainability.
Assessment
A maximum of 2 points can be scored for projects that demonstrate their social benefits or how social
sustainability has been incorporated into the project, beyond core functionality of the building. This can (but not
limited to) include efforts that demonstrate enhanced considerations to further wellbeing, welfare, community
integration as well as the purchase of clean energy (e.g. solar energy) through third party leasing contracts. 0.5
point for each distinct benefit.
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Annexes
Energy Efficiency & Other
Green Features for
Specialised Building (up to
15 pts)
The Green Mark NRB: 2015 recognises the need
for context specific criteria to enhance the
sustainability value to the project. Annexes for
specialised building list the additional
sustainability features relevant to specific
building types. The points scored under the
respective Annex are bonus points that can be
added to the base Green Mark score (140).
 Annex 1: Hawker Centres (15 pts)
 Annex 2: Healthcare Facilities (10 pts)
 Annex 3: Laboratory Buildings (10 pts)
 Annex 4: Schools (10 pts)
Photo courtesy of CapitaLand Limited and RSP Architects Planners & Engineers (Pte) Ltd
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Quick References Table

Certain criteria in GM NRB:2015 may not be applicable to specialised buildings types such as Healthcare,
Laboratories, School and hawker centers. Hence, additional criteria are added to the scoring for these specialised
buildings types. Additional points for different building typologies can be prorated based on size of functional
spaces.
The below quick references table, highlights the various scorable, possibly scorable and unlikely-scorable credits
for the different annexes
 : Scorable credits
 : possibly scorable credits
 : unlikely-scorable credits
Elective Requirements Office/Retail Annex 1 Annex 2 Annex 3 Annex 4

/Commercial Hawker Healthcare Laborat School
Centres ories
Part 1 – Climatic Responsive Design
P.1 Envelope and Roof Thermal Transfer    
P.2 Air Tightness and Leakage    
P.3 Bicycle Parking    
1.1 Leadership
1.1a Climatic & Contextually Responsive Brief    
1.1b Integrative Design Process    
1.1c Environmental Credentials of Project Team    
1.1d Building Information Modeling    
4D, 5D & 6D BIM (Advanced Green Efforts)
1.1e User Engagement    
1.2 Urban Harmony
Environmental Analysis    
Creation of possible new ecology and natural ecosystems
(Advanced Green Efforts)
Response to Site Context    
Urban Heat Island (UHI)    
Green Transport    
Green Plot Ratio (GnPR)    
GnPR ≥ 5.0 (Advanced Green Efforts)
Tree Conservation    
Sustainable Landscape Management    
Sustainable Storm Water Management    
1.3 Tropicality
1.3a Tropical Façade Performance –    
Low Heat Gain Façade (Advanced Green Efforts)
Greenery on East and West Façade (Advanced Green Efforts)
Thermal Bridging (Advanced Green Efforts)
1.3b Internal Spatial Organisation    
1.3c Ventilation Performance    
Wind Driven Rain Simulation (Advanced Green Efforts)
Part 2 – Building Energy Performance
P.4 Air Conditioning Total System and Component Efficiency    
P.5 Lighting Efficiency and Controls    
P.6 Vertical Transportation Efficiency    
2.1 Energy Efficiency
2.1a Air Conditioning Total System Efficiency    
2.1b Lighting System Efficiency    
2.1c Carpark System Energy    
2.1d Receptacle Energy    
2.1e Building Energy    
Further Improvement in Design Energy Consumption (Advanced
Green Efforts)
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2.1f Space Conditioning Performance (10 pts)    
Efficient Space Conditioning Energy Design (Advanced Green
Efforts
2.1g Lighting System Performance (6 pts)    
Efficient Lighting Design (Advanced Green Efforts)
2.1h Building System Performance (6 pts)    
Additional Energy Efficient Practices and Features (Advanced
Green Efforts)
2.3a Solar Energy Feasibility Study 2.03b Solar Ready Roof    
2.3c Adoption of Renewable Energy    
2.3a Solar Energy Feasibility Study 2.03b Solar Ready Roof    
Further Electricity Replacement by Renewables (Advanced Green
Efforts)
Part 3 – Resource Stewardship
P.9 Water Efficient Fittings    
3.1 Water
Landscape irrigation    
Water Consumption of Cooling Towers    
Better Water Efficient Fittings (Advanced Green Efforts)
Water Monitoring and Leak Detection    
Water Usage Portal and Dashboard    
3.1c Alternative Water Sources    
3.2 Materials
Conservation and Resource Recovery    
Resource Efficient Building Design    
Use of BIM to calculate CUI (Advanced Green Efforts)
Low Carbon Concrete    
Enhanced Low Carbon Concrete (Advanced Green Efforts)
3.2b Embodied Carbon    
Provide Own Emission Factors with Source Justification (Advanced
Green Efforts)
Compute the Carbon Footprint of the Entire Development
Functional Systems    
Singular Sustainable Products outside of Functional Systems    
Sustainable Products with Higher Environmental Credentials
3.3 Waste
3.3a Environmental Construction Management Plan    
3.3b Operational Waste Management    
Part 4 – Smart & Healthy Building

