Taylor's University Lakeside Campus
School of Architecture, Building and Design
Foundation of Natural and Built Environments
April Intake 2013
Creative Thinking Skills
This document discusses the four main types of business ownership: sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, and cooperative. It provides details on the characteristics of each: sole proprietorships have one owner who is fully responsible for profits and losses; partnerships split ownership between two or more individuals; corporations separate ownership into shares that can be publicly traded; and cooperatives are owned by their workers or users. Franchises are also discussed, which license a business model to local operators.
This document analyzes the lighting, acoustics, and noise levels of a proposed silent reading area and admin office. For the silent area, daylight factor calculations show good natural lighting levels but potential glare issues. Artificial lighting calculations determine 28 downlights are needed. Sound pressure level measurements exceed requirements, but double layered glass and acoustic panels are proposed to mitigate noise. Reverberation time and sound reduction index calculations are also provided to analyze acoustics. For the admin office, daylight is determined to be fair but not adequate, requiring 8 downlights for artificial lighting. Analyses of lighting and acoustics are also provided to ensure compliance with standards.
The document provides an overview of a lighting analysis project conducted at the SOCSO Rehabilitation Centre in Melaka, Malaysia. It includes an introduction to the project objectives, a site study of the gymnasium and physiotherapy room, a case study comparison of a Finnish office building, a literature review of key lighting concepts, and the proposed research methodology. The analysis will evaluate the day lighting and artificial lighting in the selected spaces to better understand lighting performance.
This document outlines the methodology for conducting an acoustic analysis of the SOCSO Rehabilitation Centre in Melaka, Malaysia. It includes measuring the existing acoustic conditions in the gymnasium and physiotherapy rooms to evaluate noise levels. Data will be collected using a sound level meter and drawings of the spaces. The findings will then be analyzed against acoustic standards to determine any issues and recommend solutions to improve the acoustic quality and user comfort. Precedent studies of other building acoustic analyses are also referenced to inform the methodology.
THEORIES OF ARCHITECTURE AND URBANISM SYNOPSISJ-Sern Phua
This document contains summaries of reaction papers for readings on theories of architecture and urbanism. The summaries discuss key ideas from the readings, including Jane Jacobs' emphasis on pedestrian access and street diversity in "The Death and Life of Great American Cities", the use of semiotics to challenge norms in architecture, and the importance of appealing to human senses and emotions over visual aesthetics alone in "The Geometry of Feeling". The student provides their own analysis and relates the concepts to examples like the works of Le Corbusier and Tadao Ando.
THEORIES OF ARCHITECTURE AND URBANISM PART BJ-Sern Phua
Klang's Little India in Malaysia is situated along Jalan Tengku Kelana near the prominent Klang River. It began in the 19th century as a business area for Indian money lenders and textile exporters and has since grown exponentially. The area is now dominated by Indian culture as evidenced by the saris, jewelry, textiles, and cuisine found throughout. Key landmarks include the Masjid India Klang mosque, the Lax Boutique Hotel, and the old Klang KTM train station. Applying Kevin Lynch's theories of the image of the city, the document analyzes Klang's Little India and identifies its paths, edges, districts, nodes, and landmarks based on a site visit by the
Thinking Architecture - Personal Values StatementJ-Sern Phua
1) The document describes the author's journey in developing their views on life and death from a naive childhood to a more scientific understanding as a teenager influenced by figures like Neil deGrasse Tyson.
2) As a 12-year-old visiting a temple, the author stomped an anthill and began questioning if ants go to heaven, leading them to study different religions' explanations.
3) By age 15, the author favored scientific reasoning over religion and identified as a strong atheist, but was still fascinated by cosmology and figures like Tyson who provided a humane perspective on existence.
This document discusses the four main types of business ownership: sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, and cooperative. It provides details on the characteristics of each: sole proprietorships have one owner who is fully responsible for profits and losses; partnerships split ownership between two or more individuals; corporations separate ownership into shares that can be publicly traded; and cooperatives are owned by their workers or users. Franchises are also discussed, which license a business model to local operators.
