ASSIGNMENT 1:
Case Study:
Shading and Lighting
In this assignment, we were required to identify design strategies and suggest passive design for shading and lighting. Other than that, we were required to analyze the effect of thermal comfort and comfort factors in a person and space relating to shading and lighting.
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To complete this assignment, we did a thorough research on passive design strategies that perform best in tropical climate and achieve thermal comfort in the chosen space. After choosing a space, we did some analyzation on shading and lighting by recording the temperature and lighting level of the space. We had prepared several orthographic drawings to showcase the environment factor of the chosen space before discussing the passive design strategies.
Self Reflection
Through this assignment, I was able to identify the issues of the chosen space such as the high temperature in certain hours, ventilation issues and etc. Other than that, I had learn how passive design strategies can improve the situation of the chosen space by changing the size of the window, change the material of the roof to lower down the U-value and etc. I had also learn about how natural and man-made factors can affect the thermal comfort and human comfort in a space.
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This assignment had helped me in identifying the common issues in most buildings and understanding the strategies to solve it. I had also understand the importance of considering natural and man-made factors before designing a building in the future.