What makes the Eco-Green Building remarkable is the fact that this building is the first of its kind in the region to be constructed using concrete with up to 100% Recycled Concrete Aggregate (RCA). This masterpiece of structural building showcases a revolutionary way of using RCA, as RCA has never been used in such high percentage before in structural building. The successful completion of the Eco-GreenBuilding highlights the viability of using RCA for structural works.
“The Samwoh Eco-Green Building has brought the green construction technology to new heights and opened up a new chapter in Singapore’s sustainable development,” said Dr Ho Nyok Yong, Samwoh’s Technical Director. “We hope that the success of this project will pave the way for construction and demolition waste to be used in structural buildings, thereby reducing our dependence on natural aggregate.”
Extensive research work and laboratory tests were carried out in Samwoh’s Research and Development centre to demonstrate that the performance of the recycled concrete aggregate was comparable to that of normal concrete.
“The study was carried out jointly with BCA and Nanyang Technological University and was awarded the Ministry of National Development research fund,” said Dr Ho. “After about one year of study and deliberation, including two years of an extensive study on a similar topic way before this project, we were given the green light to commence with the construction of the building.”
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The Eco-GreenBuilding is one of three premises located at SamwohEco-GreenPark, which also comprises of an asphalt-recycling plant and a ready-mixed concrete plant capable of producing eco-concrete.
The Eco-GreenPark is indicative of Samwoh's strong commitment to research and development, as well as belief in the government's vision of sustainable development.
The office cum research lab is the first building in this region to be constructed using up to 100% Recycled Concrete Aggregate (RCA). The building also uses many other recycled products for its architectural finishes and external works such as partition walls, driveways, road kerbs, drains, doors, ceiling board, and carpets.
Other than the use of recycled products, the building is also equipped with energy and water efficient features which include its lightings and air-condition systems. Natural ventilation for common areas such as stairways and corridors, use of perforated cladding system as well as sun control films help to reduce the external heat transmittance into the building as well.
Awards
Building & Construction Authority Green Mark 2010
- Green Mark Platinum Award (highest designation)
ASEAN Centre for Energy Green Building Awards 2014
- Winner Small and Medium Green Building Category