INTRODUCTION TO

GREENRE BUILDING &

TOWNSHIP TOOLS
Presented by: Ms. Nur Fateha (GreenRE)

GreenRE Accredited Professional’s Course No.28

 Contents
Design Reference Guide Highlight on the Township
Highlight on the Building Tools
Tools ▪ Credits Allocation
▪ Prerequisite Requirement
▪ Credits Allocation ▪ Mandatory Requirement
▪ Prerequisite Requirement ▪ Assessment Framework
▪ Mandatory Requirement
▪ Assessment Framework

Highlight on the Office

Interior Tools
▪ Credits Allocation
▪ Prerequisite Requirement
▪ Mandatory Requirement
▪ Assessment Framework
 GreenRE
Design Reference Guide
Design Reference Guide
NRB v3.2 : NON –RESIDENTIAL
BUILDING

ENRB v3.2 : EXISTING NON-

RESIDENTIAL

HC v1.0 : HEALTHCARE FACILITIES

IND v1.0 : INDUSTRIAL

EIND v1.0 : EXISITNG INDUSTRIAL
Design Reference Guide
RES v3.2 : RESIDENTIAL BUILDING &
LANDED HOME

INT v1.0 : OFFICE INTERIOR

RESTAURANT

DC v1.0 : DATA CENTRE

Design Reference Guide

TS v1.0 : TOWNSHIP

IS v1.0 : INFRASTRUCTURE
 GreenRE
Highlight on Building Tools
 BUILDING TOOL

NRB V3.2, ENRB V3.2, HC V1.0, IND

V1.0, EIND V1.0
Rating System Scoring

• NRB V3.2, ENRB V3.2, HC V1.0, IND V1.0, EIND V1.0

Score Rating

91 and above GreenRE Platinum

86 to < 90 GreenRE Gold

76 to < 85 GreenRE Silver

50 to < 75 GreenRE Bronze

Credits Allocation
NEW Non-Residential Building (NRB v3.2, HC v1.0, IND v1.0)

Category NRB v3.2 HC v1.0 IND v1.0

Part 1: Energy Efficiency 113 116 111
Part 2: Water Efficiency 15 14 16
Part 3: Environmental Protection 46 27 46
Part 4: Indoor Environmental Quality 8 30 11
Part 5: Other Green Features 7 15 9
Part 6: Carbon Emission of 3 3 3
Development
GreenRE Non-Residential Building 192 205 196
*Based on Version 3.1 (15th March 2018) Score (MAX) (MAX) (MAX)
Credits Allocation
Existing Non-Residential Building (ENRB v3.1, EIND v3.1)

Category ENRB v3.2 EIND v1.0

Part 1: Energy Efficiency 91 98
Part 2: Water Efficiency 25 19
Part 3: Environmental Protection 38 40
Part 4: Indoor Environmental Quality 18 18
Part 5: Other Green Features 10 10
Part 6: Carbon Emission of Development 3 3
GreenRE Non-Residential Building Score 185 188
(MAX) (MAX)
*Based on Version 3.2 ( February 2020)
 Assessment
Framework
Minimum and
Maximum
Scoring
Part 1
Min. 30 credits
Max. 50 credits

Part 2
Min. 20 credits
Max. 50 credits

Total minimum and maximum Credit capped at 100

(not include 20 bonus (NR 1-11)
Renewable Energy credit claimed not allowable for
double grade jump
Non-Residential Building (NRB v3.2)

Mandatory Requirements

1) Building Envelope – OTTV (should not exceed 50 W/m²)

2) Roof
➢ Computation of RTTV for air-conditioned building with skylight
➢ Must not exceed 25 W/m²
3) Roof – U-Value

Roof Weight Maximum U-Value

Group (W/m²K)
Light 0.4
(Under 50 kg/m²)
Heavy 0.6
(Above 50 kg/m²)
Non-Residential Building (NRB v3.2)
Prerequisite Requirements
GOLD PLATINUM
Air-Conditioned Non Air- Air-Conditioned Non Air-
Buildings Conditioned Buildings Conditioned
Buildings Buildings
Required
OTTV < 42 W/m2 N/A OTTV < 40 W/m2 ventilation
Simulation
Demonstrate the Demonstrate the
energy savings at N/A energy savings at N/A
least 25% least 30%
Minimum scoring under NRB 3-1 Minimum scoring under NRB 3-1
= 3 credits =5credits
Minimum scoring under NRB 3-2 Minimum scoring under NRB 3-2
=3 credits =4credits
Non-Residential Building (NRB v3.2)
Prerequisite Requirements

System Efficiency
• Minimum Design System Efficiency/Operating System Efficiency (DSE/OSE)
– For buildings using Water-Cooled Chilled Water Plant

Building Cooling Load (RT)

GreenRE Rating < 500 ≥ 500
Efficiency (kW/RT)
Bronze 0.85 0.75
Silver 0.80 0.70
Gold 0.75 0.68
Platinum 0.70 0.65
Non-Residential Building (NRB v3.2)
Prerequisite Requirements

System Efficiency
For buildings using Air-Cooled Chilled Water Plant or Unitary Air-Conditioner

Building Cooling Load (RT)

GreenRE Rating < 500 ≥ 500
Efficiency (kW/RT)
Bronze 1.1 1.0
Silver 1.0 1.0
Gold 0.85
Case by Case
Platinum 0.78

Buildings that are designed with air cooled systems and for higher GreenRE
rating will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Non-Residential Building (NRB v3.2)
Prerequisite Requirements

Chiller Plant M&V Instrumentation

• Provision of permanent measuring instruments for monitoring of water-cooled
chilled-water system and air-cooled chilled water system operating system
efficiency
• Heat balance test for water-cooled chilled water system is required for
verification of the accuracy of the Measurement and Verification (M&V)
instrumentation.

* Applicable only to buildings with provision of water-cooled chilled water

plants
Non-Residential Building (NRB v3.2)
Prerequisite Requirements
• Provision of Building User Guide
– Details of green building certification i.e rating tier, scorecard, certificate, validity etc.
– Summary of green building features (ideally with photographs and diagrams)
– Recommended practices for enhanced environmental performance of residence (refer to
GreenRE green home user guide)
– Green Fit Out guideline to details recommended minimum environmental standards to
assists building users in making sustainable fit out decision

• Sustainable Operation Management Guide

– Recommended performance standards to assist building users in making sustainable fit
out decisions.
• Energy management and monitoring plan – common areas
• Water management and monitoring plan – common areas
• Waste management plan including details of recycling facilities – entire development
• Environmental policy and cleaning strategies / schedule – common areas
• Pandemic response plan (e.g increased cleaning requirements, closure of common
facilities, signages etc)

• Energy Efficiency Index (EEI) calculation

Non-Residential Building (NRB v3.2)
Building without provision of air-conditioning
Points scoring and fulfilment of pre-requisite for air-conditioning will be allowed in the
following scenarios:

• Provided by developer for NLA.

