The Singapore Oceanarium Research and Learning Centre at Resorts World Sentosa has been awarded the Green Mark Platinum Zero Energy (ZE) certification under the GM: 2021 framework by Singapore’s Building and Construction Authority (BCA). This marks the second Zero Energy-certified development our team has delivered in Singapore within the past year, underscoring our capabilities in delivering high-performance, sustainable infrastructure.
The project also earned the Health & Well-Being (HW) and Intelligence (IN) badges, recognizing its advanced provisions for occupant comfort, environmental quality, and smart building technologies that enhance operational efficiency and user experience.
Our multidisciplinary team provided full-spectrum consultancy services across:
- Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP)
- Civil and Structural Engineering (C&S)
- Environmental Sustainability Design (ESD)
- Fire Safety Engineering (FSE)
The building incorporates a composite steel structural system, contributing to a 43.7% reduction in embodied carbon, achieving 532.66 kgCO₂e/m² against a baseline of 1,000 kgCO₂e/m².
To achieve net zero energy performance, the design integrated passive and active strategies, including climate-responsive orientation, high-performance glazing, and enhanced insulation to reduce cooling loads. Efficient HVAC systems with variable speed drives and a low-energy chilled water plant were implemented alongside LED lighting with motion and daylight sensors. A centralized energy metering and analytics platform enabled real-time monitoring and optimization. These measures minimized operational energy use, allowing the photovoltaic system to fully offset the building’s annual energy consumption.
This achievement exemplifies our commitment to carbon neutrality, occupant-centric design, and integrated sustainable engineering, setting a new benchmark for institutional buildings in tropical urban contexts.
