Intended to be a global model for the entire garment industry, the
project sets a new high bar for sustainability, energy efficiency
and worker comfort.
The project is one of only two certified Passive House factory
buildings in the world, and annual energy consumption will be
cut by over 75% compared to a conventionally “efficient” modern
industrial building.
Careful design and engineering of the building systems and
enclosure ensures that workers enjoy year-round comfort in a
workspace that provides abundant natural light, low humidity,
filtered fresh air, and maintains temperatures near a constant
24 °C (77 °F).
Thorough testing of the airtightness and remote monitoring of
the ongoing energy usage provide quantitative confirmation
By choosing to renovate an obsolete building to Passive House
standards, the project dramatically reduces the waste, carbon
emissions and fossil fuels typically required for demolition and
new construction, and promotes the client’s commitment to
maintain high standards in social, environmental, ethical and
safety compliance. of the building performance, achieving projected operational
The Star Innovation Center is a pioneer in applying Passive House
technology to a tropical monsoon climate, which features steady
warm temperatures year-round but extremely high relative
humidity. The majority of existing high performance buildings
have been located in cool, Northern European-style climates
where heating is the primary consideration. of high performance building in the region.
cost savings for the client and vastly upgraded workplace
environmental standards for the employees.
From the outset the agenda was to assemble an integrated project
team including local architects, engineers, fabricators and builders
to encourage technology transfer and demonstrate the feasibility
By promoting the project’s goals and inspiring the local building
industry JPDA has sought to establish a clear path to both
reducing global carbon emissions and putting an end to worker
“sweatshop” conditions.
INTENDED TO BE A GLOBAL MODEL FOR THE ENTIRE
GARMENT INDUSTRY, THE PROJECT SETS A NEW HIGH
BAR FOR SUSTAINABILITY, ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND
WORKER COMFORT.