• Not provided by developer but included as part of green lease AND inclusion in and
building user guide.
• Not provided by developer but included as obligation to purchaser AND inclusion in
building user guide.

Fulfilment of pre-requisite for air-conditioning without point scoring:

• Included in building user guide.
• For gold and platinum projects, savings in energy model to reflect efficiency of air-
conditioners proposed in building user guide
Non-Residential Building (NRB v3.2)

• Combination of air conditioning system

Where there is a combination of centralized air-conditioned system with unitary
air-conditioned system, the computation for the credits scored will be prorated
according to the air conditioning capacity.

• Minimum floor area for Energy Modelling and Ventilation Simulation

Aggregate Non - Aggregate Air

Air conditioned conditioned Ventilation Detailed manual
Energy Modelling
Spaces ( m2) Spaces ( m2) Simulation calculation for
Requirement
requirement Energy Savings

≥ 2000 m2 ≥ 5000 m2 Yes Yes -

≤ 2000 m2 ≥ 5000 m2 No Yes -
≥ 2000 m2 ≤5000 m2 Yes No Yes
≥ 2000 m2 ≤ 5000 m2 No No Yes
 PART 1 – ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Category Credits Allocation
(I) Energy Related Requirements
Part 1: Energy Efficiency
NRB 1-1 Thermal Performance of Building Envelope Section (A) 15
– OTTV Applicable to air-
NRB 1-2 Air – Conditioning System cond. areas 33
Sub -Total (A) – NRB 1-1 to 1-2 48
NRB 1-3 Building Envelope – Design/ Thermal Parameters Section (B) 30
NRB 1-4 Natural Ventilation/Mechanical Ventilation Applicable to non
Minimum 30 credits

air- cond. areas 20

Sub – Total (B) – NRB 1-3 to 1-4 50
NRB 1-5 Daylighting Section(C) 6
NRB 1-6 Artificial Lighting Applicable to all 12
NRB 1-7 Ventilation in Carparks areas 4
NRB 1-8 Ventilation in Common Areas 5
NRB 1-9 Lifts and Escalators 3
NRB 1-10 Energy Efficient Practices & Features 13
NRB 1-11 Renewable Energy 20
Sub – Total (C) – NRB 1-5 to 1-11 63
Category Score for Part 1 – Energy Efficiency
113 (MAX)
[Prorate Subtotal (A) + Prorate Subtotal (B)] + Subtotal (C)
(II) Other Green Requirements
Part 2: Water Efficiency
Part 1 – Energy Efficiency applies to both air-conditioned and non-air-conditioned
NRB 2-1 Water Efficient Fittings 8 spaces.
NRB 2-2 Water Usage and Leak Detection 2
NRB 2-3 Irrigation System and Landscaping 3
NRB 2-4 Water Consumption of Cooling Tower 2
Where there isCategory
a combination of air-conditioned and non-air-conditioned spaces,
Score for Part 2 – Water Efficiency 15
the credits
allocated are to be3: prorated
Part Environmentalin accordance with the respective floor areas.
Protection
NRB 3-1 Sustainable Construction 10
NRB 3-2 Sustainable Products 8
Minimum 20 credits

NRB 3-3 Greenery Provision 8

For simplicity, NRB 3-4 Environmental Management Practice 11
NRB 3-5 Green Transport 5
Air-conditioned areas = aggregate air-conditioned areas exceed 500 m².
NRB 3-6 Stormwater Management 3
NRB 3-7 Refrigerants 2
Non air-conditioned areas =non-air-conditioned areas are more than 10% of the total floor
Category Score for Part 3 – Environmental Protection 47
Part 4: Indoor Environmental Quality
areas excluding carparks and common areas
NRB 4-1 Thermal Comfort 2
NRB 4-2 Noise Level 1
NRB 4-3 Indoor Air pollutants 2
NRB 4-4 Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Management 2
NRB 4-5 High Frequency Ballasts 1
Category Score for Part 4: Indoor Environmental Quality 8
 PART 1 – ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Points scoring and fulfilment of pre-requisite for mixed mode ventilated spaces are as
follows:

• If more than >90% of space (NLA excluding common areas) utilizes one mode of
ventilation, pre-requisite for that form of ventilation only applies.
• Points scoring to be pro-rated based on modes of ventilation provided. (e.g if
90% NV and 10% airconditioned – points for NV scoring to be 90% of available
points (NRB 1-3 & NRB 1-4) and 10% from NRB 1-1 & NRB 1-2).
• OTTV <50 w/m2 will be applicable for all air-conditioned spaces exceeding
1000m2.
• Roof u-value requirements mandatory for all building types.
THERMAL PERFORMANCE OF BUILDING ENVELOPE -
OTTV
Enhance Overall Thermal Transfer Value (OTTV)
(Up to 15 Credits)

➢ Minimize heat gain through the building envelope

➢ Reference : MS 1525:2019
➢ Maximum permissible
OTTV = 50 W/m²
Credits scored = 100 – [ 2 x (OTTV)] where OTTV ≤ 50 W/m2
(Up to 15 credits)

Prerequisite Requirement:
GreenRE Gold - OTTV < 42 W/m²
GreenRE Platinum - OTTV < 40 W/m²
 THERMAL PERFORMANCE OF BUILDING ENVELOPE -
OTTV
Example For developments consisting of more than one building, the
weighted average of the OTTVs based on the façade areas of
these buildings shall be used as the basis for credits
allocation.
Tower A

Tower B

That is:

OTTV weighted average = ∑ (OTTV bldg X Abldg) / A devt

where OTTV bldg = OTTV for building (W/m2)

Abldg = Summation of all façade areas that enclose
PODIUM all the air- conditioning areas (m2) in a
building
• TOWER A & B : Identical A devt = Summation of total applicable façade
OTTV value : Should be the same areas of all buildings within the
• TOWER A & B : Not Identical development (m2) (i.e. ∑ Abldg)
OTTV Value should be average value for both tower
AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEM
(a) Water – Cooled Chilled – Water Plant ( Up to 20 Credits)
i. Water-Cooled Chiller
ii. Chilled water pump
iii. Condenser water pump
iv. Cooling tower

Building cooling load < 500RT Building cooling load ≥ 500RT

• 14 credits for achieving plant • 14 credits for achieving plant

efficiency of 0.85 kW/ton efficiency of 0.75 kW/ton
• Credit scored = 0.3 x (% • Credit scored = 0.35 x (%
improvement) improvement)
AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEM
(a) Air Cooled Chilled-Water Plant / Unitary Air-Conditioners
I. Air Cooled chiller & Chilled water pump
II. Unitary Air – Conditioners (VRF System , Water Cooled Package Unit, Split
& Multi split unit

Building cooling load < 500RT Building cooling load ≥ 500RT

• 14 credits for achieving plant • 14 credits for achieving plant

efficiency of 1.1 kW/ton efficiency of 1.0 kW/ton
• Credit scored = 0.2 x (% • Credit scored = 0.25 x (%
improvement) improvement)
AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEM
(c) Air Distribution System (up to 8 credits)

• Air Handling Units (AHUs)

