Effective passive design strategies in achieving thermal comfort with the local climate in Sekeping Serendah.
Effective passive design strategies in achieving thermal comfort with the local climate in Sekeping Serendah.
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Abstract.......................................................................................................................... 2 1.0
Introduction.....................................................................................................3
1.1
Overview of Sekeping Serendah Forest Retreat Sheds ..............................3
1.2
Tropical climate ……………………………………………………………………3
1.3
Thermal Comfort..........................................................................................3
1.4
Research Question......................................................................................4
2.0 Passive Design Strategies ...................................................................................5 2.1
Three basic tiers in building sustainable design……………………………….5
2.2
Principles and significance of Passive Design Strategied………………...….6
3.0 Passive Design Strategies adopted by Sekeping Serendah................................6 3.1
Building Orientation ……………………………………………………………...6
3.2
Building Design and Envelope ………………....…………………………….…8 3.2 .1 Croos- ventilation………………………..………………………...……….8 3. 2.2 Infusion of Malay Vernacular Architecture……………………………..10 3.2.3 Floadting Roof Design…………………………………….………………13
3.3 The choice of building Materials Used……………………………………….….14 4.0 Conclusion..........................................................................................................16 6.0 References............................................................................................................17
ARC 2213/2234 Asian Architecture
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