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Architecture (ARC 2234 / ARC60403) Project 1: Case Study Paper Topic & Issue Proposal (10%) Prepare a two-page type-written proposal, including a concept mapping, a summary of the topic and/or issue to be explored, some of the questions you hope to address, along with a title, and an annotated bibliography of sources. Student name and ID: Wong Voon Yin 0315151 Tutor: Ms Shahrianne
Application Of Passive Design Strategies (Ventilation) To Reduce Heat Gain at Telegraph Pole House, Langkawi, Malaysia. Research Question(s): 1. What is the climatic control design in Malay Vernacular architecture? 2. What are the elements of site context in Telegraph Pole House that affect the design of the building? 3. How does the feature of climatic control applies in the Telegraph Pole House to response to the site? 4. What type of opening used in Telegraph Pole House and how it aid the ventilation of spaces to reduce heat gain? Summary of the topic (300 words):
The Telegraph Pole House is entirely constructed from reclaimed wood, including a framework made from old telegraph poles and raised on stilts. The telegraph pole house celebrates the form of a Malay house with its openness , cross ventilation and large overhang. the house is well ventilated and cooling, it requires minimum energy. no air conditioning needed throughout the whole house, including the kitchen on the ground floor which is quite airy when the sliding doors are dully opened. Adjustable windows are plentiful, lining the walls and providing good ventilation and views for the house. This quality of openness is also reflected by the large open interior spaces with minimal partitions. One of the main characteristics of this house is that they are designed with a deep understanding and respect for nature. From a distance, the it seems to merge naturally with the environment just like Malay vernacular house. The roof, which is large, dominates the low walls and the open stilted bottom of the house. The juxtaposition of the roofs with different sizes and at different orientations creates an interesting visual form. This design-with-nature approach found in the Telegraph Pole house is best reflected in the climatic design of the house. To appreciate the climatic adaptations from the traditional Malay house, one must first understand the climatic and environmental conditions that the house is set in. Thus, this paper will focus on the basis of ways to achieving human comfort and sustainability by using climatic control design. As having the setting of hot and humid climate, the openness of its design concept is highlighted to explore the issue of reducing heat gain in the building. Features such as roof design, orientated position, openings, vegetations are adapted by capturing the prevailing wind are taken into considerations to discuss this topic. More architectural attributes regarding to maximise natural ventilation will be further analyse in the paper. Annotated Bibliography Lim, J.Y., 1987. The Malay House: Rediscovering Malaysia’s Indigenous Shelter System. Institut Masyarakat, Kuala Lumpur. This book provide introduction about Malay house and also climatic responsive design that focus toward the Malay vernacular houses. Ramli, N. H. Re-adaptation of Malay House Thermal Comfort Design Elements into Modern Building Elements–Case Study of Selangor Traditional Malay House & Low Energy Building in Malaysia. This paper discussed about the thermal comfort design elements such as building orientation, interior layout space, natural ventilation and lighting, window designs, and stack effect on the roof design. Hyde, R. (2013). Climate responsive design: a study of buildings in moderate and hot humid climates. Taylor & Francis. This book provides a unique source for guidance on climatic design. Covering theory and application it provides examples of innovative and best practice in 'responsive architecture' through case studies.