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Abstract JDBE Vol. IIfile://D:\AZZYATY\Web\journal\abstract\abstractvol-II.htmPage 2 of 410/29/2009Keywords:Building Maintenance, Old Buildings, Building Conservation ApproachInnovative Teaching of Building Technology to Architecture Students in MalaysiaS P Rao and Ezrin ArbiDepartment of ArchitectureFaculty of the Built EnvironmentUniversity of MalayaAbstractArchitecture teaching involves not only the teaching of art and aesthetics but also the science ofbuilding. With the increased use of high-rise construction, intelligent building features as well as theuse of Building Services to make the buildings habitable, it becomes imperative that the students ofarchitecture understand and appreciate the complexities of the engineering systems to make thebuildings sustainable and energy efficient. The process of Architecture design starts with the sketchdesign by the architect. At this point, many major decisions are being made with respect to theorientation, fenestration, service cores, environmental control systems etc. These preliminary designdecisions would affect the overall energy efficiency of the building as such. It is thus necessary forthe architecture student to comprehend and assimilate advanced building technologies. This paperpresents a novel approach adopted in the Department of Architecture at the University of Malaya,commencing from the academic session 2005-2006 for the teaching of Advanced BuildingTechnology to Year 4 students.Keywords:Building Technology, Energy conservation, Intelligent buildings, Building ServicesThe Effect of Roof Angles on Indoor Air Temperatures in Terrace Houses in MalaysiaB. Ramly and M. A. A. HussainCentre for Equatorial Sustainable DesignFaculty of the Built EnvironmentUniversity of MalayaAbstractThe main aim of energy efficiency in building design is to create buildings that utilise minimumamount of energy while meeting the comfort standards as high as or higher than those provided byconventional buildings. To achieve these standards, it is necessary to study the local environment in
Abstract JDBE Vol. IIfile://D:\AZZYATY\Web\journal\abstract\abstractvol-II.htmPage 3 of 410/29/2009order to assess its positive and negative features (impact on the building). The results will provide abasic understanding of heat transfer and human thermal comfort requirements. It also providesfoundation for which an energy efficient design of buildings can be established.The design of residential buildings has a significant impact on everyday lives of people. It includesthe types and forms of buildings that are commonly occupied by people. In Malaysia, the ‘terracehouse’ constitutes the majority of the residential building stock on which this study is based. Thestudy considers the effects of the different roof angles on reducing solar gain and indoortemperatures through eight directions within 24 hours.To analyse and explain that effect, five different angles of roof were chosen for the simulations. Ingeneral, all the angles were chosen due to their architectural design characteristics. These angles startfrom 0 degree as a horizontal flat roof to 60 degrees, i.e. increment of every 15 degrees. The researchis seen as providing a tool in evaluating the dynamic indoor air temperature and the effect of roofangles. The evaluation is derived from a series of computer simulations using commerciallyavailable software called BLAST.Keywords : roof design, thermal comfort, orientation, indoor air.Urban Recreational Riverfronts: Successful Revitalisation ElementsHazreena HusseinDepartment of ArchitectureFaculty of Built EnvironmentUniversity of MalayaAbstractThis research identifies characteristics, which are the Theme, Identity, Functions and Authenticity ofsome current riverfront developments, mainly focusing in urban areas. The study began with theevolution of an urban riverfront, including understanding how early settlements were establishedalong the river, later forming the town, leading to the present day cities and their inherent traditionalurban culture value. Case studies selected were from South East Asia within Singapore and Sarawakin Malaysia. These examples will then be compared with London and Boston, USA. Much attentionwill be given to paying high respect to the cities’ character and to acknowledging the historical andcultural background of the city where they are set by scrutinising their characteristics. Theconclusion will be systematically analysed on design elements and careful considerations throughdesign planning and sensitive approaches.Keywords : Urban Riverfront Revitalisation, Theme, Identity, Functions, Authenticity
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