This document discusses the integration of Malay vernacular design and modern design in a deck house to achieve thermal comfort in tropical climates. It analyzes considerations of Malay vernacular architecture, including elevated structures, large overhangs, and ventilation at body level. Issues with modern design like a lack of environmental concern and disconnect from the natural environment are identified. The document presents findings on integrating vernacular and contemporary design principles in the deck house, such as minimal partitions to promote air movement, shaded areas, and operable openings for cross ventilation.

1. A Study of Integration of Malay Vernacular Design and
Modern Design in The Deck House to Achieve Thermal
Comfort in Tropical Climate
By Lim Jian Jun
CASE
X
The Deck House

2. PRESENTATION
Tropical Climate
Design Consideration
Malay Vernacular Architecture
Issues
Findings
Conclusion
Reference

3. INTRODUCTION OF
• Warm Weather
• High Humid
• Copious Rainfall
• Monsoon

4. ALTITUDE ZONATION OF
Coastal
• Smaller temperature variation (warm)
• Vulnerable to increases in the intensity of
storm surge and heavy precipitation
Forest
• Greater temperature variation
• Distinctive rainfall patterns
• Humid and warm
Highland
• Greater temperature variation
• Humid : Covered by clouds and misty
• Example : Cameron Highland

5. TROPICAL CLIMATE :
• Air Temperature
• Humidity
• Air Movement
• Radiant Temperature

6. • Building Orientation
• Building Envelopes
• Building Materials
• Site Context
• Openings
TROPICAL CLIMATE :
Orientation and Openings
affecting the lighting and
temperature in the building
Surrounding trees
as shading objects
to building
Building envelopes
and materials to
prevent heat gain

7. INTRODUCTION OF
• Design-with-Nature Architecture
• Natural materials : Timber, Rattan
• Rich aesthetic values : Cravings
• Communal and Nature focused
• Type differs from states to states
• Good Climatic Design

8. MALAY VERNACULAR ARCHITECTURE :
• Elevated
• Light Weight
• Large Overhang
• Building Materials
• Open Interior Spaces
• Ventilation at Body Level

9. • Lacking of Environmental Concern : Sustainability
• Poor Relation of Natural Environment : Site Responses, Climate
• Local Design and Cultural Values Disintegrated by Modern Influences
ISSUES :

10. FINDINGS |
A Search for Comfort Living with Vernacular Contemporary Design in Tropical Climate

11. INTEGRATION :
• Minimal Partition
• Passage for ventilation
• Promotes Air Movement

12. INTEGRATION :
• Circulate Cool Air
• Discharge Trapped Hot Air
• Spacious

13. INTEGRATION :
• Captures higher wind
• Minimal interference of slope
• Prevent damp from ground

14. INTEGRATION :
• Large shaded area
• Good Protection against Downpours
• Allow windows left open

15. INTEGRATION :
• Operable openings
• Louvers as Outlet
• Elongated form for cross
ventilation

16. INTEGRATION :
• Lintel and posts
• Light Materials
• Unobstructed : Gain shelter
from surroundings

17. INTEGRATION :
• Low Heat Capacity : Wood
• Make allow of curtain walls
• View of Nature Terrains

18. : VERNACULAR , MODERN & INTEGRATED
Considerations Malay House The Deck House Contemporary
CLIMATE CONCERN Yes Yes Poor
CONTEXUAL RESPONSES Yes Yes Poor
STRUCTURES Wooden Post and Lintel Concrete and Steels Massive Construction
BUILDING MATERIALS
Natural Materials
(short life span)
Contemporary Materials
(High Thermal Mass)
Contemporary Materials
(High Thermal Mass)
VIEWS Restricted Good (Poetic Experiences) Poor (ventilation only)
VENTILATION Body level Double Volume Poor
PUBLIC AND PRIVATE Communal focused Less privacy (curtain walls) Isolated
LIGHTING Underlighted Naturally Illuminated Artificial lighted

19. • Integration as solution to the issues mentioned
• Good Relation between nature and built environment
• Local heritage and culture values conserved

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• Department of Standards Malaysia. (2007) Code of Practice on Energy Efficiency and Use of Renewable Energy for Non-residential
Buildings. Malaysia: Standards Malaysia.
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