Contextual Research: Singapore

Findings

• Population: 4.84 million (2010 estimate)
• Land Area: 687 km^2
• Population Density: 7 045 people/km^2 (world rank: 3rd) (2010 estimate)
• Climate:
• Temperature: 25-35 deg C
• Humidity: 65-95%
• Average weather: Hot and sunny, heavy showers
• Housing: High-rise apartmentsLand use distribution:
  Green: Residential
  Blue: Commercial
  Yellow: Industrial
  Grey: Others

Implications

• Design will need to consider climate conditions, such as heat and humidity, as well as rain. This design should either shelter the user from rain, or allow the user to accommodate existing methods of rain protection, such as an umbrella, raincoat, or poncho.