Singapore explores ways to cool buildings with less energy

Singapore is testing cooling systems intended to reduce reliance on conventional air conditioning. Alternatives include chilled beams and passive displacement, while hybrid cooling pairs warmer air-conditioning settings with fans. (14672daa-25c6-4e09-a307-06d5b18b5282)

• The article reports that about 99% of Singapore’s private residences have air-conditioning, and cooling can account for 40% to 60% of a building’s energy use. (14672daa-25c6-4e09-a307-06d5b18b5282)· 1 source
• The article describes chilled-beam and passive-displacement systems in Singapore buildings, and says designers report that chilled beams at Paya Lebar Green cut energy use by more than 30% compared with conventional air conditioning. (14672daa-25c6-4e09-a307-06d5b18b5282)· 1 source
• Singapore’s building authorities said at least 33 public and 14 private buildings had adopted alternative cooling technologies by mid-2026; a 2024 government study said such technologies could save up to 48% in energy. (14672daa-25c6-4e09-a307-06d5b18b5282)· 1 source