HDB Annual Report 2020/2021

HDB continued to introduce smart and green urban solutions into its towns, enhancing the living environment and enabling residents to benefit from more e cient services and greater convenience. Smart Living arrives at Punggol Northshore The completion of Northshore Residences I and II in the Punggol Northshore district marked a major milestone in HDB’s smart journey. Punggol Northshore is the first smart and sustainable housing district where HDB had test-bedded smart technologies to create a more liveable, e cient, sustainable and safe living environment for residents. Smart-enabled homes piloted in Punggol Northshore are the first HDB flats to be equipped with additional infrastructure such as smart distribution boards, an additional power and data point to monitor electricity usage across household appliances to better manage energy consumption within their homes, as well as to facilitate residents’ adoption of smart home solutions o ered by commercial providers. Outside the home, HDB implemented smart initiatives in Punggol Northshore to make daily living more comfortable for residents. Environmental Modelling, which simulates how environmental factors Live Smart in Future-Ready Towns such as wind flow and sunlight interact, was used to guide the design of the district. For example, greenery was placed to alleviate potential hotspots, and outdoor amenities situated in well-shaded locations to create a pleasant living environment. The reliability of estate services is further enhanced with smart technologies. For example, motion sensors and smart analytics are used to adjust lighting levels at common areas based on human tra c patterns, thus reducing energy consumption. Other features such as smart locks for services rooms reduce reliance on manpower in accompanying service personnel who carry out maintenance. Together with Smart Parking, Punggol Northshore presents a glimpse of how smart solutions in public housing can enhance the HDB living experience. 19 HDB ANNUAL REPORT 2020/21