ARTICLES

An NUS News article covers the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Heritage Forum (CHF)-NUS Summer School 2026, which brings twenty-four participants from across the Commonwealth together for practical training in traditional building skills and heritage conservation.

A Straits Times article showcases NUS–ArCLab’s pioneering conservation project, developing replicable net-zero retrofit strategies to guide the sustainable renewal of Singapore’s historic buildings.

A Lianhe Zaobao article features NUS–ArCLab’s pilot conservation project to transform its historic townhouse into Singapore’s first net-zero operational energy heritage building, demonstrating scalable climate-resilient retrofit strategies for historic buildings.

An NUS News article features NUS–ArCLab’s pilot net-zero retrofit project, demonstrating how climate-resilient conservation, traditional materials, and innovative technologies can support the sustainable renewal of Singapore’s historic buildings.

A San-in Chuo Shimpo article features NUS–ArCLab’s research collaboration with Kamedani Ceramics and Professor Kinoshita of Kansai University, including a study visit by ArCLab and MAArC students to learn about Sekishu roof tiles in Hamada, Japan.

A Straits Times interactive feature explores Singapore’s conserved properties through the case of a Neil Road townhouse, highlighting research, climate challenges, and how conservation strategies can inform the future adaptation of heritage buildings.

A multimedia feature explores the tension between rapid redevelopment and heritage preservation in Singapore, using NUS-ArCLab's historic Neil Road townhouse to illustrate how conservation efforts negotiate the balance between progress and cultural continuity.

A URA feature highlights the importance of building skills and expertise in architectural conservation, showcasing professionals/MAArC alumni gaining hands-on training and adopting new technologies to support the repair, preservation, and long-term care of Singapore’s historic buildings.

A Straits Times article highlights NUS–ArCLab as a “living laboratory,” where the public can observe restoration work and learn conservation techniques, supporting research, training, and innovation in conserving historic buildings.

An NUS News article introduces NUS–ArCLab as a “living laboratory” in a conserved building, supporting research, education, and training while advancing sustainable, climate-resilient approaches to heritage conservation.

A Hanoi University of Culture article highlights ASEAN Field School "The Future of 'Modern' Past: Heritage Conservation in Southeast Asia Urban Settings", featuring discussions on conservation approaches, sustainability, and the challenges of managing historic environments in rapidly developing cities.