scholarly journals Assessment of Physiological Equivalent Temperature (PET) in Transitional Spaces of a High-Rise Building

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 348
Author(s):  
Nooriati Taib ◽  
Zalila Ali
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Comfort ◽  
Natural Ventilation ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Office Building ◽  
Equivalent Temperature ◽  
Energy Usage ◽  
Physiological Equivalent Temperature ◽  
High Rise ◽  
Transitional Spaces ◽  
International Publishing

One passive approach that can significantly reduce energy usage in high-rise buildings is through the creation of non-air conditioned spaces such as transitional spaces. Optimizing passive design would reduce wastage associated with the building’s energy consumption. The study measures the thermal comfort of three types of transitional spaces (sky court, balcony, and rooftop) in a high-rise office building. Based on the assessment of Physiological Equivalent Temperature (PET), the outcome showed significant differences in PET in all locations in both wet and dry season. The effectiveness of such area can be improved with the contributions of landscape, maximizing natural ventilation and day lighting where possible.© 2016. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies, Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.Keywords: Thermal comfort; transitional spaces; high-rise; Physiological Equivalent Temperature

scholarly journals Assessment of Physiological Equivalent Temperature (PET) in Transitional Spaces of a High-Rise Building

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (12) ◽  
pp. 13
Author(s):  
Nooriati Taib
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Comfort ◽  
Natural Ventilation ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Equivalent Temperature ◽  
Energy Usage ◽  
Physiological Equivalent Temperature ◽  
High Rise ◽  
Transitional Spaces ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Open Access Article

One passive approach that can significantly reduce energy usage in high-rise buildings is through the creation of non-air conditioned spaces such as transitional spaces. Optimizing passive design would reduce wastage associated with the building’s energy consumption. The study measures the thermal comfort of three types of transitional spaces (sky court, balcony, and rooftop) in a high-rise office building. Based on the assessment of Physiological Equivalent Temperature (PET), the outcome showed significant differences in PET in all locations in both wet and dry season. The effectiveness of such area can be improved with the contributions of landscape, maximizing natural ventilation and day lighting where possible.Keywords: Thermal comfort; transitional spaces; high-rise; Physiological Equivalent TemperatureeISSN 2398-4295 © 2018. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open-access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.

scholarly journals Users’ Perceptions and Preferences of Landscape Gardens in a High-Rise Office Building

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (8) ◽  
pp. 199
Author(s):  
Nooriati Taib ◽  
Aldrin Abdullah
Keyword(s):  
Publishing House ◽  
Comfort Level ◽  
Green Spaces ◽  
Office Building ◽  
Cooling Load ◽  
High Rise ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Perceptions And Expectations ◽  
Comfort Parameters ◽  
Open Access Article

Amidst today’s energy-economic crisis, the introduction of green spaces in a high-rise building is one way of reducing building’s cooling load, which at present relies mainly on air conditioning. This paper evaluates users’ perceptions and expectations in three different landscape gardens on a 21-storey high-rise office building in Penang, Malaysia. The questionnaire focuses on comfort level, landscape preferences as well as expectations and use of space. The low usage factor was attributed to the unawareness of the gardens’ existence, low accessibility and users’ preference of staying indoors. The three gardens are significantly different in its overall comfort level, thermal comfort parameters, attractions and number of visits. Keywords : Users’ perceptions; Landscape gardens; Landscape preferences; High-rise. eISSN 2514-7528 © 2018. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open-access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. https://doi.org/10.21834/jabs.v3i8.291 

scholarly journals Factors for Effective Repair and Maintenance Services in the Housing Industry: A systematic literature review

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (15) ◽  
pp. 17-28
Author(s):  
Farhan Md Dahlan ◽  
Asniza Hamimi Abdul Tharim ◽  
Ashrof Zainuddin ◽  
Mohd Hasrol Haffiz Aliasak
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
Journal Articles ◽  
High Rise ◽  
Building Management ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Potential Factors ◽  
Open Access Article

