Cooler, smarter HDB flats possible in future with 3D printing under new research tie-ups
SINGAPORE - As temperatures rise, residents in Housing Board flats could have cooler homes with integrated smart systems - without having to turn on the air-conditioner or switches.
Unlike the current fabricating process which takes up to two months to complete, this does not require the creation of customised mould sets. Each smart-enabled flat will come with a smart distribution board that can seamlessly integrate devices and solutions for different providers. This extends to smart lighting, motion sensors and even smart curtains.
He announced that $70 million of the $150 million allocated under the Cities of Tomorrow research programme will be invested over the next two years. But these efforts tend to be top-down and based on specific national problems, said Mr Wong, who added that the Government wants more companies to drive the process.
A developer could bring a problem to BETA and it will link the developer with research institutions. Or a company may want to deploy a new product, and BETA can help it find potential adopters willing to test-bed and commercialise the product.
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