KEE TING TING 0310019 PASSIVE ARCHITECTURE DESIGN

Fenestration as the effective strategies to achieve thermal comfort and reduce heat gain in Phase l of Belum Rainforest Resort, Pulau Banding,
Perak.

Asian Architecture [ARC 2213/2234]
PROJECT 1: CASE STUDY

Fenestration as the effective strategies to achieve thermal comfort and reduce heat gain in Phase l of
Belum Rainforest Resort, Pulau Banding, Perak.

NAME:

KEE TING TING

STUDENT ID:

0310019

LECTURER:

MS. SHARIANNE MOHD. SHAH

SUBMISSION DATE:

11 NOVEMBER 2014

ARC 2213/2234 Asian Architecture

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Fenestration as the effective strategies to achieve thermal comfort and reduce heat gain in Phase l of Belum Rainforest Resort, Pulau Banding,
Perak.
Fenestration as the effective strategies to achieve thermal comfort and reduce heat gain in Phase l of Belum Rainforest Resort, Pulau Banding,
Perak.

Table of Contents

Page

Abstract ........................................................................................................... 4-5

1.0

Introduction ....................................................................................... 5-6

2.0

Passive design .................................................................................. 6-7

2.1

Orientation of the building

6.2

Shading

3.0

Performance of fenestration systems ................................................... 7

4.0

Thermal Comfort ................................................................................... 8

4.1

Environment Factor..........................................................................8-9

4.2

Personal factors...............................................................................10

5.0

Solutions in achieving thermal comfort ........................................... 11-12

5.1

Windows.....................................................................................12-16

5.2

Skylights.....................................................................................16-17

5.3

Curtain

References: AirPro Air Conditioning. (2013). Improve air conditioning efficiency with shading | Daikin Air Conditioning Perth by Airpro air conditioning. Retrieved October 25, 2014, from http://www.daikinairconditioningperth.com.au/uncategorized/improveairconditioning-efficiency-shading/ BuildingGreen, Inc. (2009, April 29). Adaptive Thermal Comfort - BuildingGreen. Nik Vigener, PE and Mark A. Brown. (2006, 14). Building Envelope Design Guide Fenestration Systems | Whole Building Design Guide. Retrieved from http://www.wbdg.org/design/env_fenestration.php Belum Rainforest Resort. (2014). Layout Plan [Building plan drawings]. Retrieved from http://www.belumresort.com/acco_superior.html Fauze. (2013, March). Hotel Reception [Photograph]. Retrieved from http://www.tripadvisor.com/LocationPhotoDirectLink-g1119799-d1117146i63465858-Belum_Rainforest_Resort-Gerik_Hulu_Perak_District_Perak.html