scholarly journals Review of Thermal Comfort in Warm Humid Climate for Traditional Architecture in Indonesia

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cornelia Hildegardis ◽  
Anak Agung Ayu Oka Saraswati ◽  
Ni Ketut Agusinta Dewi
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Thermal Comfort ◽  
Thermal Performance ◽  
Architectural Design ◽  
Humid Climate ◽  
Traditional Architecture ◽  
Architectural Elements ◽  
Tropical Climates ◽  
The Impact

This review discusses the thermal performance of traditional buildings in Indonesia. It is intended to see the impact of the traditional architectural design and its thermal comfort in the warm humid climate of Indonesia. The literature review was taken from 16 articles which cover Sumatra, Java, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, and the Nusa Tenggara region. The articles were classified into tropical climates (Af), monsoon tropics (Am) and savanna (Af) groups to identify which architectural elements in traditional buildings contributes to thermal comfort. Based on simulation and measurement in the field, it is found that the roof contributes to changes in temperature in the building.

scholarly journals The assesment of thermal comfort of sustainable modifying Rumoh Aceh in hot humid climate

2021 ◽  
Vol 881 (1) ◽  
pp. 012052
Author(s):  
E Meutia ◽  
E N Rauzi ◽  
Z Sahputra ◽  
D Maryana
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Comfort ◽  
Energy Use ◽  
Thermal Environment ◽  
Passive Cooling ◽  
Humid Climate ◽  
Traditional Architecture ◽  
Sense Of Satisfaction ◽  
Hot Humid Climate ◽  
The Tropics ◽  
The Impact

Abstract The climates of countries in the tropics tend to have high temperatures and humidity, and intense solar insulation. This condition gives the impact of discomfort for humans who are in the building. Implementing a passive cooling strategy can reduce energy use. Traditional architecture is one of the buildings that has been believed to apply natural cooling as a passive cooling design strategy. Based on several previous studies on the application of passive designs to obtain thermal comfort in the room, this study was conducted to assess the thermal comfort of Modifying Rumoh Aceh, which has not been widely studied. This study uses a direct measurement method in the field using an anemometer to measure temperature and airflow velocity. An Infrared/Thermometer Gun is also used to measure the surface temperature of materials (walls, roofs, and floors). Using the Climate Consultant Software to obtain annual climate condition data, AndrewMarsh 3-D Sunpath was also used to assess the orientation of buildings. Measurements were carried out for 3 days on 15 samples of Modifying Rumoh Aceh in Gampong Jawa, Kutaraja sub-district, Banda Aceh. The results obtained indicate an increase in room temperature by 7ºC from the standard comfort temperature based on SNI. The human ability to adapt to the environment can be seen in the perception of the Gampong Jawa community in accepting changes in the thermal environment by 47% with a sense of satisfaction. However, further research is needed to obtain a value for the level of satisfaction of the thermal environment in the tropics area.

scholarly journals Evidence-Based Design in Architectural Education: Designing the First Maggie’s Centre in Israel

2021 ◽  
pp. 193758672110079
Author(s):  
Nirit Putievsky Pilosof ◽  
Yasha Jacob Grobman
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Architectural Design ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Scientific Research ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Architectural Education ◽  
Local Context ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Architecture Education ◽  
The Impact

Objective The study examines the integration of the Evidence-based Design (EBD) approach in healthcare architecture education in the context of an academic design studio. Background Previous research addressed the gap between scientific research and architectural practice and the lack of research on the use of the EBD approach in architectural education. Methods The research examines an undergraduate architectural studio to design a Maggie’s Centre for cancer care in Israel and evaluates the impact of the EBD approach on the design process and design outcomes. The research investigates the impact of the integration of three predesign tasks: (1) literature review of healing architecture research, (2) analysis and comparison of existing Maggie’s Centres, and (3) analysis of the context of the design project. Results The literature review of scientific research supported the conceptual design and development of the projects. The analysis of existing Maggie’s centers, which demonstrated the interpretation of the evidence by different architects, developed the students’ ability to evaluate EBD in practice critically, and the study of the projects’ local context led the students to define the relevance of the evidence to support their vision for the project. Conclusions The research demonstrates the advantages of practicing EBD at an early stage in healthcare architectural education to enhance awareness of the impact of architectural design on the users’ health and well-being and the potential to support creativity and innovative design. More studies in design studios are needed to assess the full impact of integrating EBD in architectural education.

