Environmental Sustainable Design Capability

1. Environmental Sustainable Design
Capability Statement
Corporate Background
A global multi-disciplinary firm, Meinhardt As a result, our engineering solutions
Group provides a full spectrum of integrated incorporate the co-ordination of all disciplines
engineering, infrastructure and project as an inherent part of the design philosophy.
management services across a wide range of
market sectors. Meinhardt has a client-focused commitment to
deliver quality, state of the art solutions to
Meinhardt commenced operation in Australia in today’s projects on time, in budget, and create
1955 and in Asia in 1973. Today the Group a sustainable future for tomorrow.
maintains 31 permanent offices worldwide
covering the Asia Pacific region, Middle East,
USA and UK, and employs in excess of 3,000
professional staff. Both the International and
Asian headquarters for the Group are
incorporated in Singapore.
Led by some of the most experienced and
innovative engineers and professionals in the
industry, it is now one of the largest leading
consultancy practices in Singapore, with over
500 permanent staff.
Our engineers constantly work in a multi-
disciplinary environment thereby gaining a high
appreciation of the interfacing requirements
between structure, civil works and mechanical
and electrical services.

2. Environmental Sustainable Design
CAPABILITY STATEMENT
Engineering a Green Future
Meinhardt is one of the leading environmental Our Environmentally Sustainable Design team
design firms with highest number of BCA’s comprises of accredited Green Mark and
Green Mark Platinum and Gold Plus awards in LEED professionals who are able to assist our
Singapore. These awards demonstrate our clients in designing and constructing greener
excellence and leadership in green practices. buildings. We design for and promote
environmentally beneficial solutions and
As the foremost, globally integrated specialist technologies that optimize energy and
in environmental consultancy, our unwavering resource utilization.
commitment towards sustainability embraces
all project phases from initial concept and Through environmentally responsible and
feasibility, to implementation and post financially sustainable solutions, we offer
operations. clients a pragmatic approach to integrating
sustainability into their operations, with the aim
of creating a high-quality built environment.
“Meinhardt, a leader in sustainability design, is
committed to creating projects of distinction and
making a positive impact on the environment, the
people and the places we touch.”

3. Environmental Sustainable Design
CAPABILITY STATEMENT
Engineering Sustainable Communities Better Planning for a Sustainable Future
In recognition of our highly valued environment, the Meinhardt endeavors to instill awareness amongst its
implementation of sustainable practice has become a clients and the community of the necessity to provide
key driving factor common to all Meinhardt projects. sustainable solutions for our future generations. Our
objectives are to:
Continued advancements in the engineering
technology and consolidated specialist knowledge • Minimize or eliminate detrimental impacts on the
amongst the dedicated staff have allowed Meinhardt to existing environment;
set precedents in the delivery of innovative solutions to • Achieve energy and resources consumption
optimize environmental, economic, and social efficiency;
outcomes. • Protect, preserve and enhance the environment;
• Optimize environmental, economic and social
The expertise of Meinhardt’s multi-disciplinary team is outcomes to benefit the local and global
an unparalleled demonstration of an integration of community.
applied knowledge. Meinhardt is committed to
achieving sustainable outcomes for the benefit of the These objectives are used to guide all phases of our
local and global community and the generations to projects, ranging from the master planning to
come. engineering detailed design through to post-
construction operations.
Victorian Engineering Principles Exceeding Green Mark
A false impression should be avoided that a high Meinhardt Green Mark Team provides guidance to the
Green Mark Status is achieved by high end or cutting project team to acquire the necessary Green Mark
edge technologies hence high cost. status with BCA and set to challenge a status
exceeding the Green Mark requirements on greenness
Most cost-effective sustainable design starts from the and energy efficiency.
very basics. And basic designs fall back to Victorian
engineering principles.

4. Environmental Sustainable Design
CAPABILITY STATEMENT
Key People
The Singapore Green Team consists of 1 Green Mark
Professional and 3 Green Mark Managers. The Green
Team Leaders are:-
Liu Chi On Yao Lee Lee
Mechanical – Green Mark Professional (Certified) Electrical – Green Mark Manager (Certified)
Chi On has over 22 years experience in the design Lee Lee has over 27 years of experience in
and management of building services installation in professional engineering services, some of the recent
both public and private sectors, including new built and green mark projects undertaken include: Cliveden at
A&A complex healthcare developments, public Grange, Sentosa Quayside Collection, The Pier and
transportation, fast track roll out program of chain The Sail @ Marina Bay. She is also the Management
supermarket, nationwide banking institution Representative for ISO 9001:2000 / ISO 14001:2004 /
rationalization program. His international experience OHSAS 18001:1999.
covers Singapore, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong,
Manila, Malaysia and Bahrain. Ng Chee Lam
Structural – Green Mark Manager (Certified)
Chee Lam has over 23 years experience in the
planning, design, supervision and construction of a wide
range of building projects such as commercial,
residential, industrial, office and institutional.
Track Record Awards Listing
Meinhardt Singapore has extensive experience in the Meinhardt Singapore has to its credit an impressive
design and construction of green buildings in track record of achieving 23 Green Mark Awards for the
Singapore and the region. clients in which 6 are Platinum and 6 are Gold Plus.
The details of our track record and the key features is A full list of the awards is included in Appendix B.
included in Appendix A.
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Environmental Sustainable Design
TRACK RECORD
Resort World at Sentosa
Green Mark District Gold Plus
Key Green Features:
• ETTV – 39.33 W/m2
• Eco-coolers for open assembly areas
• Recovery of AC condensate
• District Cooling System
• Photovoltaic power generation
• VVVF Lift with sleep mode
• Car park ventilation CO monitoring and control
• Ductless Jet Fan MV System for Carpark
• Motion Sensor for staircase and public toilet
• CO2 sensor to regulate fresh air supply to air-conditioning space
• Recycle rain water for irrigation
• Green roof
• Pneumatic waste collection system
Client / Developer: Resort World at Sentosa

6.
Environmental Sustainable Design
TRACK RECORD
Asia Square Tower 1
Green Mark Platinum
Key Green Features:
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• Estimated energy savings: 5,840,460 kWh/yr and water savings: 40,982 m /yr.
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• Passive Low Energy design for building façade to achieve ETTV of 35.1 W/m .
• Use of high-efficiency pumps, fans and motors
• Use of T5/T8 lighting with HF electronic ballast
• Use of ductless jet fan system with carbon monoxide sensor control
• Use of regenerative lift and dual speed mode escalators with sensor control
• Use of heat recovery system (energy wheel and heat pipe)
• Use of air-con condensate water for irrigation use
• Integrated Building Management System (BMS) via fibre optics IT backbone
• Solar panel heater and heat pump to produce hot water for executive toilets
• Carpark Guidance System
• Use of motion detection for lighting control in corridor
Client / Developer: MGP Berth Pte Limited

7.
Environmental Sustainable Design
TRACK RECORD
Credit Suisse Regional Data Centre
Green Mark Platinum
Key Green Features:
• Estimated energy savings: 839,542 kWh/yr and water savings: 1,311 m3/yr.
•
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Multi-layered insulation system resulting in ETTV of only 33.64 W/m .
• Chiller Façade System providing extensive sun shading. Building in white as most reflective colour. Same
applies inside building where majority of equipment and all internal surfaces are also in white.
• Overall air-conditioning plant system efficiency is 0.688 kW/ton.
• Rain water harvesting and NEWater connection to reduce the mains water consumption for cooling tower
make-up, irrigation and WC flushing.
• Maximising shade and improving the green plot ratio of the site over its original condition by having 75 trees
around the boundary and shrubs and grass where possible.
• Independent Testing and Commissioning Company to verify the commissioning of the building and ensure
that set up is done in most energy efficient way.
Client / Developer: Credit Suisse

8.
Environmental Sustainable Design
TRACK RECORD
Quayside Collection – Residential
Green Mark Platinum
Key Green Features:
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Estimated energy savings: 2,822,095 kWh/yr and water savings: 82,076 m /yr.
• Extensive balcony overhangs and planters, coupled with the use of double glazed low-E glass for west
facing glazing, to reduce heat penetration to dwelling units.
• Pneumatic waste collection system with additional chute for recyclable refuse.
• Collection of rain water and condensate water for irrigation use.
• Provision of photo-voltaic cells to generate 12 kWp of solar energy.
• Motion sensors for private lift lobby, clubhouse’s changing room and toilet.
Client / Developer: City Developments Ltd

