1. The document is a project proposal for a case study paper on the Deck House in Janda Baik, Malaysia. 2. The proposal discusses how the open layout plan of the Deck House helps achieve thermal comfort in the tropical climate through good cross ventilation. 3. Key strategies identified include large overhanging roofs, openings and windows for ventilation, light materials, and elevation above the site to reduce heat gain challenges.

1. Asian Architecture (ARC 2234 / ARC60403) Project 1: Case Study Paper
Topic & Issue Proposal (10%) Due Date: 29 Sept 2015
Prepareatwo-pagetype-written proposal,including aconceptmapping,asummaryof the topic
and/orissue to be explored,someof the questionsyou hopeto address,alongwith a title, and an
annotatedbibliographyofsources.
Studentnameand ID: TEOHHUI YU 0313701
Tutor: PN. YATI
SOLUTION TO HEAT GAIN CHALLENGES USING OPEN LAYOUT
PLAN AS A DESIGN APPROACH TO ACHIEVE THERMAL
COMFORT IN DECK HOUSE

2. Research Question(s):
1. Why open layoutplan is consider as nature driven approach when designing a house
in tropical climate?
2. what are the strategies implemented by Deck House to reduce the negative impacton
the site context?
3. How does the design elements actas a solution to help in solving heatgain problem in
Deck House?
Summary ofthetopic (300words):
Deck House Janda Baik is a modern interpretation of Malay Vernacular House. it is a
light-looking structure build on the hill using mainly steel and glass. Deck House are designed
based on the surrounding context, climate and culture, and these factors will influence the
design, layout and materials of the building. One of the main features that can be seen in Deck
House is the open layoutplan.
Build in the middle of rainforest, Deck house uses open layout plan, which have
minimal partitions wall to allow good ventilation to occur. The traditional open layout plan let the
air to circulate throughout the interior spaces and remove the heat in the room faster. Based on
the semi-outdoor concept, the open space living, dining and kitchen areas are connected to the
deck which can enjoy the view of nature. To further remove the heat gain, there are few
solutions that used in the Deck House. The first solutions is the openings(ventilation) in
buildings. The aluminums louvers at ceiling height level allow the air flowing throughout the
days. The windows can be open at the day time as the large overhang roof had help to
decrease the exposed facade and cool the interior space. For the material, Deck House used
light weight materials such as steel, glass, and timber. The building design are focus on
ventilation and shading. Deck House elevated on the site, without changing much on the
contour. It have large overhangs roof, many openings, and blending in with the nature. The
orientation of Deck House are design according to the sun path and wind pattern in the site.
(Vernacular Architecture, 'Malay Houses'. N.p., 2011)
In conclusion, this paper will discuss about the integration between modern Deck
House with Malay Vernacular architecture to achieve thermal comfortin tropical climate.

3. Annotated Bibliography
Admin, Habitat. 'Deck House In Janda Baik'. Habitat-my.com. N.p., 2015. Web. 25 Sept. 2015.
Retrieved from:
http://www.habitat-my.com/house-renovation-design/315-deck-house-in-janda-baik
This website talked aboutthe Deck House's materials used and how the building design
interact with the surrounding context.
Chan, M. 'The Deck House - Malaysia Premier Property And Real Estate Portal'. Malaysia
Premier Property and Real Estate Portal. N.p., 2012. Web. 24 Sept. 2015.From:
http://www.starproperty.my/index.php/articles/living/the-deck-house/
This website provide the information aboutthe Deck House building layout, spaces poetry and
the conceptofDeck House.
S.K., Kamarul. Climatic design of the traditional Malay house to meet the requirements of
modern living. N.p., 2015. Web. 21 Sept. 2015. From:
http://anzasca.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/ANZAScA2004_Kamal.pdf
This paper provide the information aboutthe traditional Malay vernacular house element, and
how modern house design apply the vernacular elements into the building.
.Sahabuddin, F. 'Chapter 2: Malaysian Vernacular Architecture And Its Relationship To
Climate'. Academia.edu. N.p., 2015. Web. 29 Sept. 2015. From:
http://www.academia.edu/2377416/Chapter_2_Malaysian_Vernacular_Architecture_an
d_Its_Relationship_to_Climate
This reading contains the construction ofMalay Vernacular, its building layoutand materials
used in different parts of the house.
Vernacular Architecture,. 'Malay Houses'. N.p., 2011. Web. 23 Sept. 2015
Retrieved from:
https://vernaculararchitecture.wordpress.com/2011/12/30/helloworld/#comments
This paper discussed aboutthe introduction to Malay House's construction, layoutplans and
functional designs.