Solar and Energy Efficient Buildings

Organisational structure of the Cluster

Cluster Director

Assoc Prof Stephen WITTKOPF

Heads of Groups

Simulation and Building Integrated PV (BIPV)
Mr Thian Siong CHOO

Facade Technology
Assoc Prof Stephen WITTKOPF

Solar-assisted Air-conditioning
Dr Khin ZAW

Image: DP Architects Pte Ltd

Buildings consume more than 40% of energy worldwide and account for a large portion of CO2 emissions. Substantial savings are possible through high performance building envelopes and building services particularly in the tropics. On-site energy generation through renewable energies can further reduce the dependency on fossil fuels. Thus, the R&D and service areas of this cluster focus on three areas: