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New study aims to improve Singapore’s green spaces for humans and wildlife
Professor Thomas Schroepfer (Architecture and Sustainable Design) will be leading a new $2.75 million three-year study to improve the design of green linkages in Singapore for humans and wildlife.
Who bears the heat of climate change? Helping communities deal with rising temperatures
Researchers from the Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities (LKYCIC), led by Assistant Prof Samuel Chng and Dr Zheng Kai, share their findings on how households and living spaces are impacted by climate change.
Award-winning architect who led Pinnacle@Duxton project to join SUTD as full-time professor
From January 1, he will be a professor of practice and head of the architecture and sustainable design pillar at the university.
Turning vacant houses into investments: A young architect's journey to Japan
After earning his master’s degree in architecture five years ago, SUTD alumnus Goh Jun Yang moved to Japan to advance his career. He views architecture as a discipline that extends beyond buildings, incorporating urban planning and societal impact.
Partnering with AI to create a wellness tourism experience
SUTD student Janessa Kwan wins third prize in the first “Reimagine The Future of Hospitality with AI” competition.
SingHealth signs MOU with two universities to develop white paper on population health
Singapore Health Services Group collaborates with the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) and the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) to develop a white paper on population health to help seniors improve their quality of life and maintain physical and mental health.
‘I might have to close in a few years’: Singapore’s ‘mamak shops’ could soon disappear
Growing economic pressures aside, experts said that the changing architecture of HDB estates is another reason why mamak shops might soon be a thing of the past.
Plans to add new homes and amenities to the Newton area being studied
The Straits Times reported on plans to study the addition of new homes and amenities in the Newton area. Associate Professor Yeo Kang Shua and Dr Harvey Neo were quoted in the article for their insights.
Studied Architecture Before Medicine: Medical Student Explores the Connection Between the Two
SUTD alumna Lim Yu Wen studied architecture before enrolling in medical school. While others might view her as “wasting time,” she does not share that opinion. Yu Wen had long wanted to become a doctor, but she was also interested in other subjects, especially architecture and urban planning. She worried that if she studied medicine right away, she would not have the opportunity to explore other subjects.
New HDB flats prevent further entrenchment of Bukit Timah as private home enclave: Expertsa
The Straits Times covered a report on how new HDB flats are preventing the further entrenchment of Bukit Timah as a private home enclave, according to experts. Associate Professor Yeo Kang Shua and Dr Harvey Neo provided insights in the article.
