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Façade envelope design that minimises energy use Nature-based climate solutions Green is the ‘New Gold’

Enhanced overall thermal performance of the building Taking advantage of high levels of rainfall in Malaysia, the SIS’s green efforts maximises the economic and
envelope minimises heat gain and ambient heat thus school is equipped with a rainwater harvesting tank with a environmental performance of the school. As an education
reducing the overall cooling load requirement. Employing capacity of 180 cubic meters to gather rainwater for non- institution, SIS aims to be exemplary in implementing green
bioclimatic architecture, solar energy is put to good use potable uses, such as landscape irrigation. strategies to be resource-efficient and to leave the smallest
through the acclimatisation of the shape, position and carbon footprint possible.
orientation of the school, which allows for natural lighting and Enhancing indoor comfort
proper ventilation. Prioritising the health and well-being of its students, SEG
emphasises the importance of appropriately ventilated
Achieving energy-efficiency with solar power buildings with good indoor air quality, acoustics and We welcome opportunities to

A 515-kWp photovoltaic system sits on the school’s rooftop, enhanced levels of thermal comfort. This optimises cognitive learn and work with GreenRE on
harvesting about 10% of its required energy. This clean performance and other health and tangible productivity
technology utilises 1,062 solar panels to lower the energy benefits that improve student outcomes. continually improving our school’s
consumption achieving a significant carbon and cost savings sustainability performance. We
for a large 8-acre campus that operates long hours.
are looking to achieve other Green

certifications as well in our pursuit

of UNSDGs. This certification

benefits our school and our

community, and we aspire to

motivate others in the community
to participate and contribute

towards the goal of mitigating

climate change.

– DR CHENG MIEN WEE –
Executive Director of Sunway International Schools

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