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0000-0001-8722-7811
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Universiti Putra Malaysia
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Publisher: Penerbit UTM Press
Date: 05-05-2015
Publisher: IGI Global
Date: 04-2013
DOI: 10.4018/IJ3DIM.2013040102
Abstract: Building Information Modelling is further globalising Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) professional partnerships. However, little is known on the effect of cultural and human factors on BIM enabled visualisation applications. This desktop study examined the extant literature on factors relating to application of BIM enabled visualisation technologies as a process that can improve, leverage and conduct visual communication for coordination during implementation of global projects. It identifies BIM enabled visualisation having the capability in facilitating knowledge flows in complex discontinuous working environment of a property development’s life cycle, and supports designers’ understanding in its early working phases. This paper presents the development of a theoretical proposition for embedding local work culture etiquette in BIM enabled visualisation application for augmenting dynamic knowledge transfer among discontinuous members in a building project. The result is expected to benefit rapidly developing countries, e.g. Malaysia, in enabling successful partnerships with counterparts from developed countries.
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Date: 17-06-2014
Publisher: IGI Global
Date: 2018
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-5625-1.CH006
Abstract: Building information modelling is further globalizing architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) professional partnerships. However, little is known on the effect of cultural and human factors on BIM-enabled visualization applications. This desktop study examined the extant literature on factors relating to application of BIM-enabled visualization technologies as a process that can improve, leverage, and conduct visual communication for coordination during implementation of global projects. It identifies BIM-enabled visualization having the capability in facilitating knowledge flows in complex discontinuous working environment of a property development's life cycle, and supports designers' understanding in its early working phases. This chapter presents the development of a theoretical proposition for embedding local work culture etiquette in BIM-enabled visualization application for augmenting dynamic knowledge transfer among discontinuous members in a building project. The result is expected to benefit rapidly developing countries (e.g., Malaysia) in enabling successful partnerships with counterparts from developed countries.
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 08-2014
DOI: 10.1111/JPCU.12158
Publisher: Emerald
Date: 29-07-2016
DOI: 10.26687/ARCHNET-IJAR.V10I2.868
Abstract: This study investigates the natural ventilation provisions of residential buildings in the hot-humid climate of Putrajaya as well as the occupants’ utilization and overall satisfaction of these provisions. Five terrace house design types were selected for the study and natural ventilation (NV) provisions were identified through acquired building documents. Computer simulations were carried out on all house types to determine the ventilation rates delivered by the NV provisions. Furthermore, a total of 298 households from the selected house types were surveyed. Two house types were found not to comply with the Uniform Building By-Law (UBBL) governing NV provisions in Malaysia and those house types that complied were found to exhibit higher ventilation rates. Occupants’ level of satisfaction when utilising NV was found to be significantly related to opening sizes complying with UBBL, longer duration of opening windows, and occupants’ means of achieving comfort. This paper informs designers on the importance of complying with the required law governing NV in residential buildings. It also highlights the need for a strict effective enforcement of UBBL compliance for the purpose of building approvals.
Publisher: Penerbit UTM Press
Date: 25-06-2023
DOI: 10.11113/JURNALTEKNOLOGI.V85.15124
Abstract: With over a third of global energy used for building construction and operation, an optimum design for building envelopes is essential to improve the energy performance of the existing buildings. This study revealed that typical government high-rise office buildings in Malaysia have an average Building Energy Intensity (BEI) of 161 kWh/m2/year before any upgrading works on the air-conditioning and mechanical ventilation (ACMV) systems were conducted. This value is higher than the recommended value in Green Building Index (GBI) for commercial office buildings (150 kWh/m2/year) and the Economic Planning Unit (EPU) standard for public buildings (140 kWh/m2/year). Therefore, this study employed a case study approach combined with calibrated computer simulation to determine the optimal building envelope retrofit strategies and identify the three levels of interventions (minor, moderate and major levels) with corresponding energy reduction. A validated model representing a typical existing government high-rise office building in Malaysia was chosen as the base case model for energy evaluation studies. The effectiveness of each level of intervention and its energy retrofit measures (ERMs) were evaluated compared to the actual electricity bills. The results showed that all levels of interventions provided between 4% to 7% savings in annual energy consumption. The proposed interventions demonstrated compliance with the BEI benchmark margins of the GBI and EPU standard, namely 116 kWh/m2/year (minor intervention level), 113 kWh/m2/year (moderate intervention level), and 110 kWh/m2/year (major intervention level).
Publisher: Emerald
Date: 06-01-2014
Abstract: – Economically, Malaysia has one of the fastest growing construction industries in the world however, the necessary balance between socio-economic and ecological systems – to avoid further environmental damage – has not yet been reached by the industry. This paper aims to explore the extent of sustainable development practices (socially, environmentally and economically) in the Malaysian construction industry, focusing on the office building sector. – Semi-structured in-depth interviews with 30 stakeholders from various backgrounds of the Malaysian construction industry are used to explore their challenges and motivations for pursuing sustainable outcomes. – The study finds that economic issues are the first priorities among stakeholders in any decision-makings for building projects and cost becomes one of the major reasons for the slow progress in implementing sustainable practices in building projects. Socially, there is still a wide gap of knowledge and awareness on sustainability issues among stakeholders, explaining the lack of commitment in achieving sustainability. – The s le size is only adequate to enable internal generalisation hence, further research is required to test the generalisability of the findings in this research. – This paper informs the government and regulatory stakeholders, research and education sector, private sector, and clients of the building industry, where the authors currently are and the gaps that the authors have to bridge in order to make sustainability more socially acceptable and integral in the local construction industry. – There have been very limited studies on exploring the views from various groups of stakeholders regarding all the three components of sustainable development in the Malaysian construction industry.
Publisher: Maulana Malik Ibrahim State Islamic University
Date: 28-06-2022
Abstract: Energy is the most important issue to focus on as it contributes to economic development and social growth. Buildings were identified to significantly impact energy usage, where 40% of global energy comes from buildings. Nowadays, many buildings in a tropical climate are equipped with air-conditioners as it is seen as the fastest way to cool down buildings. However, this action impacts the environment. One of the affected buildings that are equipped with air-conditioners is a mosque. However, minimal attention has been given to mosques even though this type of building has a significant total space as other commercial buildings. Furthermore, mosques have a unique pattern of occupancy and energy use. While the major contributor to buildings' energy consumption comes from the roof, scarce information is found regarding roof design and energy consumption for air-conditioned mosques in Malaysia. The study aims at exploring the roof types of mosques in the Klang Valley. The objectives are 1) to identify mosques with air-conditioners in the Klang Valley built between 1998 and 2018, 2) to characterize and classify the specific roof types designed for these identified mosques, and 3) to investigate building energy intensity for mosque buildings in the Klang Valley. This paper presents a taxonomy study to classify roof design for air-conditioned mosques in Klang Valley. The study showed that the flat roof demonstrated high energy consumption and cost. The use of HVLS fans and the association with air-conditioners probably increased the building energy.
Location: Australia
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