Advisory
NUS Cites Advisory pillar plans to offer strategic advice, leveraging on its diverse disciplinary expertise and extensive research knowledge based on urban and architectural engineering systems that require interdisciplinary solutions,
e.g., in designing for urban sustainability and resilience, climate change adaptation and mitigation, low carbon development.
Our advisory community consists of key partners across external organisations, research agencies and university departments. Sited in SDE1, NUS Cities Advisory shall serve as a corporate leadership and advisory hub for translational research and real-world project implementation within and outside the NUS Campus, covering both public and private sector strategic policy and physical development programmes.
Projects
Internal Advisory
The NUS Cities Advisory team collaborates with NUS University Campus Infrastructure on key sustainable developments on the NUS campus such as the Yusof Ishak House (YIH), student housing and academic buildings.
Yusof Ishak House (YIH)
YIH is a new students' hub designed to achieve net-zero energy for conservation and adaptive re-use. Developed in collaboration with the Department of Architecture and NUS Cities' experts, it demonstrates an effective strategy for campus sustainability by optimising the operational performance of built assets.
Image credit: Courtesy of NUS University Campus Infrastructure
External Advisory
The NUS Cities Advisory team champions a portfolio of regional and international sustainable urban development projects and strategic advisory collaborations and services.
Strategic Partnership with the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT)
The Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) has launched a strategic partnership with NUS Cities, a multidisciplinary centre hosted within the National University of Singapore’s (NUS) College of Design and Engineering, as part of the DMT Future Hub initiative.
Image credit: DMT Media Office
Dhun Project
Dhun Project, Jaipur development, is positioned as an Integrated Eco-Township, Low Impact and Responsible Tourism Model, anchored on four pillars of Laboratory, Living, Learning and Wellness.
Image credit: Prof. Lam Khee Poh
Hanam Kyosan AI / Data-based Innovation Cluster
Advisory for the planning and designing of an innovation cluster consisting of multiple AI hubs, data centres and facilities in Hanam City, South Korea.
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Capability Building Workshops
NUS Cities Advisory services include customised capability development workshops, activities, lectures for organisations and universities in the region and beyond.
Young Presidents' Organisation
Transforming the Construction Industry: Building the Future of Net Zero Buildings
The workshop was conducted for 30 YPO C-Suite members from Southeast Asia, empowering them with insights and strategies to drive sustainability and innovation within the construction sector.
This half-day event featured dynamic discussions, expert presentations, and interactive sessions designed to explore key issues and catalyze actionable solutions.
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Delft University of Technology
Visit and Workshop
NUS Cities hosted a class with their professors to explore and discuss topics on urban sustainability including potential climate risks, mitigation & adaptation strategies across case studies in the Netherlands and Singapore.
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Dalian University of Technology
Sustainable Urban Development Workshop
NUS Cities hosted a customised workshop for graduate students and faculty from Dalian University of Technology. The workshop offered insights into sustainable urban development, Singapore's strategies for creating liveable and resilient cities, and an in-depth look at the NUS SDE4 positive energy building - a living testament of sustainable innovation.
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Dalian University of Technology
Sustainable and Resilient Cities Workshop
NUS Cities hosted a second customised workshop for graduate students and faculty from Dalian University of Technology led by our urban sustainability experts. The session explored strategies for designing cities that are not only environmentally sustainable but also resilient in the face of climate change and urban challenges.
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Partnerships
NUS Cities partners with local agencies and international partners to enable knowledge exchange across its centre, NUS and beyond.
Key Partners:
