A mixed-use, transit-oriented development that has been designed to adhere to the prerequisites for GreenRE silver certification, this structure of double towers will feature serviced residences; small and flexible office (SOFO) units; as well as retail spaces upon completion.
A bubble deck slab system, comprising of biaxial hollow slabs that decrease structural dead weight, is employed for the car park floors. An application of the industrialised building system (IBS), these precast slabs are cured to specified sizes beforehand to facilitate on-site installation. As for typical floors, an aluminium formwork is selected instead of the traditionally used timber to shorten preparation time.
PRIORITISING CERTIFIED MATERIALS AND LOCAL PRODUCTS
To achieve the GreenRE silver rating, raw materials and finishes with sustainability labelling are opted for, covering low-emissivity glass; aluminium frames; insulated reinforced concrete (RC) flat roof; ceiling boards; low-volatile-organic-compound paints; sealants; and adhesives. To this end, local products are prioritised to minimise carbon footprint of transportation and lead time.
The use of materials with sustainability labelling, such as low-emissivity glass, is prioritised
PROJECT DATA
Project Name
Edelweiss SOFO & Serviced Residences, Tropicana Gardens (Phase 7)
Location
Selangor, Malaysia
Expected Completion
March 2025
Site Area
0.95 hectares
Building Height
52 storeys
Number of Units
1,027
Client
Tropicana Corporation Berhad
Architecture Firm
GDP Architect
Interior Design Firm
SL Group Design Sdn Bhd
Civil & Structural Engineer
TY Lin International Sdn Bhd
Mechanical & Electrical Engineer
GMT Consultant Sdn Bhd
Quantity Surveyor
Vescope Sdn Bhd
Landscape Architect
Wein Designs Sdn Bhd
Green Building Consultant
DME Solutions Sdn Bhd
Main Contractor
GD Capital Sdn Bhd
Images
Tropicana Corporation Berhad
This is an excerpt. The original article is published in
Construction+ Q3 2023 Issue: The inside of architecture/built structures.
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