'Air-con nation' Singapore eyes alternatives to cool down

Singapore turns up heat on power-hungry air cons with cool revolution

Long dubbed an “air-conditioned nation”, Singapore is experimenting with cooling alternatives from chilled beams to “passive displacement” to curb its thirst for energy-guzzling air conditioning. The city state has the highest per-capita air conditioner ownership rate in Southeast Asia, with about 99 per cent of private residences equipped with cooling units. Singapore’s local building sector accounts for one-fifth of its emissions, while coolin…

'Air-con nation' Singapore eyes alternatives to cool down

The city-state has the highest per-capita air conditioner ownership rate in Southeast Asia, with about 99 percent of private residences equipped with cooling units. Singapore's local building sector accounts for one-fifth of its emissions, while cooling itself accounts for 40 to 60 percent of a building's energy consumption, according to studies. A stroll down renowned thoroughfare Orchard Road highlights that dependence. Shoppers are greeted by…

‘Air-con nation’ Singapore eyes alternatives to cool down

The city-state has the highest per-capita air conditioner ownership rate in Southeast Asia, with about 99% of private residences equipped with cooling units.