Savings, Building is equipped 100% with EPDC The building will be funded by a donation from the Tahir Foundation and a grant from the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) under the Public Sector Construction Productivity Fund. The open space between the building and the existing SMU School of Accountancy will be transformed into a vibrant campus boulevard, and form a new hub for student life on campus. Singapore Management University The five-storey building is designed to meet the BCA's Green Mark Platinum certification and is the first on-site net zero energy building in the city centre. SMU started the construction of a new, environmentally friendly building in Stamford Road that will facilitate hands-on learning for its students. The new five-storey building will feature facilities such as student lounges, sleeping pods, shower amenities and a "makerspace" that is equipped with 3D printers and handyman tools that students can use to create and build prototypes for SMU-X projects. With these energy efficiency and renewable energy solutions, Tahir Foundation Connexion can attain a self-sufficient energy performance (PV generation of 530,092kWh /year vs. energy consumption of 526,900kWh/year), making the Tahir Foundation Connexion a mid-rise ZEB based on on-site renewable energy generation. It is a dedicated open database for the built environment sector to accelerate adoption of green technologies. No. All rights reserved. They can read the article in full after signing up for a free account. Savings, Occupancy responsive automatic lighting control system, -Plug Load Management, 19% Energy Savings, Manage the plug load energy consumption by deployment of occupancy sensors and smart contactors, -Operation Centric Smart Control System for Energy Efficient Operation, -Converged Power System (CPS), 68% Energy Savings, Conventional UPS systems replaced by CPS also saves space, maintenance cost and reduces heat load, Estimated EUI 58.6 kWh/m2/year, 45% better Energy Performance than Green Mark (Platinum) Building. Tahir Foundation Connexion is envisioned to be a showcase of SMU’s spirit of innovation and experimentation. Project Description: Tahir Foundation Connexion is envisioned to be a showcase of SMU’s spirit of innovation and experimentation. Keep up-to-date with the latest news, and we will keep you posted with the latest technology information and events. Become a SLEB member to access this feature, and more! This means students will soon have more opportunities to network with start-up founders and mentors, and work on real-world projects. which also reduces maintenance cost and saves 300m2 of GFA, -LED The Singapore Management University (SMU) yesterday started the construction of a new, environmentally friendly building in Stamford Road that will facilitate hands-on learning for its students.. -Enhanced Building Envelope, ETTV = 26 W/m2, -Enhanced Passive Displacement Cooling (EPDC), 44% Energy The Tahir Foundation Connexion is projected to achieve an Energy Usage Intensity (EUI) of 58.6 kWh/m²/year (which is equivalent to a building Energy Efficiency Index (EEI) of 45.5kWh/m²/year after normalisation). The five-storey building is designed to meet the BCA's Green Mark Platinum certification and is the first on-site net zero energy building in the city centre. SPH Digital News / Copyright © 2020 Singapore Press Holdings Ltd. Co. Regn. The gift link for this subscriber-only article has expired. The Singapore Management University (SMU) yesterday started the construction of a new, environmentally friendly building in Stamford Road that will facilitate hands-on learning for its students. Called the Tahir Foundation Connexion, the fully solar-powered, $70 million development will support the university's SMU-X programme that started in 2015. The ground-breaking ceremony was graced by Mr Desmond Lee, Minister for Social and Family Development and Second Minister for National Development. Singapore 188065, For media enquiries, please email to newsroom [at] smu.edu.sg, © Copyright 2020 Singapore Management University. To address the challenge of achieving NZE for a mid-rise building in a densely built-up civic district, the Tahir Foundation Connexion plans to adopt an innovative design of solar veranda to generate sufficient electricity from a highly efficient PV system. The building will be funded by a donation from the Tahir Foundation, a philanthropic organisation, and a grant from the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) under the Public Sector Construction Productivity Fund. Preparations for the construction began in the first week of this month and works are expected to be completed by the end of next year. About 500 sq m of the 8,600 sq m development will be set aside as incubation spaces for start-ups. Its green features include self-shading building form, optimized lighting design, and a highly efficient chiller plant system. In-depth analyses and award-winning multimedia content, Get access to all with our no-contract promotional package at only $0.99/month for the first 3 months*, NTU to build Asia's largest wooden building. This fact underscores the importance of targeting building energy use as a key to decreasing the nation's energy consumption. SMU-X is designed to mimic the workplace and allows students from different disciplines to tackle real-world challenges by taking on projects from corporate, non-profit and government sector organisations. Lighting and Smart Control, 43% Energy Control, Occupancy responsive localised fresh air supply and air purging system, SMU-X - First onsite Net-Zero Energy Building with MET Construction in City. It will be able to accommodate at least 80 start-ups a year, up from 40 now. Zero energy buildings combine energy efficiency and renewable energy generation to consume only as much energy as can be produced onsite through renewable resources over a specified time period. The building will be funded by a donation from the Tahir Foundation and a grant from the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) under the Public Sector Construction Productivity Fund. Achieving zero energy is an ambitious yet increasingly achievable goal that is gaining momentum across geographic regions and markets. Called the Tahir Foundation Connexion, the fully solar-powered, $70 million development will support the university's SMU-X programme that started in 2015. An artist's impression of the Tahir Foundation Connexion, a fully solar-powered development. It is designed to meet the BCA's Green Mark Platinum certification. Amid growing concerns about rising energy prices, energy independence, and the impact of climate change, statistics show buildings to be the primary energy consumer in the U.S. "The new building, with its myriad of new-generation learning spaces, is envisaged to be a lively and conducive environment for meaningful, multi-disciplinary experiential learning and to nurture innovation," he added. Sign up for the ST Smart Parenting newsletter to get expert parenting and education advice. You can read this subscriber-only article in full, All done! We have been experiencing some problems with subscriber log-ins and apologise for the inconvenience caused. According to the Energy Market Authority, the average monthly electricity consumption of a four-room HDB unit was 387KWh in 2015. © 2020 Building and Construction Authority of Singapore. You have reached your limit of subscriber-only articles this month. The building sector can significantly reduce energy use by incorporating energy-efficient strategies into the design, construction, an…

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