This document analyzes the lighting, acoustics, and noise levels of a proposed silent reading area and admin office. For the silent area, daylight factor calculations show good natural lighting levels but potential glare issues. Artificial lighting calculations determine 28 downlights are needed. Sound pressure level measurements exceed requirements, but double layered glass and acoustic panels are proposed to mitigate noise. Reverberation time and sound reduction index calculations are also provided to analyze acoustics. For the admin office, daylight is determined to be fair but not adequate, requiring 8 downlights for artificial lighting. Analyses of lighting and acoustics are also provided to ensure compliance with standards.
The document provides an overview of a lighting analysis project conducted at the SOCSO Rehabilitation Centre in Melaka, Malaysia. It includes an introduction to the project objectives, a site study of the gymnasium and physiotherapy room, a case study comparison of a Finnish office building, a literature review of key lighting concepts, and the proposed research methodology. The analysis will evaluate the day lighting and artificial lighting in the selected spaces to better understand lighting performance.
This document outlines the methodology for conducting an acoustic analysis of the SOCSO Rehabilitation Centre in Melaka, Malaysia. It includes measuring the existing acoustic conditions in the gymnasium and physiotherapy rooms to evaluate noise levels. Data will be collected using a sound level meter and drawings of the spaces. The findings will then be analyzed against acoustic standards to determine any issues and recommend solutions to improve the acoustic quality and user comfort. Precedent studies of other building acoustic analyses are also referenced to inform the methodology.
THEORIES OF ARCHITECTURE AND URBANISM SYNOPSISJ-Sern Phua
This document contains summaries of reaction papers for readings on theories of architecture and urbanism. The summaries discuss key ideas from the readings, including Jane Jacobs' emphasis on pedestrian access and street diversity in "The Death and Life of Great American Cities", the use of semiotics to challenge norms in architecture, and the importance of appealing to human senses and emotions over visual aesthetics alone in "The Geometry of Feeling". The student provides their own analysis and relates the concepts to examples like the works of Le Corbusier and Tadao Ando.
THEORIES OF ARCHITECTURE AND URBANISM PART BJ-Sern Phua
Klang's Little India in Malaysia is situated along Jalan Tengku Kelana near the prominent Klang River. It began in the 19th century as a business area for Indian money lenders and textile exporters and has since grown exponentially. The area is now dominated by Indian culture as evidenced by the saris, jewelry, textiles, and cuisine found throughout. Key landmarks include the Masjid India Klang mosque, the Lax Boutique Hotel, and the old Klang KTM train station. Applying Kevin Lynch's theories of the image of the city, the document analyzes Klang's Little India and identifies its paths, edges, districts, nodes, and landmarks based on a site visit by the
Thinking Architecture - Personal Values StatementJ-Sern Phua
1) The document describes the author's journey in developing their views on life and death from a naive childhood to a more scientific understanding as a teenager influenced by figures like Neil deGrasse Tyson.
2) As a 12-year-old visiting a temple, the author stomped an anthill and began questioning if ants go to heaven, leading them to study different religions' explanations.
3) By age 15, the author favored scientific reasoning over religion and identified as a strong atheist, but was still fascinated by cosmology and figures like Tyson who provided a humane perspective on existence.
This document contains four think sheets written by a student named Phua Jing Sern. In the think sheets, the student reflects on topics like how people influence each other, making judgments of others, finding a balance between practical and artistic aspects of architecture, and whether it is better to have a "hedgehog" or "fox" mentality. The student discusses personal experiences overcoming bullying and realizing most people have good intentions. They also contemplate how buildings and people can adapt while maintaining their core purpose. Steve Jobs is used as an example of someone with a strong "hedgehog" visionary approach.
This document outlines plans for a project to extend the structure of a three-story residential building called Royal Segar Bungalow. It includes architectural plans showing the layout of each floor and roof, as well as structural plans identifying the building's columns and beams. Distributary plans divide each level into tributary areas. The conclusion states that working on this project helped the students gain a proper understanding of structural analysis and calculation techniques.
This document discusses gun control and gun violence. It begins by providing background on the 2007 Virginia Tech shooting where a student killed 32 people. It then discusses gun control policies in Switzerland, Jamaica, and the US. While concealed carry laws are passed in the US to reduce crime, they can increase deaths from suicide, domestic violence, and accidents. The document also argues that developing countries spend too much on defense. It concludes by proposing campaigns, treaties, and enforcement of arms laws to address gun violence.
