BCA SkyLab

World’s First High-Rise Rotatable Laboratory for the Tropics

The BCA SkyLab is developed by BCA in collaboration with the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in California, a world leader in science and engineering and building energy performance research.  The facility boasts a 360-degree rotatable capability, full plug-and-play configurability and is fitted with extensive instrumentation and sensor networks scalable in future.  The 132 m2 facility is equipped with a network of more than 200 sensors with high accuracy and granularity, across two identical cells for comparison testing.  These sensors measure performance metrics such as energy performance, indoor environmental quality, outdoor environmental parameters and building automation system indicators.

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BCA SkyLab is an advanced test facility for industry professionals, researchers, and innovators to testbed their building technologies to achieve greater energy savings and higher performance. This state-of-the-art testbed facility is capable of testing energy-efficient technologies in Photovoltaics (roof top, BIPV, BAPV), façades, air-conditioning, lightings and controls. Sitting on top of a 7-storey building at Braddell Road, SkyLab has a 360-degree rotatable platform which allows technologies to be tested under real-world conditions at different building orientations.

The 132 m² facility has over 200 laboratory grade sensors with high accuracy and granularity for comparison testing across two identical test chambers. These sensors measure performance metrics such as energy performance, indoor environmental quality, outdoor environmental parameters, etc.

SkyLab is developed in collaboration with the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in California, a world leader in science and engineering, and building energy performance research. 

What we offer

BCA SkyLab is the open innovation and integration lab that helps industry professionals and researchers to develop and apply novel solutions to green buildings. We offer opportunities for users to conduct testing, verification, and knowledge sharing and dissemination with our advanced infrastructure and technical assistance.

The technologies covered include:

1. Building Envelope – Smart glass, dynamic façade systems, shading devices, advanced façade materials, Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) etc.
2. Air-conditioning – Passive and active cooling technologies, dehumidification, ventilation solutions, alternative cooling system and bon-compression cooling technologies etc.
3. Lighting - High quality and energy efficiency lighting technologies and designs, smart lighting, daylight harvesting and integration, etc.
4. Smart Control – Advanced building management system, smart energy management systems, AI/data driven building control or equipment control, etc.

In addition, SkyLab also serves as a platform for industry and the research community to co-innovate green building solutions. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their proposals under the Request for Information (RFI) for collaboration opportunities.

For expression of interest of testing or collaboration, please contact us at BCA_SkyLab@bca.gov.sg.

Sample technologies tested at SkyLab

Since the launch of SkyLab in 2016, several innovative technologies have been tested

For more details, please contact us at BCA_SkyLab@bca.gov.sg.