A Study of Integration of Malay Vernacular Design and Modern Design in The Deck House to Achieve Thermal

Comfort in Tropical Climate

By Lim Jian Jun

CASE X

The Deck House

PRESENTATION

Tropical Climate

Design Consideration

Malay Vernacular Architecture

Issues

Findings

Conclusion

Reference

INTRODUCTION OF

• Warm Weather• High Humid• Copious Rainfall• Monsoon

ALTITUDE ZONATION OF

Coastal • Smaller temperature variation (warm)• Vulnerable to increases in the intensity of

storm surge and heavy precipitation

Forest • Greater temperature variation • Distinctive rainfall patterns• Humid and warm

Highland • Greater temperature variation • Humid : Covered by clouds and misty• Example : Cameron Highland

TROPICAL CLIMATE :

• Air Temperature

• Humidity

• Air Movement

• Radiant Temperature

• Building Orientation

• Building Envelopes

• Building Materials

• Site Context

• Openings

TROPICAL CLIMATE :

Orientation and Openings

affecting the lighting and

temperature in the building

Surrounding trees

as shading objects

to building

Building envelopes

and materials to

prevent heat gain

INTRODUCTION OF

• Design-with-Nature Architecture

• Natural materials : Timber, Rattan

• Rich aesthetic values : Cravings

• Communal and Nature focused

• Type differs from states to states

• Good Climatic Design

MALAY VERNACULAR ARCHITECTURE :

• Elevated

• Light Weight

• Large Overhang

• Building Materials

• Open Interior Spaces

• Ventilation at Body Level

• Lacking of Environmental Concern : Sustainability

• Poor Relation of Natural Environment : Site Responses, Climate

• Local Design and Cultural Values Disintegrated by Modern Influences

ISSUES :

FINDINGS |

A Search for Comfort Living with Vernacular Contemporary Design in Tropical Climate

INTEGRATION :

• Minimal Partition

• Passage for ventilation

• Promotes Air Movement

INTEGRATION :

• Circulate Cool Air

• Discharge Trapped Hot Air

• Spacious

INTEGRATION :

• Captures higher wind

• Minimal interference of slope

• Prevent damp from ground

INTEGRATION :

• Large shaded area

• Good Protection against Downpours

• Allow windows left open

INTEGRATION :

• Operable openings

• Louvers as Outlet

• Elongated form for cross

ventilation

INTEGRATION :

• Lintel and posts

• Light Materials

• Unobstructed : Gain shelter

from surroundings

INTEGRATION :

• Low Heat Capacity : Wood

• Make allow of curtain walls

• View of Nature Terrains

: VERNACULAR , MODERN & INTEGRATED

Considerations Malay House The Deck House ContemporaryCLIMATE CONCERN Yes Yes Poor

CONTEXUAL RESPONSES Yes Yes Poor

STRUCTURES Wooden Post and Lintel Concrete and Steels Massive Construction

BUILDING MATERIALSNatural Materials (short life span)

Contemporary Materials(High Thermal Mass)

Contemporary Materials(High Thermal Mass)

VIEWS Restricted Good (Poetic Experiences) Poor (ventilation only)

VENTILATION Body level Double Volume Poor

PUBLIC AND PRIVATE Communal focused Less privacy (curtain walls) Isolated

LIGHTING Underlighted Naturally Illuminated Artificial lighted

• Integration as solution to the issues mentioned

• Good Relation between nature and built environment

• Local heritage and culture values conserved

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• Oliver, P. (2006). Built to Meet Needs: Vernacular Architecture. Oxford: Architectural Press.

• Nasir, A.H. (1985) Introduction of Traditional Malay House: Peninsular Malaysia Darulfikir: Kuala Lumpur.

• Department of Standards Malaysia. (2007) Code of Practice on Energy Efficiency and Use of Renewable Energy for Non-residential Buildings. Malaysia: Standards Malaysia.

• Chiko, N. (2013, August 13). Vernacular and modern architecture lessons from Corbusier. Retrieved May 15, 2015, from http://www.slideshare.net/chikoNcube/vernacular-and-modern-architecture-lessons-from-corbusier

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