Today, employee well-being is increasingly gaining recognition as an essential business strategy. Companies are doing their utmost to ensure that their people are empowered to thrive in the workplace – not just through traditional career perks, but also by taking care of their physical and mental health. And Lendlease wanted to do its part for the community it serves, including people who work in the Paya Lebar precinct.
NEEDS ANALYSIS
What Needed To Be Done
Lendlease wanted to create a workplace that is healthy, productive and vibrant
The people working in Paya Lebar Quarter and the community it serves in its public realm
Such an environment leads to benefits, such as improved productivity, reduced absenteeism, a happier workforce and more
Office towers in Paya Lebar Quarter, public spaces in PLQ precinct, namely PLQ Plaza and PLQ Parkside
Present and future
Enable and promote active living by creating an uplifting environment in the workplace and precinct
The WELL Building Standard
AIRThis concept focuses on overall indoor quality. Factors it examines include ventilation effectiveness, air filtration, microbe and mould control, as well as active VOC (volatile organic compounds) control.
WATERThis refers to the overall access and quality of a building’s water supply. Measures to look into include healthy filtration, as well as availability of drinking water around the office.
NOURISHMENTThis concept encourages healthy eating habits. It requires the availability of fresh and wholesome foods and limits unhealthy ingredients.
LIGHTThis concept looks into factors such as access to natural lighting, glare control features, as well as electric light quality.
FITNESSThis examines how facilities promote fitness as well as opportunities for active lifestyles. Activities include fitness facilities and programmes.
COMFORTTo enhance comfort and consequently productivity in the workplace, building developers are required to create indoor environments with minimal distractions. Factors include noise management, accessibility and thermal comfort.
MINDThis refers to facilitating of mental well-being by integrating building design principles to promote health & wellness awareness, stress management and more. Factors to consider include stress support, access to nature, restorative programmes such as mindfulness meditation.
The Building That Cares
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Indoor Air Quality & Ventilation
Indoor Air Quality & Ventilation
Healthy offices have low concentrations of CO2, VOCs and other pollutants; they also have high ventilation rates. PLQ has CO2 monitors and MERV14 filters keeping PM2.5 levels low all year round. The paint, adhesives and furniture in the base building all contain low VOCs. Additionally, building materials are green-certified products.
WHY DOES IT MATTER?
Cognitive scores of those who work in green, well-ventilated office with good indoor air quality will increase. -
Thermal Comfort
Thermal Comfort
Healthy office buildings have a comfortable temperature range. PLQ utilises high-performance building façade systems in addition to other mechanical and electrical engineering practices to keep occupants’ thermal comfort at optimal levels. Temperatures range from 23 to 25°C, with relative humidity below 65%. This provides building occupants with daylight while maintaining a thermal-comfortable workspace.
WHY DOES IT MATTER?
Thermal comfort can boost staff performance.
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Noise & Acoustics
Noise & Acoustics
Healthy office buildings use materials that reduce noise and provide quiet spaces to work. To manage external noise and internal acoustics, PLQ has installed engineered façade systems and internal walls that meet international standards.
WHY DOES IT MATTER?
The reduction of surrounding distracting noises plays a part in improving staff performance.
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Biophilia & Views
Biophilia & Views
Healthy office buildings have a wide variety of plant spaces inside and out, as well as views of nature from workspaces. With greenery covering more than six times the site area, PLQ provides its office occupants with a lush environment; full glass façade windows provide a full view of the great outdoors.
WHY DOES IT MATTER?
Longer attention spans, as well as quicker recovery time when occupants are taking breaks can be observed.
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Access to Amenities
Access to Amenities
Healthy office buildings provide access to public transport, safe bike routes, over 300 bicycle parking lots, end-of-trip facilities and a wide range of healthy food choices. Outdoor seating is also available at the Plaza for those who wish to dine in a natural cool ventilated environment.
WHY DOES IT MATTER?
Active lifestyles can play a part in improving well-being, hence reducing absenteeism. Convenience at the PLQ offices’ doorstep also allows more time for work-life balance.
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Daylighting & Lighting
Daylighting & Lighting
Healthy office buildings have generous access to daylight and smart electrical lighting. PLQ provides full glass ceiling-to-floor façades. This provides building occupants with natural lighting while ensuring optimal comfort.
WHY DOES IT MATTER?
Such optimised lighting systems have a positive impact on occupants’ circadian rhythm, improving their sleep quality, resulting in better alertness in the day.
- Indoor Air Quality & Ventilation
- Thermal Comfort
- Noise & Acoustics
- Biophilia & Views
- Access to Amenities
- Daylighting & Lighting
Indoor Air Quality & Ventilation
Healthy offices have low concentrations of CO2, VOCs and other pollutants; they also have high ventilation rates. PLQ has CO2 monitors and MERV14 filters keeping PM2.5 levels low all year round. The paint, adhesives and furniture in the base building all contain low VOCs. Additionally, building materials are green-certified products.
WHY DOES IT MATTER?
Cognitive scores of those who work in green, well-ventilated office with good indoor air quality will increase.
Thermal Comfort
Healthy office buildings have a comfortable temperature range. PLQ utilises high-performance building façade systems in addition to other mechanical and electrical engineering practices to keep occupants’ thermal comfort at optimal levels. Temperatures range from 23 to 25°C, with relative humidity below 65%. This provides building occupants with daylight while maintaining a thermal-comfortable workspace.
WHY DOES IT MATTER?
Thermal comfort can boost staff performance.
Noise & Acoustics
Healthy office buildings use materials that reduce noise and provide quiet spaces to work. To manage external noise and internal acoustics, PLQ has installed engineered façade systems and internal walls that meet international standards.
WHY DOES IT MATTER?
The reduction of surrounding distracting noises plays a part in improving staff performance.
Biophilia & Views
Healthy office buildings have a wide variety of plant spaces inside and out, as well as views of nature from workspaces. With greenery covering more than six times the site area, PLQ provides its office occupants with a lush environment; full glass façade windows provide a full view of the great outdoors.
WHY DOES IT MATTER?
Longer attention spans, as well as quicker recovery time when occupants are taking breaks can be observed.
Access to Amenities
Healthy office buildings provide access to public transport, safe bike routes, over 300 bicycle parking lots, end-of-trip facilities and a wide range of healthy food choices. Outdoor seating is also available at the Plaza for those who wish to dine in a natural cool ventilated environment.
WHY DOES IT MATTER?
Active lifestyles can play a part in improving well-being, hence reducing absenteeism. Convenience at the PLQ offices’ doorstep also allows more time for work-life balance.
Daylighting & Lighting
Healthy office buildings have generous access to daylight and smart electrical lighting. PLQ provides full glass ceiling-to-floor façades. This provides building occupants with natural lighting while ensuring optimal comfort.
WHY DOES IT MATTER?
Such optimised lighting systems have a positive impact on occupants’ circadian rhythm, improving their sleep quality, resulting in better alertness in the day.