Building Science 1 [ARC 2412]
PROJECT 1
Human Perception of Comfort Level
The objectives of this project are:
• To identify and define the principles of heat transfer in relation to building and people
• To understand what is thermal comfort and discuss factors relating to thermal comfort
• To analyze the effect of thermal comfort factors in a person and in a space
• To be able to criticize design of the space in terms of thermal comfort by referring to MS1525 and UBBL.
Learning outcomes:
To be able to understand the general principle of heat transfer
1. Identify environmental conditions related to site conditions, climate, etc.
2. Explain the effects of the sun on the thermal performance of buildings
3. Explain the effect of insulation, thermal mass and air movement on thermal performance of buildings.
4. Infer how different building material (K-value, u-value, r-value) has different effect on heat gain or thermal environment in a given space
In this project, we are introduced to the term ‘thermal comfort’ in relation to people and building design by relating to the bioclimatic chart. Task is given to write a report on the monitored temperatures, looking at the effects of solar radiation, thermal mass, insulation and ventilation. The experiment was carried out in one of the unit at Sunway Court Apartment, Petaling Jaya. As the results collected states that the temperature is not within the comfort range, we analyzed the factors that affect the thermal environment in both natural and man-made aspects. Also, I’ve learnt that different material (K-value, u-value, r-value)had different effect on heat gain or thermal environment in a given space.
PROJECT 2
Integration with design studio 3
The objectives of this project are as follows: • To be able to show understanding of thermal comfort properties in final design studio. • To be able to solve design problems in relation to sustainability issues. • To be able to design spaces in terms of thermal comfort referring to MS1525 and UBBL.
Learning outcomes:
1. Estimate heat gain in a space and to provide passive solutions for it. 2. Evaluate control of variables such as heat and ventilation 3. Judge the limits of acceptable or desirable conditions (thermal environment) and recommend designs that control the effects of sun on the thermal performance of buildings (shading devices)
Estimating heat gain of the design space using ecotect analysis and heat gain calculation, we are required to provide passive solutions for the design to address an aesthetically and thermally comfort space. With MS1525 and UBBL are the guidelines, I’ve come to understand and judge the limits of acceptable and desirable conditions as well as recommend designs that control the effects of sun on the thermal performance of buildings by using shading devices. Overall, the solutions for my design are that heavily relying on the landscape itself by manipulating the use of natural lighting, ventilation and the locally found materials, to address the basic design strategies.