• Fan Coils Units (FCUs)
Baseline Allowable Fan
System Input Power
Air Distribution
(kW/m3/s) (W/CMH)
System Type
AHUs / FCUs ≥
4kW 1.5 0.42
(Constant Volume)
AHUs ≥ 4kW
2.1 0.58
(Variable Volume)
Fan systems with
nameplate motor 0.6 0.17
power < 4kW

Credit scored = 0.15 x (% improvement)

AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEM
(c) Prerequisite requirements: Provision of permanent measuring instruments
for monitoring of water-cooled chilled water plant and air-cooled chilled water
plant efficiency (2 credits)
The following instrumentation and installation are also required to be complied:
• Location and installation of the measuring devices to meet the
manufacturer’s recommendation.
• Data acquisition system to have a minimum resolution of 16 bit.
• All data logging with capability to trend at 1minute sampling time interval.
• Dedicated digital power meters shall be provided for the following groups of
equipment: chiller(s), chilled water pump(s), condenser water pump(s) and
cooling tower(s).
• Flow meters to be provided for chilled-water and condenser water loop and
shall be of ultrasonic / full bore magnetic type or equivalent.
AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEM
• 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 entire measurement or calibration range. All
thermo-wells shall be installed in a manner that ensures that the sensors
can be in direct contact with fluid flow. Provisions shall be made for each
temperature measurement location to have two spare thermo-wells
located at both side of the temperature sensor for verification of
measurement accuracy.
Description Measurement error
Temperature sensors
- 10K/30K Thermistor ± 0.03 – 0.05 °C at 0°C
- Platinum Resistance
Thermometers
Floor Sensor Meter
- Ultrasonic ± 0.5 – 1.0 % over entire
- Full bore magnetic measurement range

Power meter ANSI C12.1-2008, Class 1

±1%
AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEM
(e) Prerequisite requirements: Verification of central water cooled chilled-
water plant instrumentation: Heat Balance – substantiating test for water
cooled chilled-water plant to be computed in accordance with AHRI 550/590.
The operating system efficiency and heat balance to be submitted to GreenRE
upon commissioning.

(f) Provision of variable speed controls for chiller plant equipment such as
chilled-water pumps and cooling tower fans to ensure better part-load
plant efficiency (1 credits)

(g) Sensors or similar automatic control devices are used to regulate outdoor
air flow rate to maintain the concentration of carbon dioxide. Indoor
carbon dioxide acceptable range ≤700 ppm above outdoor concentration.
(1 credits)
 AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEM

“’For building using district cooling system, there is no need to compute

the plant efficiency under item (a) (i). The credit obtained will be pro-
rated based on the air distribution system efficiency under NRB 1-
2(a)(ii)”
BUILDING ENVELOPE – DESIGN/THERMAL
PARAMETERS
Applicable to Non Air-conditioned building Area

Enhance West Facing Design (Up to 30 Credits)

a) Minimize direct west facing façade – Up to 10 credits
b) i) Minimize west facing window opening
ii) Provision of effective sun shading for West windows – Up to 10 credits
c) Better U-value of west facing walls – Up to 5 credits
d) Better U-value of roof – Up to 5 credits

“If no west facing façade, the credits scored will be 25 credits”

NATURAL VENTILATION OR MECHANICAL
VENTILATION

Natural Ventilation
i) Proper design & building layout ii) Ventilation Simulation – 5 Credits

1 credit for every 10% of NV areas Additional 5 credits if the recommendations are
with window openings facing north implemented and meet air-flow requirements
and south directions and cross
ventilation Prerequisite requirement:
GreenRE Platinum: Ventilation simulation
modelling and analysis are to be carried out to
ensure good natural ventilation with minimum
weighted average wind velocity of 0.6m/s
within the functional spaces or units.
DAYLIGHTING
Optimize Effective Daylighting to Reduce Energy Use
(Up to 6 Credits)
a) Use of daylight simulation analysis or any relevant calculation to verify
that 50% or more of all habitable spaces achieve adequate daylight
illuminance levels as specified in MS 1525:2014
(DF – 1.0 -3.5)
b) Daylighting in common areas ; -(At least 80% of the area have the
provision of the daylight)
ARTIFICIAL LIGHTING
Encourage the Use of Better Efficient Lighting

➢ Baseline: Luminance level as stated in MS 1525:2014. Table 11

➢ Lighting power budget

Credits scored = 0.3 x (% improvement)

Including tenant lighting provision=Up to 12 credits

Excluding tenant lighting provision =Up to 5 credits

✓ To ensure every space in the building are designed to meet the illuminance
level
✓ To calculate the lighting power density (LPD)
ARTIFICIAL LIGHTING

Table 13 : MS1525:2019
ARTIFICIAL LIGHTING
Retail type Baseline
Fashion ≤36.0 W/m2
Specialty ≤50.0 W/m2
General ≤25.0 W/m2

Fashion – Clothing, shoes, apparel,

Specialty – Jewelry, watch, electrical,
IT and optical
General – Books, media, banks, new-
agents etc.
ARTIFICIAL LIGHTING
Total power
Area Light Fitting Power Ballast No. of Fittings
consumption
(m²) Type Consumption Loss (W)
based on fitting
Description per fitting (W)
type

(A) (B) (C) (D) (E)

[(C)+(D)] x E
Office Space 1 1500 T5 2x28 3 245 14455
Office Space 2 1250 T5 2x28 3 210 12390
T8 1x36 3 15 585
Meeting
75 Surface
Room 2x36 0 8 416
downlight
Corridors 1 150 T5 2x28 3 15 885
T5 2x28 3 15 885
Corridors 2 205 Surface
1x70 0 9 630
downlight
T8 2x36 3 87 6525
Atrium 850 Surface
1x150 0 10 1500
downlight
Carparks 7500 T5 2x28 3 436 25724
Staircase 300 T5 2x28 3 20 1180
Total: 65175
ARTIFICIAL LIGHTING
Design Data MS 1525:2014 Requirements

Total Power Design Lighting Reference Reference Total

Area (m²) Consumption Power Budget Lighting Power Power
Description
(A) (by area)(W) (W/m²) Budget (W/m²) Consumption
(by area)(W)
(F) (F/A) (H) (H x A)

Office Space 1 1500 14455 9.64 14 21000

Office Space 2 1250 12390 9.91 14 17500
Meeting Room 75 1001 13.35 14 1050

Corridors 1 150 885 5.90 5 750

Corridors 2 205 1515 7.39 5 1025
Atrium 850 8025 9.44 5 4250
Carparks 7500 25724 3.43 5 37500
Staircase 300 1180 3.93 5 1500
Total: 65175 84575

= 22.94%

Credits scored = 0.3 x 22.94% = 6.88 credits

VENTILATION IN CARPARKS
Efficient Ventilation Systems on Carparks

a) Carparks designed with natural ventilation

b) CO sensors are used to regulate the demand for mechanical ventilation
(MV) –
• Fume extract- 2.5 credits
• MV with or without supply – 2 credits