Impact of Design on Emotional, Psychological, or Social Well-Being for People With Cognitive Impairment

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 220-232 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Karol ◽  
Dianne Smith
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Thermal Comfort ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Design Expertise ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

Aim:The objective of this article is to identify and analyze what is known about characteristics in and around the home that support well-being for those with cognitive impairment. This could provide direction for designers of homes in general, but specifically for designers trying to meet the needs of people with cognitive impairment.Background:It has been established that there is a relationship between psychological well-being and a person’s environment. Research also shows that particular design aspects can reduce the impact of cognitive impairment. However, there is limited design expertise in the Australian housing market to create supportive spaces which will help to reduce the impact of the disability for those with cognitive impairment.Method:A literature review was carried out to determine the extent and details of what is known about the relationship of home design and its impact on emotional, psychological, or social well-being for people with cognitive impairment.Conclusions:The study indicates that researchers in various disciplines understand that pragmatic design inputs such as thermal comfort and adequate lighting are important for people with cognitive impairment. In addition, some researchers have shown or surmise that there are other “intangible” designer-controlled elements that have beneficial impacts on people with cognitive impairment. Details of these intangible elements are sparse, and how much they might improve the quality of life for a person with cognitive impairment is not well understood. Further research is required to meet a growing need.

scholarly journals User Thermal Comfort in Historic Buildings: Evaluation of the Potential of Thermal Mass, Orientation, Evaporative Cooling and Ventilation

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (22) ◽  
pp. 9672
Author(s):  
Mamdooh Alwetaishi ◽  
Ashraf Balabel ◽  
Ahmed Abdelhafiz ◽  
Usama Issa ◽  
Ibrahim Sharaky ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Comfort ◽  
High Altitude ◽  
Air Temperature ◽  
Thermal Performance ◽  
Indoor Air ◽  
Computer Modelling ◽  
Evaporative Cooling ◽  
Comfort Level ◽  
Thermal Mass ◽  
The Impact

The study investigated the level of thermal comfort in historical buildings located at a relatively high altitude in the Arabian Desert of Saudi Arabia. The study focused on the impact of the use of thermal mass and orientation on the level of thermal performance at Shubra and Boqri Palaces. Qualitative and quantitative analyses were used in this study, including a questionnaire interview with architecture experts living at the relatively high altitude of Taif city, to obtain data and information from local experts. The computer software TAS EDSL was used along with on-site equipment, such as thermal imaging cameras and data loggers, to observe the physical conditions of the building in terms of its thermal performance. The study revealed that the experts’ age and years of experience were important aspects while collecting data from them during the survey. The use of thermal mass had a slight impact on the indoor air temperature as well as the energy consumption, but it helped in providing thermal comfort. Use of ventilation can improve thermal comfort level. Evaporative cooling technique has a considerable impact on reducing indoor air temperature with 4 °C drop, improving the thermal comfort sensation level. The novelty of this work is that, it links the outcomes of qualitative results of experts with field monitoring as well as computer modelling. This can contribute as method to accurately collect data in similar case studies.

scholarly journals The development of the Eco-Architecture Concept For Environmentally Responsive In A Tropical Climate

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Friyessi
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Architectural Design ◽  
Local Development ◽  
Design Method ◽  
Environmentally Friendly ◽  
Tropical Climate ◽  
Design Development ◽  
Design Strategies ◽  
Traditional Architecture ◽  
The Impact

Global warming is the impact of environmental degradation is the increasing average temperature of the earth's surface, including the atmosphere and the ocean. Architecture is the study of the reflection of human settlements with its surroundings so that it has a tendency to adapt to the environment through a variety of approaches in architectural design method is oriented to the environmentally friendly development. Architectural Ecology concept is the concept of building that takes into account the environmental balance of natural and man-made with the main elements, the building and the environment Academically, awareness of architecture students need to be directed to the development process-based ecological both quality and quantity. A discussion of the concept of eco-architecture useful for studying the ecology-based architectural design methods, identify potential and constraints of the tropical climate in the design development strategies that can be systematised as a learning method in the design of sustainable development. Method of discussion by comparing the theoretical analysis method browse through relevant precedent studies to determine the potential and environmental constraints as well as perceptions of the application of the concept of eco Architecture. The results were obtained from the study of theory Architectural Ecology of Heinz Frick and study precedent through the works of Kenneth Yeang and compared with traditional architecture. Summary of the second groove will be used as the draft approaches design strategies in the process of planning and designing environmentally friendly and can be recommended and implemented as a design methodology in learning to achieve sustainable development with an emphasis on quality local development in harmony with nature.

scholarly journals Investigate the impact of a low u-value framing condition and an insulated curb condition at cantileverd concrete balcony slabs in high-rise MURBS

