Denise Lim Yu Qun (FoS), Foo Jen Han (FASS), Lee Kian Boon (FoS), Lim Jie Chong (FoS), Ryan Euclid Chin Qingfeng (SDE)
Academic Advisor: Mr. Lim Cheng Puay
Industry Advisor: Ms. Sadaf Ansari (RVRC, NUS)
Using appliances contribute to the overall carbon emissions in electricity generation for Singapore. In RVRC, most of the clothing is dried using electrical tumble dryers due to lack of space and limited outdoor clothes drying facility. The reliance on tumbler dryers also contributes to the carbon footprint of RVRC and increased electrical bills. These necessitate the search for a more energy and cost-efficient method for laundry drying. However, alternative methods such as natural drying on available clothes racks are insufficient to accommodate all residents. As such, we propose a sheltered laundry drying facility, to promote the drying of laundry using natural wind. This aesthetically pleasing facility will have sufficient shelter for inclement weather, as well as a clothes line arranged in a rotational array to maximise space and accommodate more laundry. To speed up drying, the structure will be designed to capture maximum sunlight, and maximise wind and internal airflow. This structure would also be largely built out of sustainable materials. The successful use of this facility will greatly reduce reliance on electric tumble dryers, hence cutting down on energy consumption within the College. It also removes the cost of drying for the residents, and cuts down on energy bills for the College.
Keywords: Energy, Building design, Laundry Drying