Note:
Where there is a combination of different
ventilation mode adopted for carpark
design, the credits scored will be prorated
accordingly.
 VENTILATION IN COMMON
AREAS
Efficient Ventilation Systems for Common Areas

➢ Toilets
➢ Staircases
➢ Lift lobbies
➢ Corridors
➢ Atriums

Natural vent. – 1.5 credits for each area

Mechanical vent. – 0.5 credit for each area
ENERGY EFFICIENT PRACTICES & FEATURES

Use of Energy Efficient Practices and

Features

(a) Computation of Energy Efficiency Index (EEI) – Pre Requisite Requirement

(b) Use of vertical greenery system on east and west façade to reduce heat gain
through building envelope
(c) Use of energy efficient features; ( Based on % of the energy saving)
➢ Heat recovery system
➢ Ductless fan for basement ventilation
➢ Motion sensors for staircases half landing
➢ Sun pipes, etc..
RENEWABLE ENERGY
Use of Renewable Energy
Sources in Buildings

➢ 5 credits for every 1%

replacement of electricity (based
on total electricity consumption) by
renewable energy, OR

➢ 3 credits for every 1%

replacement of electricity (based
on the total electricity consumption
excluding tenant’s usage) by
renewable energy , OR

➢ 3 credits for every 10% of roof

area used for solar panels.
 NRB 1-8 Ventilation in Common Areas 5
NRB 1-9 Lifts and Escalators 3
PART 2 –WATER EFFICIENCY
NRB 1-10 Energy Efficient Practices & Features
NRB 1-11 Renewable Energy
13
20
Sub – Total (C) – NRB 1-5 to 1-11 63
Category Score for Part 1 – Energy Efficiency
113 (MAX)
[Prorate Subtotal (A) + Prorate Subtotal (B)] + Subtotal (C)
(II) Other Green Requirements
Part 2: Water Efficiency
NRB 2-1 Water Efficient Fittings 8
NRB 2-2 Water Usage and Leak Detection 2
NRB 2-3 Irrigation System and Landscaping 3
NRB 2-4 Water Consumption of Cooling Tower 2

Category Score for Part 2 – Water Efficiency 15

Part 3: Environmental Protection
NRB 3-1 Sustainable Construction 10
NRB 3-2 Sustainable Products 8
Minimum 20 credits

NRB 3-3 Greenery Provision 8

NRB 3-4 Environmental Management Practice 11
NRB 3-5 Green Transport 5
NRB 3-6 Stormwater Management 3
NRB 3-7 Refrigerants 2
Category Score for Part 3 – Environmental Protection 47
Part 4: Indoor Environmental Quality
WATER EFFICIENT FEATURES
Up To 8 Credits
➢ Encourage the use of water efficient fittings certified under
WELS/WELPS
▪ Basin taps and mixers
▪ Flushing cistern
▪ Shower taps and mixers or showerheads
▪ Sink/bib taps and mixers
▪ Urinals and urinal flush valve

Rating Based on Water Efficiency Products

Labelling Scheme (WEPLS)
Efficient * Highly Most Efficient
Efficient ** ***
4 credits 6 credits 8 credits
WATER USAGE AND LEAKAGE DETECTION

➢Sub-metering for major water usage

▪ Irrigation, rainwater harvesting tank, tenant
usage, and etc
➢Linking sub-meters to Building Management
System (BMS)
IRRIGATION SYSTEM AND LANDSCAPING
➢ Use of non-potable water for irrigation
Example : Use of rainwater or recycling
water

➢ Water efficient irrigation system

➢ At least cover 50% of the landscape area
➢ Drip System / Sprinkler System

➢ Use of drought tolerant plants that

require minimal irrigation (50% of the
plants)
 Part 2: Water Efficiency
NRB 2-1 Water Efficient Fittings 8
PART 3 : ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
NRB 2-2 Water Usage and Leak Detection
NRB 2-3 Irrigation System and Landscaping
2
3
NRB 2-4 Water Consumption of Cooling Tower 2

Category Score for Part 2 – Water Efficiency 15

Part 3: Environmental Protection
NRB 3-1 Sustainable Construction 10
NRB 3-2 Sustainable Products 8
Minimum 20 credits

NRB 3-3 Greenery Provision 8

NRB 3-4 Environmental Management Practice 11
NRB 3-5 Green Transport 5
NRB 3-6 Stormwater Management 3
NRB 3-7 Refrigerants 2
Category Score for Part 3 – Environmental Protection 47
Part 4: Indoor Environmental Quality
NRB 4-1 Thermal Comfort 2
NRB 4-2 Noise Level 1
NRB 4-3 Indoor Air pollutants 2
NRB 4-4 Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Management 2
NRB 4-5 High Frequency Ballasts 1
Category Score for Part 4: Indoor Environmental Quality 8
Part 5: Other Green Features
NRB 5-1 Green Features & Innovations 7
Category Score for Part 5: Other Green Features 7
Part 6: Carbon Emission of Development
NRB 6-1 Carbon Emission of Development 3
SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION
➢ Use of green cements % Replacement of OPC Credits
Green Cements with approved industrial by- by approved industrial Allocation
by-products
product (such as Ground Granulated Blast 10 1
furnace Slag (GGBS), silica fume, fly ash) to 20 2
replace Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC). 30 3
40 4
>50 5

➢ Concrete Usage Index (CUI) Project CUI Credits Allocation

➢ CUI does not include the concrete used (m3/m2)
≤ 0.70 1
for external works and sub-structural
works such as basements and ≤ 0.60 2

foundations ≤0.50 3

➢ 𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑐𝑟𝑒𝑡𝑒 𝑈𝑠𝑎𝑔𝑒 𝐼𝑛𝑑𝑒𝑥 = ≤0.40 4

𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑐𝑟𝑒𝑡𝑒 𝑉𝑜𝑙𝑢𝑚𝑒 (𝑚3) ≤0.35 5

𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑢𝑐𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝐹𝑙𝑜𝑜𝑟 𝐴𝑟𝑒𝑎 (𝑚2)

SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS
Extent of use of
Weightage for
environmentally friendly
Credit Allocation
product
Low Impact 0.5
Medium impact 1
High Impact 2

➢ High Impact (2 credits) – if the products use for the

main building elements or functional spaces /if the
quantities used by percentage are > 50% of the total
quantities.
➢ Medium Impact (1 credit) - if the products use for the
main building elements or functional spaces /if the
quantities used by percentage are < 50% of the total
quantities Or , if the products use for common area,
landscaping and other external area/if the quantities
used by percentage are > 80% of the total quantities.
➢ Low Impact (0.5 credit) – if the products use for
common area, landscaping and other external area/if
the quantities used by percentage are <80% of the
total quantities.
GREENERY PROVISION
➢ Green Plot Ratio (GnPR) GnPR Credits
Allocation
➢ The plant species sub categories and its LAI 1.0 to < 2.0 1
2.0 to < 3.0 2
values can be obtained from the online website: 3.0 to < 4.0 3
http://florafaunaweb.nparks.gov.sg/ 4.0 to < 5.0 4
5.0 to < 6.0 5
≥ 6.0 6

