Introduction
This project has been developed in response to the request for proposal on developing solution of an environmental problem.
As Singapore temperature become hotter, its citizens rely on the cooling appliances for their own purposes. This further contributes to higher usage in electrical energy which contributes to an increase in greenhouse gas emissions. Therefore this results in the rise in temperature which leads to a vicious cycle. https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/cnainsider/singapore-hot-weather-urban-heat-effect-temperature-humidity-11115384.
Temperature statistics.
According to Meteorological Service Singapore (MSS) (n.d.), the surface air temperature has increased at an average of 0.25°C per decade between 1948 and 2017. The rise in urbanisation along with variations in the man-made global warming effects lead to the increase of the temperature. “Eight of the ten warmest years on record in Singapore have occurred in the 21st century and all the ten warmest years are since 1997.”
Environment and Water Resources Minister Masagos Zulkifli addressed the need for mitigating the urban heat island effect in Singapore. One of his suggested measures was to integrate open spaces with greenery “to cool our island” through “shade and evapotranspiration.”
Negative impacts urban heat could bring about
From the above mentioned, it is clearly stated that is an issue of concern and in dire needs of a solution to address the issue.
With the enhancement of green concept into the estates,
Problem Statement
Green roofs should be installed at every open rooftop of HDB multi-storey car park to reduce the temperature around the surrounding vicinity and add aesthetic value too.
However, there are a lot of under-utilised multi-storey car parks, especially at the rooftop.
The roof garden at existing multi-storey carpark not only helps to tackle the Urban heat island effects, it also does not contribute to the issues with land scarity. This would create a conducive environment for residents in the estate.
Purpose Statement
The purpose of this report is to propose to the Estate Management Department of Housing Development Board (HDB) to adopt Green Roof at existing underutilised Multi-storey Carpark (MSCP) at the older estate. The implementation of this idea will help to mitigate the urban heat island and further beautify the estate.
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