UTB’s infrastructures have been developed in phases and comprised of older and newer buildings, with future infrastructure expansion in the coming years.

Energy Efficiency Building

In its effort to improve energy efficiency and minimise its carbon footprint from electricity consumption, the University has phased-in energy efficient equipment in its refurbishment projects. General lighting is provided with both T8 fluorescent lighting and compact fluorescent lighting, with LED lights being increasingly used to replace these where suitable. The hot and humid climate necessitates the inevitable use of air-conditioning for optimum thermal comfort indoors. Energy efficiency is achieved by careful design, specification and operation of the cooling equipment The University has phased out the use of central air-conditioning with water-cooled chillers in Phase 1 and Phase 2 premises and provide comfort cooling in favour of local split type air-conditioning system. This has allowed better zonal control by occupants and minimize unnecessary space cooling, minimize water consumption by cooling towers, reduce energy consumption and reduce maintenance costs. Meanwhile, the Phase 3 complex which was completed in 2013 is equipped with VRV multi split type air conditioning system that are more energy efficient than the conventional type and provides more flexible occupant control. Accordingly, this is in compliance with the Ministry of Development's Green Building Policy.

Phase 4 complex School of Applied Sciences and Mathematics

School of Applied Sciences and Mathematics (Phase 4 complex) is currently undergoing construction that is set to be ready by Q1 2024. This building has also been designed to have green building features including building form and orientation that minimise solar heat gain, energy efficient LED and demand-controlled lighting, water-saving sanitary fittings and use of energy efficient VRF and inverter system for air-conditioning.