P.10 Thermal Comfort    
P.11 Minimum Ventilation Rate    
P.12 Filtration Media for Times of Pollution    
P.13 Low Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Paints    
P.14 Refrigerants    
P.15 Sound Level    
P.16 Permanent Instrumentation for the Measurement and    
Verification of Chilled Water Air-Conditioning Systems
P.17 Electrical Sub-Metering & Monitoring    
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Surveillance Audit    
Post Occupancy Evaluation    
Indoor Air Quality Display    
Indoor Air Quality Trending (Advanced Green Efforts)
4.1b Outdoor Air
Ventilation Rates    
Enhanced Filtration Media    
Dedicated Outdoor Air System    
Local Exhaust and Air Purging System    
Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation (UVGI) System    
More Stringent VOC Limits for Interior Fittings and Finishes    
Use of Persistent Bio-cumulative and Toxic (PBT) free lighting    
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Zero ODP Refrigerants with Low Global Warming Potential
4.2 Spatial Quality
4.2a Lighting
Effective daylighting for common areas    
Effective daylighting for occupied spaces    
Quality of Artificial Lighting    
4.2b Acoustics
Sound Transmission Reduction    
Acoustic Report    
4.2c Wellbeing
Biophilic Design    
Universal Design (UD) Mark    
4.3 Smart Building Operations
Energy Portal and Dashboard    
BAS and Controllers with Open Protocol    
Permanent M&V for VRF Systems (Advanced Green Effort)
Permanent M&V for Hot Water Systems (Advanced Green Effort)
4.3b Demand Control
ACMV Demand Control    
Lighting Demand Control    
Basic Integration and Analytics    
Advanced Integration and Analytics    
Additional Advanced Integration and Analytical Features (Advanced
Green Effort)
4.3d System Handover and Documentation    
Expanded Post Occupancy Performance Verification by a 3rd Party
(Advanced Green Effort) Energy Performance Contracting
(Advanced Green Effort)
Part 5 – Advanced Green Efforts
5.1 Enhanced Performance    
5.2 Demonstrating Cost Effective Design    
5.3 Complementary Certifications    
5.4 Social Benefits    
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Annex 1: Energy Efficiency & Other Green

Features [Hawker Centres]

Intent
Encourage use of innovative energy efficient equipment, system or design feature.
Scope
Applicable to naturally ventilated hawker centre building.
Assessment
a. Implementation of Environmental- friendly procurement & purchase policy – 0.5 point

b. All kitchen exhaust to be connected to centralised exhaust system with filter to remove odour or
particulates – 2 points
c. Provision of design to facilitate outflow of heated air to provide thermal comfort at seating area.
– 2 points
a. Provision of relevant information and guidance to facility management to main Indoor Air Quality
performance in respect to cleaning, prevent migration of odors at cooking, dinning & toilets etc – 3 points
b. Provision of commitment to achieve “Happy Toilet” by Restroom Association Singapore (RAS) – 1 point
c. Provision of commitment to undertake POE every 6 months – 0.5 point
d. Provision of innovative and sustainable facilities management solutions to optimise management of
Hawker Centres’ operations such as of Internet of Things(IoT), cloud computing, cashless payment – 1
point.
e. Points achieved under the following credits carries double weightage;
 1.2a(iii) Urban Heat Island – 1 point
 3.3b Operational Waste management – 3 points
 4.2a Lighting – 6 points
 4.2c Wellbeing – 2 points
 4.3b(ii) Lighting Demand Control – 1 point
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Features [Healthcare Facilities]

Intent
Scope
Applicable to healthcare facilities including hospitals, medical centres etc
Assessment
a. Use of energy efficient Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems – 1 point
b. Use of Low-loss service transformer – 1 point
c. Computation of Service Hot Water Demand – for patients’ wards, kitchen and restaurant/ café and
additional service hot water demand for clinical & surgery, supply and sterilisation – 1 or 2 points
respectively.
d. Provision of solar thermal hot water system or heat pumps or combines heat & power (CHP) system or
Photovoltaic Thermal (PV/T) or other low and zero carbon technology hot water system to meet service
hot water heating demand. The performance of service hot water system shall meet the efficiencies as
described below – 1 point. Thereafter, additional point for every 10% improvement from minimum
efficiency stated for each category (max 5)
 Solar Thermal Hot water system – Solar Factor (SF) of 0.5 or Solar Energy Factor (SEF) of 2
 Hot Water System Ratio (HWSR) of 1.60 or Heat Pump – COP of 3.5
 Combustion turbine – based CHP – Effective electrical efficiency of 0.5
 Reciprocating engine based CHP – effective electrical efficiency of 0.7
e. Promote airside energy recovery to all healthcare ventilation system through provision of energy –
recovered device with no-recirculation (i.e. 100% of the room air to be exhausted). The energy transfers
efficiency of energy – recovered device shall meet the below prescribed requirement – 1 point
 Run Around coil – min 45% energy transfer efficiency
 Plate heat exchanger – min 50% energy transfer efficiency
 Thermal Wheel - 60% energy transfer efficiency
 Other types – min 50% energy transfer efficiency
f. Provision of process water management - 1 point
g. Prevent air-borne contaminate releases and NOx emission from Fuel burning process – 1 point
h. Thermal comfort & control for clinical area or/and operating theatre – 0.5 or 1 point respectively
i. Control of indoor thermal environment by re-heating the air by provision of site – recovered energy
(including condenser heat) or site solar energy – 1 point
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Features [Laboratories Buildings]

Intent
Scope
Applicable to buildings with laboratories.
Assessment
a. Use of energy efficient Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems – 1 point

b. Design for variable ventilation and ventilation optimisation – 0.5 or 1 point per feature (up to 3 points )
c. Promote airside energy recovery to all laboratory ventilation system through provision of energy –
recovered device with no-recirculation (i.e. 100% of the room air to be exhausted). The energy transfers
efficiency of energy – recovered device shall meet the below prescribed requirement – 1 point
 Run Around coil – min 45% energy transfer efficiency
 Plate heat exchanger – min 50% energy transfer efficiency
 Thermal Wheel - 60% energy transfer efficiency
 Other types – min 50% energy transfer efficiency
d. Receptacle load benchmarking with existing lab to optimise cooling load design – 1 point
e. Include lab specific energy-efficient items under Green Lease – 0.5 point
such as:
 Auto Sash Closure for Fume Hood
 Programmable timers for receptacles
 Use of energy efficient equipment
f. Green guideline to tenants/building users include monitoring of Air Change Rate or Air Changes per hour
(ACH) – 1 point
g. CFD study for exhaust air to prevent pollutants from entering neighboring buildings – 4 points
h. (Option 1) Points achieved under 4.03 b(i) ACMV Demand Control credit carries double weightage
(Option 2) Setback control for Non-Occupancy Operation – 2 points
 ACH for non-occupancy hours to be <60% of maximum operating ACH (for Biological/Chemical
Laboratories)
 Reduced ventilation/lighting operation during non-occupancy hours (for Physical Laboratories)
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Features [Schools]
Intent
Encourage integration of environmental sustainability awareness into curriculum and enrichment education in
schools. To allow exposure and communication of environmental sustainability to the public in early ages.
Scope
Applicable to primary, secondary educational buildings.
Assessment
a. Provision, communication and dissemination of environmental policy that covers energy, waste and water
management plan and green procurement– 0.5 point
b. Raising Awareness on Environmental Sustainability through creation of Sustainability Education – 2 points
(0.5 point each)
 Develop framework for Environmental Sustainability Education, such as incorporating bespoke
curriculum to be taught to students of different levels,
 Setting up of environmental club
 Spread awareness on environmental sustainability amongst staff and students through posters,
courses, competitions programmes or green corner.
 Implement student-led programmes or activities related to environmental sustainability.
c. Communication of Energy and Water Efficiency Trends – 0.5 point

