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MOE Engineering & Tech Programme Scholarship (ETPS) Workshop

Energy & Sustainability Theme

In the face of climate change and rising temperatures, there is a pressing need for sustainable solutions to mitigate the impact of heat on built environments. Traditional cooling systems contribute to energy consumption and carbon emissions, thereby exacerbating environmental challenges. In this workshop, students will learn and build liveable spaces that promote energy efficiency and sustainability while providing effective cooling solutions.

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Challenge:

This workshop is designed to help students develop an appreciation for the engineering principles involved in creating a Cool House, focusing onsustainable and innovative design solutions. Each group in the "Cool" House challenge will be evaluated based on their house design, theplacement of solar panels & fan, and the ability of their structure to maintain a cool interior temperature.

Deliverables:

  1. Design and build a house/building structure and incorporate a portable fan powered by a solar panel to assist in the cooling process.
  2. 10-min Project Presentation
    • 8-min Group Presentation
    • 2-min Video Presentation

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Instructors

A/ Prof Tay is involved in consultancy roles for both the public and private sectors locally and overseas for solar photovoltaic technical advisories and renewable energy certificate (RECs) adoption. His research interests include solar photovoltaic performance in the urban environment, co-location of solar photovoltaic systems and greenery and willingness-to-pay and social perceptions on renewable energy.
A/ Prof Tay is involved in consultancy roles for both the public and private sectors locally and overseas for solar photovoltaic technical advisories and renewable energy certificate (RECs) adoption. His research interests include solar photovoltaic performance in the urban environment, co-location of solar photovoltaic systems and greenery and willingness-to-pay and social perceptions on renewable energy.

A/Prof Stephen Tay
Associate Professor, Department of the Built Environment

Dr Tan is the PI /Co-PI of various research projects with government agencies and industry partners focusing on urban greenery. His research interests include ground level greenery, vertical and rooftop greenery, urban climatic mapping and simulation, as well as Landscape Design Optimisation.
Dr Tan is the PI /Co-PI of various research projects with government agencies and industry partners focusing on urban greenery. His research interests include ground level greenery, vertical and rooftop greenery, urban climatic mapping and simulation, as well as Landscape Design Optimisation.

Dr. Terrence Tan
Senior Lecturer, Department of Architecture
Programme Director for Bachelor in Landscape Architecture

Since 2005/6, Dr. Kong is a practising qualified engineer who specialises in Buildings & Infrastructure Projects (including Bridges). He is a Chartered Engineer & International Professional Engineer (UK) with 13 years of experience as a Site & Resident Engineer, Senior Design & Project Engineer, Design & Project Manager, Associate (Team Leader) & Senior Associate Consultant for many residential, commercial, institutional, industrial, infrastructure and civil engineering master planning works in Singapore and Overseas.
Since 2005/6, Dr. Kong is a practising qualified engineer who specialises in Buildings & Infrastructure Projects (including Bridges). He is a Chartered Engineer & International Professional Engineer (UK) with 13 years of experience as a Site & Resident Engineer, Senior Design & Project Engineer, Design & Project Manager, Associate (Team Leader) & Senior Associate Consultant for many residential, commercial, institutional, industrial, infrastructure and civil engineering master planning works in Singapore and Overseas.

Dr. Kong Kian Hau
Senior Lecturer, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Prof Fong is a Practice Professor at, NUS Cities, College of Design and Engineering (CDE), NUS, Director (Education) for NUS Cities, Former Advisor for HDB and Former Deputy Chief Executive Officer (Building) for HDB.
Prof Fong is a Practice Professor at, NUS Cities, College of Design and Engineering (CDE), NUS, Director (Education) for NUS Cities, Former Advisor for HDB and Former Deputy Chief Executive Officer (Building) for HDB.

Professor Fong Chun Wah
Deputy Director of NUS Cities

A/Prof Kua’s research interests include life cycle sustainability assessment, bio-based building materials capable of direct air capture of carbon dioxide and air purification and policies to promote household energy conservation. He has received numerous academic awards and published widely.
A/Prof Kua’s research interests include life cycle sustainability assessment, bio-based building materials capable of direct air capture of carbon dioxide and air purification and policies to promote household energy conservation. He has received numerous academic awards and published widely.

A/Prof Kua Harn Wei
Associate Professor, Department of the Built Environment

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