CHUNG HOW CYONG
Architecture E-portfolio
BUILDING
SCIENCE I
Module Teaching Objectives
The module is an introduction to the factors that affect the thermal performance of buildings. Its aim is to facilitate students to create acceptable designs which are sustainable (minimizing the use of mechanical cooling systems) and comfortable. The emphasis is on creating acceptable indoor thermal conditions thus minimizing the use of space heating and cooling. Students will also be introduced to MS1525 which provides guidelines to creating a more sustainable design in Malaysia.
Project : Case Study: Analyzing Passive Building Design Strategies
Basic building design does not require mechanical heating or cooling. Buildings that are passively designed take advantage of natural climate to maintain thermal comfort.
Objectives of the Project :
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To identify and define the principles of heat transfer in relation to building and people.
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To understand what is thermal comfort and discuss factors relating to thermal comfort.
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To analyze the effect of thermal comfort factors in a person and in a space.
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To be able to criticize design of the space in terms of thermal comfort by referring to MS1525, UBBL and GBI standards.
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Explain the effects of the sun on the thermal performance of buildings.
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Explain the effect of insulation, thermal mass and air movement on thermal performance of buildings.
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Identify environmental conditions related to site conditions, climate, etc.
Project Details :
Research should contain the following:
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Building Introduction (images, pictures, diagrams, drawings and description)
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Site analysis; micro (wind, sun, topography, etc.)
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Concept and analysis of buildings basic design strategies and proposed passive design strategy.
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A proposal to achieve thermal comfort in the chosen space/building, elaborate design features with details, the effect on thermal comfort and importance of it.
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Appropriate visuals and diagrams (tables, charts, etc.) with appropriate referencing and citation where applicable.
Research Board to be printed on 2 A3 Coloured and neatly compiled. All components must be presented in a well-organized and logical manner.
Reflection:
After this module, I am able to identify environmental conditions related to site conditions and climate. I can explain the effects of the sun on the thermal performance of buildings as well as the effect of insulation, thermal mass and air movement on thermal performance of buildings. I am able to infer how different building material (K-value, U-value, R-value) has different effect on heat gain or thermal environment in a given space. Lastly, I gain the ability to evaluate control of variables such as heat and ventilation.