Key Approach

We work closely with the construction industry and our project partners to undertake the R&D needed to drive the industry forward, and implement the solutions through collaborative research projects. With a focus on applied research, our guiding principle is to accelerate the transfer of technology from research laboratories by facilitating interactions and collaborations between academia and industry as well as by providing opportunities for the showcase of new technology and materials.

Funding for research projects comes mainly from government-backed research funds, such as the Ministry of National Development (MND) Research Fund for the Built Environment.



Research Focus

Specific efforts are currently being taken by the Centre for Sustainable Buildings and Construction to build R&D capability in the following domain:

• Sustainable Construction
  Sustainable Construction refers to the adoption of environmentally friendly building designs, construction methods and materials. The key focus of R&D in Sustainable Construction is to reduce the use of natural resources, increase reusability and recycling of such materials, and promote greater usage of recycled materials as alternative construction materials.
  
  A list of research projects is given below:
  (mouse-over the project titles for brief description) 
  
  

  No	Sustainable Construction Research Projects
  1	Synthetic Aggregate from Dredged Material and Industrial Slag Fines
  2	Performance Approach to Recycled Aggregates Classification
  3	Development of Cost-effective Wall for Sustainability in Construction
  4	Full Scale Evaluation of the Use of Recycled Concrete Aggregate (RCA) in Structural Concrete Applications
  5	Production of Aggregates from Demolition Debris
  6	Enhancing the Use of Unwanted Soils for Land Reclamation Purpose - Solving an Environmental Problem and Developing a Viable Alternate Fill
  7	Designed for Disassembly Building Systems for Singapore

  
  
  

• Green Building Technologies
  Green Building Technologies are building designs, technologies and systems that are environmentally friendly and energy efficient. The key focus of R&D in Green Building Technology is to reduce a building’s overall energy dependence without compromising comfort and environmental qualities. This includes studies on air-conditioning and natural ventilation systems, artificial lighting and facades, indoor air flow and air quality, energy management, thermal comfort, vertical and roof greening, solar photovoltaic (PV) and building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) design.
  
  A list of research projects is given below:
  (mouse-over the project titles for brief description)
  
  

  No	Green Building Technologies Research Projects
  1	Zero Energy Building at BCA Academy (ZEB@BCA)
  2	Future Green School of ZEB@BCA
  3	Integrated Energy Sources and Efficiency Design Towards a Zero Energy Building at BCA Academy
  4	Advanced Daylighting and Photovoltaic in High Performance Envelopes of Buildings in the Tropics
  5	Impact and Airborne Sound Insulation Performance of Party Walls and Floors in Singapore
  6	Enhancing Energy Efficiency Through Web-based Real-time Building Energy Audit and Benchmarking
  7	Developing a Carbon Index for Construction Projects

Research Archive

Over the past few years, BCA has supported various R&D projects carried out by the universities, public sector agencies and private companies. The research results and findings are disseminated through seminars, workshops and publications.   Many are ready for adoption by the industry and some have been commercialized. 

Click here to view the project details.