Energy in Architecture
Students (group of 3) are to select a precedent study of Low Energy Building/Net Zero (Residential/Hospitality/Institution/Office/Commercial) of their choice from an existing building locally or internationally (approved by the Tutors). Discuss the impact of the energy efficient strategies implemented to the built environment on the global scene and understand how these strategies affect the energy demands in the chosen building.
Students (group of 3) are to conduct a site visit to a few recognized energy efficient green buildings of their choice. Students can choose to visit a publicly accessible site in Malaysia.
Students are required to carry out a walk-through Audit process of your own home and produce an Audit report (Individual) on the existing and to propose strategies to achieve energy savings through focus on specific topics (Passive Cooling/Lighting, Retrofitting Lighting system with LED light source/dimmer, Effective Waste Management, Controlling Heat/Glare with Façade or device) to achieve energy efficiency.