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Cooling and Ventilation: 7. The central refrigerator unit on Level 1
The building employs a hybrid cooling approach. Level 1 These monitoring points were selected based on their significant
utilises natural ventilation supplemented by wall and ceiling- power consumption patterns and potential impact on overall facility
mounted fans, which is more energy-efficient than air energy usage. The implementation of these monitoring devices
conditioning. However, levels 2 and 3 rely on air conditioning would enable real-time tracking of power consumption patterns and
facilitate data-driven energy management decisions.
systems, which were necessary for maintaining optimal
conditions for IT equipment and meeting room comfort, but
contribute to higher energy consumption.
Good Environmental Practices
Appliances and Equipment: The following were some good environmental practices found
Multiple electrical appliances contribute to the facility's at the Wen Hong Facility:
environmental footprint:
• Three refrigerators across two floors (3-tick and 2-tick energy Wen Hong demonstrates a comprehensive approach to envi-
efficiency ratings) ronmental sustainability through various implemented prac-
• Two water dispensers provide both hot and cold water tices across its three-story facility. The building showcases
• Laundry equipment (washer and dryer) on level 1 effective energy management through its complete adoption
• IT and communications equipment on level 2 of LED lighting technology throughout all floors, reflecting a
• Meeting room technology on level 3 commitment to energy-efficient illumination solutions.
• Insect zappers in the storage area
The facility employs a sophisticated hybrid cooling approach,
Water Usage: featuring inverter-equipped air conditioning compressors for
Water consumption points were distributed throughout the energy-efficient climate control. Level 1 exemplifies intelligent
facility, including: design by utilising natural ventilation supplemented by the
• Shower facilities on level 1 wall and ceiling-mounted fans—levels 2 and 3 employ target-
• Two water dispensers ed air conditioning for areas housing sensitive IT equipment
• Washing machine operations and meeting rooms.
• This indicates moderate water usage patterns typical of a
commercial facility with basic amenities. Energy efficiency extends to the facility's appliance
selection, with refrigerators rated 3-tick and 2-tick for energy
Power Monitoring Implementation: performance. The strategic placement of equipment optimises
Based on on-site electrical measurements and analysis of resource usage, such as the consolidated laundry facilities
power-intensive devices, seven critical points have been on Level 1 and centralised water dispensers serving multiple
identified for continuous power monitoring using student- areas on each floor. IT and communications equipment were
built monitoring devices: concentrated on Level 2, while meeting technologies were
1. Air compressor unit serving Level 1 centralised on Level 3, enabling efficient environmental
2. Air compressor unit serving Level 2 control and resource management.
3. Air compressor unit serving Level 3
4. Level 1 hot/cold water dispenser Water management practices were evident through the
5. Level 2 hot/cold water dispenser thoughtful distribution of water usage points.
6. Washer and dryer combination unit

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