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Title: Implementing Hydroceramic in existing or new Buildings to reduce ambient temperature and energy consumption from air-conditioners. Introduction This report has been developed in response to the request for proposals on developing solutions for engineering problems in the field of construction. 1.1 Background Situated 1.5° north of the equator, accompanied by a tropical rainforest climate on a ‘tiny red dot’, Singapore is exceptionally susceptible to climate change while having finite ways to deal with it. According to the National Climate Change Secretariat (2021), an average increase of 1.1°C from 26.6°C to 27.7°C was recorded from 1972 to 2014 and sea level had risen 14cm compared to pre-1970 levels. Effects caused by these phenomena can be catastrophic especially due to the fact that the country generally lies 15m above mean sea level with 30% being less than five metres and can directly impact the nation’s resources such as water and its biodiversity [1] . Singapore’s Nati...

In the article "Singapore Water Story" from Singapore Public Utilities Boards (PUB) website (2020), PUB explained the developing journey of Singapore's water infrastructure to meet the increasing demand due to the country's growth while providing economic supply for future generations. From the current 430 million gallons a day (mgd), the total demand is projected to double by 2061. To fulfil this condition, Singapore deduced three approaches: "collect every drop of water", "reuse water endlessly" and "desalinate seawater", developing the "four national taps". Accounting for the expiring treaty with Malaysia in 2061, Singapore focuses on maximising the efficacy of its remaining taps by funding research in treating all available resources. Considering Singapore's geography, NEWater and desalination are expected to meet up to 85% of future demand. Besides establishing feasible supply, PUB has introduced various plans such as ...

In the article “Singapore Water Story” from Singapore Public Utilities Boards (PUB) website (2020), PUB explained the developing journey of Singapore’s water infrastructure to meet the increasing demand due to the country’s growth while providing economic supply for future generations. From the current 430 million gallons a day (mgd), the total demand is projected to double (70% from non-domestic sector) by 2061. To fulfil this condition, Singapore deduced three approaches: “collect every drop of water”, “reuse water endlessly” and “desalinate seawater”, developing the “four national taps”. Accounting for the expiring treaty with Malaysia in 2061, Singapore focuses on maximising the efficacy of its remaining taps by funding research in treating all available resources. Considering Singapore’s geography, NEWater and desalination are expected to meet up to 85% of future demand. Besides establishing feasible supply, PUB has introduced various plans such as “Active, Beautiful, Clean waters...

In the article "Singapore Water Story" from Singapore Public Utilities Boards (PUB) website (2020), PUB explained the developing journey of Singapore's water infrastructure to meet the increasing demand due to the country's growth while providing economic supply for future generations. From the current 430 million gallons a day, the total demand is projected to double (70% from non-domestic sector) by 2061. To fulfil this condition, Singapore deduced three approaches: "collect every drop of water", "reuse water endlessly" and "desalinate seawater", developing the “four national taps”. Accounting for the expiring treaty with Malaysia in 2061, Singapore focuses on maximising the efficacy of its remaining taps by funding research in treating all available resources. Considering Singapore’s geography, NEWater and desalination are expected to meet up to 85% of future demand. Besides establishing feasible supply, PUB has introduced various plan...

In the article "Singapore Water Story" from Singapore Public Utilities Boards (PUB) website (2020), PUB explained Singapore's journey in developing the water infrastructure to meet the increasing demand while providing economic supply. From the current demand of 430 million gallons a day, the total water demand is projected to double (70% from non-domestic sector) by 2061. To fulfil this condition, Singapore deduced 3 approaches: "collect every drop of water", "reuse water endlessly" and "desalinate seawater", developing the “four national taps”. Accounting for the expiring treaty with Malaysia in 2061, Singapore focuses on maximising the efficacy of its remaining taps by funding research. Considering Singapore’s geography, NEWater and desalination are expected to meet up to 85% of future demand. Besides establishing a feasible supply, preserving water is as salient. PUB has introduced various plans to promote the sustainable use of water and...

In the article "Singapore Water Story" from Singapore Public Utilities Boards (PUB) website (2020), PUB explained Singapore's journey in developing the water infrastructure to meet the increasing demand while providing economic supply. From the current demand of 430 million gallons a day, the total water demand is projected to double by 2060.  To fulfil this condition, Singapore deduced 3 approaches: 'collect every drop of water', 'reuse water endlessly' and 'desalinate seawater'. Our four national taps – as the treaty with Malaysia expiring, Singapore focuses on maximizing the effect of our local catchment, improving the output from NEWater and desalination through funding research, technology and, recognizing that everyone has a part to play in the water cycle. Besides establishing a feasible supply, preserving water is as salient. PUB has introduced various plans to promote the sustainable use of water and expanded our water sources' scope t...

From: 2002406@sit.singaporetech.edu.sg To: AF_Somrita.Ganchoudhuri@singaporetech.edu.sg & 18 others Subject: Self Introduction Dear Professor Somrita & Classmates of CVE1281, I am writing this letter with the intent of introducing myself. I am Kelvin Heng, currently a year 1 student in Civil Engineering, Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT). I graduated from Republic Polytechnic 3 years ago, receiving my diploma in Aerospace Engineering. Unfortunately, I did not do very well back at that time. On the bright side, I am grateful for the opportunity to further my studies at SIT. I do not have many interests, as I only wished for a simple life. On my free days, I would deliberately empty my schedule to enjoy the peaceful moments available. On the contrary, I would like to contribute to society in any way to the best of my abilities. Thus, the motivation behind choosing Civil Engineering, as I believe engineers are problem solvers and critical thinkers.  It is important to id...