COURSE OUTLINE 2012/2013

CLASS: 2.00PM EVERY THURSDAY @ LECTURE ROOM F
(any problem please call me) 0134352539; B11 Room 431.


SYNOPSIS:
The course gives emphasis on human comfort and energy saving concept and criteria in architecture and building design. The scope of the architecture solutions may be passive or mechanical that illustrates climatic understanding and the use of appropriate technological solutions in architecture design with particular emphasis on tropical climate.

OBJECTIVES:
• To review the influence of climate on architecture on both human comfort and environmental consideration
• To explore passive and mechanical solutions for comfort and energy conservation
• To provide platform for innovative ideas on climatic architecture, Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency technology in building design application.


COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES:

CLO 1 Demonstrate effectively the knowledge of basic principles of environmental issues in relation to energy consumption in built environment and modern lifestyle
CLO 2 Conduct data collection related to building design characteristic and information, energy consumption and technologies available in building case studies. Analyse data collected, conclude and discuss energy performance of the building.
CLO 3 Propose appropriate solutions to improve building design in response to issues on the above studies and in design project
CLO 4 Communicate effectively in oral & written form
CLO 5 Capable of working cooperatively as a team through participation in group work and class discussion


Teaching and Learning Activities SLT (hours)

1. Face-to-Face Learning
a. Lecturer-Centered Learning – Lecture (8 lectures) 16 hrs
b. Student-Centered Learning (SCL) - Laboratory/Tutorial 07 hrs

2. Self-Directed Learning
a. Non-face-to-face learning or student-centered learning (SCL) such as manual, assignment, module, e-Learning, building visit and data collection, etc. 38 hrs
b. Revision 01 hrs
c. Assessment Preparations 14 hrs

3. Formal Assessment
a. Continuous Assessment 03 hrs
b. Final Test 01 hrs

Total (SLT) 80 hrs


WEEKLY ACTIVITIES


Date, Week & Activities
13th Sept 2012 -  lecture 1: Introduction to the Environmental Architecture, Building Climatology and Climatic Architecture Technology
20th Sept 2012 -  lecture 2a: Energy for development. lecture 2b: Energy Consumption and environmental issues.
27th Sept 2012 -  lecture 3: Green Building – Background, Concept & initiatives
Energy Conservation : Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency concept and initiatives.
Introduction to Assignment 1 & 2
4th Oct 2012 -  lecture 4: Principles of Sustainable Architectural Design and Practice
4th Oct 2012 - lecture 5: a. Thermal Comfort Criteria and Design Response to climate condition. b. Sustainable Design: Passive and Active Cooling Technology. Solar Control and Daylighting Technology.
11th Oct 2012 -  lecture 6: Energy Management, Energy Audit in building, EE Building & Building Maintenance.
18th Oct 2012 -  lecture 7: Renewable Energy Technology for building.- PV System, BIPV, Solar Heating etc
18th Oct  - 22nd Nov 2012 - Assignment 1 and Assignment 2 Part 1 (Building Study)
8th Nov 2012 -  lecture 8: Energy Efficiency Technologies - EE lighting, EE cooling, EE office equipment, etc.
15th Nov 2012 -  Semester Break - Self Study
22nd Nov 2012 - SUBMISSION Assignment 1
22nd Nov 2012 - Test
29 Nov 2012 - Progress Presentation Assignment 2: Building Study / Group assignment
6 & 13 Nov 2012 -  Assignment 2 Presentation & Peer Review Assessment


REFERENCES:

• Victor Olgay, Design With Climate (Bioclimatic Approach to Architectural Regionalism), Princeton University Press, Princeton, New Jersey, 1963.

• Randall Thomas, Environmental Design: An Introduction for Architects and Engineers, E&FN Spon, Chapman&Hall, London, 1996.

• Fuller Moore, Environmental Control Systems: Heating Cooling Lighting, McGraw-Hill International Editions, Architecture and Urban Planning Series, 1993.

• Randal Banham, The Architecture of Well-Tempered Environment, The Architectural Press, London, 1969.

