Densification Strategy: Sustainability Analysis of Co-Housing Typology

Densification strategy through co-living typology seems to be a sustainable solution to current global issues: increasing in human population, housing crisis and inflated prices. However, the characteristic of the typology that able to house high significant number of people on a piece of land create a dispute, especially on the dwellers’ comfort. Thus, the aim of the research is to identify the performance of the typology to the inhabitants. Components such as floor plan area, daylighting and ventilation aspects are employed in the research to justify the sustainability of the typology to the inhabitants. The components were based on the space standard, Average Daylighting Factor (ADF) and sDA (Spatial Daylight Autonomy) through Sefaira analysis and simulation, and guidelines from Manchester City Council (2017) through Manchester Residential Quality Guidelines (MRQG) and Sinha (2014) respectively. The research was focusing on ongoing construction of the Echo Street Co-Living in Manchester, UK. From the analysis, the finding generally shows the typology manages to achieve a sustainable-performance unit through area and dimension, as well as ventilation aspects, even though there is a minor flaw, especially in providing an adequate level of daylighting. The result from the research could be used as a reference to design a high performance co-living unit in the future

Addressing Security and Architecture Through Proposing Innovative Conceptual Idea On Landed Housing Windows

Metal grill for housing windows that is fixed to the wall is commonly used in most of the residential houses in Malaysia. Due to high numbers of burglary cases reported across the country in a year, the feature seems desperately needed. However, the window grill creates a dispute, especially on the emergency exit, building façade, and opportunity to view surrounding outside. Through survey and input from the respondents, the purpose of the research is to propose an innovative idea on housing window that able to address both security and architecture aspects. Understanding behavior of typical housing residents, residents’ perception on window grill, and modus operandi of a burglar are important to ensure the innovation able to minimize the burglary ideation, without compromising the feature’s purpose as a housing window. Inspired by French windows of a traditional Malay kampong house, the design is improvised to correlate with the current context. In this research, the housing typology that is focused on is landed house, which may include bungalow, terrace, semi-detached, and townhouse

Addressing Security and Architecture Through Proposing Innovative Conceptual Idea On Landed Housing Windows

Metal grill for housing windows that is fixed to the wall is commonly used in most of the residential houses in Malaysia. Due to high numbers of burglary cases reported across the country in a year, the feature seems desperately needed. However, the window grill creates a dispute, especially on the emergency exit, building façade, and opportunity to view surrounding outside. Through survey and input from the respondents, the purpose of the research is to propose an innovative idea on housing window that able to address both security and architecture aspects. Understanding behavior of typical housing residents, residents’ perception on window grill, and modus operandi of a burglar are important to ensure the innovation able to minimize the burglary ideation, without compromising the feature’s purpose as a housing window. Inspired by French windows of a traditional Malay kampong house, the design is improvised to correlate with the current context. In this research, the housing typology that is focused on is landed house, which may include bungalow, terrace, semi-detached, and townhouse

Architecture healing element: a case study of garden in San Juan De Dios

Plants are gift from God to mankind because they are not only providing us with food, shelter, medicine, fiber, and fuel, but also can be treated as a medicine for people who are in a stress environment. They work as a healing element, creating a pleasant and calming area in a negative surrounding. The aim of this study is to investigate the importance of plants and gardens in a healthcare design and how they affect the conditions of the occupants in a building. Literature review on Said (2003), Ulrich (1999) (2002), and DuBose (2011) are carried out to understand a definition as well as connection between architecture features and healing element. A case study also is conducted focusing on gardens in a healthcare facility which is Memorial of the Maritime Sanatorium of San Juan de Dios, Chile. From the design features and spatial quality in the garden, the variables then connected with healing constructs based on relationship between architectural features and healing constructs framework by DuBose et al., 2011. From the analysis, the feature in the garden can be a reference for future consideration, especially on design and planning

Application of Double-Skin Facade (DSF) in tropical climate countries: a case study of Suasana PJH Tower in Putrajaya

Double skin facade (DSF) is often heard and easily found in cold climate countries. For those countries, DSF are often used for heating mechanism to avoid heat loss. The solar-heated air contained in the cavity can heat the space outside the glass, reducing the need for an internal heating system. Due to the scorching sun that causes hot temperatures every day, DSF is rarely detected and be applied in tropical climate countries. However, DSF can still be used in the tropical climates with some modification to its parameters. The aim for this paper is to investigate the application of double skin facade in the tropical climate countries. Literature review on several resources such as journal, proceedings, book, and web surfing are conducted. Suasana PJH tower, Putrajaya that applied DSF in the building was selected as a case study. From the research, it can be concluded that DSF can be beneficial, but at the same time, can be a problem depending on the application of the DSF. The result for this research will be a reference and a guidance for researcher to design a building with proper application of the DSF

A Documentation of Environmentally Sustainable Mosque in Malaysia

Numerous mosques design in Malaysia disregards the environment which makes the mosque less comfort. For the past 30 years, mosque designs in Malaysia have evolved and are primarily based on the expectations of decision makers and the public (Post Modernism period). However, there are several mosques in the twenty-first century incorporate sustainability into their design that need to be documented for future research. According to the findings, instead of Masjid Raja Haji Fisabilillah, Cyberjaya, there are 4 more mosques practise sustainable design in Malaysia. These mosques have a good sense of environmental design which gives comfort to the occupants. The study conducted qualitatively from the secondary data source and on field observation. The data is compiled through descriptive analysis of sustainable characteristic implemented in the selected mosques. The propose of this paper is to document sustainable mosques in Malaysia and contribute ideas for future mosque design. This paper will be the reference for the authors to continue detail study of the sustainable mosque in the future

A Documentation of Environmentally Sustainable Mosque in Malaysia

Numerous mosques design in Malaysia disregards the environment which makes the mosque less comfort. For the past 30 years, mosque designs in Malaysia have evolved and are primarily based on the expectations of decision makers and the public (Post Modernism period). However, there are several mosques in the twenty-first century incorporate sustainability into their design that need to be documented for future research. According to the findings, instead of Masjid Raja Haji Fisabilillah, Cyberjaya, there are 4 more mosques practise sustainable design in Malaysia. These mosques have a good sense of environmental design which gives comfort to the occupants. The study conducted qualitatively from the secondary data source and on field observation. The data is compiled through descriptive analysis of sustainable characteristic implemented in the selected mosques. The propose of this paper is to document sustainable mosques in Malaysia and contribute ideas for future mosque design. This paper will be the reference for the authors to continue detail study of the sustainable mosque in the future