➢ Restoration of trees on site (at least 20%)

➢ Provision of compost bins to recycle organic

waste to meet at least 30% of landscape
fertilizer needs.
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
PRACTICE
➢ Implement effective environmental friendly programmes
• Green practices during construction
• Details of the environmental programed

➢ Main builder has good track records

• Any experience main builder with the green building internationally

➢ QLASSIC/CONQUAS assessment

➢ To perform IBS content scoring based on CIDB IBS scoring scheme

• 1 credit for IBS score ≥ 50%
• 2 credits for IBS score ≥ 70%

➢ Developer, main builder or consultants are ISO 14000 certified

• 0.25 credit for each firm (Up to 1 credit)
Environmental Management Practice
➢ GreenRE Manager on board – Up to 1 credits

➢ Building User Guide

.
➢ Sustainable Operation and Management Guideline and briefing to the
building management team

➢ Provision of facilities or recycling bins for collection and storage of

different recyclable waste such as paper, glass, plastic etc.
GREEN TRANSPORT
➢ Good access to nearest MRT/LRT station or bus stops (<800m walking
distance.
➢ Provision of covered walkway (100% coverage)

➢ Provision of infrastructure for electric charging stations to at least 10% of

available parking spaces – 1 credit
➢ Provision of hybrid/electric vehicle charging stations and priority parking lots
within the development.

Extent of coverage: minimum 1 number priority parking bays for every 100 carpark lots.
EV chargers – 1 for every 200 parking bays. (Cap at 3)

➢ Provision of covered / sheltered bicycles parking lots (i.E with rack /bar) and
adequate shower and changing facilities.

Bicycles parking lot: Minimum 10 number and maximum 50 numbers of bicycle parking

Shower Facilities: Minimum 1 number for every 100 regular occupant and additional 1 for every
150 occupants.(Cap at 7)
 NRB 3-2 Sustainable Products 8

Minimum 20 credits
NRB 3-3 Greenery Provision 8
NRB 3-4 Environmental Management Practice 11
PART 4 : ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
NRB 3-5 Green Transport
NRB 3-6 Stormwater Management
5
3
NRB 3-7 Refrigerants 2
Category Score for Part 3 – Environmental Protection 47
Part 4: Indoor Environmental Quality
NRB 4-1 Thermal Comfort 2
NRB 4-2 Noise Level 1
NRB 4-3 Indoor Air pollutants 2
NRB 4-4 Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Management 2
NRB 4-5 High Frequency Ballasts 1
Category Score for Part 4: Indoor Environmental Quality 8
Part 5: Other Green Features
NRB 5-1 Green Features & Innovations 7
➢Indoor Category
temperature between
Score for 23 - Green
Part 5: Other 26°c,Features 7
➢RH 50%Part
to 6:
70%Carbon Emission of Development
➢Room temperature and humidity displays in all applicable areas.
NRB 6-1 Carbon Emission of Development 3
➢Noise level
➢Usage of
Category
Low VOCScoreproducts
for Part 6: Carbon Emission of Development 3
➢Provision
Category Score
of high for Part 2 ballast
frequency – Other Green Requirements
to Part 6fittings 80
GreenRE Non-Residential Building Score: 193 (MAX)
 PART 5 : GREEN FEATURES
2 credits for high impact item
1 credit for medium impact item
0.5 credit for low impact item
(Up to 7 credits)

Water Efficiency
Environmental Protection
-Self Cleaning Façade -Green Roof / Vertical
-Grey Water Recycling -Double refuse Shuts
System

Indoor Air Quality Others

- Pneumatic waste collection -Landscape drainage and
system infiltration trenches
-External view - Eco Pond
 PART 6 : CARBON FOOTPRINT OF
DEVELOPMENT
➢ Recognise the carbon emission based on operational carbon footprint
computation of the building comprising energy and water consumption (1
credit)

➢ To identify carbon debt and quantify environmental impact and embodied

energy (2 credit)
1 credit – Carbon footprint calculation of glass, steel and concrete

0.25 credits for every additional material declared up to 1 credit

GreenRE Accredited Professional’s Course No.27

NEW RESIDENTIAL BUILDING
RES V3.1
Rating System Scoring

• RES V3.2,
Score Rating

91 and above GreenRE Platinum

86 to < 90 GreenRE Gold

76 to < 85 GreenRE Silver

50 to < 75 GreenRE Bronze

CREDITS ALLOCATION

Residential Building & Landed Home (RES v3.2)

Category Credits Allocation

High Rise Landed
Part 1: Energy Efficiency 85 84
Part 2: Water Efficiency 12 12
Part 3: Environmental Protection 46 46
Part 4: Indoor Environmental Quality 6 6
Part 5: Other Green Features 7 7
Part 6: Carbon Emission of Development 3 3
GreenRE Non-Residential Building 159 158
Score
*Based on Version 3.2 (February 2020)
ASSESSMENT FRAMEWORK

Minimum and
Maximum
Scoring

Part 1
Min. 30 credits (high rise)
Min. 22 credits (landed)
Max. 50 credits

Part 2
Min. 20 credits
Max. 50 credits
PRE – REQUISITE REQUIREMENT
➢ Residential Envelope Transmittance Value (RETV) computed based on the
methodology and guides stipulated in the Code on Envelope
Thermal Performance for Buildings (BCA)
GreenRE Gold - RETV of 22 W/m2 or lower
GreenRE Platinum - RETV of 20 W/m2 or lower

➢ GreenRE Platinum rating,It is a requirement to perform ventilation

simulation modelling and achieve minimum 70% of the selected typical
dwelling units with good natural ventilation by demonstrating a wind
velocity of 0.60 m/s. Common areas like staircases and lobbies
(excluding those that are located in basement areas) are to be designed as
naturally ventilated spaces. For landed home projects whereby ventilation
simulation modelling is not performed, it is a requirement to achieve ≥ 16
credits under RES 1- 2 (a) Option 2 (i) and (ii).
PRE – REQUISITE REQUIREMENT
➢ GreenRE Gold and Platinum
• Prescribed air conditioners Air conditioners with Suruhanjaya Tenaga 5-star
rating or equivalent

➢ For provision of energy efficient cooling system 100% of air-conditioners

and / or mechanical ceiling fans used in all dwelling units must be energy
labelled minimum Suruhanjaya Tenaga 3-star (or equivalent) and above.

