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prescribed hours.
iii.
Neighbourhood basic services: A scaled map showing the
neighbourhood basic services and the walking distance (not
500m radius) from the main entrance of the host building.
iv.
Neighbourhood recreational facilities: A scaled map showing
the neighbourhood recreational facilities and the walking
distance (not 500m radius) from the main entrance of the host
building.
v.
Light pollution: A lighting simulation report including
methodology justification and result analysis to confirm the
compliance of the prescribed light pollution criteria.
vi.
Water efficient design: Record photographs showing the
operating system for greywater reclamation or rainwater
harvesting.
vii.
On-site renewable energy: Record photographs showing the
renewable energy system and screenshot of the energy
monitoring system.
viii.
Corporate Social Responsibility facilities: Floor plans or
record photographs showing the provisions of these facilities
within the host building.
B
ACKGROUND
Certification of the host building with BEAM green building rating tool
clearly signifies to the Applicant that the building owner has already
taken significant steps to protect eco-systems, bio-diversity, conserve
valuable resources, and provide healthy indoor environment for
building occupants. BEAM certified buildings also deliver many
economic benefits to tenants, such as reduced operating costs and
improved productivity of building occupants.
The Applicant’s representative responsible for sourcing and selecting
premises have the opportunity to demonstrate commitment to
sustainability by selecting a host building that has been BEAM
certificate, or has already employed green strategies.