This document presents a case study on the Sekeping Serendah Glass Shed in Selangor, Malaysia. It discusses the passive design elements used to maximize thermal comfort, including natural ventilation techniques like cross ventilation and stack ventilation. Some key design elements that enhance ventilation are the building's elevated level, open wall partitions and openings, and the roof structure. Materials like steel, glass, and brick are used to allow air flow while providing shading and insulation. The design draws from principles of traditional Malay vernacular architecture and effectively combines natural ventilation with modern materials to create a thermally comfortable space.

1. Asian Architecture
(ARC60403/ARC2234)
Project 1:
Paper Presentation
Case Study:
Sekeping Serendah
Glass Shed, Selangor.
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2. The Study of Nature Ventilation Design Used in Sekeping
Serendah Glass Shed to Maximize Thermal Comfort.
(Passive Design)
Natural Ventilation
Cross Ventilation Stack Ventilation
Design Elements
(Method)
Design Elements
(Method)
Leveling Wall Partition Openings Roof structure
Maximize Thermal Comfort
(Purpose)
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3. Research Questions:
1. What and How the factors that will affect the
thermal comfort in Glass Shed?
2. What kind of ventilation type that glass shed
using and how it works?
3. What are the design elements used in glass shed
to maximize the visitors' comfort level?
4. How effective are the design elements in
acheiving thermal comfort level?
5. What and How the materials used in the design
to enhance the ventilation in the glass shed?
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4. - (Malaysia Climate)Tropical Climate -
- Thermal Comfort -
- Passive Design (Ventilation Type) -
- Design Considerations -
- Malay Vernacular Architecture
(Malay Traditional House) -
- Design Elements (Glass Shed) -
- Conclusion -
- References -
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5. Reference: http://www.asia-experience.com/Borneo-Malaysia-Sabah-Mount-Kinabalu-Travel-Experience.php
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(Malaysia Climate) Tropical Climate
•Equatorial and Tropical Belt
•Hot and Humid
•Average 28 degree celsius
•Average Rainfall = 250cm a year
•Southwest & Nourtheast Monsoon
•Sun Direction = East & West

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Thermal Comfort
Thermal Comfort Chart
Reference: http://auworkshop.autodesk.com/library/building-science/human-thermal-comfort
•Condition of mind that expresses statisfaction with
the thermal environment (ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 55)
•Hard to measure
•Air temperature, humidity, radiant temperature, air
velocity, metabolic rates, and clothing levels

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Design Consideration
•Building Orientation •Building Context•Location
•Building Design •Openings
•Materials

8. References: http://www.yourhome.gov.au/passive-design
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Passive Design
•Takes advantage of the climate
•Comfortable temperature range
•Utilises natural sources of heating and cooling
(sun & cooling breezes)
•Minimize unwanted heat and loss.
•Achieve / Enhance thermal comfort level.
•Lifetime thermal comfort, low energy bills &
low greenhouse gas emmisions.

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Cross Ventilation
References: http://www.build.com.au/wind-ventilation-and-cross-ventilation
•Wind entering through
window or door
•Through the house and out
through on the other side
•Natural breezes pathway
through the structure
Cross Vetilation showed in this Glass Shed's section.

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Stack Ventilation
Stack Vetilation showed in this Glass Shed's section.
References: http://www.cce.ufl.edu/green-building/799-2/
•Movement of air into and out
•Use temperature to move air out.
•Hot air rises because lower pressure
•Cold air comes in, hot air goes out
•(Reverse in cool season)
Chimney

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Malay Vernacular Architecture
References: http://nalenda14.blogspot.my/2010/11/malay-vernacular-architecture.html
•Simple and Minimalistic
•Timber, Bamboo, Rattan,
Tree Roots and Leaves.
•High ceilings
•Openings / Fenestrations
•Good to climate
•Carving (aesthetic)
•Elevated
•Light Weight
•Large Overhang
•Open Interior Spaces
Design Features

