Singapore Thong Chai Medical Institution
Building Type
Mixed Development (Medical facility & Office)
Floor Area
Approx. 5,314 m²
Energy Savings
48% of the building’s electricity bills
Award
Green Mark Platinum
ASEAN Energy Award 2024
Singapore Thong Chai Medical Institution (STCMI) has a rich history of serving as a charity clinic offering free medical services to people of all races, religions, and nationalities. In 1976, Thong Chai Building was opened in Chin Swee Road to better serve the increasing ageing population in Singapore. The Building Management Committee took a significant step in 2022 towards sustainability by implementing a suite of energy-saving measures, which saved them 48% in energy running costs. Its remarkable total system efficiency of 0.69kW/RT earned the prestigious Green Mark Platinum certification and secured the Second Runner-up spot at the ASEAN Energy Award 2024.
STCMI achieved an investment payback of 6 years after BCA’s incentive funding.
Key Energy-Saving Initiatives:
- Replaced the old water-cooled package units with efficient water-cooled chillers system.
- Redesigned air handling units (AHUs) to enhance energy use, significantly improving operational efficiency.
- Installed an open-source Energy Management System (EMS) enabling intelligent control and real-time performance monitoring.
- Replaced existing lights with energy-efficient lights in all common areas, clinics, and some tenanted offices, reducing energy consumption while enhancing lighting quality.
