Technical Report Draft 1

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Team members:
1) Raj
2) JX
3) YC

Introduction:
Singapore started the Green Mark Scheme in 2005, and through the scheme, the Singapore Government ultimately wanted to shift Singapore’s building and construction industry towards environment-friendly buildings with the aim of strengthening the country’s position as a global city dedicated to matching its development with sustainability. The target was to green 80 percent of the existing buildings by 2030. However, Wong (2019) stated that Singapore was half of its 80 percent target. Siva, Hoppe and Jain (2017) reported that throughout the value chain, sustainability was secondary. The priority being financial growth, as long as all equipment is in good condition, they are not motivated to improve energy efficiency.

The lack of urgency in greening of our infrastructure not only affects the government goal for 2030 but the people as well. In a study by MacNaughton, Satish, Laurent, Flanigan, Vallarino, Coull, Spengler and Allen (2017) stated “in high-performing buildings, additional benefits to health and productivity may be obtained through green certifications”. During the study, participants in green buildings displayed a higher cognitive score as compared to their counterparts in non-green certified buildings. 
Problem Statement: 
Although the technologies relating to green buildings is advancing due to the cost effectiveness and availability, the transition towards Green Buildings in Singapore is belated. Companies do not prioritize sustainability as long as financial growth is achieved, and equipment operations are in good condition. Green Marked certified buildings have been proven to not only have direct impacts on the environment but the people in it as well.

Purpose Statement:


The purpose of the report is to highlight to the Building and Construction Authority of the slow transition of Green Buildings, and address on adopting policies and strategies to constructively manage this issue.
References: 
MacNaughton, P., Satish, U., Laurent, J., Flanigan, S., Vallarino, J., & Coull, B. et al. (2019). The impact of working in a green certified building on cognitive function and health. Retrieved 25 October 2019, from https://reader.elsevier.com/reader/sd/pii/S0360132316304723?token=9938820B1C4221FC9A5C2FD0472E6069FB3F5337728579CB1E80484F3903E49D78281026D79C2E902DB5E8D2A442608B
Siva, V., Hoppe, T., & Jain, M. (2017). Green Buildings in Singapore; Analyzing a Frontrunner’s Sectoral Innovation System. Retrieved 18 October 2019, from https://www.researchgate.net/publication/317256506_Green_Buildings_in_Singapore_Analyzing_a_Frontrunner's_Sectoral_Innovation_System
WONG, D. (2019). Building a green Singapore. Retrieved 26 October 2019, from https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/environment/building-a-green-singapore

Comments

  1. Lim Wan Qi29 October 2019 at 02:13

    Hi Yih Chyuan and group,

    The link below is the evaluation form done for the Technical Report.

    https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FwkDBAZWjmS-VJJJguLcUlCXsG4R7TZLkDqDkhaPiqc/edit?usp=sharing

    Good luck!

    Regards,
    GANESAN SOMNATH
    KUEK MUN SIU
    LIM WAN QI
    CHIA JUE QIANG

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