• Dean Hawkes, The Environmental tradition, E&FN Spon, Chapman&Hall, London, 1996.

• Catherine Slessor, Eco-Tech: Sustainable Architecture and high Technology, Thames&Hudson Ltd., London, 2001.

• Ivor Richards (2001). “TR Hamzah & Yeang Ecology of the sky” Image Publishing.

• Alison G et.al. The Green Studio Handbook – Environmental Strategies for Schematic Design, Architectural Press, 2007.

• Jason Alread & Thomas Leslie (2007). “Design-Tech: Building science for Architect”. Architectural Press.
• http://greenworkbase.blogspot.com/
• http://earthcaremalaysia.blogspot.com/

COURSE OUTLINE: SBA 4432 CAT SEM2 2011-2012

CLASS: 2.00PM EVERY TUESDAY @ LECTURE ROOM 3
(any problem please call me) 0134352539; B11 Room 431.


SYNOPSIS:
The course gives emphasis on human comfort and energy saving concept and criteria in architecture and building design. The scope of the architecture solutions may be passive or mechanical that illustrates climatic understanding and the use of appropriate technological solutions in architecture design with particular emphasis on tropical climate.

OBJECTIVES:
• To review the influence of climate on architecture on both human comfort and environmental consideration
• To explore passive and mechanical solutions for comfort and energy conservation
• To provide platform for innovative ideas on climatic architecture, Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency technology in building design application.


COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES:

CLO 1 Demonstrate effectively the knowledge of basic principles of environmental issues in relation to energy consumption in built environment and modern lifestyle
CLO 2 Conduct data collection related to building design characteristic and information, energy consumption and technologies available in building case studies. Analyse data collected, conclude and discuss energy performance of the building.
CLO 3 Propose appropriate solutions to improve building design in response to issues on the above studies and in design project
CLO 4 Communicate effectively in oral & written form
CLO 5 Capable of working cooperatively as a team through participation in group work and class discussion


Teaching and Learning Activities SLT (hours)

1. Face-to-Face Learning
a. Lecturer-Centered Learning – Lecture (8 lectures) 16 hrs
b. Student-Centered Learning (SCL) - Laboratory/Tutorial 07 hrs

2. Self-Directed Learning
a. Non-face-to-face learning or student-centered learning (SCL) such as manual, assignment, module, e-Learning, building visit and data collection, etc. 38 hrs
b. Revision 01 hrs
c. Assessment Preparations 14 hrs

3. Formal Assessment
a. Continuous Assessment 03 hrs
b. Final Test 01 hrs

Total (SLT) 80 hrs


WEEKLY ACTIVITIES


Date, Week & Activities
21st Feb 1 lecture 1: Introduction to the Environmental Architecture, Building Climatology and Climatic Architecture Technology
28th Feb 2 lecture 2a: Energy for development. lecture 2b: Energy Consumption and environmental issues.
6th March 3 lecture 3: Green Building – Background, Concept & initiatives
Energy Conservation : Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency concept and initiatives.
Introduction to Assignment 1 & 2
13th March 4 lecture 4: Principles of Sustainable Architectural Design and Practice
20th March 5 lecture 5: a. Thermal Comfort Criteria and Design Response to climate condition. b. Sustainable Design: Passive and Active Cooling Technology. Solar Control and Daylighting Technology.
27th March 6 lecture 6: Energy Management, Energy Audit in building, EE Building & Building Maintenance.
3rd April 7 lecture 7: Renewable Energy Technology for building.- PV System, BIPV, Solar Heating etc
10th April 8 Assignment (Building Study)
17th April 9 Semester Break - Self Study
24th April 10 lecture 8: Energy Efficiency Technologies - EE lighting, EE cooling, EE office equipment, etc.
SUBMISSION Assignment 1
1st May 11 Test
8th & 15th May 12-13 Assignment: Building Study / Group assignment
22nd & 29th May 13&14 Assignment Presentation & Peer Review Assessment
5th June 15 Assignment Presentation & Peer Review Assessment


REFERENCES:

• Victor Olgay, Design With Climate (Bioclimatic Approach to Architectural Regionalism), Princeton University Press, Princeton, New Jersey, 1963.
• Randall Thomas, Environmental Design: An Introduction for Architects and Engineers, E&FN Spon, Chapman&Hall, London, 1996.
• Fuller Moore, Environmental Control Systems: Heating Cooling Lighting, McGraw-Hill International Editions, Architecture and Urban Planning Series, 1993.
• Randal Banham, The Architecture of Well-Tempered Environment, The Architectural Press, London, 1969.
• Dean Hawkes, The Environmental tradition, E&FN Spon, Chapman&Hall, London, 1996.
• Catherine Slessor, Eco-Tech: Sustainable Architecture and high Technology, Thames&Hudson Ltd., London, 2001.
• Ivor Richards (2001). “TR Hamzah & Yeang Ecology of the sky” Image Publishing.
• Alison G et.al. The Green Studio Handbook – Environmental Strategies for Schematic Design, Architectural Press, 2007.
• Jason Alread & Thomas Leslie (2007). “Design-Tech: Building science for Architect”. Architectural Press.

Green Building 101: Using Bioclimatic Design to Build a Passive, Sustainable Dwelling

by Susie Kim-Carberry
http://greenbuildingelements.com/2011/01/13/green-building-101-using-bioclimatic-design-to-build-a-passive-sustainable-dwelling/
Source: The American Institute of Architect, Eco House by Sergi Costa Duran, Center for Renewable Energy Sources and Savings
Photo Source: Flickr by CCL-Pablosanz; Firefly Publishing

January 13, 2011 in Energy, Energy Efficiency, Green Building, Green Construction, Green Design, Green Technology
A Bioclimatic Design building, Ecobulevar Vallecas in Madrid Spain

Building a greener dwelling isn’t some lofty idea but practical solutions we all must make to build a more sustainable future. As we started with consideration of space in Green Building 101- Week 1; now we look at the environment around us as we build our sustainable dwelling. By building in harmony with the natural environment and cooperating instead of fighting with the regional climate; Green Building takes a passive approach which requires less energy to run once the building is erected.
The Center for Renewable Energy Sources and Savings (CRES) states, ”The reduction of energy consumption in buildings can be achieved by simple methods and techniques, using a appropriate building design (bioclimatic architecture)”. Bioclimatic design is utilized during the design phase of a home or building.



Bioclimatic design help conserve resources while facilitating the use of the local climate around a dwelling to construct a green home or building that is passively sustainable. Some of the concepts of Bioclimatic Designs are, “Site and climatic analysis, design strategies that reduce or eliminate the need for non-renewable energy resources and how these strategies specifically affected placement, orientation, and shading of the building.” according to The American Institute of Architects,
“Eco House-Practical Ideas for a Greener, Healthier Dwelling”, by Sergi Costa Duran, lists 10 fundamental Bioclimatic Design concepts:

1. Main façade face south which provides shade in the summer and sunlight during the winter time. The positioning of lower edges of roof are dependent upon the latitude of the building.
2. Home should be close to deciduous trees (trees that shed their leaves annually) which will provide shade in the summer.
3. Solid walls and materials allow greater “thermal inertia”-the ability of material to store heat and energy- which builds more heat to release steadily. A heat recovery ventilation system can be installed which includes: solar thermal panels, insulation, triple-glazed low-E windows, supply air, extract air, heat recovery ventilation system and gound heat exchanger.
4. Large glass should be installed in south side of house to allow solar energy to collect.
5. A thermo-wind self suction hood should be installed in chimneys which expels fumes and excessive heat. It also prevents them being sucked back in to the home.
6. Abundant use of skylight and strategically placing them according to sun positions for best natural lighting. Skylights can light up hallways, bathrooms, attics and other rooms. Using hinged skylights allow the windows to be adjusted according to season. “Since they fold up and can be adjusted, when opened in summer they get rid of the hot air and create cross-ventilation,” Duran said.
7. The use of natural insulation and breathable, waterproof materials for the roof.
8. Using local resources for building materials to cut down on transportation carbon energy.
9. Radioactive materials should emit no more than 180 mrads annually; Radon gas is a well known lung cancer causing radioactive chemical.
10. Home’s electricity must meet a requirement of volts per meter. Synthetic and ferromagnetic materials should not be overused as they create electrostatic charges.
Other features such as rainwater collection, photovoltaic solar installaction (solar panels), wind turbine, underfloor heating such as ceramic and mortar, geothermal installation and roof garden can also be utilized for Bioclimatic design.



