Chua Bok Woon (CEG), Lee Jing Wen, Alicia (FASS), Ng Jun Sheng (FASS), Oon Chong Sheng Ryan (FoE), Ryan Sim Wei Jie (FASS), Tham You Wai (FoE)
Academic Advisor: Mr. Lim Cheng Puay
Industry Advisor: Mr. Chin Ting Kwang Noel (BCA)
Day-lighting systems, which capture sun rays and reflect them into buildings, can complement existing lighting installations in buildings to reduce energy consumption. Our group will examine light pipes as such a day-lighting system to reduce electrical dependency, specifically on cheaper alternative materials compared to current commercial models. This will be achieved with qualitative analysis and research by consulting experts from the Building & Construction Authority and NUS. A quantitative study by creating an experimental prototype light tube system using a cheaper, reflective material, “Mylar” will be carried out. We will then compare various lighting systems (e.g., LED, ambient lighting, etc.) and evaluate of the efficiency of the alternative material proposed as well as consider possible sites of integration and implementation. We will also engage RVRC students about our product to understand end-user receptivity and response towards light pipes, and the feasibility of light pipes lined with the alternative material we have proposed. This is done through a visual engagement and recording their experience with the prototype we have constructed. Through these various approaches, we will determine the feasibility and potential of light pipes as a complement to existing lighting systems.
Keywords: Built Environment and Green Infrastructure, Energy, Lighting, Light pipes