Belum Rainforest Resort Pulau Banding, Perak

Asian Architecture

Belum Rainforest Resort Pulau Banding, Perak

Sustainable and efficient spaces arrangement to accommodate different users in Phase 2 of Belum Rainforest Resort.

Research Question(s):1. What are the sustainable and efficient spaces arrangement adopt in Phase 2 of Belum Rainforest Resort to accommodate different users?2. How a sustainable and efficient spaces arrangement can affect user’s experience?3. What are the factor affecting the spaces arrangement?

Objectives

• To identify the private, public and semi-public spaces in Belum Rainforest Resort.

• Identify the function of the spaces.• Identify the users experience when they are at the space.• Identify the location of all those spaces.• To Identify the factors that affect the spaces arrangement.

Path that leads to Phase 2 of Belum Rainforest Resort

Private Spaces in Phase 2 of Belum Rainforest Resort

Public Spaces in Phase 2 of Belum Rainforest Resort

Semi Private Space in Phase 2 of Belum Rainforest Resort

Children’s Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation

Architects: Sou FujimotoLocation: Hokkaido, JapanProject Team: Hiroshi KatoProject Year: 2006Site Area: 14,590 sqmConstructed Area: 2,536 sqm

This is the treatment center for mentally disturbed children where they live together to get regaining their mental health. It may be thought that it is a very special building when I write so, but it is truly rich life space that requested in origin like a large house and also like a small city, the intimacy of a house and also the variety of the city.

Purpose : Sustainable and efficient spaces arrangement to accommodate different users in Phase 2 of Belum Rainforest Resort.

Objectives• To study on how a space work to

accommodate different types if users in Belum Rainforest Resort.

• To identify the spatial placement of a space for its purpose.

• To identify the private, public and semi-public spaces.

• To identify the factors affecting the spatial layout.

• To identify what poetic experience are used to attract and serve different users.

• To identify how the architect design a space that can bland into nature to achieve sustainability.

• To identify what kind of users need what kind of spaces.

• To identify the needs of all users.• To identify the different users in Belum Rainforest

Resort.

• To identify the spatial arrangement used by the architect when designing the building.

• To compare with the other building done by another architect.

• Identify the reason why architect place the spaces in such a way.

• Study the advantages and disadvantages of the spatial layout used.

Research questionWhat are the sustainable and efficient spaces arrangement adopt in Phase 2 of Belum Rainforest Resort to accommodate different users?

How a sustainable and efficient spaces arrangement can affect user’s experience?

What are the factor affect the spaces arrangement of Phase 2 Belum Rainforest Resort.

Analysis and findingsTo accommodate different types of users, they must identify the private spaces, Private spaces,• Villas• Semi- detached resortsPublic spaces,• Staircase• Rooftop• Public walkwaysSemi-public spaces,• Workers walkways• Ramps• Swimming pool• Reading area• Play area

To attract people to come over to the place, they must have the spaces ready for the users.Users found in Belum Rainforest Resort,1. Guests/ visitors•. Students•. Businessman•. Nature lovers2. Staff•. Managers•. Cleaners•. Maintenance man

Spaces placement that consider about users needs:• Views• Circulations• Nature

ConclusionHence, by selecting a effective spatial arrangement can contribute to the circulation and activities happening around Belum Rainforest Resort to achieve sustainability. By well space planning and arrangement, no abandoned space appear on site which helps to improve the aesthetic value and help in conserving natural environment for a better tomorrow.

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http://www.aia.org/aiaucmp/groups/aia/documents/pdf/aiab089276.pdf

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http://www.architecture.com/RIBA/Aboutus/SustainabilityHub/Sustainability.aspx

Belum Rainforest Resort Pulau Banding, Perak