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chafik Murad
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Thermal Comfort ◽  
Thermal Performance ◽  
Concrete Surface ◽  
Technical Performance ◽  
High Rise ◽  
Surface Temperatures ◽  
U Value ◽  
Thermal Bridging ◽  
The Impact

Cantilevered concrete balcony slabs are being investigated in high-rise (MURBs) to control thermal bridging in terms of energy efficiency and thermal comfort where the use of a proprietary thermal break was the prime application as a solution to improving energy efficiency. This MRP investigated the thermal performance of using a lower U-value framed glazing condition and an insulated curb condition and developed assemblies in scenarios that were simulated in THERM, and focused on the technical performance of thermal comfort benefit of insulated curb condition of 12.7 mm thick EPS. Concrete surface temperatures were significantly increased in values from 4.8 °C to 9.6 °C and from 6.2 °C to 10.0 °C above balcony slab and from 6.7 °C to 10.8 °C below slab when an insulated curb condition was used in conventional scenarios and in a lower U-value framed condition scenario with no proprietary thermal break added. U-values are reduced 10% to 18% for the upper surface of balcony slab and 4% reduction of the overall U-values when an insulated curb condition is incorporated.

A comparative study of thermal performance in three generations of Iranian residential buildings: Case studies in Csa Gorgan

2020 ◽  
pp. 174425912090624
Author(s):  
Shima Moolavi Sanzighi ◽  
Farzaneh Soflaei ◽  
Mehdi Shokouhian
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Comfort ◽  
Thermal Performance ◽  
Residential Buildings ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Design Parameters ◽  
Design Strategies ◽  
Main Design ◽  
Geometrical Properties ◽  
Architectural Styles ◽  
The Impact

This article focuses on evaluating thermal performance of different types of residential buildings in Mediterranean climate (Csa) of Iran. The aim is to identify the main design parameters in nine research cases, selected from three distinct periods of history with different architectural styles, and evaluating thermal performance of these buildings. To that end, a library study was carried out to identify the most influential passive design strategies and to highlight their impact on thermal comfort and energy efficiency of residential buildings. A field survey was conducted to determine the most common types of average-income houses in Csa climate of Gorgan, Iran, with a historical overview from 19th century to present. Nine buildings were selected to study from three different period of times including the years from 1850 to 1925, 1925 to 1979 and 1979 to present. A three-dimensional numerical model was developed to assess the impact of four main design parameters including orientation, geometrical properties, openings and materials on indoor thermal comfort for each case, using Design Builder commercial software package. The correlation between these design variables and thermal comfort was presented; the results reveal that the contemporary residential buildings are not designed as efficient as traditional houses in this area, in terms of passive energy saving techniques.

scholarly journals Correlative Impact of Shading Strategies and Configurations Design on Pedestrian-Level Thermal Comfort in Traditional Shophouse Neighbourhoods, Southern China

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 1355 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shi Yin ◽  
Werner Lang ◽  
Yiqiang Xiao ◽  
Zhao Xu
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Stress ◽  
Thermal Comfort ◽  
Southern China ◽  
Simulation Models ◽  
Outdoor Thermal Comfort ◽  
Humid Climate ◽  
Physiological Equivalent Temperature ◽  
Axis Orientation ◽  
Covered Area ◽  
The Impact

Traditional shophouse neighbourhoods (TSNs) in southern China respond well to the local hot and humid climate through proper street configurations and the integration of different shading strategies. Investigating the impact of shading strategies and configurations in TSNs on outdoor thermal comfort is valuable for guiding current urban design. Three street canyons in a TSN of Guangzhou with different shading strategies were selected as basic cases for microclimatic measurement in the summer season, i.e., alleys, streets with arcade for pedestrians, and streets with high-density greenery. After validating their simulation models in ENVI-met, five groups of parametric simulations were generated by varying the canyon aspect ratio (CHW), the canyon axis orientation, arcade proportion (AHW), and the tree-covered area (TCA). Using the physiological equivalent temperature (PET) to assess the above results, the correlative impact of different variations on pedestrian’s thermal comfort and their corresponding favourable ranges are summarized. The findings suggest that: (a) only in alleys and arcade streets, the pedestrian-level thermal comfort was significantly influenced by canyon axis orientation. (b) The thermal stress for pedestrians increased dramatically when the CHW was lower than 1.5 in alleys and 0.78 in boulevards (in TCA = 89%), while the CHW higher than 1 indicated a remarkable reduction on the PET for pedestrians in arcades. (c) The pedestrians started losing the protection from shading strategy to thermal stress when the AHW was higher than 1.33 (in canyon with CHW = 1) or the TCA was lower than 33% (in canyon with CHW = 0.78).

