Ang Hui Ru, Ang Jie Liang, Cassell Chew Sheng Yi, Lim Lee Hwee, Arabelle, Wan Hazimah Binte Mohammad Salemi
Academic Advisor: Dr. Chua Siew Chin
Industry Advisor: UCI
The projected increase in global energy demand for decades to come has been a great concern for many, and it shows no signs of cessation. One possible explanation for this is the link to greater demand for air-conditioning for cooling of buildings. However, plants can be greener alternatives that also provide cooling effect to the surroundings. By taking temperature readings and comparing it across different proximities between building and greenery, our project aims to assess the extent of cooling effect greenery has on indoor temperatures. We aim to study the effectiveness of cooling on two types of greenery – green wall installation and natural forest. Our data from four locations across NUS generally show that the closer the greenery is to the building, the lower the temperature. Our findings fit in nicely with our expected outcome of proving that greenery nearby buildings can be a good substitute for air-conditioning.
Keywords: Energy and climate, transpiration cooling, green installations, air-conditioner, temperature and relative humidity datalogger