The new vec is conceived as a sustainable design exemplar for government buildings. we strive to achieve various national and international sustainability benchmarks in this signature project.

ArchSD endeavored to achieve Gold rating under BEAM Plus and adopted both passive and active sustainable designs in this project. Façade fins were installed for an optimal shading performance in winter and summer. Large openings design allows the capture of natural cross ventilation inside the building. We also took a step further to utilise high-performance glazing to optimise the overall thermal transmittance value, energy efficiency, occupant thermal comfort and natural daylight penetration.

A wide range of active designs was incorporated to promote both performance and sustainability. Mechanical fans with sensors were in place to minimise pollutant level. Lighting systems were designed to optimize energy conservation. Aiming to advocate renewable energy adoption, solar panels were installed as a clean source of energy supply.

In addition to sustainable design, we also initiated the leveraging of innovative technologies since the initial planning of the project to further boost up its energy efficiency and sustainable performance. 3D Scanning was used to obtain an accurate measurement of the surrounding features. BIM models and computerised simulations were adopted for better design and quality control.