Rethinking cooling in tropical climates :

Rethinking cooling in tropical climates :
The potential of mixed-mode ventilation

Escalating cooling demand and climate change necessitates we rethink how we currently cool our buildings. Mixed-mode ventilation emerges as a promising solution to significantly reduce energy consumption through the integrated use of natural ventilation and air-conditioning. However, the application of mixed-mode ventilation in tropical climates has been constrained by a prevailing preconception of its limited effectiveness. In this talk, I will share ongoing work at my research group to achieve effective mixed-mode ventilation in the tropics. Preliminary findings underscore the promise of a more sustainable way to cool our buildings in the tropics by leveraging on systems integration, thermal adaptation, and occupant-centric controls.

Adrian Chong | Assistant Professor in the Department of the Built Environment at the National University of Singapore (NUS)

Dr. Adrian Chong is an IBPSA Fellow and Assistant Professor in the Department of the Built Environment at the National University of Singapore (NUS). At NUS, he leads the IDEAS Lab (https://ideaslab.io), a multidisciplinary group that leverages building performance simulation, real-time data, and machine learning to improve building energy efficiency and occupant comfort. As a principal investigator, he has successfully secured research projects with a total funding exceeding SG$6.5 million or US$4.8 million. Adrian also serves as a subject editor for the journal Building Simulation and holds the role of Early Career Board Member for the journal Building and Environment.

2024.06.20.
PM 18 : 00 ~
A421, 제1공학관