EXPLORING ALTERNATE WAYS OF COOLING SPACES

SMART LIVING

Addressing Current Issues: Rising electric consumption Suffering Environment Need for more Action &

Awareness

Did you know?

30% of our electrical consumption comes from A/C alone.

72% of all households in Singapore own at least one A/C unit.

Imagine the amount of energy savings we can gain by cutting down our A/C

consumption!

Analyzing the Problem:

Starting withexisting products

in the market,

The Existing Products:KUCHOFUKU AIR-

CONDITIONED JACKET Features Two fans to pump fresh air around the wearer Air exits through sleeves and neckMoisture can also pass through the jacket.

The Existing Products:

KUCHOFUKU AIR-CONDITIONED BED

Features A mattress fan Draws air and body heat away from the user and towards the end of the bed.

The Existing Products:BED FAN

FeaturesQuiet and discrete dual fans. Handheld control to adjust fan speedsEasy to install and inconspicuous

Drawbacks of the products

Fan mechanismsIneffective in Singapore’s hot and humid weather.Expensive.

The Concept:

Localising cooled area

Increasing

Efficiency

Create Social

Awareness

Localising the area cooled:Fact:A/C: Highest power consumption rate amongst household appliances

Thought process:Reduce the area cooledLessen the A/C workloadStrategy: Done using partitions

Increasing Efficiency:Fact:Effective cooling depends on external conditions.

Thought process:Monitoring weather forecast

Strategy:Add-on sensors to monitor the external weather conditions A/C has self-regulating features to adjust temperature settings accordingly

Creating Social Awareness:Fact:Lack of awareness and proactiveness

Thought process:Encourage these valuesMonitor electricity consumption regularly

Strategy:Phone appsOnline community sharing platform

Conclusion

Integrating these solutions together, we could revolutionize the way we keep

ourselves cool in a more proactive manner!

THE END

THANK YOU!