9.
Environmental Sustainable Design
TRACK RECORD
Cliveden At Grange
Green Mark Platinum
Key Green Features:
• “Green” Clubhouse with green roof, photo-catalyst coating with water film cooling system,
• heat pump to heat up water for showers and natural ventilation at changing rooms
• “Green” Clubhouse used as Green Educational Centre to promote environment friendly features and good
practices to residents
• Wireless lighting on/off and dimming switches for all apartment units
• Centralised recyclables refuse chute with pneumatic collection system
• Regenerative fan and dynamo-fitted basement Mechanical Ventilation system
Client / Developer: City Developments Limited

10.
Environmental Sustainable Design
TRACK RECORD
Republic Polytechnic
Green Mark Platinum
Key Green Features
• Among first few projects to use thermal energy storage system in the region.
• “Campus in the Park” feeling. Inspiration for the lawn came from well known campus grounds around the world,
such as the Harvard Yard in Harvard University and Mills Yard in Cambridge University.
• Multiple ventilation modes for sports hall facilitate natural ventilation during normal usage and air conditioning
during special occasions.
• “Chemical Free” water treatment for central cooling plant and ionisation water treatment for swimming pool.
• Photovoltaic solar energy panel for general lighting and general power.
• Use of pneumatic waste conveyance system.
Developer: Republic Polytechnic

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Environmental Sustainable Design
TRACK RECORD
City Square Mall
Green Mark Platinum
Key Green Features
• Eco-rest rooms fitted with “very good” to “excellent“ rating under PUB’s Water Efficiency Labeling Scheme.
• Twin chute (organic & inorganic waste) pneumatic waste disposal system.
• Real time display of indoor environmental performance for public awareness.
• Priority parking for Hybrid cars.
• Basement carpark fitted with motion sensors to control lighting level.
Client / Developer: City Developments Limited

12.
Environmental Sustainable Design
TRACK RECORD
Marina Bay Financial Centre Phase 2 – Commercial
Green Mark Gold Plus
Key Green Features:
• Estimated energy savings: 11,092,579 kWh/yr and water savings: 4,400m3/yr.
• Additional Waste Compactor for recyclables
• Carpark Guidance System
• Collection of air-con condensate water for irrigation use
• Use of Seawater for ground improvement works
• Energy efficient lifts with ACVVVF drives and sleeping mode at off peak hours.
• Use of lift regenerative drive.
• Use of Heat recovery wheel.
Client / Developer: Cheong Kong (Holdings) Ltd /
Hongkong Land (Singapore) Pte Ltd / Keppel Land International Ltd

13.
Environmental Sustainable Design
TRACK RECORD
Pasir Ris Parcel 2
Green Mark Gold Plus
Key Green Features:
• Energy Efficient Index – 32.05 kWh/m2/year
• RETV – 19.46 W/m2
• Inverter AC System
• Energy Efficient Lighting for Common Area
• Self –Illuminated Exit Sign
• Solar Energy Panels
• Gas Water Heaters
• VVVF Lift with sleep mode
• Rain Water & air-con condensate water collection for irrigation use
• Car park ventilation CO monitoring and control
• Ductless Jet Fan MV System for Carpark
• Motion Sensor for Service Lobby / Common Area
Client / Developer: City Developments Ltd

14.
Environmental Sustainable Design
TRACK RECORD
Livia
Green Mark Gold Plus
Key Green Features:
• Energy Efficient Index – 25.02 kWh/m2/year
• RETV – 21.79 W/m2
• Inverter AC System
• Energy Efficient Lighting for Common Area
• Solar Power Bollard lights
• Self –Illuminated Exit Sign
• Solar Energy Panels
• Gas Water Heaters
• VVVF Lift with sleep mode
• Rain Water & air-con condensate water collection for irrigation use
• Car park ventilation CO monitoring and control
• Ductless Jet Fan MV System for Carpark
• Motion Sensor for Service Lobby / Common Area
Client / Developer: City Developments Limited / Hong Realty (Pte) Ltd / Hong Leong Holding Ltd

