A record-smashing heatwave has been blazing across South and Southeast Asia. Temperatures in Singapore have soared up to 37°C in May — matching the highest recorded temperature in 1983, according to the National Environmental Agency.
The unbearably warm weather can be attributed to the inter-monsoon season between April and May clashing with the ongoing El Nino phenomenon.
Young architects who are our future urban planners and building designers have an important role in making Singapore a liveable and sustainable city to be in.According to a report, the built environment is responsible for 40 per cent of annual global carbon emissions, and in Singapore, buildings account for more than 20 per cent of national emissions.
For young architects, this means embracing sustainability right from the start and making it an all-encompassing factor throughout the design process so that the final product leaves a positive impact on the users and society at large.In Singapore, we do not have abundant natural resources, thus we have to be resourceful and find innovative solutions to maximise what we have to make the best out of any situation.
Such innovative solutions in the architecture and construction industry pave the way for a future where good design meets sustainability that not only protects the environment but is also stylish and functional. Incorporating greenery not only has the benefit of enhancing the aesthetics of the space, but it also helps to improve air filtration and temperature regulation, as well as boost the physical and mental health of employees, consequently improving productivity in the office.As architects, our job not only requires us to create or demolish and rebuild developments. Many times, we also have to think about refurbishing existing ones.
However, it is also the single most effective strategy to limit carbon emissions from buildings, according to an IPCC report, tapping their energy-saving potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across their life cycle.
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