Regular sharing of energy and water usage (minimally on monthly basis) through platforms such
as newsletter, assembly and etc, with analysis on the reasons for the consumption trend.
d. Percentage of non-air-conditioned functional areas of total functional areas, scored according to the table
below – Up to 2 points
% Non-air-conditioned Points
60% to ≤ 70% 1
70% to ≤ 80% 1.5
≥ 80% 2
e. Minimising energy used to provide unnecessary or over-cooling – 2 points
 Setting room temperature of air-conditioned computer and LAN rooms to 24 degrees or above – 1
point
 Setting temperature of water in the water cooler to 15 degrees or above – 1 point
f. Points achieved under the following credits carries double weightage;
 1.2a(iii) Urban Heat Island – 1 point
 3.1b(ii) Water Usage Portal and Dashboard – 1 point
 4,2a(ii) Quality of Artificial Lighting – 1 point
 4.2c Biophilic Design –2 points
 4.3a (i) Energy Portal and Dashboard – 1 point
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References
Energy Modeling Requirements [14] ISO 14001 (2004) ‘Environmental Management’; International
[1] BCA (2016) ‘Green Mark NRB: 2015 Technical Guide and Organisation for Standardisation
Requirements Annex C: Energy Modeling Methodology and
[15] Singapore Green Building Council (2015) ‘Directory of Certified
Requirements’
Services’;
[2] BCA (2016) ‘BCA Building Benchmarking Report (2015)’; http://www.sgbc.sg/sgbc-certifications/directory-of-certified-
https://www.bca.gov.sg/GreenMark/others/BCA_BEBR_Abridged_F services
A_2015.pdf
1.01d Building Information Modeling
[3] BCA (2016) 'Energy Audit Report (GM NRB: 2015)'; http://
[16] BCA (2013) ‘Singapore BIM Guide (Version 2.0)’;
www.bca.gov.sg/GreenMark/others/Energy_Audit_Report_(GM_NRB
https://www.corenet.gov.sg/media/586132/Singapore-BIM-
2015).doc
Guide_V2.pdf
[4] BCA (2016) 'Energy Modeling Form Template (GM NRB: 2015)';
1.1 e User Engagement
http://www.bca.gov.sg/GreenMark/others/Energy_Modelling_Form
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sustain/sustain.html
[5] BCA (2008) ‘Code on Envelope Thermal Performance for 1.2 a Sustainable Urbanism
Buildings’;
[18] ASTM E1980 -11 (2001) ‘Standard Practice for Calculating Solar
http://www.bca.gov.sg/PerformanceBased/others/RETV.pdf
Reflectance Index of Horizontal and Low Sloped Opaque Surfaces’;
P.2 Air Tightness and Leakage ASTM International
[6] Singapore Standard 212 : 2007 ‘Specification for Aluminium Alloy [19] Code of Practice (Version 1.2) ‘Street Work Proposal Relating to
Windows’; SPRING Singapore Development Works’; Land Transport Authority
[7] SS 381 : 1996 (2007) – Materials and Performance Tests for 1.2 b Integrated Landscape and Waterscape
Aluminium Curtain Walls. [20] National Parks Board (2013) ‘NParks Flora and Fauna Web’;
P.3 Bicycle Parking https://florafaunaweb.nparks.gov.sg/
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[9] Singapore Institute of Architects (2013) ‘Attributes of a
Beautiful Clean Waters Design Guidelines; http://
Sustainable Built Environment’; SIA Publishing
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[10] Sinclair, D. (2013) ‘Guide to Using the RIBA Plan of Work Documents/ABC_DG_2014.pdf
2013’; RIBA Publishing
1.3 a Tropical Façade Performance
[23] ASHRAE Standard 90.1 (2013) ‘Energy Standard for Buildings
[11] ASHRAE Standard 189.1 (2010) ‘Standard for the Design of High- Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings – Section 5.4’; American
Performance Green Buildings – Informative Appendix H –Integrated Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers
Design’; American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-
[24] BCA (2008) ‘Code on Envelope Thermal Performance for
Conditioning Engineers
Buildings’;
1.01c Environmental Credentials of Project Team http://www.bca.gov.sg/PerformanceBased/others/RETV.pdf
[12] BCA (2015) ‘Certified GMFM / Certified GMFP / GMM/ GMP; 1.03c Ventilation Performance
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http://www.bca.gov.sg/Awards/GGBA/builders_award.html Requirements’
109
P.04 Total Air Conditioning System Efficiency/ P.05 Lighting 3.02a Sustainable Construction
Efficiency and Controls/ 2.01Energy Efficiency [41] BCA Singapore Demolition Protocol (2009) ’Pre-Demolition Audit,
[26] ASHRAE Standard 90.1 (2013) ‘Energy Standard for Buildings Sequential Demolition and Site Waste Management Plan’;
Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings’; American Society of Heating, https://www.bca.gov.sg/SustainableConstruction/sc_demolition.ht
Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers ml
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https://www.energystar.gov/productfinder/ SS EN 206-1 - Part 1- Method of Specifying and Guidance for The