Note: Points scoring and fulfilment of pre-requisite for air-conditioning will be allowed in
the following scenarios:
• Provided by developer for all dwelling spaces (i.e living room and bedrooms).
• Provided by developer in either living room or bedrooms AND inclusion in building
user guide.
• Not provided by developer but included as a clause in sales and purchase agreement
AND inclusion in building user guide.
Fulfilment of pre-requisite for air-conditioning without point scoring:
• Included in building user guide
PRE – REQUISITE REQUIREMENT
➢ Minimum score under RES 3-1 Sustainable Construction
➢ GreenRE Gold ≥ 3 credits
➢ GreenRE Platinum ≥ 5 credits

➢ Minimum score under RES 3-2 Sustainable Products

➢ GreenRE Gold ≥ 3 credits
➢ GreenRE Platinum ≥ 4 credits

➢ Provision of Building User Guide and Sustainable Operation and

Management Guideline

➢ Calculation of Energy Efficiency Index (EEI) for common area for high rise
and landed home (gated and guarded) only
PRE – REQUISITE REQUIREMENT
1) The roof of residential buildings shall not have a thermal transmittance (U-
Value) greater than that tabulated in Table 2-1.

Table 2-1 Maximum U-Value for Roof (W/m²K)

Roof Weight
Maximum U-Value (W/m²K)
Group

Light
0.4
(Under 50 kg/m²)

Heavy
0.6
(Above 50 kg/m²)
THERMAL PERFORMANCE OF BUILDING
ENVELOPE –RETV
For Multi-storey Residential and Landed Homes

Baseline : Maximum permissible RETV = 25W/m2

3 credits for every reduction of 1 W/m2 in RETV from the baseline

Credits scored = 75 – [3 x (RETV)] where RETV ≤ 25 W/m2

Prerequisite Requirement:
GreenRE Gold - RETV of 22 W/m² or
lower
GreenRE Platinum - RETV of 20 W/m² or
lower
Thermal Performance of Building
Envelope –RETV
For Landed Homes

(2 Credits)
Lightweight roof U-value ≤ 0.35W/m2K
Heavyweight roof U-value ≤ 0.50W/m2K OR

(3 Credits)
Lightweight roof U-value ≤ 0.30W/m2K
Heavyweight roof U-value ≤ 0.40W/m2K OR

(4 Credits)
Lightweight roof U-value ≤ 0.25W/m2K
Heavyweight roof U-value ≤ 0.30W/m2K
Thermal Performance of
Building Envelope –RETV
For Landed Homes

and / or

Provision of hardscaped roof that is finished with materials finishes with Solar
Reflectance Index (SRI) values of 40 OR provision of green roof to reduce local
heat island effect.

i. 25% of the roof area - 1 Credit

ii. 50% of the roof area - 2 Credit
iii. 75% of the roof area - 3 Credit
NATURALLY VENTILATED DESIGN
AND AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEM
➢ Option 1 - Ventilation simulation modelling and analysis
OR
➢ Option 2(i) Air flow within Dwelling Units
➢ Option 2(ii) – As specified under the Energy Commission (Suruhanjaya Tenaga)
or Singapore Energy Labelling Scheme for air-conditioners.

➢ Natural Ventilation in Common Areas

 NATURALLY VENTILATED DESIGN
AND AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEM
(a) Option 1 - Ventilation simulation modelling and analysis

➢ Maximum 5 Types of typical dwelling unit types should be included in the

ventilation simulation .If there are more than 5 typical dwelling unit types, the
selection of the units for simulation will be based on extent of coverage that is
the five typical dwelling units with most number of units.

➢ The units is deemed to have good natural ventilation if the area-weighted

average wind velocity within the unit is not less than 0.60 m/s based on the
ventilation simulation analysis.

➢ Assistance from the ceiling fan is allowable to improve the thermal comfort of
a space whereby ventilation simulation shall prove that unassisted ventilation
(NV) complies with the minimum requirement of 0.14 m/s wind velocity.

(0.2 credit for every percentage of typical units with good natural ventilation)
NATURALLY VENTILATED DESIGN AND
AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEM
Option 2(i) Air flow within Dwelling Units
Building layout design
• 0.6 credit for every 10% of units with window opening facing north and south
directions
• Credits scored = 0.6 x (% of units/10)
A B C D E F G H I J K

N M
 A B C D E F G H I J K

N M

• Unit A, B, J, K, L, N, M only have the opening facing directly North or South

• Unit C,D, E, F,G, H and I have the opening facing North and South
• For this level - 6 out 15 unit are complied. (40% complied)
• Scoring = 0.5 x (40%/10)= 2 Credits
NATURALLY VENTILATED DESIGN
AND AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEM
Option 2(i) Air flow within Dwelling Units
Dwelling unit design
• 0.5 credit for every 10% of living rooms and bedrooms design with true cross
ventilation
• Credits scored = 0.5 x (% of rooms/10)
• Main entrance assume to be closed
• Only can transverse multiple spaces considered to be open (Dining, bedroom
ant etc)
• Cannot considered transverse the space which considered to be closed
(bathroom and store)
• Only 1 Turn which not greater than 90 degree angle
• Maximum distance 12 m
NATURALLY VENTILATED DESIGN AND AIR-
CONDITIONING SYSTEM
NATURALLY VENTILATED DESIGN
AND AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEM
Provision of air-conditioning system

Use of air-conditioners that are certified under Energy Commission

(Suruhanjaya Tenaga) or equivalent.

4-Star 4 credits
5-Star 8 credits

Provision of mechanical ceiling fan

4-Star 8 credits
5-Star 10 credits
NATURALLY VENTILATED DESIGN AND AIR-
CONDITIONING SYSTEM
(b) Natural Ventilation in Common Areas
Design for natural ventilation in following common areas (At least 80% of the
area):

i. Lift lobbies and corridors – 1 credit

ii. Staircases – 1 credit

Note: Applicable for landed home projects with common areas (e.g club-
house, management office etc.)
DOMESTIC HOT WATER SYSTEM
Use of innovative domestic hot water heating system:

(a) Gas water heaters or energy efficient heat

pump water heaters – 2 Credits

(b) Solar water heaters – 3 Credits

COOL HARDSCAPED AREAS

All hardscaped non-roof areas are to be finished with materials or finishes
with a Solar Reflective Index (SRI) value of 29 or more
ENERGY EFFICIENT FEATURES
(a) Use of energy efficient equipment or product that are certified by approved local
certification body (i.e ST 5-star rated appliances)

0.5 credits for each eligible certified equipment or product

(Up to 2 credits)

(b) Use of the following energy efficient features (Up to 5 Credits)

• Heat recovery devices
• Regenerative lifts
• Thermal Insulation
• Calculation of Total Electricity Consumption (TEC) for common areas.

