The centre has been designed by P+HS architecture firm and developed by Willmott Dixon. It spans over an area of 5224 square metres and is slated to be the first medical facility to secure the certification. Among the many features of the facility are a two-storey central atrium, a wing dedicated for minor injuries, diagnostic facilities, a rehabilitation department with 24 beds, retinal screening unit, outpatient clinics and healthy living services, wellness studio, as well as a café.
The building incorporates various eco-friendly elements. It has been fitted with 12.5 square metres of energy-efficient solar thermal panels to meet water heating requirements. The centre also imbibes photovoltaic panels stretching 350 square metres which suffice electrical needs of the building by producing electricity.
The facility sports a wind turbine measuring 18 metres in height. Installation of ground source heat pumps help provide natural heat from the ground to the whole centre while surplus heat is supplied to the nearby sports facility. The centre further comprises exposed concrete soffits which add to its sustainability by allowing natural cooling during the night. It also utilises a rainwater harvesting system which cuts down water wastage through recycling rainwater in toilets. The car parking lot of the facility consists of plug in points to serve electric cars.
In addition, the building has been equipped with a high-performance ventilation system. The advanced ventilation system features a thermal wall with 1mm dimensions and a concrete plenum at the base to offer fresh air at a constant temperature. The wall has been segregated into 49 individual chimneys with low power fans which serve various rooms and the central atrium. Use of various green measures have led to a reduction in the building’s carbon footprint by 33%.