Specifier’; SPRING Singapore
[28] National Environment Agency (2013) ‘Tick Rating and Air-
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conditioners COP’; http://www.nea.gov.sg/energy-waste/energy-
Singapore Standard to SS EN 206-1 – Part 2: Specification for
efficiency/household-sector/tick-rating
Constituent Materials and Concrete’; SPRING Singapore
[29] Singapore Standard 530 : 2014 ‘Code of Practice for Energy
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Efficiency Standard for Building Services and Equipment’; SPRING
SPRING Singapore
Singapore
[45] Singapore Standard EN 197-1 Cement - Part 1 (2014)
[30] Singapore Standard 531 - 1 : 2006 (2013) ‘Code of Practice for
‘Composition, Specifications and Conformity Criteria for Common
Lighting of Workplaces - Indoor’; SPRING Singapore
Cements’; SPRING Singapore
[31] Singapore Standard 553 : 2016 ‘Code of Practice for Air-
[46] Singapore Standard EN 206-1 Concrete - Part 1 (2014) ‘Concrete:
Conditioning and Mechanical Ventilation in Buildings”; SPRING
Specification, Performance, Production and Conformity’; SPRING
Singapore References
Singapore
2.2 Energy Effectiveness
[47] Singapore Standard EN 12620 (2008) ‘Specification for
[32] BCA (2016) ‘Energy Performance Points Calculator’ Aggregates for Concrete’; SPRING Singapore

[33] BCA (2008) ‘Green Handbook – Photovoltaic (PV) Systems in [48] BCA (2016) ‘BCA Carbon Calculator';
Buildings’; http://www.bca.gov.sg/GreenMark/others/pv_guide.pdf https://www.bca.gov.sg/CarbonCalculator
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Systems’; http://www.bca.gov.sg/publications/others/ Products – Requirements and Guidelines for Quantification and
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Installations’; SPRING Singapore
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alternatesources
3.3 Waste
[38] PUB, Singapore's National Water Agency (2013) ‘Guidebook on
[52] National Environment Agency (2016) ‘Waste Minimisation and
Water Efficiency Labelling Scheme’; http://www.pub.gov.sg/wels/
Recycling’; http://www.nea.gov.sg/energy-waste/3rs
rating/Documents/WELS_Guidebook.pdf
[39] Singapore Standard CP 48 : 2005 ‘Code of Practice for water P.08 Thermal Comfort
services’; SPRING Singapore [53] Singapore Standard 553 : 2016 ‘Code of Practice for Air-
[40] Singapore Standard SS577 : 2012 ‘Water Efficiency Management
Singapore
Systems – Requirements with guidance for use’; SPRING Singapore
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P.8 Thermal Comfort [66] Singapore Standard 591: 2013 ‘Code of Practice for Long Term
[54] Singapore Standard 553 : 2016 ‘Code of Practice for Air- Measurement of Central Chilled Water System Energy Efficiency';
Conditioning and Mechanical Ventilation in Buildings”; SPRING SPRING Singapore
Singapore
P.15 Electrical Sub-Metering % Monitoring
P.9 Minimum Ventilation Rate [67] Singapore Standard 553 : 2016 ‘Code of Practice for Air-
Singapore
Singapore [68] Singapore Standard CP 5 : 1998 ‘Code of Practice for Electrical
Installations’; SPRING Singapore
[56] Singapore Standard 553 : 2016 ‘Code of Practice for Air- 4.1 a Indoor Air Quality
conditioning and Mechanical Ventilation in Buildings’; SPRING [69] ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 52.2-2012 ‘Method of Testing General
Singapore Ventilation Air-Cleaning Devices for Removal Efficiency by Particle
Size’; American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-
[57] Singapore Standard 554 : 2016 ‘Code of Practice for Indoor
Air Quality for Air-Conditioned Buildings’; SPRING Singapore
[70] ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2013 ‘Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor
Air Quality’; American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-
[58] Singapore Environment Council (2016) ‘Singapore Green Conditioning Engineers
Labelling Scheme Directory; http://www.sgls.sec.org.sg/sgl-
[71] National Environment Agency (1996) ‘Guidelines for Good
directory.php
Indoor Air Quality in Office Premises’ Institute of Environmental
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Green Building Product Certification others/NEA_Office_IAQ_Guideli nes.pdf
Directory’; https://sgbc.online/certification-directory/
[72] Singapore Green Building Council (2015) ‘Singapore Green
products/
Building Product Certification Directory’;
P.12 Refrigerants https://sgbc.online/certification-directory/products/
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Secretariat’; http://ozone.unep.org/ Conditioning and Mechanical Ventilation in Buildings’; SPRING
[61] National Environment Agency (2015) ‘Ozone Depleting Singapore
Substances’; [74] Singapore Standard 554 : 2016 ‘Code of Practice for Indoor Air
http://www.nea.gov.sg/anti-pollution-radiation-protection/chemical- Quality for Air-Conditioned Buildings’; SPRING Singapore
safety/multilateral-environmental-agreements/ozone-depleting-
substances 4.2 a Lighting
[75] BCA Singapore ‘Green Mark NRB: 2015 Technical Guide and
P.13 Sound Level
Requirements Annex B: Effective Daylighting Simulation and Pre-
Simulated Daylight Availability Tables Methodology and
Conditioning and Mechanical Ventilation in Buildings’; SPRING
Requirements’
Singapore
[76] BCA Singapore ' Green Mark NRB: 2015 Pre-Simulated Daylight
P.14 Permanent Instrumentation for the Measurement and
Availability Tables'; http://www.bca.gov.sg/GreenMark/others/
Verification of Air Conditioning Systems
GMNRB2015_Daylight_Availability_Tables.pdf'
[63] AHRI Standard 550/590 (2011) ‘Standard for Performance
[77] Singapore Green Building Council (2015) ‘Singapore Green
Rating Of Water-Chilling and Heat Pump Water-Heating Packages
Building Product Certification Directory’;
Using the Vapour Compression Cycle’; Air-Conditioning, Heating and
https://sgbc.online/certification-directory/products/
Refrigeration Institute
[78] Singapore Standard 531 - 1 : 2006 (2013) ‘Code of Practice for
[64] ASHRAE Guideline 22 (2012) ‘Instrumentation for Monitoring
Lighting of Workplaces - Indoor’; SPRING Singapore
Central Chilled-Water Plant Efficiency’; American Society of Heating,
Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers 4.02b Acoustics
[65] BCA (2011) ‘FAQs on Instrumentation for Permanent [79] AS/ NZS 2107 (2000) ‘Acoustics – Recommended Design Sound
Measurement and Verification for Water-cooled Chilled Water Plant Levels and Reverberation Times for Building Interiors’ Standards
System’; https://www.bca.gov.sg/GreenMark/others/fqamv.pdf Australia
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4.02b Acoustics
[80] ISO 3382-3:2012 ‘Acoustics – Measurement of Room Acoustic

