AsianScientist (Feb. 17, 2022).Singapore is known for its tall buildings and lush greenery. However, 20 percent of nations carbon emissions come from residential and commercial buildings. Despite being higher than the global average 40 percent carbon emissions from the built environments, there are still areas for improvement.
As more people use energy-hungry devices and cities develop, global energy demands from buildings will rise. Singapore is no exception.
The Singapore Green Plan 2030 goals include creating carbon-neutral schools and quadrupling solar power deployment. To achieve these goals, the nation’s built environment needs to be reevaluated with sustainability in mind.
Innovations in design and technology are essential to Singapore’s sustainability efforts. You can find out more about our sustainability efforts here. TechInnovationSharing session on September 28, 2021. Three experts discussed the challenges and possible technological solutions to improve energy efficiency, as well as new business ideas for green buildings.
Modern technology and climate change
Modern technology is a significant contributor to combating climate change. However, it can also increase carbon emissions. Innovators are working to reduce the energy consumption of existing technologies and harness new technology to improve efficiency, provide sustainable solutions.
Mr. Paul Churchill is Vice President Sales & GM of Southeast Asia. VertivAccording to, effective cooling systems that don’t rely on large amounts of water could significantly improve the sustainability of data centers.
Churchill stated that there are many new technologies that can cool high-density servers faster and more sustainably than traditional precision cooling units. These are some of the technologies we need to consider as we expand the industry and look at developing new data centers that are more sustainable.
Technology can be used to address existing problems as well as create new sustainable innovations in the built environment. The green building industry offers a great opportunity to reduce construction waste and increase efficiency by integrating technologies such as data analytics and the Internet of Things in smart buildings.
However, the industry’s slow adoption technology is a problem. This is due in part to the disjointed actions of the industry. Mr. Nilesh Jadhav is the CEO of digital solution provider Qi SquareThis is how, addresses this issue through open, cloud-based collaboration to facilitate unified decisions-making
Jadhav said that we decided to stop consulting as a company. Instead, we gave consultants a tool that was focused on digitalization. We make it easy to access data from the digital twins and drawings we create on the platform. Additionally, we offer a wide range solutions that can help with the green workflows.
Best design know-hows
The nation’s servers need efficient cooling as do its citizens. Singapore is located near the Equator and is humid all year. This makes air-conditioning essential in commercial buildings. Cooling systems account for 20 percent of the carbon emissions from buildings. It is crucial that these systems are as energy efficient and green as possible in order to move towards a more sustainable built environment.
Air-conditioning firms are thriving in an era of as-a-service. KaerSingapore pioneers cooling as a service
This model doesn’t require you to own, operate, or maintain an air-conditioning system in your home to enjoy cooling. Kaer makes sure the system runs at peak performance and the building owner only pays per use.
Each cooling system is custom-built using the most advanced design knowledge, efficient equipment, and control algorithms. Kaers systems can be tailored to fit the needs of a particular building or facility. They also reduce operational carbon emissions, water consumption, and water consumption.
The firm has been providing air-conditioning services to commercial and industrial buildings in Southeast Asia since more than 60 years. However, the new model is only in place since 2013. Despite being relatively new, the model has prevented the emission by green buildings of over 50,000 metric tons carbon dioxide.
A greener built environment
TechInnovation 2021 was a major technology matching event. It saw innovators share a variety of technologies that are aimed at creating a greener built environment, from reducing waste to assessing efficiency.
One solution is Singapore’s Nanyang Technological Universitys (NTU) Digital ConcreteIt uses 3D printing to create structures with a program-controlled robotic arm.
Because printing material is only placed where it is needed, this method allows for freeform architecture. It also reduces waste and increases worker safety. This technology provides affordable and sustainable housing solutions that can be quickly deployed.
The same goes for energy conservation. It is possible to manage resources better. NTUs Spray Cooling SystemData centers could reduce their energy consumption by spraying servers in a finely distributed coolant that draws heat efficiently. This will eliminate the need to use chiller-based coolers that consume comparatively less energy.
Sensgreen, an expert in air quality, has also developed an alternative. Indoor Climate Management systemIt uses machine learning algorithms to regulate indoor environment quality. Sensgreens technology monitors and responds to the environment to optimize resource management and reduce energy consumption.
Companies can also use the latest technology for assessing green performance and optimizing processes to enable efficient building operations. Qi Squares is a great tool to achieve this. BtrLyfdigital assessment platform that combines building data to create digital twins that can help evaluate building performance.
Singapore Institute of Technologys can also evaluate and optimize lighting performance and energy efficiency Simulation-based Lighting Assessment. The system provides visual comfort and optimizes energy consumption. It is suitable for offices, schools, retail, and underground spaces.
Building managers can use innovative design and technology to implement sustainable practices in the vast built environment that has made Singapore a green and clean city-state. This is a significant step towards achieving the nation’s sustainability goals.
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