15.
Environmental Sustainable Design
TRACK RECORD
Aalto
Green Mark Gold-Plus
Key Green Features:
• Estimated energy savings: 2,500,000 kWh/yr, water savings: 12,000 m3/yr
• Motion sensor lighting at all private lift lobbies, changing rooms and common staircases leading down to
basement carpark
• Pneumatic waste collection system with inverter controller
• Rooftop garden at clubhouse
• Collection of air-con condensate water for irrigation use
• Collection of rainwater for landscape irrigation use
Client / Developer: Hong Leong Holdings Ltd

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Environmental Sustainab
ble Design
TR
RACK RECORD
City Sq
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Green Mark Gol
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17.
Environmental Sustainable Design
TRACK RECORD
RiverGate
Green Mark Gold-Plus
Key Green Features
• Sprawling landscape on the ground level; green vista is extended vertically to the top of the residential towers.
• Water drip line systems, which operate via timers and rain sensors, are installed at the sky and roof gardens.
• All units are provided with dual flushing system water closets.
• All units are provided with inverter multi-split air-con systems.
• Guard houses use recycled water collected from integrated basins to flush toilets.
Developer: Riverwalk Promenade Pte Ltd (JV between CapitaLand and Hwa Hong Corporation)

18.
Environmental Sustainable Design
TRACK RECORD
Marina Bay Financial Centre Phase 1 – Commercial
Green Mark Gold
Key Green Features:
• Additional Waste Compactor for recyclables
• Carpark Guidance System
• Use of Seawater for ground improvement works
Client / Developer: Keppel Land International Limited /
Hong Kong Land (Singapore) Pte Ltd / Cheung Kong (Holdings) Limited

19.
Environmental Sustainable Design
TRACK RECORD
The Sail @ Marina Bay
Green Mark Gold
Key Green Features
• Staircase shelter – utilises less concrete and steel for construction and less materials for accessories.
• Construction using peanut-shaped diaphragm wall eliminates strutting, resulting in safer and cleaner working
environment.
• Solar powered system for heated pool and aircraft warning lights.
• Dual Chutes Pneumatic Refuse Collection System to segregate recyclable and non-recyclable wastes.
Developer: City Developments Limited & AIG JV

20.
Environmental Sustainable Design
TRACK RECORD
Marina Bay Residences
Green Mark Gold
Key Green Features
• Extensive landscaping, sky terraces and gardens to lower local ambient temperature.
• Pneumatic chute conveyance system with dual chute for recycling.
• Use of seawater for ground improvement works with substantial water savings.
Client / Developer: BFC Development Pte Ltd

21.
Environmental Sustainable Design
TRACK RECORD
Marina Bay Suites
Green Mark Gold
Key Green Features:
• Use of recycled water from water filtration system.
• Pneumatic waste collection system.
• Use of motion detection system at common staircase.
• Carbon dioxide, CO Monitoring & Control.
• Energy efficient lighting features
• Water efficient sanitary fittings.
• Rainwater collection system for landscaping.
• Energy labelled air conditioners.
Client / Developer: Marina Bay Suites Pte Ltd

22.
Environmental Sustainable Design
TRACK RECORD
One Raffles Quay
Green Mark Gold
Key Green Features:
• Regenerative Lifts Drive.
• Heat Recovery Wheels.
• Siphonic Rainwater discharge system.
Client / Developer: One Raffles Quay Pte Ltd

23.
Environmental Sustainable Design
TRACK RECORD
One Shenton
Green Mark Gold
Key Green Features:
• Use of pneumatic twin refuse chute
• Use of motion sensors for staircase half landing and private lift lobbies
• Bio pond
Client / Developer: City Developments Limited