Parameters’; International Standards Organisation
[81] ISO 16283-1:2014 ‘Acoustics - Field Measurement of Sound

Insulation in Buildings and of Building Elements -- Part 1: Airborne
sound insulation’; International Standards Organisation
4.2 c Wellbeing
[82] A Selection of Plants for Green Roofs in Singapore 2nd Edition

(2008), National Parks Board
[83] BCA (2013) ‘Code on Accessibility in the Built Environment 2013’;

https://www.bca.gov.sg/BarrierFree/others/
accessibility_code_2013.pdf
[84] CS E09:2012 - Guidelines on Planting of Trees, Palms and Tall

Shrubs on Rooftop; National Parks Board
[85] Urban Redevelopment Authority (2013) ‘Circular Package:

Landscaping for Urban Spaces and High - Rises (LUSH) 2.0
Programme’; https://www.ura.gov.sg/uol/circulars/2014/jun/dc14-
lush20.aspx
4.3 a Energy Monitoring
[86] ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 135: BACnet – A Data Communication

Protocol for Building Automation and Control Networks

conditioning and Mechanical Ventilation in buildings’; SPRING
Singapore
[88] Modbus Organization, Inc (2016). ‘The Modbus Organisation

and Specifications’; http://www.modbus.org/specs.php
4.03b Demand Control
[89] BS EN 15232:2012 ‘Energy Performance of Buildings – Impact

of Building Automation, Controls, and Building Management’; British
Standards Institution
[90] ASHRAE Guideline 0 (2013) ‘The Commissioning Process’;

American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning
Engineers
[91] ASHRAE Guideline 1.1 (2007) ‘HVAC & R Technical

Requirements for the Commissioning Process’; American Society of
Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers
[92] ASHRAE Guideline 1.4 (2014) ‘Procedures for Preparing Facility

Systems Manuals; American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-
[93] ASHRAE Guideline 11 (2009) ‘Field Testing of HVAC Controls

Components’; American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-
[94] Singapore Green Building Council (2015) ‘Directory of Certified

