Group 1 really brought presentation to a whole new level! I am impressed at their novelty and in-depth research and the well designed website!
Futuristic building:
Group 1 started out by asking a question. They asked: " How do you think futuristic buildings will be"? I replied with, " I think that futuristic building will be fully customized to the owner's needs and wants, the home will be in sync with the user and provide an overall intuitive experience!" Many of my classmates responded by saying that in the future, buildings and nature will be homogeneous, building will be surrounded by nature!
Firstly, the group introduced to us the sustainable technologies that will be employed while building these buildings. These technologies include LED lighting, solar panels, double-glazed windows. LED are way more efficient than traditional incandescent and fluorescent tubes, and they have an average lifespan 10-15 times longer than conventional light bulbs. We receive enough energy from the Sun in 1 hour to power the entire Earth for 1 year! Solar energy is definitely the way to go. However, with current technology, solar panels only yield 14-25% efficiency, which is relatively low compared to other sources (information retrieved from their website). Double-glazed window is certainly not a new concept. It is basically 2 separate glass panels with a buffer layer acting as an insulator. This will help keep houses cool during summer time!
Secondly, the group went to introduce the materials used to build these futuristic buildings. One of the materials introduced was called Hempcrete. This particular material caught my attention! Not only is it stronger than conventional concrete, it is negative pollution! This material is able to absorb the carbon dioxide in its surrounding and reduce carbon pollution! Singapore has already introduced its first hempcrete building in our Singapore Botanic Garden
Lastly, the design concept that futuristic buildings will adopt. From the group's presentation, they conveyed that future buildings will have an open concept with nature. Japan already has their first future home. Look at Mirai Nihon house, it is 100% eco-friendly.
Link to their website: http://twcfuturists.wix.com/home
Do pay their website a visit!
SmallistheNewBig( Nanotechnology ):
Nanotechnology is definitely not a new concept! However, the group managed to bring across some new applications for this technology.
Nanotechnology is a multi-disciplinary science that looks at how we can manipulate matter at the molecular and atomic level.
The group presented on applications of nanotechnology and the implications that comes with it.
In particular, I was very intrigued by their Nano Bots which is cancer killing. My mother survived breast cancer. However, having to watch her go through chemotherapy and radioactive treatment and how she become weaker after subsequent treatments really ached my heart. From my understanding, the current chemotherapy medicine is designed to kill cancer cells, however, in that process, it kills off plenty of healthy red/white blood cells! My mum will always be in pain during the first few days of chemotherapy and subsequently after receiving her booster jab, she will feel slightly better. How i wish Nano Bots are already in place. Specific bots that are designed to kill cancer cells. I hope to see the innovation of such technology and it can drastically reduce unnecessary suffering!
The implications of nanotechnology. Will it be able to bridge the gap between the developed and less developed countries. Will technology spillover be allowed? Will this form of technology only be utilized in developed countries? How about developing countries who are rapidly investing in capital infrastructure? Will their buildings capitalize in 'future' technology, or 'backward' technology? These are things that one have to consider and plan carefully when it comes to things that we will be using for 20-30 years!
The negative political impacts of nanotechnology could be that this form of technology falling into the wrong hands. However, this should not restrict us in researching and innovating nanotechnology! Nuclear energy can also be adapted into a weapon of massive destruction, and countries are readily forming their own arsenals of nuclear weapons. It is not the form of technology that is dangerous, it is just us. My take on this issue is to go ahead, research, innovate, bring these nanotechnologies into the real world, there is no way of stopping terrorists from using this technology to advance their own goals.
Oh! One last thing, about how nanotechnology is able to boost our red blood cell counts and allow us to pass IPPT easier. Well.. I'm pretty sure SAF will create a higher standard for us soldiers, and wouldn't this give rise to super soldiers?