Most of the residents in high-rise housing do not realise the importance of proper building management until the physical buildings and shared facilities have deteriorated. Accordingly, this paper identified the factors for effective repair and maintenance services in a housing setting by utilising a systematic literature review method. Relevant information was analysed through content analysis techniques across various peer-reviewed journal articles. The results yielded the potential factors for effective repair and maintenance services in high-rise housing. This study thus contributes to the field by deriving valuable reference for property management companies tasked with managing such houses in consideration of the factors necessary for effective repair and maintenance towards building quality and sustainability.Keywords: high-rise housing; house; effective repair and maintenance serviceseISSN 2514-751X © 2020 The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open-access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer-review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/aje-bs.v5i15.358  

On the effect of provision of balconies on natural ventilation and thermal comfort in high-rise residential buildings

2017 ◽  
Vol 123 ◽  
pp. 504-516 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Omrani ◽  
V. Garcia-Hansen ◽  
B.R. Capra ◽  
R. Drogemuller
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Comfort ◽  
Natural Ventilation ◽  
Residential Buildings ◽  
High Rise

Trends in the air temperature of transitional spaces of a high-rise office building: The effects of season and location

2013 ◽  
Vol 23 (8) ◽  
pp. 1117-1128 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nooriati Taib ◽  
Aldrin Abdullah ◽  
Zalila Ali ◽  
Sharifah Fairuz Syed Fadzil ◽  
Foong Swee Yeok
Keyword(s):  
Air Temperature ◽  
Office Building ◽  
High Rise ◽  
Transitional Spaces

scholarly journals Procurement of Maintenance Management for Public High Rise Residential Buildings

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (17) ◽  
Author(s):  
AbdulLateef Olanrewaju ◽  
Anis Rosniza Nizam Akbar ◽  
Nurul Afiqah Azmi ◽  
Tan Rui Hong
Keyword(s):  
Selection Criteria ◽  
Residential Buildings ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Quality Level ◽  
Existing Building ◽  
Defect Management ◽  
High Rise ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Open Access Article

In response to the Malaysian housing shortage, various interventions introduced. However, while the housing gap is widening, problems relating to the performance and condition of the buildings on account of defects and poor maintenance is increasing unabated. This study investigated the selection criteria of maintenance procurement methods for public high-rise residential buildings through a survey involving eight (8) maintenance managers of PRIMA housings. The five (5) main selection criteria are working relationship intuition and experience, quality level, condition of the existing building, and clarity of scope. The research prompts a need for strategic defect management for public housing. Keywords: PR1MA housing, low-cost housing, AHP, outsourcing eISSN: 2398-4287© 2021. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians/Africans/Arabians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. DOI:

scholarly journals Thermal Comfort in Living Room of Houses with Different Frontage

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (16) ◽  
pp. 249-259
Author(s):  
Ahmad Ridzwan Othman ◽  
Mohammad Ezzat Fakhrawi Mohammad Faisal ◽  
Wahyuni Zahrah
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Comfort ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Sun Exposure ◽  
Living Room ◽  
Data Logger ◽  
Comfort Levels ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Shading Devices ◽  
House Design ◽  
Open Access Article

House frontage is an essential aspect of terraced house design to ensure the occupant's comfort and healthy living. Four samples selected to evaluate the influence of the window to wall ratio (WWR) towards the internal thermal comfort of the house. The indoor thermal parameters were recorded using HOBOware Data Logger and evaluated using CBE Thermal Comfort Calculator. The study shows that the living room with a bigger WWR had the lowest thermal comfort levels. Besides the WWR, window placements and the shading devices also help in reducing the sun exposure of the frontage wall and increase the indoor thermal comfort. Keywords: Frontage; Thermal Comfort; Window to Wall Ratio; Sun Exposure eISSN: 2398-4287© 2021. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BYNC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians/Africans/Arabians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v6i16.2636

scholarly journals Effect of Galleries on Thermal Conditions of Urban Open Areas

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 215
Author(s):  
Shahab Kariminia
Keyword(s):  
Peer Review ◽  
Computer Simulations ◽  
Natural Ventilation ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Thermal Conditions ◽  
Central Iran ◽  
Physical Measurements ◽  
International Publishing