Services’; http://www.sgbc.sg/sgbc-certifications/directory-of-
certified-services
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Acknowledgements
The launch of Green Mark for Non-Residential Buildings: NRB 2015 is indeed a monumental achievement, and is a result of our extensive
industry collaboration across the construction value chain. We would like to extend our sincerest gratitude to all internal and external
stakeholders for their invaluable support and contribution towards the development of Green Mark NRB: 2015 that will enable us to develop
a sustainable environment for our current and future generations.
BCA Working Group (Building and Construction Authority) Mr Tony Khoo (IFMA, Singapore Chapter)
Management Er Tony Tay (Parsons Brinckerhoff Pte Ltd)
Mr Ang Kian Seng Er Vincent Han, Co-Chair (Vincent Han & Associates)
Mr Tan Tian Chong Mr Vincent Low (G-Energy Global Pte Ltd)
Mr Jeffery Neng Kwei Sung Green Mark Advisory Committee (Apr 2016 – Jun 2019)
Ms Leong-Kok Su Ming Er Lee Chuan Seng, Chair (Beca Asia Holdings Pte Ltd)
Mr Toh Eng Shyan Mr Tang Kok Thye, Deputy Chair (ADDP Architects LLP)
Er Lam Siew Wah Deputy Chair (Building and Construction
Secretariat
Authority)
Mr Benjamin Henry Towell
Mr Neo Choon Keong, Deputy Chair (Building and Construction
Mr Derek Ang Wei Xiang Authority)
Ms Jacquelin Teresa Britto Mr Ang Kian Seng (Building and Construction Authority)
Ms Michelle Tan Minxuan Dr Er Johnny Wong (Housing and Development Board)
Workgroup Leads Mr Ang Kok Kiat (National Environment Agency)
Ms Alice Goh Mr Anthony Goh (City Developments Limited)
Mr Benjamin Henry Towell Dr Ho Nyok Yong (Samwoh Corporation Pte Ltd)
Ms Chan Soo Cheng Mr Joseph Loh (G-Energy Global Pte Ltd)
Ms Chris Tay Yi Hui Mr Koh Chwee (Jurong Town Corporation)
Ms Denise Kwok Hui Ying Er Koh Kin Teng (Squire Mech Pte Ltd)
Mr Francis Tay Prof Lam Khee Poh (Nanyang Technological University)
Ms Grace Cheok-Chan Mr Lim Fatt Seng (Comfort Management Pte Ltd)
Mr Ivan Lim You Feng Er Lim Ming Sing, Alfred (CapitaLand Singapore Ltd)
Ms June Bek Mr Lim Tow Fok (Keppel Land Limited)
Mr Lee Jang Young Prof Raymond Wong (Nanyang Technological University)
Mr Leow Yock Keng Ms Susannah West (JLL)
Dr Li Ruixin Mr Tan Phay Ping (Building System and Diagnostics Pte Ltd)
Mr Low Giau Leong Mr Tan Szue Hann (Surbana Jurong Pte Ltd)
Ms Magdalene Tan Mr Tan Tian Chong (Building and Construction Authority)
Mr Max Xu Mingfeng Mr Teo Orh Hai (Building and Construction Authority)
Ms Ong Hui Wen Er Tony Tay (Parsons Brinckerhoff Pte Ltd)
Mr Thomas Pang
Taskforces
Ms Tracy Liu
Mr Wee Kai Siong Air-Side Measurement Taskforce (GMAC)
Mr Toh Eng Shyan, Co-Chair (Building and Construction Authority)
Green Mark Advisory Committee (Sept 2013 – Mar 2016) Er Vincent Han, Co-Chair (Vincent Han & Associates)
Er Lee Chuan Seng, Chair (Beca Asia Holdings Pte Ltd) Mr Ahmad Sulaiman Bin Sumani (Kaer Pte Ltd)
Prof Heng Chye Kiang, Deputy Chair (National University of Mr Anatoli Kolmakov (Honeywell Building Solutions)
Singapore)
Mr David Lau (Kruger Engineering Pte Ltd)
Er Lam Siew Wah Deputy Chair (Building and Construction
Mr Goh Hok Liok (National Metrology Centre)
Authority)
Mdm Goh Swee Lee (Asia AMCA Pte Ltd)
Mr Ang Kian Seng (Building and Construction Authority)
Er Koh Kin Teng (Squire Mech Pte Ltd)
Dr Er Johnny Wong (Housing and Development Board)
Mr Laurance Lee (Carrier Singapore Pte Ltd)
Mr Ananda Ram Bhaskar (National Environment Agency)
Mr Liew Kwong Chin (ASHRAE Singapore Chapter / Trane
Mr Allen Ang (Keppel Land Limited)
Singapore)
Mr Chin Chi Leong (Building and Construction Authority)
Mr Lim Fatt Seng (Comfort Management Pte Ltd)
Prof Lee Siew Eang (National University of Singapore)
Mr Liu Xiao Feng (G-Energy Global Pte Ltd)
Mr Lim Fatt Seng (Comfort Management Pte Ltd)
Dr Lu Lu (Engie Services Singapore Pte Ltd)
Mr Lim Tow Fok (Keppel Land Limited)
Ms Lydia Goh (National Environment Agency)
Mr Poon Hin Kong (CapitaLand Singapore Ltd)
Ms Michelle Ang (Kele & Associates Pte Ltd)
Prof Raymond Wong (Nanyang Technological University)
Mr Raymond Tan (Daikin Air-conditioning Singapore Pte Ltd)
Mr Tan Tian Chong (Building and Construction Authority)
Mr Steve Seah (DTZ Facilities & Engineering (S) Limited)
Mr Tang Kok Thye (ADDP Architects LLP)
Mr Steven Kang (Measurement & Verification Pte Ltd)
Mr Theodore Chan (Singapore Institute of Architects)
Ms Tan Tin Tin (Asia AMCA Pte Ltd)
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Mr Wong Yew Wah (Nanyang Technological University)
Envelope Taskforce
Air-conditioning (Water-side) Taskforce Prof Chou Siaw Kiang, Co-Chair (National University of Singapore)
Ms Leong-Kok Su Ming, Co-Chair (Building and Construction
Er Koh Kin Teng, Co-Chair (Squire Mech Pte Ltd) Authority)
Mr Toh Eng Shyan, Co-Chair (Building and Construction Authority) Mr Amos Seah (Technoform Bautec Asia Pacific Pte Ltd)
Ms Irene Yong (Beca Carter Hollings & Ferner (S.E.Asia) Pte Ltd) Mr Gan Geok Chua (Singapore Safety Glass Pte Ltd)
Mr Ero Rodjio (Ascendas Services Pte Ltd) Ms Maggie Low (Technoform Bautec Asia Pacific Pte Ltd)
Mr Alfred Lim (CapitaLand Singapore Ltd) Mr Mathieu S. Meur (Meinhardt Façade Technology International)
Er Tong Kok Kwang (Nanyang Technological University) Prof Wong Nyuk Hien (National University of Singapore)
Mr Vincent Low (G-Energy Global Pte Ltd) Dr Uma Maheswaran (Jurong Consultants Pte Ltd)
Mr Yong Ping Quen (Building System and Diagnostics Pte Ltd)
Mr Steven Kang (Measurement & Verification Pte Ltd) Green Products and Materials Taskforce
Mr Benjamin Lai (Kaer Pte Ltd) Ms Leong-Kok Su Ming, Co-Chair (Building and Construction
Mr Liew Kwong Chin (ASHRAE Singapore Chapter / Trane Authority)
Singapore) Ms Yvonne Soh, Co-Chair (Singapore Green Building Council)
Mr Yow Kuan Yow (Trane Singapore) Mr Edwin Fong (SPRING Singapore)
Er Tan Kiat Leong (TW International Counsel Pte Ltd) Mr Eugene Yong (The Singapore Contractors Association Ltd)
Mr Raymond Tan (Daikin Air-conditioning Singapore Pte Ltd) Mr Goh Su-Liang (Singapore Green Building Council)
Mr Laurance Lee (Carrier Singapore Pte Ltd) Ms Jennifer Yap (National Environment Agency)
Mr See Ann Seg (Johnson Controls (S) Pte Ltd) Ms Joanna Shen (National Environment Agency)
Ms Nikita Yu (Johnson Controls (S) Pte Ltd) Mr Kavickumar S/o Muruganathan (Singapore Environment Council)
Mr Ke Yam Cheong (Mitsubishi Electric Asia Pte Ltd) Mr Kuan Chee Yung (CPG Consultants Pte Ltd)
Mr Sam Ringwaldt (Smardt Chillers Pte Ltd) Mr Lim Tow Fok (Real Estate Developers’ Association of Singapore)
Mr Ng Wee Kok (Singapore Manufacturer Federation)
Architectural Taskforce Mr Pang Tong Teck (Singapore Civil Defence Force)
Mr Cheong Yew Kee, Chair (2B Architects) Dr Song Bin (Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology)
Ms Jaye Tan, Co-Chair (Studio Green Pte Ltd)
Ms Leong-Kok Su Ming, Co-Chair (Building and Construction IEQ Taskforce
Authority) Mr Lim Fatt Seng, Chair (Comfort Management Pte Ltd)
Mr Siow Zhi Xiang, Co-Chair (CPG Consultants Pte Ltd) Mr Toh Eng Shyan, Co-Chair (Building and Construction Authority)
Ms Astee Lim (Jurong Consultants Pte Ltd) Mr Beh Lean Hooi (CapitaLand Singapore Limited)
