ENERGY EFFICIENCY OF STUDENT ACCOMMODATION � THE LARGEST STUDENTS � RESIDENCE IN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE, PRINCE GEORGE �S PARK RESIDENCE

Abstract

Since university places in Singapore have been planned to increase annually, more student accommodation will be built to cater to the increase demand of students. Energy is the essential to maintain the operation of student accommodation. Energy efficiency serves as a mitigation to reduce the negative effect of climate change and energy challenge. In Singapore, the introduction of the Green Mark Scheme has rapidly changed the landscape of Singapore into a green, environment-friendly and sustainable city. A number of awards have been presented to local institutions of higher learning. However, with the rich history of Singapore tertiary institutions, there remains many historic existing buildings without the Green Mark certification. These buildings require to be retrofitted to meet the energy efficiency requirements of today and achieve BCA’s Green Mark Awards. This research aims to identify the existing management strategies and boost energy efficiency standard of student accommodation. Design analysis, occupancy and usage analysis have been examined to determine the energy conservation awareness, energy consumption behavior and discover potential energy saving. Based on the findings, it has been shown that there are opportunities for further enhancements of energy efficiency in buildings. Three solutions have been proposed and justified using cost-benefit approach to resolve the current energy issue and boost energy efficiency of buildings. Recommendations for further research have been made in the last chapter of study.