Link to their website: http://twc2013groupone.wix.com/smallisthenewbig#!political-impact/cx9y
Link to Masterblog: http://twcshahi13.blogspot.sg/
My favourite TWC blog to read and check if i've missed out anything would be Sylvestor's blog: http://twcsylvesteryeo2013.blogspot.sg/
Cheers!
Firstly, the group introduced to us the sustainable technologies that will be employed while building these buildings. These technologies include LED lighting, solar panels, double-glazed windows. LED are way more efficient than traditional incandescent and fluorescent tubes, and they have an average lifespan 10-15 times longer than conventional light bulbs. We receive enough energy from the Sun in 1 hour to power the entire Earth for 1 year! Solar energy is definitely the way to go. However, with current technology, solar panels only yield 14-25% efficiency, which is relatively low compared to other sources (information retrieved from their website). Double-glazed window is certainly not a new concept. It is basically 2 separate glass panels with a buffer layer acting as an insulator. This will help keep houses cool during summer time!
Secondly, the group went to introduce the materials used to build these futuristic buildings. One of the materials introduced was called Hempcrete. This particular material caught my attention! Not only is it stronger than conventional concrete, it is negative pollution! This material is able to absorb the carbon dioxide in its surrounding and reduce carbon pollution! Singapore has already introduced its first hempcrete building in our Singapore Botanic Garden
Lastly, the design concept that futuristic buildings will adopt. From the group's presentation, they conveyed that future buildings will have an open concept with nature. Japan already has their first future home. Look at Mirai Nihon house, it is 100% eco-friendly.
Link to their website: http://twcfuturists.wix.com/home
Do pay their website a visit!
SmallistheNewBig( Nanotechnology ):
Nanotechnology is definitely not a new concept! However, the group managed to bring across some new applications for this technology.
Nanotechnology is a multi-disciplinary science that looks at how we can manipulate matter at the molecular and atomic level.
The group presented on applications of nanotechnology and the implications that comes with it.
In particular, I was very intrigued by their Nano Bots which is cancer killing. My mother survived breast cancer. However, having to watch her go through chemotherapy and radioactive treatment and how she become weaker after subsequent treatments really ached my heart. From my understanding, the current chemotherapy medicine is designed to kill cancer cells, however, in that process, it kills off plenty of healthy red/white blood cells! My mum will always be in pain during the first few days of chemotherapy and subsequently after receiving her booster jab, she will feel slightly better. How i wish Nano Bots are already in place. Specific bots that are designed to kill cancer cells. I hope to see the innovation of such technology and it can drastically reduce unnecessary suffering!
The implications of nanotechnology. Will it be able to bridge the gap between the developed and less developed countries. Will technology spillover be allowed? Will this form of technology only be utilized in developed countries? How about developing countries who are rapidly investing in capital infrastructure? Will their buildings capitalize in 'future' technology, or 'backward' technology? These are things that one have to consider and plan carefully when it comes to things that we will be using for 20-30 years!
The negative political impacts of nanotechnology could be that this form of technology falling into the wrong hands. However, this should not restrict us in researching and innovating nanotechnology! Nuclear energy can also be adapted into a weapon of massive destruction, and countries are readily forming their own arsenals of nuclear weapons. It is not the form of technology that is dangerous, it is just us. My take on this issue is to go ahead, research, innovate, bring these nanotechnologies into the real world, there is no way of stopping terrorists from using this technology to advance their own goals.
Oh! One last thing, about how nanotechnology is able to boost our red blood cell counts and allow us to pass IPPT easier. Well.. I'm pretty sure SAF will create a higher standard for us soldiers, and wouldn't this give rise to super soldiers?
Link to their website: http://twc2013groupone.wix.com/smallisthenewbig#!political-impact/cx9y
Link to Masterblog: http://twcshahi13.blogspot.sg/
My favourite TWC blog to read and check if i've missed out anything would be Sylvestor's blog: http://twcsylvesteryeo2013.blogspot.sg/
Cheers!
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