Net Zero Emission Building
Sinyi Development seeks to create net zero buildings with a comprehensive four-pronged approach: building raw materials, development and design; accumulation of green awareness; GHG inventory inspections; building operation and maintenance with stakeholders. Through these aspects, Sinyi Development internalizes green concepts and integrates them with environment projects, aiming to create net-zero emissions buildings.
Construction Material
Development & Design
The Jia Xue. Project has obtained the Diamond Level Green Building and Low Carbon Building Candidate Certificates. The goal is to obtain the Gold Level Smart Building Candidate Certificate and achieve the goal of two diamonds and one yellow.
2024
Obtained the
Diamond-Level Green Building Candidate Certaificate
Obtained the
Diamond-Level Low-Carbon Building Candidate Certaificate
Obtained the
Golden-Level Smart Building Candidate Certaificate
Aiming to obtain the
Diamond-Level Green Building Certaificate
2028
Aiming to obtain the
Diamond-Level Low-Carbon Building Certaificate
Aiming to obtain the
Golden-Level Smart Building Certaificate
Diamond Level
Green Building Candidate Certificate
Diamond Level
Low Carbon Building Candidate Certificate
Golden Level
Smart Building
Candidate Certificate
Greenhouse Gas Inventories
Sinyi Development takes solid steps in developing low-carbon buildings by enhancing datasets and techniques. We have progressively initiated GHG inventory inspections for development projects. This involves calculating GHG emissions at various stages of the construction processes, collecting practical experiences and challenges from each project and continuously optimizing GHG inventory inspection methods and constructing a comprehensive database. Furthermore, Sinyi Development provides feedback on GHG control measures and reduction schemes, which consequently influences the application of low-carbon materials, E&M and construction techniques. In 2022, Sinyi Development initiated a carbon footprint inspection program in order to achieve net-zero emissions in buildings in the future. Specific development projects were selected as the testing sites, we collect, compile, and construct a database of carbon footprint values for raw materials and waste. We aim to obtain LCBA dual certifications in green buildings and low-carbon buildings for future projects, establishing a market brand and societal commitment that Sinyi Development can proudly showcase.
Green Construction Methods
Sinyi Development has taken proactive steps in building development and design by initiating both independently and collaborating with third parties. It integrates green principles from the outset, starting with households to promote energy saving and carbon reduction. This not only assists end users in saving expenses and ensuring electricity safety considering the potential future rising electricity prices but also begins with the building development design itself and lays the foundation to ultimately achieve the goal of net-zero emissions buildings.
Building Structure
1. Through rational and cost-effective structural design, uniformity and symmetry across floor plans, elevations, and sections are ensured. This approach reduces unnecessary structural mass and effectively minimizes the consumption of building materials. 2. Structural lightweighting techniques, such as dry partition wall construction, not only reduce material usage but also lower the energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions associated with material production. Compared to traditional masonry structures, such methods significantly reduce the load-bearing demands on the foundation and mitigate household risks during natural disasters such as earthquakes, thereby enhancing land conservation and residential safety. 3. Recognizing that maintenance needs inevitably arise during a building's lifecycle, Sinyi Development adopts exposed piping systems for indoor electrical, water supply, and drainage installations. This practice minimizes energy consumption and waste generation during maintenance activities, thereby reducing associated greenhouse gas emissions.
Water-saving
Assessing building water consumption is a critical challenge, particularly in promoting rainwater recycling and the active adoption of water-saving technologies to improve the overall water conservation rate. Two key measures have been implemented: Water-Efficient Fixtures: According to the national residential water usage survey, bathroom and toilet usage accounts for approximately 50% of total household water consumption. Sinyi Development has incorporated the evaluation of water-saving performance into its project planning to achieve daily water conservation goals. Flushing Systems and Rainwater Harvesting Installations: Domestic wastewater is collected and treated to meet quality standards, then reused for toilet flushing and landscape irrigation within residential units. In parallel, rainwater harvesting systems are installed in the community to capture and store rainwater, which undergoes basic purification before being supplied for public building use and garden maintenance. These measures significantly reduce both local and overall building water consumption, achieving source-level water conservation.
Green Digitalization
In the "Jiapin Project," Sinyi Development has introduced an active smart load management decision-making tool in both public facilities and residential units, integrated with AI technology. By implementing energy-saving digital software and hardware solutions, smart CT current transformers and submeters are installed within residential units to collect energy usage data from major household appliances (such as televisions, air conditioners, and washing machines). The collected data is transmitted to the backend system for analysis of electricity consumption patterns.
Reduce Energy Usage
The construction phase of a development project is the primary stage for greenhouse gas emissions. In addition to incorporating low-carbon construction methods during the design phase, Sinyi Development strives to improve day-to-day construction practices, subtly integrating green awareness to achieve net-zero carbon emissions and reduce unnecessary energy consumption. Key initiatives include: Construction Site Energy Management Mechanisms: Implement management measures for construction equipment and tools, such as promoting the use of energy-efficient devices and controlling operation hours to daylight periods. Use of Renewable Energy and Energy-Efficient Equipment: Promote the adoption of green electricity and low-energy-consumption equipment at construction sites, including LED lighting and variable-frequency booster pumps. Recycling and Reuse of Equipment and Resources: Facilitate the recycling and reuse of temporary electrical panels and construction waste. Depending on site conditions, install rainwater harvesting systems for utility purposes such as toilet flushing, landscaping, and dust suppression. Additionally, implement a program to maintain and preserve temporary water and electrical facilities after project completion for reuse in future projects.