NATURALLY VENTILATING OFFICE BUILDINGS IN SINGAPORE

Abstract

This thesis stands as a critique to Singapore ubiquitous typology of office buildings, particularly their over-reliance on air-conditioning and the detriments that this has on occupants’ health and well-being. Through the understanding of the history and rationale of how the current model came to be, identification of the constraints that Singapore’s tropical climate presents, analysis of possible design strategies and technologies related to ventilation, this thesis presents a case for the adoption of natural ventilation in office buildings in Singapore.