The document describes a study on the bystander effect conducted at Taylor's University. The study involved staging a laptop theft in public areas on campus and observing 127 participants' reactions. The results showed that females and individuals alone were more likely to notice the theft, with two females taking action. Those in groups were less likely to notice or help. The study supports the hypothesis that people are less likely to help when in a group than alone.
This individual research proposal hypothesizes that bystanders are less likely to help when they are in a larger group. It plans to test this through scene plays on campus that will be recorded on video. Face-to-face surveys will also be conducted to get honest feedback from participants. Data will be recorded during the experiment and interviews will be voice recorded for analysis. The proposal outlines the procedure, which includes formulating a hypothesis, collecting data, analyzing results, and reporting findings. It notes that ethics will be followed by informing participants, concealing identities, and stopping if any conflict occurs to avoid harm.
This document contains summaries from 5 journal entries by Phua Jing Sern for a social psychology class. The first journal discusses how the student's personality has changed over time from introverted to more extroverted and confident with the help of friends. The second journal covers how self-serving bias can be both positive and negative for leaders. The third journal describes an interactive class about visual illusions and how perception can be deceived. The fourth journal summarizes theories of attraction, close relationships, and factors that influence liking. The fifth journal discusses a class on conformity and group behavior that included a classroom experiment on conformity.
This document is a student assignment submission for a course on Culture and Civilization. It discusses the student's research project on the culture of Pulau Ketam, a small fishing island in Selangor, Malaysia. The student's initial theme was on fishing villages but they decided to focus solely on Pulau Ketam due to its unique bicycle culture. Over three visits totalling 21 hours, the student researched the island's transportation, architecture, religious practices, and lifestyle. The document outlines the student's findings and includes photos taken on the island. It proposes designing an illustrated book in the style of National Geographic to showcase Pulau Ketam's culture.
In the village of Pulau Ketam, cycling is a common mode of transportation unlike in urban environments. Bicycles coated with dirt and rust line the streets, telling stories of the village. Tourists can rent bicycles for as little as RM5 per day, providing a cheap way to explore and escape from the pollution and traffic of the city.
This report summarizes and compares three restaurants in the Klang Valley: JC Pancakes, Coliseum 1921, and Yummy Yummy Duck. JC Pancakes focuses on serving affordable meals to university students. Coliseum 1921 is an almost century-old restaurant known for its colonial-era atmosphere and cuisine appealing to both local and foreign customers. Yummy Yummy Duck specializes in cheap duck meat dishes. Each restaurant has different pricing models, atmospheres, and customer service approaches suited to their respective target markets and environments.
This document is a compare and contrast essay analyzing the animated films Despicable Me and Megamind. It summarizes that both main characters, Gru from Despicable Me and Megamind, are initially ruthless super villains who create chaos, but ultimately turn good for the sake of their loved ones. When their loved ones are kidnapped by their arch-enemies, they use their weapons and machines to rescue them, fighting heroically. Both films have the villains turn good and find acceptance, with Gru becoming a great father and Megamind accepted as a hero. The essay concludes that sometimes villains deserve spotlight and people can change for the better.
This document is a student's narrative essay submission for an English course. It describes the student discovering and using an unfamiliar "mysterious object" given to them by their mother after returning home dirty from a football match. Through touch and smell, the student determines it is a soap bar and enjoys its ability to create foam and a pleasant aroma when used in the shower, ultimately watching it diminish completely over the long shower.
This document is a report proposing a new underground/underwater city plan called Rhapsody. It provides background on the assignment to propose a new city plan for a dying city. It then discusses investigations of ancient underground cities like Derinkuyu for ventilation strategies. It also examines grid patterns in modern cities like Portland and Paris. Potential future cities studied include Copenhagen for its cycling focus, Singapore for its water sustainability solutions. The report then describes the current doomed city of Dunwall before introducing the proposed new underground city of Rhapsody.
1. The document discusses different types of development for existing communities including on-site upgrading, on-site reblocking, and on-site reconstruction.