2 credits for high impact item

1 credit for medium impact item
0.5 credits for low impact item
 GreenRE
Highlight on Office interior Tools
OFFICE INTERIOR

OI v1.0
CREDITS ALLOCATION
Office Interior (INT v1.0)

Category Credits
Allocation
Part 1: Energy Efficiency 48
Part 2: Water Efficiency 8
Part 3: Sustainable Management Operation 34
Part 4: Indoor Environmental Quality 19
Part 5: Other Green Features 8
Part 6: Carbon Emission of Development 2
GreenRE Office Interior Score 119 (MAX)
*Based on Version 1.0 (22nd June 2018)
Rating System Scoring
Office Interior (INT v1.0)

Score Rating

90 and above GreenRE Platinum

80 to < 90 GreenRE Gold

70 to < 80 GreenRE Silver

50 to < 70 GreenRE Bronze

ASSESSMENT FRAMEWORK

Minimum and Maximum

Scoring

Part 1
Min. 20 credits

Part 2
Min. 20 credits

Total maximum Credit capped at 100

PREREQUISITE REQUIREMENTS

In Operation for more than

Office temperature setting should 1year, IAQ audit to be
not be lower than 23°C performed

GOLD PLATINUM
80 kwh /m2/year or lower 70 Kwh/m2/year or lower
Energy Efficiency
Index (EEI)
Lighting Power 10 W/m2 8 W/m2
Budget
Setting of sustainable and environmentally friendly procurement and purchasing
policy
For Non centralized air conditioning system, system efficiency shall comply with
Suruhanjaya Tenaga 5 Star or equivalent
 PART 1: ENERGY EFFICIENCY

INT 1-1 ENERGY EFFICIENCY INT 1-2 ELECTRICITY USAGE

• Encourage selection of energy

• Provision of Submeter at each
efficient base building – Gold (2
floor – 1 credits
Credits), Platinum (3 credits)
• Energy Efficiency Improvement Plan –
1 credits

INT 1-3 AIR CONDITIONING

• Centralized System - 4 credits
• Unitary air-conditioning system -4 credits
• Zoning & Control :
• To serve area with different usage
• Scheduling control to switch on or off beyond the
scheduled period
• Having control to sense specialty occupancy
room
• Room Temperature and Humidity display
 PART 1: ENERGY EFFICIENCY

INT 1-4 LIGHTING INT 1-5 OFFICE EQUIPMENT

Use of energy efficient office

• Lighting power budget equipment to save energy
0.3 credit for every percentage
improvement

• Zoning and controls :

• For different usage/ location
• Scheduling control to switch
on or off beyond the
scheduled period
• Use dimmers
• Using Task Lighting
• Motion sensor
INT 1-6 ENERGY EFFICIENT FEATURES

Use of energy efficient features

2 credits for every 1% energy saving
over the total office energy
consumption.
 PART 2 : WATER EFFICIENCY

INT 2- 1 WATER EFFICIENT FITTINGS INT 2-2 WATER USAGE

• Provision of submeter at every floor

• Encourage use of Water Efficiency
Labelling Scheme (WELS) or WEPLS
(Basin Taps and Mixers, Flushing
Cistern, Showers, Sink/Bib Taps and
Mixers, All other water fittings)
INT 2-3 WATER EFFICIENCY
Efficient – 2 Credits IMPROVEMENT PLAN
Highly Efficient – 4 Credits
Most Efficient – 6 Credits
• To show intent, measures and
implementation strategies of water
efficiency
• improvement plans over the next three
years.
 PART 3 : SUSTAINABLE
MANAGEMENT & OPERATION

INT 3-1 SUSTAINABLE OFFICE DESIGN INT 3-2 SUSTAINABLE MATERIAL

SELECTIONS
• Office renovation conserves at least • Maintain at least 50% (by volume) of
50% (by area) of the existing the existing furniture – 2 CREDITS
finishing for walls, flooring and • 10 Credit - Use of environmental
ceilings. - 2 CREDITS friendly products that are certified by
• Office layout design encourages approved local certification body. Low
open, flexible and maximal space Impact -1 credits , High Impact – 2
usage such as: credits
• Provision of open and flexible layout
with minimum enclosed space. -1
CREDIT
• Provision of space saver, mobile INT 3-3 OFFICE OPERATION
station, etc. -1 CREDIT
• Layout encourages external views -1 • Commitment from tenant –
CREDIT environmental policy - 1 CREDIT
• A green guide for office occupants - 1
CREDIT
• Provision of green fit out guidelines by
building owner - 1 CREDIT
 PART 3 : SUSTAINABLE
MANAGEMENT & OPERATION

INT 3-4 POST OCCUPANCY EVALUATION INT 3-6 GREENERY

• Conduct yearly post occupancy • Provision of sky garden, roof garden or

evaluation to assess occupant common recreation area for staff with
satisfaction -2 CREDITS greenery
• Planter or potted plants
• List of corrective action taken following 1 % of the office area – 1 CREDIT
the post occupancy evaluation - 1 2% of the office area – 2 CREDITS
CREDIT

INT 3-7 PUBLIC TRANSPORT

INT 3-5 WASTE MANAGEMENT
ACCESSIBILITY
• Provision of recycle bin and non • Good access to nearest MRT / LRT or
recyclable bin bus with 800m walking distance – 1
• At central location – 1 CREDIT credit
• Every floor with the strategic • Bicycle parking lots - 1 credit
location to encourage recycling–
1 CREDIT
• To prepare and implement waste INT 3-8 PROFESIONAL CONSULTANT
management improvement plan
– 2 CREDITS • Selection of a qualified design team,
MEP Engineers, C&S Engineer,
Sustainable Consultant, QS – 1 CREDIT
• GreenRE Manager – 1 CREDIT
 PART 4 : INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY

INT 4-1 IAQ PERFORMANCE INT 4-3 LIGHTING QUALITY

• Conduct IAQ audit once every 3 years – 5 • Design proper lighting level – 1 CREDIT
CREDITS • High frequency ballast OR use of driver
• Develop an active IAQ management with output frequency <200 Hz and <30%
programme – 1 CREDIT flicker for LED Lighting - 1 CREDIT
• Co2 monitoring to ensure delivery of • Include daylighting and glare control – 3
sufficient/ minimum air requirements – 2 CREDITS
CREDITS

INT 4-4 THERMAL COMFORT

INT 4-2 INDOOR AIR POLLUTANTS
• Comfort level – 1 CREDIT
• Use and purchase the Low VOC and low • Indoor operative temperature between 23 c
toxicity products recognized by approved To 26 C
local certification body or equivalent – 3 • Relative Humidity 50% - 70%
CREDIT
• Setting of sustainable and environmentally
friendly procurement and purchasing policy INT 4-5 INTERNAL NOISE LEVEL
– 1 CREDIT
• Occupied spaces in office are designed with
good ambient sound level as follows:

Low dBA Average dBA High dBA

40 45 50
 GreenRE
Highlight on Township Tools
 Credit Allocation
Credits Allocation
Part 6 : Community and Part 1 : Energy
Innovation Efficiency
(26) (32)
Township Version 1.0

Part 5 : Green Buildings Part 2 : Water

and Green Transport Management
(35) (21)

Part 3 : Material and

Waste Management
(27)
Part 4 : Environmental
Planning
(42)

Part 1 : Energy Efficiency Part 2 : Water Management

Part
*Based on 3 : Material
Version 1.0 (1and Waste
st June Management
2015) Part 4 : Environmental Planning
Part 5 : Green Buildings and Green Transport Part 6 : Community and Innovation
Rating System Scoring

