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Critical Reflection

Module learning At the start of the course, I have set goals to improve on my public speaking skills by being a more engaging and confident speaker whenever I am presenting and to appear more professional when delivering a presentation by using appropriate body language, when necessary, as well as not having to refer back to the slides. In the past, I would prepare a script beforehand and then read it on the spot or even read off the slides when I forgot what I was about to say during a presentation. This would show the audience how unprepared I was and that I had limited knowledge about the content. I was so used to reading off scripts which is why I did not put in the effort to understand the contents and hence lacking in confidence while presenting. However, the latest presentation that I did last week came off as a pleasant experience as I came to realise that I can be a confident speaker if enough preparation has been made. With no script and limited words on the slides, it enab...
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Summary Reader's Response Final

According to the article “Super Low Energy Building Technology Roadmap” (Building Construction Authority, 2021), Building Construction Authority (BCA) has collaborated with many agencies to work towards the goal of making 80% of Singapore’s buildings environmentally friendly. Around S$45 million has been invested into 70 environmentally friendly R&D buildings to maximise energy efficiency in the nation. BCA mentions that funding provided has aided in the development of “several disruptive technologies such as reinventing air conditioning to cool buildings in the tropics”. Innovations such as highly effective desiccant membranes and passive displacement ventilation systems contribute to energy savings of more than 40% on air conditioning alone. Piloting projects to apply R&D results to reality are also encouraged by BCA, through creating a real-world building setting to illustrate the impact and actualise energy efficiency potential of several developing technologies. Hence, B...
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Summary Reader's Response Draft 2

According to the article “Super Low Energy Building Technology Roadmap” (Building Construction Authority, 2021), Building Construction Authority (BCA) has collaborated with many agencies to work towards the goal of making 80% of Singapore’s buildings environmentally friendly. Around S$45 million has been invested into 70 environmentally friendly R&D buildings to maximise energy efficiency in the nation. BCA mentions that funding provided has aided in the development of “several disruptive technologies such as reinventing air conditioning to cool buildings in the tropics”. Innovations such as highly effective desiccant membranes and passive displacement ventilation systems contribute to energy savings of more than 40% on air conditioning alone. Piloting projects to apply R&D results to reality are also encouraged by BCA, through creating a real-world building setting to illustrate the impact and actualise energy efficiency potential of several developing technologies. Hence, BCA...
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Summary Reader's Response Draft 1

According to the article “Super Low Energy Building Technology Roadmap” (Building Construction Authority, 2021), Building Construction Authority (BCA) has collaborated with many agencies to work towards the goal of making 80% of Singapore’s buildings environmentally friendly. Around S$45 million has been invested into 70 environmentally friendly R&D buildings to maximise energy efficiency in the nation. BCA mentions that funding provided has aided in the development of “several disruptive technologies such as reinventing air conditioning to cool buildings in the tropics”. Innovations such as highly effective desiccant membranes and passive displacement ventilation systems contribute to energy savings of more than 40% on air conditioning alone. Piloting projects to apply R&D results to reality are also encouraged by BCA, through creating a real-world building setting to illustrate the impact and actualise energy efficiency potential of several developing technologies. Hence, BCA...
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Summary Draft 2

SUPER LOW ENERGY BUILDING TECHNOLOGY ROADMAP Building Construction Authority - 2021 (Summary) According to the article “Super Low Energy Building Technology Roadmap” (Building Construction Authority, 2021), BCA has collaborated with many agencies to work towards the goal of making 80% of Singapore’s buildings environmentally friendly. Around S$45 million has been invested into 70 environmentally friendly R&D buildings to maximise energy efficiency in the nation. The article mentions that funding provided has aided in the development of “several disruptive technologies such as reinventing air conditioning to cool buildings in the tropics”. These innovations caused energy savings of more than 40% on air conditioning alone. Piloting projects to apply R&D results to reality are also encouraged, by creating a real-world building setting to illustrate the impact and actualise energy efficiency potential of several developing technologies. Hence, the article hypothesised that the indu...
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Summary Draft 1

SUPER LOW ENERGY BUILDING TECHNOLOGY ROADMAP Building Construction Authority - 2021 (Summary) According to Building Construction Authority (2021), BCA has collaborated with many agencies to work towards the goal of making 80% of Singapore’s buildings environmentally friendly. Around S$45 million has been invested into 70 environmentally friendly R&D buildings to maximise energy efficiency in the nation. The funding provided has aided in the development of “several disruptive technologies such as reinventing air conditioning to cool buildings in the tropics” (BCA, 2021). These innovations caused energy savings of more than 40% on air conditioning alone. Piloting projects to apply R&D results to reality are also encouraged, by creating a real-world building setting to illustrate the impact and actualise energy efficiency potential of several developing technologies. The industry will be more assured in embracing new technologies and practices if they see a beneficial and effectiv...
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Self-Introduction Letter

Subject: Self-Introduction to Professor Brad Blackstone Dear Professor Brad, I am Coco from your effective communication class. I hope this self-introduction letter serves you well in understanding me a little bit more. I have graduated and attained a diploma in energy systems and management at Singapore Polytechnic in 2018, and currently pursuing a bachelor's in engineering in sustainable infrastructure engineering (building services). After graduating from polytechnic, I have worked in the aircon industry for two and a half years. I decided to pursue a higher level of education to expand my knowledge as I would like to learn about how air conditioning systems can be more energy efficient. On numerous occasions in my polytechnic, I will have to work in a group for projects. From all the experiences of working in a team, I would say one of my communication strengths is to be able to communicate and work well with different individuals by expressing my ideas clearly and confid...
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