2. It provides details on the application process for development plans with the DBKK including required documents and plans.
3. The approval process is outlined involving plan submission, review by relevant departments, and potential revisions before final approval is granted.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise boosts blood flow, releases endorphins, and promotes changes in the brain which help regulate emotions and stress levels.
The employer is seeking proposals to design and construct a buggy bus stop and waiting shelter at Taylor's University Lakeside Campus. The buggy stop will be located in the Zone H parking area to provide transportation from the parking lot to the main campus. The design must comply with relevant building codes and standards, use durable materials, and harmonize with the surrounding campus architecture. The budget for the project is not to exceed RM100,000 and work must be completed within 6 months.
Taylor's University Lakeside Campus
School of Architecture, Building and Design
Foundation of Natural and Built Environments
April Intake 2013
Introduction to the Construction Industry
The document summarizes Phua Jing Sern's foundation in natural and built environment project. It describes observations made at a field site, including plants found like rubber tree surrounded by blady grass and touch-me-not. Creatures found include dragonfly, carpenter ant, catfish, and butterfly. It also details the structures and behaviors of carpenter ants and blady grass. The document outlines the connections between the different organisms found in the habitat and provides a schedule of activities during the field visit.
Taylor's University Lakeside Campus
School of Architecture, Building and Design
Foundation of Natural and Built Environments
April Intake 2013
Elements of Natural and Built Environment
Taylor's University Lakeside Campus
School of Architecture, Building and Design
Foundation of Natural and Built Environments
April Intake 2013
Creative Thinking Skills
This document contains four think sheets written by a student named Phua Jing Sern. In the think sheets, the student reflects on topics like how people influence each other, making judgments of others, finding a balance between practical and artistic aspects of architecture, and whether it is better to have a "hedgehog" or "fox" mentality. The student discusses personal experiences overcoming bullying and realizing most people have good intentions. They also contemplate how buildings and people can adapt while maintaining their core purpose. Steve Jobs is used as an example of someone with a strong "hedgehog" visionary approach.
This document outlines plans for a project to extend the structure of a three-story residential building called Royal Segar Bungalow. It includes architectural plans showing the layout of each floor and roof, as well as structural plans identifying the building's columns and beams. Distributary plans divide each level into tributary areas. The conclusion states that working on this project helped the students gain a proper understanding of structural analysis and calculation techniques.
This document discusses gun control and gun violence. It begins by providing background on the 2007 Virginia Tech shooting where a student killed 32 people. It then discusses gun control policies in Switzerland, Jamaica, and the US. While concealed carry laws are passed in the US to reduce crime, they can increase deaths from suicide, domestic violence, and accidents. The document also argues that developing countries spend too much on defense. It concludes by proposing campaigns, treaties, and enforcement of arms laws to address gun violence.
The document describes a study on the bystander effect conducted at Taylor's University. The study involved staging a laptop theft in public areas on campus and observing 127 participants' reactions. The results showed that females and individuals alone were more likely to notice the theft, with two females taking action. Those in groups were less likely to notice or help. The study supports the hypothesis that people are less likely to help when in a group than alone.
This individual research proposal hypothesizes that bystanders are less likely to help when they are in a larger group. It plans to test this through scene plays on campus that will be recorded on video. Face-to-face surveys will also be conducted to get honest feedback from participants. Data will be recorded during the experiment and interviews will be voice recorded for analysis. The proposal outlines the procedure, which includes formulating a hypothesis, collecting data, analyzing results, and reporting findings. It notes that ethics will be followed by informing participants, concealing identities, and stopping if any conflict occurs to avoid harm.
This document contains summaries from 5 journal entries by Phua Jing Sern for a social psychology class. The first journal discusses how the student's personality has changed over time from introverted to more extroverted and confident with the help of friends. The second journal covers how self-serving bias can be both positive and negative for leaders. The third journal describes an interactive class about visual illusions and how perception can be deceived. The fourth journal summarizes theories of attraction, close relationships, and factors that influence liking. The fifth journal discusses a class on conformity and group behavior that included a classroom experiment on conformity.