A Bioclimatic Design building, Ecobulevar Vallecas in Madrid Spain
Although, the Bioclimatic design primarily focuses on Environmental sustainability; it also takes into consideration the inhabitant’s comforts as well. According to CRES, Bioclimatic Design includes “Adjustment of environmental conditions in the interiors of buildings so that their inhabitants find them comfortable and pleasant (i.e. increasing the air movement inside spaces, heat storage, or cool storage in walls).” Mixing nature with creature comforts is the perfect balance of well thought out and intuitive design.



With some logistical organization and well thought out design process, building a green home doesn’t have to sacrifice comforts of a home. Using the resources around us and working with Mother Nature, we can build a perfect home that harmonizes with its natural environment. Bioclimatic design makes most of the local climate including the sun, the wind and rain to design a comfortable dwelling that works passively to heat and cool the indoor space and even light the building.
Editor’s Note: Green Building Elements is launching Green Building 101 Series which will be posted every Wednesday. Take this challenge with us as we learn how to build sustainably from the ground up.

ASSIGNMENT & Course Output (SEM1 & 2 - 2010/11)

Title/Theme: Energy Efficiency Awareness, Management and Maintenance in Workplace.

Objectives:

To understand environmental & energy awareness issues.
To understand climatic principles and it influence to indoor environmental quality.
To understand and analyse building design characteristic and it relation to human comfort criteria.
To understand and investigate building maintenance issues.
To understand and implement Simple Energy Management Program in Building
To produce report writing and verbal presentation.

Methodology.

1. Set up a group of 4 students.
2. Choose one building to be studied.
3. Organise EE awareness program with the aim to improve occupant knowledge and practices on EE.
4. Carry out Building Maintenance and Energy Management Audit.
5. Investigate and make recommendations to improve Maintenance practices and EE in building
6. Produce a report on your activities, findings and recommendations.

ASSIGNMENT 1 (group of 2) : 20 marks.

Background study and literature review on topics listed below. Choose one topic for each group:-
1. GLOBAL CLIMATIC PHENOMENA AND EE & RE INITIATIVES
2. ENERGY DEMAND AND CONSUMPTION IN BUILDING SECTOR
3. EE IN BUILDING – DESIGNER’S ROLE
4. EE IN BUILDING – BUILDING OPERATOR’S ROLE
5. EE IN BUILDING – BUILDING USERS ROLE
6. EE AWARENESS, KNOWLEDGE & PRACTICE AMONG BUILDING USERS
7. CASE STUDIES

Submission;
- MS Words 300 – 500 words with full cited references.
- Graphics, table, statistic is advisable.
- Submission date (soft copy & hard copy): 12 Aug 2010 / 1 Feb 2011.

ASSIGNMENT 2 (Group Project – a group of 4) : 50 marks.
ENERGY MANAGEMENT & BUILDING STUDY

Visit to some office buildings around JB & Pontian will be arranged.

Stage 1: EE AWARENESS CAMPAIGN IN GOVERNMENT OFFICE BUILDING.

1. Developing campaign materials:
- Power point presentation,
- Posters,
- Guidebook
- Fliers.
- Questionnaires

2. Carry out EE Awareness Campaign:
- Arrange appointment.
- Organise talk & campaign exhibition.
- Distribution of materials.
- Conducting EE awareness survey.

3. Report Writing:
- Report on awareness campaign & findings.

Output/Submission Requirement:
Campaign Materials: Seminar Presentation – Progress & submission : 19 & 26 Aug 2010 / 1 - 15 Feb 2011.
EE Awareness Campaign at the building identified above: 23 - 30 Sept 2010 / 22 Feb - 8 March 2011.


