In this module, we learn the features of passive design strategies. The importance on how to reduce energy use by adding some features such as shading devices or roof ponds, to reach the thermal comfort, instead of using mechanical energy. To gain more more insight on it, we had to go through a case study.
Project 1: Case Studies - Analysis Passive Design Strategies
This project requires us to be in groups of 8, so I teamed up with Nur Farahiyah, Nur Iman Jezdmeen, Salehah, Zainab, Hor Xeut Yin, Jiji Ng and Rivarthini. The objective of the project is to find a building that best feature 2 passive design strategy for a tropical climate. So we ended up choosing Safari Roof House by Kevin Low. We had to go for site visit together, and investigate the passive designs and also experince the indoor thermal comfort. The two passive design strategies that we chose to study about is the Landrover Concept (double roof) and Vent Block (shading and ventilation).
SITE VISIT PHOTOS : SAFARI ROOF HOUSE
FINAL A3 BOARDS:
REFLECTION:
From this project, I learned a lot of new things. I was in charge of the sun path and shadow stimulation so I had to create a model of the house in Revit. I never knew how to use Revit before so this was my first time. But I had to learn it so that I could do my part so I had to take the initiative and learn. At first it was really confusing and tough, but after lots of research and investigation on how to do it, I managed to create the stimulation and it got easier to study the sun path and shadows. However, I had so much fun doing the stimulation so it wasn't creating problems for me.
I also became more aware of the technical terms ( such as cross ventilation, stack, eastern facade, ect.) that I have to use when analysing the site, the building as well as its passive features. I had to read a lot and make sure that my explanation is direct and not confusing to the readers. I had to make sure that I understand what I write so I had to avoid using complicated terms. I think that this project has gone really well especially with the good team work that my group has. We collaborate together very well and attended tutorial regularly. I never missed a single tutorial so I am actually happy for that because the feedbacks that Ms. Salvi give us is always very helpful. We make sure that we amend accordingly and show her something more for next tutorial. I think that having the tutorials regularly help enhance up our information and diagrams on the boards. So thank you a lot Ms. Salvi!
I also became more aware of the technical terms ( such as cross ventilation, stack, eastern facade, ect.) that I have to use when analysing the site, the building as well as its passive features. I had to read a lot and make sure that my explanation is direct and not confusing to the readers. I had to make sure that I understand what I write so I had to avoid using complicated terms. I think that this project has gone really well especially with the good team work that my group has. We collaborate together very well and attended tutorial regularly. I never missed a single tutorial so I am actually happy for that because the feedbacks that Ms. Salvi give us is always very helpful. We make sure that we amend accordingly and show her something more for next tutorial. I think that having the tutorials regularly help enhance up our information and diagrams on the boards. So thank you a lot Ms. Salvi!