Keep the Heat Out
Care Process & Redesign
Singapore Healthcare Management Congress
SingHealth
31 December 2023
Address thermal and visual discomfort at SingHealth Tower shuttle bus pick-up point for passenger comfort. Solar films effectively improve passenger comfort and reduce energy consumption at the SingHealth Tower shuttle bus pick-up point.
Year Submitted: 2023
Published Date: 31 December 2023
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Build Environment, Facilities Management Improvements, Value Based Care, Patient Satisfaction
About this Content
Aims
Address thermal and visual discomfort at SingHealth Tower shuttle bus pick-up point for passenger comfort.
Background
Passengers experienced discomfort due to solar radiation and glare.
Methods
Installation of solar films to reduce glare and solar radiation.
Results
Solar films reduced heat, glare by 80%, and achieved energy savings of 1,268 kWh annually.
Conclusion
Solar films effectively improve passenger comfort and reduce energy consumption at the SingHealth Tower shuttle bus pick-up point.
Lessons Learnt
Solar films offer a sustainable, passive cooling solution with minimal energy use.
Keywords
Transportation, Energy Consumption Reductions, Solar Radiation, Portable Air Coolers
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | SingHealth |
Organization(s) Involved | SingHealth Headquarter |
Platform(s) | Singapore Healthcare Management Congress |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Healthcare Administration |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Healthcare Administrators |
Project Lead(s) | Aaden Tan |
Project Member(s) | Aaden Tan |
Connect with this contributor!
Aaden Tan - singaporehealthcaremanagement@singhealth.com.sg