As Singapore gets hotter, more people turn to air-conditioning for relief, further heating the planet in a vicious cycle. Air-cons are not the only go-to solution for extreme temperatures, say SUSS’ Ziwen Liu, BCA’s Guang Yu Jin and BLEMS’ Xiangjing Zhang.
Two people shield themselves from the sun under an umbrella in Clementi. SINGAPORE: The heat in Singapore is back with a vengeance - again. Year in, year out, we complain about how hot the weather is, then speed-walk to the nearest shaded area or air-conditioned location to get some relief.fourth-warmest year on recordConcerns are growing over the potential threat to health as Singapore gets warmer.
This spotlights an urgent need for dialogue on energy efficiency and sustainability. It's critical to reconsider our reliance on air-conditioning and explore sustainable alternatives that align with Singapore's environmental goals. Many air-conditioners use hydrofluorocarbons, which are potent greenhouse gases, as refrigerants, in addition to consuming vast amounts of electricity generated from fossil fuels.
Moreover, the widespread use of air-conditioners has led to buildings that rely less on natural ventilation and passive cooling strategies, trapping more heat in urban environments and amplifying the heat island effect. Some buildings in Singapore have also started using alternative cooling technology like hybrid cooling, which uses fans in air-conditioned spaces with slightly elevated room temperatures, such as 27 degrees Celsius, potentially saving 10 to 20 per cent of energy. This includes the BCA Zero Energy Building Plus in Braddell.
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