Cooler Housing and Development Board (HDB) flats could soon be a reality for Singaporeans.
At the Urban Sustainability R&D Congress 2019 on Tuesday (Jul 23), HDB signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Evonik (SEA) to incorporate the firm’s new silicon-based material into the roofing of HDB flats, offering better protection against Singapore’s heat.
Called Calostat, the insulation could reduce the ambient temperature in HDB flats by up to 2 degrees Celsius. Initial trials are expected to start in the first quarter of 2020, and Calostat could also potentially be used for other parts of the building if they are successful, said HDB in a press release.
Source: Channel News Asia
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