Sustainability Features

Daylight Access and Natural Ventilation

The building interior was redesigned to harness prevailing winds and allow daylight access to naturally ventilated common areas for hosting events and student-life activities.

Healthier and More Efficient Hybrid Cooling System

Most indoor spaces in the building are equipped with hybrid cooling system with fans to provide elevated air movement, while maintaining air-con temperature around 27ºC for thermal comfort. Unlike conventional air-con with recirculated air, the hybrid cooling system pumps 100% fresh air with low CO2 levels for enhanced occupant wellbeing.

Balancing Renewables with Energy Consumption towards Net-Zero Energy

Prior to its revamp in 2022, YIH consumed around 2150 MWh annually, equivalent to powering over 470 four-room HDB flats. To achieve net-zero energy in operations, it requires maximising onsite renewable energy production with rooftop solar panels which can yield about 600 MWh and the collective effort of all staff, students and tenants to reduce energy use by 70% compared to pre-renovation.