Course Overview

Domain
Engineering
Format
Short Course
Duration
5 days
Fee Subsidy
Up to 90% SF Funding
Professional Development Units

40 PDUs (SCEM)
27 PDUs (PEB)

This course provides a comprehensive overview of low-carbon buildings, focusing on their significance for sustainable development goals with an emphasis on the engineering aspects of building design and operation.

It covers the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in building design, construction, and operation for low carbon buildings. The course also explores the role of building materials, construction techniques, and engineering systems in achieving low-carbon buildings. Various strategies, technologies, and approaches for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in areas such as HVAC, electrical services, water resources, and indoor air quality will be discussed. The challenges, opportunities, and engineering solutions for low-carbon buildings in different contexts will be examined, along with an exploration of the policies, regulations, and incentives associated with low carbon buildings.

Who Should Attend

  • Professionals in engineering, architecture, construction, building management, and environmental sustainability, with a specific focus on the design and operation of low carbon buildings

  • Policymakers, urban planners, developers, and individuals interested in gaining an in-depth understanding of the design, construction, and engineering aspects of low carbon buildings

  • Prior knowledge of sustainable building concepts is recommended but not required

Prerequisites
  • Participants should have a basic understanding of the design, construction, and operation principles of building energy systems

What You Will Learn

  • Understand the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in building design, construction, and operation for energy-efficient and sustainable buildings
  • Evaluate energy efficiency strategies, sustainable building design, green materials, renewable energy systems, indoor environmental quality, and building automation systems
  • Apply principles and methods to analyse, design, and operate energy-efficient and sustainable buildings
  • Utilise tools to assess the environmental impact and life cycle analysis of building materials and products
  • Conduct a building energy and sustainability audit and identify opportunities for improvement

Teaching Team

Er. Dr. Lock Kai Sang
Er. Dr. Lock Kai Sang

Professor, Engineering, Singapore Institute of Technology

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Steve Kardinal Jusuf
Steve Kardinal Jusuf

Associate Professor, Engineering, Singapore Institute of Technology

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Zhao Mingshan
Zhao Mingshan

Assistant Professor, Engineering, Singapore Institute of Technology

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Soh Chew Beng
Soh Chew Beng

Assoc Professor/Deputy Cluster Dir, Engineering, Singapore Institute of Technology

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Chien Szu Cheng
Chien Szu Cheng

Associate Professor, Engineering, Singapore Institute of Technology

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Kang Kok Hin
Kang Kok Hin

Managing Director, MPF Consultants Pte Ltd

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Loh Chin Moi
Loh Chin Moi

Assistant Professor, Business, Communication and Design, Singapore Institute of Technology

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Schedule

Course Run Dates Time
August 2023 Run

16 18, 21  & 22 August 2023

9:00 am – 6:00 pm

    Topic: Introduction, green materials, sustainable design and construction

    Session Topic
    Morning session 1

    Introduction to energy efficient and sustainable buildings, green materials

    • Overview of net-zero energy and net-zero carbon building principles and benefits
    • Regulatory framework for environmental sustainability of buildings
    • Singapore code of environmental sustainability for new and existing buildings
    • Singapore Green Mark standards and rating systems for new and existing buildings
    Morning session 2

    Sustainable building design

    • Integrated building design strategies for energy efficient/sustainable building
    • Sustainable landscaping and site design 
    • Principles of energy-efficient/sustainable building envelope design

     

    Afternoon session 1

     Sustainable building design (continued)

    • Strategies for optimising building orientation, shading, and ventilation for net-zero energy
    • Building information modeling (BIM) in sustainable design
    • Concept of building whole life carbon and cost analysis 
    • Day 1 case study 1: Sustainable building design
    Afternoon session 2

     Sustainable construction and green material

    • Low-impact construction techniques
    • Embodied carbon in building materials
    • Sustainable building materials, their properties and selection
    • Life cycle assessment (LCA) and environmental product declaration (EPD) of building materials and products
    • Day 1 case study 2: Sustainable construction method and materials
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    Topic: HVAC systems and indoor environmental quality

    Session Topic
    Morning session

    Efficient HVAC systems

    • HVAC systems and controls
    • District cooling systems
    • Building automation systems
    • Energy management systems
    • Operational carbon footprint
    Afternoon session

    Indoor environmental quality

    • Overview of indoor environmental quality
    • Indoor air quality (IAQ) and its effects on human health and productivity
    • Ventilation and air conditioning systems for IAQ
    • Lighting and acoustics for occupant comfort
    • Building commissioning for IAQ
    • Post-occupancy evaluations for IAQ
    • Building automation systems for indoor environmental quality control
    • Strategies for improving indoor air quality, lighting, acoustics, and thermal comfort
    • Day 2 case studies: Building automation systems for building performance monitoring and management
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    Topic:  Energy efficient and sustainable building services

    Session Topic
    Morning session

    Efficient lighting, lifts and escalators, and water conservation

    • Overview of active energy-efficient technologies and their integration into buildings
    • Energy efficient lighting systems
    • Lifts and escalators
    • Sustainable water management and conservation
    Afternoon session

    Energy efficient electrical services

    • Energy efficient electrical design
    • Energy efficient and building electricity distribution
    • Energy efficient measures and technologies
    • Ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable electrical services
    • Day 3 case studies – Building operation and maintenance best practices for sustainable buildings
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    Topic:  Renewable energy systems, smart technologies, and site visit to net-zero building

    Session Topic
    Morning session

    Renewable energy systems and emerging technologies

    • Introduction to renewable energy systems
    • Solar photovoltaic (PV) systems
    • Energy storage systems
    • Onsite generation and microgrid
    • Emerging technologies for net-zero buildings
    • Smart technologies and internet of things
    Afternoon session

    Site visit to a net-zero building or energy audit/carbon assessment of a commercial building

    • Learning from site visit to the net-zero building
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    Topic: Building energy/sustainability audit, and class assessment

    Session Topic
    Morning session

    Energy/sustainability performance measurement and verification

    • Assessment methods to quantify energy efficiency and sustainability of buildings
    • Understanding energy audits and benchmarking
    • Energy performance indicators
    • Energy/sustainability audit practical session
    Afternoon session

    Preparation of audit report and class assessment

    • Preparation of energy/sustainability audit report, complete with performance evaluation and recommendation of energy efficiency measures
    • Class assessment and quiz 
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    Certificate and Assessment

    A Certificate of Participation will be issued to participants who:

    • Attend at least 75% of the course
    • Undertake and pass non-credit bearing assessment during the course

    Fee Structure

    The full fee for this course is S$5,450.00.

    Category After SF Funding
    Singapore Citizen (Below 40) S$1,635.00
    Singapore Citizen (40 & Above) S$635.00
    Singapore PR / LTVP+ Holder S$1,635.00
    Non-Singapore Citizen S$5,450.00 (No Funding)


    Note: All fees above include GST. GST applies to individuals and Singapore-registered companies.

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