Asian Architecture (ARC 2234 / ARC60403) Project 1: Case Study PaperTopic & Issue Proposal (10%) Due Date: 26 April 2016Prepare a two-page type-written proposal, including a concept mapping, a summaryof the topic and/or issue to be explored, some of the questions you hope to address,along with a title, and an annotated bibliography of sources.

Student name and ID: YVONNE CHIN YUN MIIN 0315662Tutor: MS NURUL ALIA AHAMAD

The Study to Achieve Thermal Comfort Using Vernacular TraditionChinese Design in The Water House

VernacularTradition Chinese

Design

The Water House

Thermal Comfort

Yin & Yang TheoryOpenness

Spatial Layout& Orientation

Roof Construction

Building Material

Vegetation

Ventilation

Research Question(s):1. What is the design concept of The Water House?

2. What vernacular tradition Chinese design took place in achieving thermal

comfort in The Water House?

3. Based on the contextual climate, what are the design responses of The Water

House?

4. How does the five features: vegetation, building material, ventilation, spatial

layout, and roof construction affect the achievement of thermal comfort?

Summary of the topic (300 words):This paper investigates the relationship of vernacular tradition Chinese design with

the context in terms of design a contemporary building, which happens to be The

Water House. There are many ways of achieving sustainability through passive

designs with the knowledge of the surrounding environment, in order to reduce the

negative effects of environmental impact towards thermal comfort. Literature review

was conducted to gain a basic understanding of the traditional Chinese spatial layout

where an evaluation on how The Water House executed the spatial arrangement in

the modern context to achieve sustainability will be proceeded. Furthermore, the

design concept of the building is to be investigated, whether it aids thermal comfort.

Due to its location is in a seasonal country, an analysis and exploration will be

conducted to gain information upon the design response of the building towards the

climatic change. The features that are listed will be taken into consideration while

discussing this topic. Hence, this research will conclude whether the design of the

building is efficient or not in seasonal countries.

Annotated BibliographyHyde, R. (2000). Climate Responsive Design. Canada: E & FN Spon.

This book provides an introduction to the theory of climate responsive design and

defines its principles. It also explores a number of strategies that can be used in

design to improve the fit between use, building and climate. A focus is placed on

moderate and hot-humid climates.

Jodido, P. (2006). Architecture: Nature. Munich: Prestael Verlag.

The systems and strategies of ecologically-oriented design relating to nature are

presented and discussed through a range of case studies in Europe and South East

Asia.