Biophilic Urbanism A Nursing Vocational College in Kampong Bharu
Taylors University - Master of Architecture
Urban Design Studio (ARC70109)
Foong Chee Shen 0346103
Content PART 1: Design 1.1 Introduction Site Context Issues Urban Design Theory 1.2 Site Analysis Location Macro Analysis Micro Analysis 1.3 Design Approach Conceptual Idea Massing Strategies Zoning Schedule of Area 1.4 Design Proposal Site Plan Floor Plans Sections Elevations Sustainable Approach Façade Detail Axonometric Diagram
PART 2: Building Services Fire Safety Requirement Water Supply System Sanitary System
PART 1 – DESIGN
Introduction
Kampong bharu @ Kuala Lumpur
Introduction
macro site
Introduction
micro site – site B
Introduction
current & future Kampong bharu
Introduction
site issues
Lack of open spaces for leisure activity
small business losing job opportunities due to redevelopment
Disconnected pedestrian walkway & cycling lane
environmental issues
Human centric development causes the loss of intimate connection with nature/ lack of nature-caring
Increasing urban heat island effect due to global warming
Loss of biodiversity
Urban Design Theory
biophilic urbanism in Kampong bharu
Urban Design Theory
biophilic urbanism in Kampong bharu
Urban Design Theory
biophilic urbanism in Kampong bharu why biophilic urbanism ? - too much time spent inside, loss of intimate contact with nature - little interested in nature protection or restoration - miss out on the deeper life experiences that such natural experiences and connections can provide - Not able to immediately recognize common species of native flora and fauna - Urban heat island effect - Loss of biodiversity
benefits of biophilic urbanism Individual - Contact with nature can enhance healing and recovery from illness and major surgical procedures - People living in proximity to open spaces have fewer health and social problems - Office settings with natural lighting, natural ventilation, and other environmental features can improved worker performance, lower stress, and greater motivation. - Contact with nature has been linked to cognitive functioning on tasks requiring concentration and memory. - Healthy childhood maturation and development has been correlated with contact with natural features and settings Social - Communities with higher-quality environments reveal more positive valuations of nature, superior quality of life, greater neighborliness, and a stronger sense of place than communities of lower environmental quality - reducing crime rates and gun violence - providing affordable and healthy foods in cities Environment - cooling of the city (especially as the urban heat island effect grows with climate change) - Water management, reduced stormwater surges, as rain slows down in the same way that it does in a forest - reduced energy needs in buildings, due to the mantle of insulation from plant life - improved bviodiversity
biophilic urbanism strategy - Sidewalk gardens - Urban tress - Green streets - Continuous landscaping - Provide open space around buildings. - Maintain existing trees and native landscapes. - Provide plantings and pleasing natural settings around buildings. - Build pathways through naturalized and landscaped areas. - Provide views to nature. - Blur the transition between interior and exterior spaces. - Provide high levels of daylighting. - Provide green roofs. - Incorporate vegetated atria and interior planting beds. - Address both spaciousness and refuge in building design - Incorporate organic forms into buildings - Configure office spaces to enhance views of nature. - Urban farming
Urban Design Theory
biophilic urbanism in Kampong bharu
Greeneries in built environment
Defining Spaces & Defining Views
Provide Shading
Provide Visual Screening & Privacy
Filter Airborne Sounds
Reduce Air Temperature & Provide Cooling
Site Analysis
urban master planning extension Sungai bunus cycling lane
SMK Puteri Wilayah
SK Kampong Bharu
Reference images Kelab Sultan Sulaiman
SMK Puteri Wilayah Hostel
1:1000
Design Approach
conceptual sketches
Design Approach
conceptual massing strategies
Design Approach
massing strategies
Original Site Boundary
Perimeter landscaping on all floors
New “boundary” allow more open public spaces
Garden ramp connecting all green spaces
Sharing facilities
Site covered with 89% green areas
Design Approach
zoning
Nursing General Healthcare Community Services
Main Entrance façade
Driveway & Dropoff