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Malay Vernacular Architecture
Spaces: Serambi
•Smallest space
•Floor level lower than
rumah ibu (core)
•First greeting space
References:http://www.academia.edu/2377416/Chapter_2_Malaysian_Vernacular_Architecture_and_Its_Relationship_to_Climate

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Malay Vernacular Architecture
Climatic Design of Malay House
References: http://anzasca.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/ANZAScA2004_Kamal.pdf

14. Malay Vernacular Architecture
Spaces: Rumah Ibu (Core Space)
•Middle of the house
•Largest space
•Highest roof and floor level
•Lighting reduce to produce coolness
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References:http://www.academia.edu/2377416/Chapter_2_Malaysian_Vernacular_Architecture_and_Its_Relationship_to_Climate

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Design Elements used in Glass Shed
Levelling
•Elevated from ground
•Improve air flow movement
•Retartdant from direct heat from the ground
•Moist ground requires more sunlight to dry
References:http://www.academia.
edu/2377416/Chapter_2_Malay
sian_Vernacular_Architecture_a
nd_Its_Relationship_to_Climate

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Design Elements used in Glass Shed
Wall Partition
•Open interior space
•Provide a larger ventilation
effect without obstruction
•Effectively and smooth
References: http://www.sekeping.com/serendah/home.html

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Design Elements used in Glass Shed
Openings
•Louvre windows
•Control wind angle
and volume
•Casement window
•Gaps between roof
and ceiling
References:https://gramachree.wordpress.com/2014/01/12/malaysian-christmas-holiday-first-stop-kuala-lumpur/
Glass Shed's photo

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Design Elements used in Glass Shed
•Roofs' openings on both sides
•Roof spaces cooled the space
•Created stack ventilation
•'attap roof' , low thermal capacity
References:http://www.academia.edu/2377416/Chapter_2_Malaysian_
Vernacular_Architecture_and_Its_Relationship_to_Climate
Glass Shed's section and photo
Roof Structure

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Materials used in Glass Shed
•Steel furniture
=Alow air to flow through
=Reduce visual obstruction
•Steel column
=Provide views without any obstruction
=Framing purpose
=No boundaries between outside and inside
References: http://www.sekeping.com/serendah/home.html

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Materials used in Glass Shed
•Steel facade (Roof zinc)
=Shading purpose
=Release heat (fast)
•Glass Panel
=Allow maximum natural light
=Provide view
=Mix with the context
References: http://www.sekeping.com/serendah/home.html

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Materials used in Glass Shed
•Brick Wall & Concrete (Toilet, Washroom)
=Sound proof
=Water resistant
=Heat insulator
=Durable
=Avoid termite and rust
=Protection
=Easy to get
=Cheap
References: http://www.sekeping.com/serendah/home.html

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Conclusion
•Did well in ventilation
•Derived from Malay
Vernacular Architecture
•Traditional Vernacular
Architecture
•Modern materials and design
•Combination of past and now
•Outlook looks different
•Perfer: Fenestrations
•Useful and elegant
•Steel column works well with
the glass
•Remain the context surrond
•Simplicity
•Less is more
References: http://www.sekeping.com/serendah/home.html

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nship_to_Climate
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and Resource Center, 01-01, 71-79. Retrieved April 18, 2016.
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http://auworkshop.autodesk.com/library/building-science/human-thermal-comfort
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• Stack Ventilation and Bernoulli's Principle | Sustainability Workshop. (n.d.). Retrieved May 17,
2016, from http://sustainabilityworkshop.autodesk.com/buildings/stack-ventilation-and-bernoullis-
principle
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http://nalenda14.blogspot.my/2010/11/malay-vernacular-architecture.html
• Sekeping Serendah Resort. (n.d.). Retrieved April 18, 2016, from
http://www.sekeping.com/serendah/home.html
• Wind ventilation and cross ventilation. (n.d.). Retrieved May 16, 2016, from
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References

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