• Ts V1.0
Score Rating

101 and above GreenRE Platinum

91 to < 100 GreenRE Gold

76 to < 90 GreenRE Silver

60 to < 75 GreenRE Bronze

Assessment
Framework
Minimum and
Maximum
Scoring

Part 1
Min. 10 credits
Part 2 -6
Min. 50 credits
PRE – REQUISITE REQUIREMENT
1. Green Building within Township
At least one building (GFA >5,000 m2) at Phase 1 to achieve the corresponding
GreenRE rating

Minimum one GreenRE rated

GreenRE Township Rating building (GFA > 5,000 m2) at
Phase 1
Bronze Nil
Silver Silver
Gold Gold
Platinum Platinum
 PRE – REQUISITE REQUIREMENT
2. Minimum System Efficiency and Energy Monitoring
• District Cooling System (Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum) – 0.8 kW/RT
• Permanent instrumentation for monitoring system efficiency to follow below
requirement
• Annual submission of building energy consumption data and operating system
efficiency of the district cooling

3. Minimum score for GreenRE Gold and Platinum Township Rating

Achieve minimum score for the following criteria
GreenRE Township Rating
Criteria
Gold Platinum
TS 3-2 Sustainable Construction
for Infrastructure and Public ≥ 3 Credits ≥ 4 Credits
Amenities
TS 3-3 Sustainable Products for
Infrastructure and Public ≥ 2 Credits ≥ 3 Credits
Amenities
Part 4 – Environmental Planning ≥ 15 Credits ≥21Credits
 PART 1: ENERGY EFFICIENCY

TS 1-1 ENERGY EFFICIENCY FOR TS 1-2 ON SITE ENERGY

INFRASTRUCTURE AND PUBLIC GENERATION
AMENITIES • Encourage the on site
• Street lighting generation supply for the
• Water pumps common area
• Mechanical Fans
• Lifts & Escalator
TS 1-3 SITE PLANNING &
BUILDING ORIENTATION
TS 1-5 MINIMISE ENERGY • To minimize the passive solar
CONSUMPTION DURING OFF – strategies to reduce energy
PEAK HOURS demand
• Design and incorporate energy
optimisation plan
TS 1-4 ENERGY MANAGEMENT
SYSTEM
• Sub –metering
• Township energy monitoring
• Energy management plan
 PART 2 : WATER EFFICIENCY

TS WATER EFFICIENT FITTINGS TS 2-2 STORMWATER

MANAGEMENT
• Provision of water efficient Credits scored based on the % of
fittings runoff from impervious areas within
• Calculate the water saving the site
compared to baseline model
TS 2-4 WATER EFFICIENT
• Reduce the water demand by
LANDSCAPING
TS 2-3 ALTERNATIVE WATER
selecting drought resistant plants
SOURCE
in landscaping design

• Use of alternative water for TS 2-4 WATER EFFICIENCY

irrigation, washing, water features MANAGEMENT
and cooling tower
• Private water meter and leak
detection system
• Target to improve water
performance
 PART 3 : MATERIAL AND WASTE MANAGEMENT

TS 3-1 MINIMISE CUT & FILL IN TS 3-2 SUSTAINABLE

EARTWORKS CONSTRUCTION
• Re Use of the topsoil / Cut and • Green Cements
fill materials • Recycle Concrete Aggregates
• Recycle non hazardous waste
TS 3-3 SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS

• Use Eco Label Products that are TS 3-4 WASTE REDUCTION

applicable to infrastructure works • Minimize waste generation
and public amenities including domestic waste

TS 3-5 WASTE MANAGEMENT

AND SEGREGATION TS 3-6 WASTE CONVEYANCE
• Recycling center • Odorless pneumatic conveyance
• Recycling Bin system
• Develop community waste
strategy
GreenRE Accredited Professional’s Course No.27
 PART 3 : MATERIAL AND WASTE MANAGEMENT

INT 3-7 WASTE RE USE AND

PROCESSING

• Provision of local composting

• Use of organic waste for energy
generation
 PART 4 : ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING

TS 4-1 SELF SUFFICIENCY AND TS 4-2 GREEN & BLUE SPACES

ACCESSIBILITY WITHIN FOR THE PUBLIC
TOWNSHIP • Provide sufficient parks (green
area) & water body
• Provision of the facility in the
• Interconnection between green
masterplan
and blue spaces
• Adopt native plants
INT 4-3 MICROCLIMATE
• Solar Analysis INT 4-4 OUTDOOR THERMAL
OPTIMISATION
ENVIRONMENT
• Ambient temperature simulation • CFD Analysis
• Street Sidewalks
INT 4-5 SITE SELECTION • Paving material with SRI >29
• Shading for open carparks
• Suitable location • Green Wall
• Avoid use of agriculture land
• Use of brownfield
INT 4-6 CONSERVATION &
• Flood risk assessment
INTEGRATION OF EXISTING
STRUCTURES AND ASSETS
 PART 4 : ENVIRONMENTAL
PLANNING

TS 4-7 HABITAT CONSERVATION TS 4-8 MINIMISE SITE

AND RESTORATION DISTURBANCE
• Conduct EIA
• Species protection plan • Reduce site clearance
• Prevent loss of greenery • Reduce deforestation

TS 4-9 ENVIRONMENTAL TS 4-10 FUTURE PROVISION AND

MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CONNECTION
• Conduct Site analysis
• ISO 14000 developer, master • Utilities
planner and majority of the • Transportation
contractor
• Environmental policy
 PART 5 : GREEN BUILDING AND GREEN TRANSPORT

TS 5-1 GREEN BUILDING WITHIN TS 5-2 GREEN URBAN DESIGN

TOWNSHIP
buildings assessed under GreenRE GUIDELINE
for New Developments and • For all land parcel
GreenRE for Existing Buildings) • For parcel to be sold

TS 5-3 GREEN TRANSPORT

TS 2-3 ALTERNATIVE
WITHIN TOWNSHIP WATER
SOURCE
• Traffic Modelling
• Walkable township
• Proper planning for public
transport, bicycle , car parking
and pedestrian
 PART 6 : COMMUNITY & INNOVATION

TS 6-1 STAKEHOLDER TS 6-2 PUBLIC AWARNESS,

ENGAGEMENT, FEEDBACK & EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY
EVALUATION INVOLVEMENT
• Satisfaction survey • Brochure / information portal
• Public consultation • Encourage resident / building in
• Proper evaluation green activities
• Release the finding

TS 6-3 GREEN LEASE TS 6-4 INTELLIGENT

INFRASTRUCTURE
Encourage green lease as an
alternative to regular economic • Easy access to high speed
rental models within the township. communication
• Public access to intelligent
transport information
 PART 6 : COMMUNITY &
INNOVATION

TS 6-5 SAFE ENVIRONMENT TS 6-6 LIGHT POLLUTION

REDUCTION
Design for good natural surveillance
of public spaces • Minimise light trespass from site,
only light areas as required for
safety and comfort
TS 6-7 OTHER GREEN FEATURES
TS 2-3
AND ALTERNATIVE WATER
INNOVATION
SOURCE
• Dedicated bus and tram lanes on
public roads
• Car-free township
 THE END
THANK YOU

GreenRE Accredited Professional’s Course No.28