Stage 2: BUILDING STUDY
Choose building / premise to be studied.

This assignment require investigation of two (2) main areas :-

1. Building Operation & Maintenance.

Study and investigate
Background information of the building & its occupants
Examine the building design and construction in relation to climatic design principles.
Examine the building operation and maintenance.
Examine building maintenance issues and identify causes and potential solutions.
Propose improvement strategies on building maintenance and operations through retrofitting such as;
Propose appropriate strategy and approach to improve;
Building condition.
Occupants Comfort.
Propose improvement strategies through behavioral change;
To enhance maintenance behavior and practices,
Other methods to improve building condition.

2. Energy Management Program
Examine the building operation and management system, structure and practices in the organisation.
Investigate indoor building condition and the level of comfort condition provided for the occupant / building users.
Carry out walk through energy audit – you may audit the whole building or only a typical floor (verify with your tutor).
Investigate actual monthly energy consumption from monthly bill or energy meter reading.
Identify any information of previous and current energy consumption recorded from electricity bill and through meter readings.
Identify and measure total floor area (AC & Without AC)
Carry out energy audit of all types of electrical light fittings, AC & ventilation systems, office/electrical appliances used in the building.
Identify and calculate hours of used daily, monthly and annually

Carry out survey on the EE awareness, knowledge and practice level among occupant in the building.
Interview using questionnaire distributed to Building Users and Building operator.
Observe and Record any significant information related to user behaviors and building condition in relation to energy consumption patterns
Identify & records any potential of Energy Saving Measures (ESMs).
Calculate; - total energy consumption & load apportioning; determine BEI, AEI, LEI, OEI, OCI.
Proposed improvement strategies and Energy Saving Measures (ESMs) such as through retrofitting;
Introducing innovative solution to building deterioration, comfort problem and energy wastage.
Enhance EE by introducing passive and/ore active design solution.
Other method to improve building condition & EE.
Analysis, discussion and conclusions.


Output/Submission Requirement:
Report on A4.
Softcopy (CD) ;
MS Words
Slides MS PowerPoint.
1A2 sheets (summary).
Duration:
First briefing: Week 4
Submission & Seminar Presentation : 14 & 21 Oct 2010 / 5 & 12 April 2011.



TEST (Individual) : 25 marks.
EE & RE IN BUILDING – THE PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS

COURSE OUTLINE: SBA 4432 CAT SEM1 2010-2011

SBA 4432 CAT SEM1 2010-2011

CLASS: 4.00PM EVERY THURSDAY @ BLDG SC. LAB. B11
(any problem please call me)
But no class on the 29/7/2010 due to site visit for Kajian Bebas.


SYNOPSIS:
The course gives emphasis on human comfort and energy saving concept and criteria in architecture and building design. The scope of the architecture solutions may be passive or mechanical that illustrates climatic understanding and the use of appropriate technological solutions in architecture design with particular emphasis on tropical climate.

OBJECTIVES:
• To review the influence of climate on architecture on both human comfort and environmental consideration
• To explore passive and mechanical solutions for comfort and energy conservation
• To provide platform for innovative ideas on climatic architecture, Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency technology in building design application.


LEARNING OUTCOMES:
(from student’s perspective)
• Able to outline environmental issues in relation to energy consumption in built environment and modern lifestyle.
• Able to outline basic design principles contributing to human comfort and energy conservation.
• Able to anticipate as a designer the aspect of human comfort and energy implication in relation to the specific architectural solution.
• Able to apply climatic responsive design in related design project.
• Able to work in team, communicate effectively in written and verbal forms.

