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APU is committed in promoting energy conservation through awareness raising, as well as the adoption of energy efficient technologies through its campus programs and practices.
Building Orientation - The construction of the building has also considered on the rising and setting of the sun, to minimize the areas impacted by direct sunlight.
Daylighting – The building is designed to obtain 50% of its daylight needs from natural lighting, utilizing a 'Yacht Main Sail Dome' skylight made from Sperry Fabric Architecture, which is located within the Center Point space to diffuse daylight evenly and provide glare-free illumination for the offices and cafeteria surrounding the atrium.
The glass façade is installed with low-emissivity glass (low-e glass) that is reflective on the outside, allowing daylight into the building and minimizing heat from the sun.
A split window design for all exterior facades together with an internal light shelf helps to redirect natural light into the depths of the working space.
Energy-efficient lighting such as LED fluorescent tubes are used throughout the building instead of the conventional T8 fluorescent tubes. Integration with daylight/nightlight timer/sensors enable the artificial lighting to be switched off when daylight is adequate, resulting in energy savings.
A high roof allows light through is incorporated to bring in sufficient daylight to illuminate the Student Services area at the Level 3.
Spine Sharp Building - External facade is the only face of the building exposed to direct sunray (face of the building) which allows self-shading for the internal blocks, protection from direct sun rays into the building resulting in a larger area for protected footprint which allows direct t cooling with natural trough ventilation.
Open Perimeter Car Park Area - located at level 1 and 2 serves as a void space which provides natural ventilation to the parking area at level 1 and 2.
A roof light trough is incorporated to bring in sufficient daylight to illuminate the lounge area at the seventh floor.
Insulated Roof - to reduce heat absorption in the building, the roof top area is insulated using Rock Wool with a thickness of 50mm inclusive of sisalation sheet. Product of choice in metal roof applications as the foil-paper composition reduces the level of noise generated in metal roofs, thereby improving the acoustic ambience of the home.
Other Initiatives & Campaigns Undertaken
- Notices by light switches to remind staff and students to save energy and to turn off unwanted lights
- Turning off light after the completion of meetings/classes
- Email notification to staff to ensure that all PCs and equipment are turned off during public holidays and long weekends
- Replace traditional lighting with energy efficient LED and T5 fluorescent lighting in classrooms and offices
- Incorporation motion detector lighting and timed lighting in halls and corridors
TOGETHER Towards Sustainable Communities:
- Sustainability @ APU – click HERE
- APU Water Conservation Program - click HERE
- APU Recycling Program - click HERE
- APU Transportation Policy - click HERE
- APU Life on Land Conservation - click HERE
- APU Environment and Climate Change Policy - click HERE
- APU Sustainable Procurement Policy - click HERE
- APU Sustainable Investment Policy - click HERE
- APU Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Policy - click HERE
- Corporate Social Responsibility @ APU - click HERE
- ESG & Sustainability Events – Activities @ APU - click HERE