0. Introduction - The Malay House

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INTERNAL ENVIRONMENTINTERNAL ENVIRONMENT

INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION

THE MALAY HOUSETHE MALAY HOUSE


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BRIEF DESCRIPTIONBRIEF DESCRIPTION

A near perfect houseA near perfect houseform which isform which isappropriate to localappropriate to local

climatic conditions andclimatic conditions andexpresses the way ofexpresses the way oflife of its inhabitants.life of its inhabitants.

Well designed to suitWell designed to suit

the warm and humidthe warm and humidclimate and for theclimate and for themultifunctional use ofmultifunctional use ofspace.space.


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THE HOUSE FORMTHE HOUSE FORM

Timber house raised on stilts.Timber house raised on stilts.

A postA post--andand--lintel structure with wooden orlintel structure with wooden orbamboo walls and a thatched roof.bamboo walls and a thatched roof.

Window are plentiful, lining the walls and goodWindow are plentiful, lining the walls and goodventilation and view.ventilation and view.

Large open interior spaces with minimalLarge open interior spaces with minimal

partitions.partitions. Use various ventilation and solarUse various ventilation and solar--control devices,control devices,

and lowand low--thermalthermal--capacity building materials.capacity building materials.


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DESIGN & LAYOUTDESIGN & LAYOUT


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Anjung (Porch)Anjung (Porch) A good transition spaceA good transition spacebetween the public and the privatebetween the public and the private

domains; An important focal point for thedomains; An important focal point for theentrance; A favour place for socialentrance; A favour place for socialactivities.activities.

Serambi Gantung (Hanging Verandah)Serambi Gantung (Hanging Verandah)

To entertain guests; Provided withTo entertain guests; Provided withwindows for good ventilation and views.windows for good ventilation and views.


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Rumah Ibu (Core Area)Rumah Ibu (Core Area) Most activitiesMost activitiesconducted.conducted.

SelungSelung Closed walkway used to link theClosed walkway used to link thekitchen and rumah ibu; Used by womenkitchen and rumah ibu; Used by womenfolk as space to socialise; Effective linkingfolk as space to socialise; Effective linkingdevice and allowing good ventilation anddevice and allowing good ventilation and

lighting.lighting. Dapur (Kitchen)Dapur (Kitchen) Located on floor levelLocated on floor level

where the floor is cemented.where the floor is cemented.


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CLIMATE ADAPTATIONCLIMATE ADAPTATION

Malaysian climate and environmentMalaysian climate and environment

1.1. WarmWarm--humid equatorial, characterised byhumid equatorial, characterised by

high temperatures and humidity, 22C tohigh temperatures and humidity, 22C to32C.32C.

2.2. Humidity is high, averaging about 75%.Humidity is high, averaging about 75%.

3.3. Winds are generally lowWinds are generally low--variable speed.variable speed.4.4. Rainfall is also high throughout the year,Rainfall is also high throughout the year,

averaging 250 to 300 cm annually.averaging 250 to 300 cm annually.


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CLIMATE ADAPTATIONCLIMATE ADAPTATION

Thermal comfort requirementsThermal comfort requirements

1.1. Climatic stressClimatic stress High temperatures, solarHigh temperatures, solarradiation, humidity and glare.radiation, humidity and glare.

2.2. Heat is obtained through metabolic processHeat is obtained through metabolic processand environmental reactionand environmental reaction -- convection,convection,radiation, evaporation and conduction.radiation, evaporation and conduction.

3.3. Solar heat gain by building and human bodySolar heat gain by building and human body

must be minimised while heat dissipation frommust be minimised while heat dissipation fromthe body must be maximised by ventilationthe body must be maximised by ventilationand evaporative cooling.and evaporative cooling.


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CLIMATIC CONTROL DESIGNCLIMATIC CONTROL DESIGN

The Malay House Form should:The Malay House Form should:

1.1. Allow adequate ventilation for cooling andAllow adequate ventilation for cooling andreduction of humidity.reduction of humidity.

2.2. Use building materials with low thermal capacityUse building materials with low thermal capacityso that little heat is tramitted into the house.so that little heat is tramitted into the house.

3.3. Control direct solar radiation.Control direct solar radiation.

4.4. Control glare from the open skies andControl glare from the open skies and

surroundings.surroundings.5.5. Protect against rain.Protect against rain.

6.6. Ensure adequate natural vegetation in theEnsure adequate natural vegetation in thesurroundings to provide for a cooler microsurroundings to provide for a cooler micro--climate.climate.


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Design Features (1):Design Features (1):

1.1. Voids in building windows.Voids in building windows.

2.2. Ventilation grilles and panels.Ventilation grilles and panels.3.3. The open stilted bottom.The open stilted bottom.

4.4. Open interiors with minimum partitions.Open interiors with minimum partitions.

5.5. Lightweight construction with minimumLightweight construction with minimummass and much voids, using lowmass and much voids, using low--thermalthermal--capacity and highcapacity and high--insulationinsulationmaterials.materials.


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Design Features (2):Design Features (2):

1.1. Low wall area to reduce verticalLow wall area to reduce verticalexposure to solar radiation.exposure to solar radiation.

2.2. Large overhangs to provide goodLarge overhangs to provide goodshading.shading.

3.3. Windows are kept low and shaded byWindows are kept low and shaded by

large roof overhangs to reduce glare.large roof overhangs to reduce glare.4.4. Internal and external light source areInternal and external light source are

used to brighten the interior.used to brighten the interior.


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THE SURROUNDINGTHE SURROUNDING


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