Wong Kai Yang, Bryan SIE2016 T4

Construction Climate Challenge (2019) states that “Green technology makes buildings more energy-efficient and sustainable.” The top sustainable construction technologies are active solar power uses functional solar systems, but passive solar power uses the positioning of windows. Biodegradable materials are eco-friendly to the environment. Green insulation reduces the need for “high-end finishes made from non-renewable materials”. Self-sufficient smart appliances help with saving energy thus resulting in zero-energy homes. Cool roofs reflect the sun's radiation away. Sustainable resource sourcing uses construction materials that are recycled and environmentally friendly. Low-energy houses and zero-energy buildings use “high-performance windows and insulation techniques” to lower energy usage. The electrochromic smart glass reflects out the solar radiation. Water efficiency technologies utilize the implementation of “efficient water supply systems”. Self-powered buildings supply ade...

  Subject: Self introduction Dear Prof Blackstone, My name is Bryan Wong, I am attending your effective communication class. I just completed my national service on May 2020. Prior to this, I was a student in Singapore polytechnic, I graduated in May 2018 with a diploma in Aerospace Electronics. In my secondary school days, I picked up a liking on fixing airplane models which is why after my O’levels, I decided to pick the said course for my polytechnic education. My father works in the building industry and he use to point out the various buildings that he was involved in during our outings. As I grew older, I started to get more interested in his work and thus my interest in the building industry grew. Hence, during my application for my degree studies I decided to apply for a course in Sustainable Infrastructure Engineering (Building Services). I believe this course offers a good job prospect as the building industry is growing every year and there are many existing buildi...

 Although engineering is viewed as a technical field, I believe that communication is vital to succeeding as an engineer.  Everyone including engineers have to communicate on a daily basis, be it with their supervisors, people in different department or even with clients.  Having an effective communication in engineering is critical in ensuring that when there is a global project taking place, all participants are on the same page so as to avoid any misunderstandings.