Ms Chang Yen Lin (KPK Quantity Surveyors (Singapore) Pte Ltd) Mr Callan Lam (Meinhardt (Singapore) Pte Ltd)
Mr Kuan Chee Yung (CPG Consultants Pte Ltd) Mr Ke Yam Cheong (Mitsubishi Electric Asia Pte Ltd )
Mr Sonny Chionh (RSP Architects Planners & Engineers Pte Ltd) Mr Lenz Wong (Pure Science International Pte Ltd)
Mr Tan Szue Hann (Surbana Jurong Pte Ltd) Mr Leong Cheng Wee (Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration Association)
Dr To Kien (Singapore University of Technology and Design) Mr Lim Sin On (Keppel Land Limited)
Mr Lui Wing Sin (GETC Asia Pte Ltd)
District Cooling Taskforce
Mr Steven Kang (Measurement and Verification Pte Ltd)
Mr Ang Kian Seng, Co-Chair (Building and Construction Authority)
Ms Swen Tan (Daikin Air-conditioning (Singapore) Pte Ltd)
Er Lee Chuan Seng, Co-Chair (Beca Asia Holdings Pte Ltd)
Mr Tan Phay Ping (Building System and Diagnostics Pte Ltd)
Ms Leong-Kok Su Ming (Building and Construction Authority)
Mr Vincent Low (G-Energy Global Pte Ltd)
Mr Ler Seng Ann (Urban Redevelopment Authority)
Mr Lim Fatt Seng (Comfort Management Pte Ltd) Lighting Taskforce
Mr Lim Tow Fok (Keppel Land Limited) Er Yvonne Soh, Co-Chair (Singapore Green Building Council)
Prof Raymond Wong (Nanyang Technological University) Mr Eddy Lau, Co-Chair (Singapore Green Building Council)
Mr Roland Tan (National Environment Agency) Ms Leong-Kok Su Ming, Co-Chair (Building and Construction
Authority)
Mr Toh Eng Shyan (Building and Construction Authority)
Dr Gao Chun Ping, Co-Chair (Building and Construction Authority)
Er Tony Tay (Parsons Brinckerhoff Pte Ltd)
Mr Adrian Ting (CapitaLand Limited)
Mr Yee Peng Huey (JTC Corporation)
Dr Chien Szu-Cheng (Berkeley Education Alliance for Research in
Singapore)
Energy Modeling Taskforce
Mr Dan Foreman (Arup Singapore Pte Ltd)
Mr Gaurav Jain (Lighting Planners Associates (S) Pte Ltd)
Mr. Jeffery Neng, Co-Chair (Building and Construction Authority)
Ms Irene Yong (Beca Carter Hollings & Ferner (S.E.Asia) Pte Ltd)
Ms Irene Yong (Beca Carter Hollings & Ferner (S.E.Asia) Pte Ltd)
Mr Kevin Sturrock (iLab Pte Ltd)
Mr Joseph Loh (G-Energy Global Pte Ltd)
Ms Ong Swee Hong (ONG&ONG Pte Ltd)
Mr Kim Dong Kyun (Building System and Diagnostics Pte Ltd)
Mr Rodney Lim (Singapore Green Building Council)
Prof Raymond Wong (Nanyang Technological University)
Ms Toh Yah Li (Light Collab LLP)
Mr Steven Kang (Measurement and Verification Pte Ltd)
Er Tay Cher Seng (Natflow Pte Ltd) Noise and Acoustics Taskforce
Er Vincent Han, (Vincent Han & Associates) Prof Lee Siew Eang, Co-Chair (National University of Singapore)
Mr Yong Ping Quen (Building System and Diagnostics Pte Ltd) Mr Alvin Cheong (Alfem Engineering Consultancy Pte Ltd)
114
Ms Emily Tan Hui Ching (Earth-In-Mind Pte Ltd) Mr Desmond Chan (Singapore Economic Development Board)
Mr Gabriel Anthony Vincent (CPG Consultants Pte Ltd) Mr Chia Ming Hang, Lester (Housing and Development Board)
Dr Kenny Yap (Acoustics & Environmental Solutions Pte Ltd) Mr Christophe Inglin (Phoenix Solar Pte Ltd / Sustainable Energy
Er Koh Kin Teng (Squire Mech Pte Ltd) Association of Singapore)
Mr Lai Kok Heng (City Developments Ltd) Dr Er Johnny Wong (Housing and Development Board)
Er Tan Kiat Leong (Beca Carter Hollings & Ferner (S.E.Asia) Pte Ltd) Mr Johnny Lim Chin Huat (Surbana International Consultants Pte
Ltd)
Dr Xu Jingfeng (Arup Singapore Pte Ltd)
Ms Kavita Gandhi (Sustainable Energy Association of Singapore)
NV Taskforce Mr Kong Wei Jie (Energetix Pte Ltd)
Ms Leong-Kok Su Ming, Co-Chair (Building and Construction Dr Liu Licheng (Saferay Pte Ltd)
Authority)
Mr Mark Netto (Sustainable Energy Association of Singapore)
Prof Wong Nyuk Hien, Co-Chair (National University of Singapore)
Ms Olivia Oo (Singapore Economic Development Board)
Dr Thomas Reindl (Solar Energy Research Institute of Singapore /
Mr Chang Tze Lum (Housing and Development Board) National University of Singapore)
Dr George Xu (Parsons Brinckerhoff Pte Ltd) Er Tony Tay (Parsons Brinckerhoff Pte Ltd)
Dr Henry Feriadi (Duta Wacana Christian University) Mr Yong Ping Quen (Building System and Diagnostics Pte Ltd)
Dr Kang Zhijian (MOH Holdings Pte Ltd)
Mr Markus Cheng (ADDP Architects LLP) Sustainable Construction and Carbon Taskforce
Dr Norman Wu (MOH Holdings Pte Ltd) Mr Jeffery Neng, Co-Chair (Building and Construction Authority)
Mr Ong Joe Cher Shyan (Mott MacDonald Singapore Pte Ltd) Er Lim Peng Hong, Co-Chair (Association of Consulting Engineers
Mr Po Woei Ken (Building System and Diagnostics Pte Ltd) Singapore)
Dr Poh Hee Joo (Institute of High Performance Computing, A*STAR) Er Chia Wah Kam (ARUP Singapore Pte Ltd)
Dr Tai Chin Hoe Jonathan (C2D Solutions Pte Ltd) Dr Ho Nyok Yong (Singapore Contractors Association Limited)
Mr Tan Phay Ping (Building System and Diagnostics Pte Ltd) Er Joseph Goh (Institution of Engineers Singapore)
Mr Wee Amir Kim Hor (CFD Research (Singapore) Pte Ltd) Er Lauw Su Wee (LSW Consulting Engineers Pte Ltd)
SLTDC Committee Dr Song Bin (Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology)
Mr Ang Kian Seng, Co-Chair (Building and Construction Authority) Dr Tan Guan (T.Y. Lin International Group)
Er Quak Cheow Swee (Beca Carter Hollings & Ferner (S.E.Asia) Pte
Assoc Prof Tseng King Jet, Co-Chair (Singapore Green Building
Ltd)
Council)
Er Yvonne Soh (Singapore Green Building Council)
Mr Adrian Cheong Wah Onn (Land Transport Authority)
Mr Ananda Ram Bhaskar (National Environment Agency)
Academic Collaborations
Dr Chien Szu-Cheng (Berkeley Education Alliance for Research in
Singapore) Prof Bert Blocken (Eindhoven University of Technology)
Mr Edwin Chan Yiu Wing (Nanyang Technological University) Asst Prof J. Alstan Jakubiec (Singapore University of Technology
and Design)
Dr Er Johnny Wong (Housing and Development Board)
Assoc Prof Tham Kwok Wai (National University of Singapore)
Ms Fong Pin Fen (Singapore Economic Development Board)
Mr Guo Dongbin (Land Transport Authority)
Others
Ms Liaw Wee Lin (Housing and Development Board)
BCA would also like to thank the following organisations who have
Er Lee Chuan Seng (Beca Asia Holdings Pte Ltd) made invaluable contributions during the criteria conceptualisation
Mr Lim Yong Ching (Nanyang Technological University) and piloting phase:
Ms Tan Ai Li (JTC Corporation) ARUP Singapore Pte Ltd
Smart Control Taskforce Building System and Diagnostics Pte Ltd
Mr Toh Eng Shyan, Co-Chair (Building and Construction Authority) Jurong Town Corporation
Er Tony Tay, Co-Chair (Parsons Brinckerhoff Pte Ltd) Land Transport Authority
Mr Alex Ng (Honeywell Building Solutions) LendLease Pte Ltd
Mr Benjamin Lai (Kaer Pte Ltd) National Environment Agency
Mr Lim Sin On (Keppel Land Limited) Nu Wasser Pte Ltd
Dr Lu Lu (Engie Services Asia Pacific Pte Ltd) PUB, Singapore's National Water Agency
Mr Melvin Tan (Accenture Singapore) Singapore Green Building Council
Ms Michelle Ang (Kele Singapore) Singapore Institute of Architects
Mr Ng Eng Sin (JTC Corporation)
Mr Raymond Kang Chi Chye (Johnson Controls (S) Pte Ltd)
Mr Shinwe Yeow (G Element Pte Ltd)
Mr Sin Jia Hau (Schneider Electric Singapore Pte Ltd)
Er Teo Yann (Squire Mech Pte Ltd)
Ms Yong Seow Kin (Singapore Health Services Pte Ltd)
Solar PV Taskforce
Mr Ang Kian Seng, Co-Chair (Building and Construction Authority)

