Feasibility study for houses.

A feasibility study is the foundation of a successful project. It evaluates the potential of your site, taking into account zoning regulations, site conditions, and your project's specific goals. This process identifies potential challenges early, such as site constraints, legal restrictions, or budgetary considerations, allowing you to plan effectively and avoid costly mistakes. By conducting a feasibility study, we help ensure your vision aligns with practical possibilities, setting your project up for success from the start. 

Architect what?

Architects are more than designers; we are your trusted partners in every phase of your project. Our role spans:

• Design: Transforming your intentions into functional, aesthetic, and sustainable solutions.

• Documentation: Preparing detailed drawings and specifications for tendering and construction.

• Compliance: Ensuring your project meets regulatory standards and safety requirements.

• Project Management: Coordinating with contractors and stakeholders to keep the project on track.

• Contract Administration: Overseeing your contract with the contractors to manage variation and ensure adherence to the contract.

• Sustainability: Incorporating sustainable thoughts and practices into your design.

From concept to completion, architects can guide you every step of the way.

Authorities for projects approval.

In Singapore, various authorities oversee different aspects of development projects to ensure safety, compliance, and sustainability. These include:

• Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA): Oversees land use and zoning regulations.

• Building and Construction Authority (BCA): Ensures compliance with structural and safety standards.

• Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF): Ensures compliance with fire safety and rescue standards.

• National Parks Board (NParks): Reviews greenery and landscape aspects of the project.

• Public Utilities Board (PUB): Manages drainage, water, and sewerage requirements.

• Land Transport Authority (LTA): Oversees transportation and road-related matters.

• National Environment Agency (NEA): Reviews project output for a clean and livable environment. 

Each of the authorities will need to be engaged and be satisfied that the projects are fulfilling the requirements and providing the necessary for the built environment in Singapore.

What are the submissions involved?

For projects in Singapore, a range of submissions is required to obtain approvals at different stages (design and construction gateway under the new Corenet X framework). These include:

• Development Control Application: Submission to URA for zoning and land use approval.

• Building Plan Submission: Plans submitted to BCA and SCDF to ensure compliance with the Building Control Act and Fire Safety Act.

• Structural Plans and Calculations: Reviewed by BCA for structural integrity.

• Other Technical Plans and Provisions: Plans are also required to be submitted and approved by other authorities for water-related infrastructure, public roads and access interface and parking provision, greenery provisions and project output to the environment.

Additionally, projects require a Temporary Occupation Permit (TOP) or Certificate of Statutory Completion (CSC) before they can be occupied. Each of these submissions are crucial to ensuring the project meets regulatory and safety standards.

What is Green Mark?

The Green Mark certification scheme is a green building rating system regulated by the Building and Construction Authority of Singapore (BCA) designed to evaluate a building’s environmental impact and performance. It provides a comprehensive framework for assessing the overall environmental performance of new and existing buildings to promote sustainable design, and best practices in construction and operations in buildings.

Green projects may enjoy these benefits over the long run:

• Meaningful differentiation of buildings in the real estate market

• Positive effect on corporate image, leasing and resale value of buildings

• Reduction in energy, water and material resource usage

• Reduce potential environmental impact

• Improvement in indoor environmental quality for better health and well being

• Provide clearer direction for continual improvement

What is Design-for-Safety?

Design for Safety (DfS) is the process of identifying and reducing safety and health risks through good design at the conceptual and planning phases  of a project. Through early intervention, risks can be mitigated before construction, operation / maintenance and post occupancy. It is governed by the Workplace Safety and Health (Design for Safety) Regulations 2015 and is applicable for all construction development with contract sum of 10 million dollars and above. DfS formally delegates the duties of ensuring safe design and mitigating risks to the five key-stakeholder in the project, namely: the Developer, DfS Professional (with duties delegated from the Developer), Designers, Contractors and Owners. It also sets out the mandatory processes and systems such as the DfS Review Meeting and DfS Risk Register. 

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