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(BSR 401) Assignment 1 - Case Study

This document is a case study assignment on thermal comfort in a semi-detached house. It includes an introduction to the building background and floor plans. It then discusses the bioclimatic factors of the building and current issues with comfort. Recommendations are provided to improve energy efficiency and comfort, such as adding houseplants, improving ventilation, and using ceiling fans. References are listed at the end related to indoor air quality, thermal comfort in Malaysian homes, ventilation systems, benefits of houseplants, and understanding ceiling fan airflow.

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(BSR 401) Assignment 1 - Case Study

This document is a case study assignment on thermal comfort in a semi-detached house. It includes an introduction to the building background and floor plans. It then discusses the bioclimatic factors of the building and current issues with comfort. Recommendations are provided to improve energy efficiency and comfort, such as adding houseplants, improving ventilation, and using ceiling fans. References are listed at the end related to indoor air quality, thermal comfort in Malaysian homes, ventilation systems, benefits of houseplants, and understanding ceiling fan airflow.

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CFAP229 – BACHELOR OF BUILDING SURVEYING (HONS)

COLLEGE OF BUILT ENVIRONMENT


UiTM, SHAH ALAM
(BSR401 – ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING SERVICES 1)

ASSIGNMENT 1:
CASE STUDY (THERMAL COMFORT IN SEMI DETACHED HOUSE)

PREPARED BY:
SITI NORLIYANA BINTI SADHRI
(2022259862)

SUBMISSION DATE:
14th MAY 2023
TABLE OF CONTENTS

TOPIC
1.0 Introduction of Studies ......................................................................................................................

1.1 Building Background ..................................................................................................................... 1

1.2 Floor plan ................................................................................................................................. 2 - 3

2.0 Bioclimatic of the Building .......................................................................................................... 4 - 6

3.0 Issues and Recommendations on Energy and Comfort of the Building ......................................... 6

3.1 Current Issues................................................................................................................................ 6

3.2 Recommendations of Improvement ........................................................................................ 7 - 8

4.0 Conclusion ........................................................................................................................................ 8

5.0 References ........................................................................................................................................ 9


5.0 References

1. Kuan You Wai (March 2022); Mould and indoor air quality in your house
2. Nazhatulzalkis Jamaludina, Nurul Izma Mohammeda, Mohd Faris Khamidib, Suriani Ngah
Abdul Wahab (2014); Thermal Comfort of Residential Building in Malaysia at Different Micro-
Climates
3. Yasser Arab and Ahmad Sanusi Hassan (2016); The Improvement of the Ventilation System in
the Existing Terraced Houses in Malaysia
4. Five Benefits of Houseplants; https://bioadvanced.com/5-benefits-
houseplants#:~:text=Adding%20plants%20to%20interior%20spaces,carbon%20dioxide%20a
nd%20releasing%20oxygen.
5. Akbari, H., D. Kurn, et al. 1997. Peak power and cooling energy savings of shade trees. Energy
and Buildings 25:139–148
6. Chelsee Sims (2022); Understanding Ceiling Fan Airflow

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