Sustainable Building Research Assistant – 3D Modeling

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE; Singapore; On-site; SGD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The National University of Singapore is inviting applications for a research role focused on climate-responsive architecture in tropical Asia. You will explore passive heating and cooling technologies, evaluate low-carbon materials, and analyze agricultural by-products as construction elements.

Fieldwork and data visualization are integral to the role. The successful candidate holds a Master’s degree and is proficient in 3D modelling and drafting software, contributing to a regional taxonomy of

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required.
• Proficiency in 3D modelling and drafting software.

Responsibilities

• Research and illustrate passive heating/cooling technologies indigenous to the Asian climate and context.
• Research materials and methods of building with lower or negative carbon expenditures.
• Research agricultural by-products as building materials and architectural elements.
• Research thermal comfort in the equatorial region.
• Research data collection, visualization and taxonomy of geometries and materials; field works and documentation.

Skills

3D modelling

Drafting software

Education

Master’s degree

Job description

The National University of Singapore is inviting applications for a research role focused on climate-responsive architecture in tropical Asia. You will explore passive heating and cooling technologies, evaluate low-carbon materials, and analyze agricultural by-products as construction elements.

Fieldwork and data visualization are integral to the role. The successful candidate holds a Master’s degree and is proficient in 3D modelling and drafting software, contributing to a regional taxonomy of