This document is a student assignment submission for a course on Culture and Civilization. It discusses the student's research project on the culture of Pulau Ketam, a small fishing island in Selangor, Malaysia. The student's initial theme was on fishing villages but they decided to focus solely on Pulau Ketam due to its unique bicycle culture. Over three visits totalling 21 hours, the student researched the island's transportation, architecture, religious practices, and lifestyle. The document outlines the student's findings and includes photos taken on the island. It proposes designing an illustrated book in the style of National Geographic to showcase Pulau Ketam's culture.
In the village of Pulau Ketam, cycling is a common mode of transportation unlike in urban environments. Bicycles coated with dirt and rust line the streets, telling stories of the village. Tourists can rent bicycles for as little as RM5 per day, providing a cheap way to explore and escape from the pollution and traffic of the city.
This report summarizes and compares three restaurants in the Klang Valley: JC Pancakes, Coliseum 1921, and Yummy Yummy Duck. JC Pancakes focuses on serving affordable meals to university students. Coliseum 1921 is an almost century-old restaurant known for its colonial-era atmosphere and cuisine appealing to both local and foreign customers. Yummy Yummy Duck specializes in cheap duck meat dishes. Each restaurant has different pricing models, atmospheres, and customer service approaches suited to their respective target markets and environments.
This document is a compare and contrast essay analyzing the animated films Despicable Me and Megamind. It summarizes that both main characters, Gru from Despicable Me and Megamind, are initially ruthless super villains who create chaos, but ultimately turn good for the sake of their loved ones. When their loved ones are kidnapped by their arch-enemies, they use their weapons and machines to rescue them, fighting heroically. Both films have the villains turn good and find acceptance, with Gru becoming a great father and Megamind accepted as a hero. The essay concludes that sometimes villains deserve spotlight and people can change for the better.
This document is a student's narrative essay submission for an English course. It describes the student discovering and using an unfamiliar "mysterious object" given to them by their mother after returning home dirty from a football match. Through touch and smell, the student determines it is a soap bar and enjoys its ability to create foam and a pleasant aroma when used in the shower, ultimately watching it diminish completely over the long shower.
This document is a report proposing a new underground/underwater city plan called Rhapsody. It provides background on the assignment to propose a new city plan for a dying city. It then discusses investigations of ancient underground cities like Derinkuyu for ventilation strategies. It also examines grid patterns in modern cities like Portland and Paris. Potential future cities studied include Copenhagen for its cycling focus, Singapore for its water sustainability solutions. The report then describes the current doomed city of Dunwall before introducing the proposed new underground city of Rhapsody.
1. The document discusses different types of development for existing communities including on-site upgrading, on-site reblocking, and on-site reconstruction.
2. It provides details on the application process for development plans with the DBKK including required documents and plans.
3. The approval process is outlined involving plan submission, review by relevant departments, and potential revisions before final approval is granted.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise boosts blood flow, releases endorphins, and promotes changes in the brain which help regulate emotions and stress levels.
The employer is seeking proposals to design and construct a buggy bus stop and waiting shelter at Taylor's University Lakeside Campus. The buggy stop will be located in the Zone H parking area to provide transportation from the parking lot to the main campus. The design must comply with relevant building codes and standards, use durable materials, and harmonize with the surrounding campus architecture. The budget for the project is not to exceed RM100,000 and work must be completed within 6 months.
Taylor's University Lakeside Campus
School of Architecture, Building and Design
Foundation of Natural and Built Environments
April Intake 2013
Introduction to the Construction Industry
The document summarizes Phua Jing Sern's foundation in natural and built environment project. It describes observations made at a field site, including plants found like rubber tree surrounded by blady grass and touch-me-not. Creatures found include dragonfly, carpenter ant, catfish, and butterfly. It also details the structures and behaviors of carpenter ants and blady grass. The document outlines the connections between the different organisms found in the habitat and provides a schedule of activities during the field visit.
Taylor's University Lakeside Campus
School of Architecture, Building and Design
Foundation of Natural and Built Environments
April Intake 2013
Elements of Natural and Built Environment
Taylor's University Lakeside Campus
School of Architecture, Building and Design
Foundation of Natural and Built Environments
April Intake 2013
Creative Thinking Skills