Computer simulations were performed by ENVI-met model along with physical measurements in two urban squares under hot summer conditions in Isfahan, central Iran. Each scenario concentrated on adding or extending galleries in each square. The results confirmed the role of galleries on thermal conditions; however, it was found that the effectiveness of this strategy depends on the square geometry. It presented higher efficiency for the small square with higher H/W ratio. This solution is advisable for smaller squares and when the peripheral parts are frequently used compared to the middle areas. Galleries are most efficient when allowing enough natural ventilation© 2016. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.

scholarly journals Amelioration of Urban Temperature through Landscape Design Approaching Hot-Humid Climate: A Review

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (8) ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Sharifah Khalizah Syed Othman Thani ◽  
Nik Hanita Nik Mohamad ◽  
Sabrina Idilfitri
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Comfort ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Landscape Design ◽  
Design Approach ◽  
Outdoor Thermal Comfort ◽  
Humid Climate ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Hot Humid Climate ◽  
Sustainable Landscape

This paper discusses a conceptual review of sustainable landscape design approach as mitigating strategies to modify urban temperature in a hot- humid climate.The amelioration of urban temperature through landscape approach can be achieved by incorporating sustainable landscape design practices via the interplay of natural vegetation in the hot-humid tropics. The findings of this paper are hoped to guide the practitioners in landscape architecture, policy makers and urban designers to incorporate sustainable landscape design approach towards improving outdoor thermal comfort; thus providing a better quality of life. Keywords: Landscape design principles; outdoor thermal comfort; urban heat island; hot-humid climate eISSN 2514-751X © 2018. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open-access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. https://doi.org/10.21834/aje-bs.v3i8.274 

scholarly journals In-situ Measurement of Pedestrian Outdoor Thermal Comfort in Universities Campus of Malaysia

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nurnida Elmira Othman ◽  
Sheikh Ahmad Zaki ◽  
Nurul Huda Ahmad ◽  
Azli Razak
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Comfort ◽  
Field Measurement ◽  
Thermal Sensation ◽  
Outdoor Thermal Comfort ◽  
View Factor ◽  
Thermal Preference ◽  
Equivalent Temperature ◽  
Physiological Equivalent Temperature ◽  
Sky View Factor

The present study is intended to evaluate an outdoor thermal comfort at two universities campus in Malaysia. Field measurement and questionnaire survey were conducted simultaneously to assess the microclimatic condition and pedestrian thermal sensation. A total of 3033 samples were collected at seven different sky view factor (SVF) values that range from 0.2 to 0.9. The physiological equivalent temperature (PET) was estimated to evaluate outdoor thermal comfort. It was observed that at a highly shaded area (SVF < 0.35) the respondent’s thermal sensation vote (TSV) are neutral (> 25%), acceptable for thermal acceptance vote (TAV) (> 50%) and no change (> 50%) for thermal preference vote (TPV). For moderate shaded (0.35 ≤ SVF ≤ 0.70) TSV was voted as hot (> 25%), acceptable for TAV (40%), and prefer slightly cooler for TPV (>50%). For less shaded area (0.70 < SVF ≤ 1), TSV was voted as hot and very hot (> 25%), acceptable for TAV (>40%) and prefer slightly cooler for TPV (> 40%). Moreover, the PET value increases simultaneously with the increase of SVF. Results thus suggest that at any given activities such as sitting, walking, and standing also caused effects slightly on the way people thermally perceive it during the on-campus daytime.

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