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GM NRB: 2015

GREEN MARK FOR NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS NRB: 2015

Revision Description Date Effective

R0 Launch for Pilot 02/09/2015

R1 Revised Version for Implementation 31/08/2016

 New Buildings: Non-Residential, Residential, Data Centres and Landed Housing

Introducing Green Mark NRB: 2015

 Green Mark NRB: 2015 Technical Guide and Requirements

Why Green Mark NRB: 2015?

Outcomes of Green Mark NRB: 2015

Green Mark NRB: 2015 Ratings

BCA Green Mark Award Rating Scores

Green Mark Rating Green Mark Score

Green Mark Platinum 70 and above

1. Climatic Responsive Design ............................................................................... 37

1.2 Urban Harmony (10 pts) ................................................................................................................... 45

1.3 Tropicality (10 pts) ........................................................................................................................... 49

2. Building Energy Performance ............................................................................. 53

Option 2: Performance-Based Computation (22 points) .......................................................................... 60

2.2 Renewable Energy (8 pts) ................................................................................................................. 64

3. Resource Stewardship ....................................................................................... 67

3.2 Materials (18 pts) ............................................................................................................................. 72

3.3 Waste (4 pts).................................................................................................................................... 77

4. Smart and Healthy Building ................................................................................ 79

4.2 Spatial Quality (10 pts) ..................................................................................................................... 88

4.3 Smart Building Operations (10 pts) ................................................................................................... 92

5. Advanced Green Efforts...................................................................................... 97

Annexes ................................................................................................................. 100

GM NRB: 2015 Criteria Summary

Minimum Points Prerequisites

Energy Modeling Prerequisite

P.1 Envelope and Roof Thermal Transfer

P.2 Air Tightness and Leakage

P.3 Bicycle Parking

1.01 Leadership 10 points

1.1a Climatic & Contextually Responsive Brief 1 point

1.1b Integrative Design Process 4 points

4D, 5D & 6D BIM (Advanced Green Efforts) 2 points

1.1c Environmental Credentials of Project Team 2 points

1.1d User Engagement 3 points

1.2 Urban Harmony 10 points

1.2a Sustainable Urbanism Up to 5 points

(iii) Urban Heat Island (UHI) 1 pt

(iv) Green Transport 1.5 pts

1.2b Integrated Landscape and Waterscape Up to 5 points

(i) Green Plot Ratio (GnPR) 3 pts

GnPR ≥ 5.0 (Advanced Green Efforts) 1 pt

(ii) Tree Conservation 1 pt

(iii) Sustainable Landscape Management 1.5 pts

(iv) Sustainable Storm Water Management 1 pt

1.3 Tropicality 10 points

1.3a Tropical Façade Performance 3 points

Low heat gain façade (Advanced Green Efforts) 1 pt

Greenery on the East and West Façade (Advanced Green Efforts) 1 pt

Thermal Bridging (Advanced Green Efforts) 1 pt

1.3b Internal Spatial Organisation 3 points

1.3c Ventilation Performance 4 points

Wind Driven Rain Simulation (Advanced Green Efforts) 1 pt

Part 2 – Building Energy Performance 30 points

P.4 Air Conditioning Total System and Component Efficiency