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BUILDING SCIENCE II​
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The module is an introduction to the factors that affect the thermal performance of buildings. Its aim is to facilitate students to create acceptable designs which are sustainable (minimizing the use of mechanical cooling systems) and comfortable. The emphasis is on creating acceptable indoor thermal conditions thus minimizing the use of space heating and cooling. Students will also be introduced to MS1525, which provides guidelines to creating a more sustainable design in Malaysia.
PROJECT 1 : A CASE STUDY ON ROOM ACOUSTIC
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Task:
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In group of SIX (6), students are to conduct a case study on auditorium locally. It is going to be an ‘observe and report’ case study. Each group need to get permission from the responsible personnel of the building. Each group has to comply the following tasks:
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1. Historical background of auditorium/hall.
2. Drawings of the auditorium (floor layout, significant sections).
3. Construction materials used (floors, walls, ceilings).
4. Sound absorption materials (treatment) used (floors, walls, ceilings).
5. Sound reflectors at ceilings or walls (first 1/3)
6. Sound source (in the auditorium – can be shown in drawings).
7. Numbers and position of speakers in the auditorium/hall.
8. Sound propagation (in the auditorium – can be shown in drawings).
9. Potential of noise intrusion and noise sources.
10. Sound shadow area (if any).
11. Sound reading (dB) from sound level meter.
12. Reverberation time.
13. Compile information into a report & present.
PROJECT 2: LIGHTING INTEGRATION PROJECT
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Task:
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Each student is to identify two (2) significant spaces in their final design for implementing the artificial and the daylighting strategies (PSALI). Students are to produce to followings throughout this project:
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1. A brief site analysis
2. Overall floor plan (appropriate scale)
3. Floor plans of ‘Space A’ and ‘Space B’
4. Sections of ‘Space A’ and ‘Space B’
5. Reflected ceiling plans
6. Lighting contours
7. Types of lamps to be used
8. To determine reflectance on walls, ceilings, floors
9. Daylighting calculation
10. Lumen method calculation
11. Lighting design proposal
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