Dayasari RC is an old low-rise multi residential building which was established in the year
1966 and is located in the University of Malaya (UM) campus in the capital city of Kuala …

A critical analysis of characteristic and building design was done through scaled drawing
and observation from a site visit of twelve residential college buildings in the University of …

Several thermal comfort indices have been proposed over the years and studies have
shown that these models do not work universally. This study compares eight thermal comfort …

Ventilation is a way of improving the air quality of rooms by circulation. The position of the
inlet and outlet greatly influences the thermal comfort. This attempt proposes to analyse the …

Purpose This study aims to investigate Feng Shui elements that can influence housing
selection and property pricing in the Malaysian housing market. Design/methodology …

The evaluation through a set of questionnaire and field measurement with the use of climatic
devices was conducted in an old residential college building with the best practice of …

Bioclimatic design is a design process that takes into account climate and environmental
conditions when designing for optimum thermal comfort with minimum outside energy use …

Terraced houses are the most popular and dominant type of housing in Malaysia. Its design
has remained unchanged despite the evolving needs of society, thus proclaiming the …

The provision requirement of 10% openings of the total floor area stated in the Uniform
Building By-Law 1984 Malaysia is essential for natural lighting and ventilation purposes …

Past years have witnessed the popularity of traditional Malay house as a common housing
type in Malaysia. However, double-storey house has become one of the common types of …