jalan bandar utama

EXAMINING DAYLIGHT AND THERMAL COMFORT IN SEMI-DETACHED HOUSES.

Site Address
35, Jalan BU 1/11
Bandar Utama, 47800
Petaling Jaya, Selangor

FLOOR PLANS AND ELEVATIONS

GROUND FLOOR

DAYLIGHTING
The house faces North and is attached, resulting
FIRST FLOOR
in limited natural light entering, making it appear FRONT ELEVATION REAR ELEVATION
dark throughout the day. The windows'
orientation also results in minimal light from the
north and east, making the interior feel stuffy and
dark, especially in the evening.

SUN PATH & SUN ORIENTATION

9 AM 1 PM 6PM LIGHT ANALYSIS
daylighting and lux readings

9 AM
The room's average lux reading in the
DF= INTERNAL/EXTERNAL X 100% (IDEAL
morning is 21.4, with the brightest point DF RANGE 1.0-3.5)
70/20000 X 100 = 0.35
having a reading of 70. Majority of the PERCEPTIBLE
space is taken up by dark shadows.
At 9 am, indirect sunlight By 1 pm, the southern sky At 6 pm, with the sun
from the east reaches the provides some light to the positioned to the west,
house, but limited exposure northern side, but variations natural light diminishes,
results in subdued lighting. persist due to the house's leading to an increasingly
attached configuration. darker atmosphere in the
north-facing attached house. 1 PM
The room's average lux reading during noon
DF= INTERNAL/EXTERNAL X 100% (IDEAL

LIGHT DISTRIBUTION is 48.2, with darker areas and the brightest DF RANGE 1.0-3.5)
133/20000 X 100 = 0.665%
point having a reading of 133. The north- PERCEPTIBLE

The light distribution is uneven due to limited direct facing clerestory has minimal effect,
necessitating artificial illumination for reading.
sunlight from the north and east. The predominant
source of sporadic and indirect sunlight from the south
creates variations in brightness throughout the day,
leading to certain areas feeling darker. The challenge 6 PM
lies in achieving a balanced and well-lit interior,
emphasizing the need for thoughtful design The room's average lux reading is 1.25. The
considerations. room's lux readings range from 0 at the DF= INTERNAL/EXTERNAL X 100% (IDEAL
DF RANGE 1.0-3.5)

darkest point to 4 at the brightest. This 4/20000 X 100 = 0.02%

PERCEPTIBLE
room is incredibly dark in the evening, with
shadows taking up much of the space.

MS BASHEERA MOHAMMED -GROUP 5

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 THERMAL COMFORT PROBLEM ANALYSIS AND
PASSIVE DESIGN
CLIMATE DATA CHART OF HUMIDITY CHART
PETALING JAYA THERMAL COMFORT (KITCHEN)
Temperature C* Precipitation mm
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PROBLEM ANALYSIS
The kitchen faces a significant issue with
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insufficient natural ventilation due to its separation
150 from the surrounding rooms by concrete walls and
Petaling Jaya maintains a consistently lack of air flow openings, causing heat to be
100 high humidity level ranging between trapped within the kitchen.
80% and 90% throughout the year.
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season from November to February. unsuitable, necessitating the use of stack ventilation for improved air flow. To optimize
Petaling Jaya, as a tropical locality, The city's lush landscapes and vibrant this, it is proposed that the walls enclosing the stairwell be taken down to enable warm air
frequently witnesses significant annual flora are a result of its tropical to escape via the top floor.
rainfall. The rainfall statistics for Bandar weather, providing a warm and humid
Utama in 2023 range from a environment for residents and visitors Warm air exiting carries
minimum of 114mm to a maximum of alike. away indoor heat,
252mm. reducing temperatures.

SUN PATH OF THE HOUSE

The house's orientation ensures consistent Warm air rising draws
indirect sunlight, creating an evenly lit interior. in cooler air from
Window placement reduces artificial lighting outside through lower
reliance and provides a comfortable living openings.
environment. The design considers the tropical The new pathway introduced promotes a continuous exchange of air, which
climate, providing natural illumination without removes heat from the house, resulting in a vast improvement of thermal
harsh glare or excessive heat. comfort in the kitchen whilst minimizing energy consumption.

Here are key advantages:

1. CONSISTENT LIGHTING: The north-facing
windows maintain a steady supply of

DAYLIGHTING (FAMILY ROOM)

indirect sunlight, ensuring even illumination
indoors.
2. ENERGY EFFICIENCY: Well-designed
windows reduce the need for artificial
lighting during daylight hours.
PROBLEM ANALYSIS
The main problem with this room is that it has a high
ceiling and a north-facing clerestory, which means that
it doesn't get adequate daylight throughout the day.
PSYCHROMETRIC CHART Additionally, there are dark shadows in various spots of
the room since the light is not distributed uniformly.
The psychrometric chart illustrates the
TERMS ANALYSIS:
physical and thermal characteristics of
moist air graphically. Specifically, it 20/FEB PASSIVE DESIGN
pinpoints Petaling Jaya's comfort zone. 1 PM
However, our kitchen data compilation To enhance natural lighting in the darker area, we recommend the installation of a
reveals that the kitchen (red dot) falls skylight on the roof. This addition will ensure that the designated space receives a
far outside the recommended comfort sufficient amount of sunlight.
zone (blue zone). This deviation is
attributed to factors like wind,
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
temperature, climate, humidity, and
ENHANCEMENT:
more.
In conjunction with the skylight
installation, we propose the use
of low-e glass for all windows.
This choice is designed to
mitigate the detrimental effects
WIND VENTILATION of UV rays and infrared light
while simultaneously reducing
energy costs. The incorporation
of low-e glass reflects our
ISSUE: The poor air flow in commitment to creating a
the space is attributed to the sustainable and energy-efficient
limited number of openings, environment.
resulting in inadequate

conclusion
ventilation.

SOLUTION: To address this

concern, we propose the
implementation of a solution
involving the creation of To make the family room brighter and the kitchen more comfortable in a house facing
additional openings. north in Petaling Jaya, we've come up with simple solutions. for the kitchen, we improving
air flow to cool it down by creating openings for air to move through, helping to beat the
BEFORE AFTER heat and humidity. In the family room, we added a big window up high to let in more
sunlight, making sure the room get enough light without getting too hot. These changes
Specifically, we recommend removing the walls near the staircase to facilitate improved air circulation
throughout the various rooms. This adjustment aims to enhance the overall airflow and create a more
help make the house feel cooler and brighter, Using natural air and light to save on
comfortable and well-ventilated environment. electricity and make the home more pleasant to live in.

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