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Environmental Sustainab
ble Design
TR
RACK RECORD
50 Collyer Quay
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Green Mark Gol
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Key Gree Features:
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• Use of heat recove system an regenerativ lift for conse
ery nd ve ervation of ene
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• Use of double glaz
zing façade to reduce the so heat gain into the interior.
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• Use of environmen friendly m
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ment Pte Ltd

25.
Environmental Sustainable Design
TRACK RECORD
Six Battery Road
Green Mark Gold
Key Green Features:
• Set up of a Green Room at basement 1 to create awareness among tenants and public on Recycling, Green
Label Products, Water and Energy Efficient Products.
• Incorporating carbon monoxide sensors in the carpark to control the operation of the mechanical ventilation
system such that when the carbon monoxide level hits a preset level, it will activate the fans to operate.
• Installation of Variable Speed Drives (VSDs) on condenser and chilled water pumps to ensure maximum
efficiency at part load conditions.
Client / Developer: CapitaCommercial Trust

26.
Environmental Sustainable Design
TRACK RECORD
1A International Business Park
Green Mark Gold
Key Green Features:
• Double-glazed Low-e Glass for Curtain Walls and all External Windows.
• Use of T5 Light Fittings for Lettable Spaces
• Use of environmentally friendly materials with recycled content.
Client / Developer: Eurochem Corporation Pte Ltd

27. Meinhardt Singapore
GREEN MARK AWARDS LISTING
Awards Year Project Title Firm’s Involvement in
Project
BCA Green Mark Platinum Award 2009 Asia Square Tower 1 Civil, Structural,
Mechanical & Electrical
Engineer
BCA Green Mark Platinum Award 2009 Credit Suisse Regional Data Centre Project Manager and
Mechanical & Electrical
Engineer
BCA Green Mark Platinum Award 2009 Quayside Collection (Residential) Mechanical & Electrical
Engineer
BCA Green Mark Platinum Award 2007 City Square Mall Civil & Structural Engineer
BCA Green Mark Platinum Award 2007 Cliveden at Grange Mechanical & Electrical
Engineer
BCA Green Mark Platinum Award 2006 Republic Polytechnic Civil & Structural Engineer
BCA Green Mark District - Gold Plus 2009 Resorts World at Sentosa Mechanical & Electrical
Award Engineer
BCA Green Mark Gold-Plus Award 2008 Aalto Mechanical & Electrical
Engineer
BCA Green Mark Gold-Plus Award 2006 City Square Residences Civil & Structural Engineer
BCA Green Mark Gold-Plus Award 2006 RiverGate Civil, Structural,
Mechanical & Electrical
Engineer
BCA Green Mark Gold Plus Award 2009 Marina Bay Financial Centre (Phase 2) Civil, Structural,
Mechanical & Electrical
Engineer
BCA Green Mark Gold Plus Award 2009 Livia Mechanical & Electrical
Engineer
BCA Green Mark Gold Award 2009 1A International Business Park Civil & Structural Engineer
BCA Green Mark Gold Award 2009 50 Collyer Quay Civil & Structural Engineer
BCA Green Mark Gold Award 2009 Marina Bay Suites Civil, Structural,
Mechanical & Electrical
Engineer
BCA Green Mark Gold Award 2009 One Raffles Quay Civil, Structural,
Mechanical & Electrical
Engineer
BCA Green Mark Gold Award 2009 Six Battery Road Civil, Structural,
Mechanical & Electrical
Engineer
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28. Meinhardt Singapore
GREEN MARK AWARDS LISTING
Awards Year Project Title Firm’s Involvement in
Project
BCA Green Mark Gold Award 2008 Marina Bay Financial Centre (Phase 1) Civil, Structural,
Mechanical & Electrical
Engineer
BCA Green Mark Gold Award 2008 One Shenton Civil & Structural Engineer
BCA Green Mark Gold Award 2007 HSBC Building Civil & Structural Engineer
BCA Green Mark Gold Award 2007 Marina Bay Residences Civil, Structural,
Mechanical & Electrical
Engineer
BCA Green Mark Gold Award 2006 The Sail @ Marina Bay Civil, Structural,
Mechanical & Electrical
Engineer
BCA Green Mark Gold Award 2005 The Pier @ Robertson Mechanical & Electrical
Engineer
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