Asian Architecture (ARC 2234 / ARC60403) Project 1: Case Study Paper Topic & Issue Proposal (10%) Due Date: 28 Apr 2015 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: ANDREW CHEE KIONG CHEE MAN SHING 0316202 Tutor: Shahrianne THE INTEGRATION OF THE MALAYSIAN VERNACULAR ARCHITECTURE AND ITS ELEMENTS INTO THE CONTEMPORARY ERA CONTEXT, WITH THE OBJECTIVES OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN ACHIEVING SUSTAINABILITY.
Topic: Vernacular Architecture
VERNACULAR ARCHITECTURE
lofty ceiling heights, naturally well-lit interiors and aluminium louvers high up on the walls, as well as ample windows for efficient ventilation
Traditional Malay House
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Objectives
k ENERGY EFFICIENT MAIN USE OF RENEWABLE ENERGY Architectural qualities
Material and Texture
RESPONDING TO THE ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
Sustainable Vernacular features
Elements
Design Strategies
Research Question(s): 1. What are Vernacular Architecture and the elements that define the vernacular style of Malaysia? 2. What are similarities and differences between the old traditional Malay house and the modern style house such as The Deck house? 3. The Deck House is considered as an example of sustainable architecture. How does it overcome the sustainability needs through the design strategies? 4. What is Life-cycle Assessment (LCA)? 5. How effective are the elements of the Deck House to promote energy efficiency in term of GBI Assessment? Summary of the topic (300 words): Nowadays architecture has developed into a very modern contemporary style. However the vernacular style (the architectural identity of the country) remains unchanged. The Deck house adopts Malaysia's vernacular style: the traditional Malay house which is a very important example of sustainable architecture. The first part of this paper discusses the similarities and differences which can be identified throughout the change from traditional to contemporary. The energy and environmental efficiency of our buildings is perhaps the most important aspect of design facing the profession nowadays. Choo Gim Wah architects designed the Deck house with minimum dependance on artificial energy forms. The design intention is to connect with the environmental site context: the forest. The second part of the paper will focus on the basis of vernacular architecture as a way of achieving energy efficiency as part of sustainability. Features such as the structural components, the architectural elements (windows, doors, roof, awning, ceiling, etc...) , materials properties, space planning will be discussed in this topic. As an analysis of these features, it will be assessed how effective are these features. An in depth research of the methods used, will be made.
Annotated Bibliography Ian C Ward (2004). Energy and Environmental issues for the practising architect This book discusses about energy in a building; how it is used and conserved, and helps in producing an energy efficient building. G.Z. Brown and Mark Dekay (2001). Sun, wind & light. Architectural Design Strategies This book helps not-energy experts understand the consequences of their most basic design decisions and gives them information concerning energy issues to generate form. Mae Chan (October 2014). StarSpecial Home: Jungle Retreat. The Star Magazines This article talks about the architecture style and the user experience inside the Deck House from the author's perspective. Zoey Moo (February 2012).The New Natural. Asia Ideas Magazines Another article which describes the design inspiration from the architect and how he responded towards the site context.
Unknown (September 2013). The Deck House / Choo Gim Wah Architect. ArchDaily [Last accessed: 27 April 2015] http://www.archdaily.com/424699/thedeck-house-choo-gim-wah-architect/ The only online article about the Deck House approved by the architect.
Unknown (2013). The GBI Rating System. Green Building Index (GBI). [Last accessed: 27 April 2015] http://www.greenbuildingindex.org/how-GBIworks2.html The GBI Residential Rating tool evaluates the sustainable aspects of residential buildings through criteria, one of which being energy efficiency