WEEKLY ACTIVITIES

1 Introduction of the course & Introduction to the Environmental Architecture, Building Climatology and Climatic Architecture Technology
2 Lec : Energy for development
3 Lec : Energy Consumption and environmental issues.
4 Lec : Green Building – Background, Concept & initiatives
Energy Conservation : Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency concept and initiatives. Briefing on Assignment 1 & 2"
5 Lec : Understanding Thermal Comfort Criteria and Design Response to climate condition.
6 Principles of Sustainable Architectural Design and Practice : Case Study Presentation 1
7 Test 1 & Presentation of Assignment 1
8 Passive and Active Cooling Technology. Solar Control and Daylighting Technology. Presentation of Assignment 1 & Asignment 2
9 Semester Break
10 Lec Input Renewable Energy Technology for building.- PV System, BIPV, Solar Heating etc Presentation of Assignment 1
11 Energy Efficiency Technologies - EE lighting, EE cooling, EE office equipment, etc. & Asignment 3
12 Lec Input Integrated Energy Building Design, Energy Management System & Intelligent building.
13 Lecture Integrated Energy Building Design, Energy Management System & Intelligent building. & Test
14 Energy Audit in building, EE Building & Building Maintenance. & Group Work Assignment 3
15 Case Study Presentation Assigmnet 3

Energy Efficiency in School

Friday 5 Feb 2010, Energy Efficiency talks and campaign were organised at Sekolah Menengah Islam Hidayah JB (SMIH). Apart from the social activity, this is a 'project base learning' (PBL) of Climatic Architecture Technology (CAT) subject taught in Architecture Department FAB.
Attended about 500 students and 30 teachers of SMIH, 10 Architecture students and tutor of the CAT subject presented the talk entitle "Understanding Climate Change & Global Warming Phenomena" and "Energy Efficiency Practices in School".

As part of university students learning program, the EE campaign has an objective to help SMIH to reduce energy/electricity up to 10% from the current consumption. It will involve 'walk through energy audit' and continuous campaign on EE at school through collaborative effort and assistance by the tutor and students of CAT subject. Read more HERE.

SBA 4432 CAT SEM2 2009-2010

SYNOPSIS:
The course gives emphasis on human comfort and energy saving concept and criteria in architecture and building design. The scope of the architecture solutions may be passive or mechanical that illustrates climatic understanding and the use of appropriate technological solutions in architecture design with particular emphasis on tropical climate.

OBJECTIVES:
• To review the influence of climate on architecture on both human comfort and environmental consideration
• To explore passive and mechanical solutions for comfort and energy conservation
• To provide platform for innovative ideas on climatic architecture, Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency technology in building design application.


LEARNING OUTCOMES:
(from student’s perspective)
• Able to outline environmental issues in relation to energy consumption in built environment and modern lifestyle.
• Able to outline basic design principles contributing to human comfort and energy conservation.
• Able to anticipate as a designer the aspect of human comfort and energy implication in relation to the specific architectural solution.
• Able to apply climatic responsive design in related design project.
• Able to work in team, communicate effectively in written and verbal forms.

WEEKLY ACTIVITIES

1 Introduction of the course & Introduction to the Environmental Architecture, Building Climatology and Climatic Architecture Technology
2 Lec : Energy for development
3 Lec : Energy Consumption and environmental issues.
4 Lec : Green Building – Background, Concept & initiatives
Energy Conservation : Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency concept and initiatives. Briefing on Assignment 1 & 2"
5 Lec : Understanding Thermal Comfort Criteria and Design Response to climate condition.
6 Principles of Sustainable Architectural Design and Practice : Case Study Presentation 1
7 Test 1 & Presentation of Assignment 1
8 Passive and Active Cooling Technology. Solar Control and Daylighting Technology. Presentation of Assignment 1 & Asignment 2
9 Semester Break
10 Lec Input Renewable Energy Technology for building.- PV System, BIPV, Solar Heating etc Presentation of Assignment 1
11 Energy Efficiency Technologies - EE lighting, EE cooling, EE office equipment, etc. & Asignment 3
12 Lec Input Integrated Energy Building Design, Energy Management System & Intelligent building.
13 Lecture Integrated Energy Building Design, Energy Management System & Intelligent building. & Test
14 Energy Audit in building, EE Building & Building Maintenance. & Group Work Assignment 3
15 Case Study Presentation Assigmnet 3