Entrance from the street
Public green park
Green park open for all
Healthcare garden
Healthcare garden
“back lane”
Small business run by Kampong Bharu community, also a gathering spot
Green link with continuous landscaping up to first floor
From jogging path to gym
Open gym
Green link to second floor
Semi-private lepak area during class break
Green link from staff office to research lab
View to Kelab Sultan Sulaiman
Journey to rooftop with nice city view
Lepak area for all ages in roof garden
Cascading garden link
Ecological & Sustainable Design Approach
benefits of biophilic design
Absorb CO2 & provide fresh air
Reduce noise pollution
Reduce wind speed & natural ventilation
Passive solar shading, reducing heat gain (evapotranspiration) & mitigate heat island effect
Rainwater harvesting & filtration
Enhance biodiversity/ Maintaining the balance of ecosystem
Façade Detail
Scale 1: 25
Design Proposal
Axonometric Diagram
View from Jalan Raja Alang
View from Kelab Sultan Sulaiman
Green terrace vol. 1
Green terrace vol. 2
View from top
PART 2 – BUILDING SERVICES
Fire Safety Requirement Purpose Group According to the Uniform Building By-Laws 1984’s Fifth Schedule, “Designation of Purpose Groups”, proposed Nursing Vocational College’s spaces falls under the purpose group of “Institutional”, “Office”, “Shop” and “Place of Assembly”.
Fire Appliance Access UBBL (1984) Page 83, UBBL (1984) Page 83, By-law Clause 140. Fire appliance access: All building in excess of 7000 cubic metres shall abut upon a street or road or open space of not less than 12 metres width and accessible to fire brigade appliances. The proportion of the building abutting the street, road or open space shall be in accordance with the following scale:
The total volume for propose vocational college is 53,182m³. According to UBBL Clause 140, the college falls under one-fourh of the total perimeter of the building. Meaning, to provide firefighting access into the site that only allocate the one-fourth building perimeter length. The provided firefighting access at site is more than required. Hydrant Location The considerations regarding the placement of fire hydrants is based on the following by-law, under the Uniform Building By-Law (1984), Eighth Schedule, “Fire Alarms, Fire Detection, Fire Extinguishment and Fire Fighting Access”: UBBL (1984) Page 98, By-law Clause 225. Detecting and extinguishing fire (1) Every building shall be provided with means of detecting and extinguishing fire and with fire alarms together with illuminated exit signs in accordance with the requirements as specified in the Tenth Schedule to these By-laws. (2) Every building shall be served by at least one fire hydrant located not more than 91.5 metres from the nearest point of fire brigade access.
Designated purpose group of Kampong Bharu, according to the UBBL Fifth Schedule
(3) Depending on the size and location of the building and the provision of access for fire appliances, additional fire hydrant shall be provided as may be required by Fire Authority.
Fire Appliance Access
Hydrant Location
Escape Provision Computation The escape provision in relation to occupancy load is based on the following Bylaws: By-law Clause 175, 176, 177, 180.
Exit Width Calculations Table
The proposed 3 fire staircases are similar throughout the whole floor level with the width of 1400mm, assuming one of the staircases of the floor (1,400mm) is inaccessible, the remaining exit width (4,200mm – 1,400mm) is 2,800mm which is still sufficient as a mean for escape throughout each floor and therefore the provision satisfies the By-laws.
Staircase & Lift
Travel Distance According to the Uniform Building By-Laws (1984), Seventh Schedule, “Maximum Travel Distances” (By-law 165(4), 166 (2), 167(1), 170(b)), the proposed Nursing Vocational College falls under “Institutional”, “Office”, “Shops” and “Place of Assembly” purpose groups, with a sprinkler system, and as such, shall comply to the respective dead-end limits and travel distance. The travel distance is base on By-law Clause 165, 166, 167, 170, 183, 188.
Sanitary and Sewerage System Sewerage System
Water Supply System Gravitational Distribution System Rainwater Harvesting System
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Biophilic Urbanism A Nursing Vocational College in Kampong Bharu
Taylors University - Master of Architecture
Urban Design Studio (ARC70109)
Foong Chee Shen 0346103