scholarly journals LOCAL WISDOM ARSITEKTUR TRADISIONAL DAN KENYAMANAN TERMAL TROPIS

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 160
Author(s):  
Luhur Sapto Pamungkas ◽  
Ikaputra Ikaputra
Keyword(s):  
Public Opinion ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Thermal Comfort ◽  
Materials Design ◽  
Tropical Climate ◽  
Research Trends ◽  
Traditional Architecture ◽  
Thermal Discomfort ◽  
Climate Conditions ◽  
Design Intervention

Abstract: Thermal in buildings are always interesting to discuss, especially in tropical climate countries, more in related to the traditional architecture that many are around us today. This study aims to present the actual information related to the thermal comfort of traditional buildings in current conditions. This research tries to prove public opinion which still believes that traditional buildings are always comfortable and able to survive with the existing climate conditions. The method used is literature review on the results of research in journals that discuss the thermal comfort of traditional buildings in Indonesia. Some previous studies have claimed that traditional architecture has been design in such a way as to compromise climate conditions. However, recent research trends show that traditional architecture is no longer able to maintain thermal comfort, so design intervention is absolutely necessary. Thermal discomfort is influenced by tropical climate pressures that tend to be very hot, changes in the environment, buidling system, materials, design, and orientation of the building.Keyword: Traditional Architecture, Thermal, Local Wisdom, Tropical ClimateAbstrak: Termal bangunan akan selalu menarik dibahas khususnya pada negara iklim tropis, terlebih dikaitkan dengan arsitektur tradisional yang masih bertahan di sekitar kita saat ini. Penelitian ini bertujuan menyajikan informasi aktual terkait kenyamanan termal bangunan tradisional saat ini. Upaya membuktikan pendapat umum yang masih beranggaoan bahwa bangunan tradisional selalu nyaman dan mampu bertahan dengan kondisi iklim yang ada. Metode yang digunakan adalah tinjauan pustaka pada hasi-hasil penelitian di jurnal yang membahas tentang kenyamanan termal bangunan tradisional di Indonesia. Beberapa waktu sebelumnya banyak penelitian yang mengklaim bahwa arsitektur tradisional telah dikonsepkan sedemikian rupa untuk bertahan terhadap iklim. Akan tetapi tren penelitian terbaru memperlihatkan bahwa arsitektur tradisional sebenarnya sudah tidak lagi mampu mempertahankan kenyamanan termal, sehingga intervensi desain mutlak diperlukan. Ketidaknyamanan termal dipengaruhi oleh tekanan iklim tropis yang cenderung sangat panas, perubahan lingkungan di sekitar, sistem bangunan, material, desain, dan orientasi bangunan.Kata Kunci: Arsitektur Tradisional, Kenyamanan Termal, Kearifan lokal, Iklim Tropis.

scholarly journals Numerical Investigation of the Influence of Vegetation on the Aero-Thermal Performance of Buildings with Courtyards in Hot Climates

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (17) ◽  
pp. 5388
Author(s):  
Hao Sun ◽  
Carlos Jimenez-Bescos ◽  
Murtaza Mohammadi ◽  
Fangliang Zhong ◽  
John Kaiser Calautit
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Comfort ◽  
Thermal Performance ◽  
Natural Ventilation ◽  
Spatial Configuration ◽  
Environmental Parameters ◽  
Comfort Levels ◽  
Indoor Comfort ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Indoor Spaces ◽  
Good Agreement

Natural ventilation is an energy-efficient way to provide fresh air and enhance indoor comfort levels. The wind-driven natural ventilation in courtyards has been investigated by many researchers, particularly the influence of the spatial configuration and environmental parameters on the ventilation and thermal comfort performance. However, previous research has mainly focused on the courtyard region instead of the indoor spaces surrounding it. Additionally, as a microclimate regulator, courtyards are rarely assessed in terms of the impact of vegetation, including its impact on energy consumption and thermal comfort. Evapotranspiration from vegetation can help lower air temperature in the surrounding environment and, therefore, its influence on the ventilation and thermal comfort in buildings with courtyards should be evaluated. The present study investigates the impact of vegetation on the aero-thermal comfort conditions in a courtyard and surrounding buildings in hot climates. Computational fluid dynamics was employed to evaluate the aero-thermal comfort conditions of the courtyard and surrounding buildings with different configurations of vegetation. The modeling was validated using previous works’ experimental data, and good agreement was observed. Thermal comfort indices were used to assess thermal performance. The study also evaluated the cover, height and planting area of vegetation in the courtyard. The results of this study can help develop tools that can assist the addition of vegetation in courtyards to maximize their effects. Future works will focus on looking at the influence of the strategies on different designs and layouts of courtyards.

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