2018
Singapore
School of Design & Environment
 

The School of Design & Environment is the first net-zero energy building of its kind in the tropics.

A large roof frames and shelters loosely arranged learning spaces with fully openable facades.

The roof hosts more than 1200 photovoltaic panels while a hybrid cooling system provides a comfortable, energy-efficient working environment.

Sectional connections across programmatic zones set up unexpected meetings for students and faculty.

The 'drop-down' crit-space for presentations is visible from all approaches to the building.

Test-bedding areas located along the facade of the building allow for 1:1 scale prototyping.

East and west elevations are clad in undulating perforated aluminium to moderate solar heat gain.

Location
Singapore
Use
Education
Status
Completed 2019
Client
National University of Singapore
Design Architect
Serie and Multiply Architects
Design Team
Christopher Lee, Bolam Lee, Martin Jameson, Edouard Bettencourt, Jerome Ng, Onusa Charuwana, Julia Cabanas, Jarrel Goh
Executive Architect, Engineer, Quantity Surveyor
Surbana Jurong Consultants Pte. Ltd.
Energy and Climatic Consultant
Transsolar Energietechnik Gmbh
Main Contractor
Kajima Overseas Asia Singapore Pte. Ltd.
Photography
Rory Gardiner