Compare and Contrast Essay on ZEO Buildings in Asia

Differences between Z.E.B. Singapore and Z.E.O Building in China Due to the ever-growing need for new working space, as well as in an attempt to make living more comfortable, easy and eco-friendly, Z.E.O. (Zero Energy Office) buildings were constructed. Z.E.O. buildings are basically self-powered with the help of clean renewable energy. Therefore, pollution is drastically reduced and consumption of natural, non-renewable resources cease. That being said, even though the primary function of Z.E.B. Singapore and Z.E.O. building is the same, the two buildings do differ in green building feature, types of materials used and design concept. For one thing, the green building feature of the two buildings is different. Based on information found on (https://www.bca.gov.sg/zeb/poweredbysun.html), the Z.E.B. Singapore is fully powered by solar energy, whereas the Z.E.O building in China is semi-powered by solar energy. Aside from solar energy, the Z.E.O. building in China converts heat energy collected from a horitzontal water sourced heat pump as well as a vertical soil sourced heat pump into energy for lighting as well as for the heating and cooling of the building. Z.E.B. Singapore isn’t in a four-season part of the world, thus, it doesn’t require a cooling and heating system as efficient as the one of the Z.E.O. building in China. Besides that, the types of materials used in each building differs based on different angles of importance. As one knows, the pollution in China is far greater than that in Singapore caused by the most significant difference- China’s overwhelming population. Therefore, the Z.E.O. building in China demonstrates heavy usage of materials that emit a low V.O.C. (volatile organic compound), which is harmful in high quantities. From the concrete of the building, to the glass of the windows and to the flooring, the company stresses on it’s low V.O.C. As for Z.E.B. Singapore, living plants cover a part of the outer layer of the building. The

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