Riyadh - School of Architecture
Riyadh - School of Architecture
Riyadh - School of Architecture
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Assignment 2 - Case StudyLam Sui San 1155015734Solar radiationTemperatureHumidityVegetation and water bodyQuite a number <strong>of</strong> palm trees are planted in the squares. Greeneryis good for providing shading to people and lower the temperaturethrough increasing evaporation.Fountains in the squares and interior water pathfacilitate evaporating cooling and increasethe humidity <strong>of</strong> the building, bringing a morecomfortable atmosphere.Improvement1) Better utilization <strong>of</strong> the lighting and ventilation towerThe original use <strong>of</strong> the traditional tower in the region is to deal with the hot aridclimate, facilitate natural ventilation and lighting. However, the utilization <strong>of</strong> thetower in the building is rather limited to superficial idea <strong>of</strong> form.The tower is used to accommodate the air-conditioning machine. Vertical airconditioningduct is connected within the wall. Cables for artificial lighting is alsocombined to the duct.The original function for natural lighting and ventilation should be maintained.Solar radiationVentilation2) Installation <strong>of</strong> solar panelSince there is favourable climatic condition, for instance, great solar heat insummer, cloudlessness <strong>of</strong> the sky with limited rainfall, solar energy is a possiblerenewable energy strategy in the region.If solar panels are installed on the ro<strong>of</strong>, the building can be more sustainable tothe environment.Solar radiationVernacular Arabian wind towerThe natural ventilation system <strong>of</strong> a wind towerRefernce:Justice Palace, Retrieved February 21, 2013 from http://archnet.org/library/sites/one-site.jsp?site_id=1230Architect’s record <strong>of</strong> Justice Palace, Retrieved February 21, 2013 from http://archnet.org/library/files/onefile.jsp?file_id=1135Architects presentation panels <strong>of</strong> Justice Palace, Retrieved February 21, 2013 from http://archnet.org/library/files/one-file.jsp?file_id=1136Technical review <strong>of</strong> Justice Palace, Retrieved February 21, 2013 from http://archnet.org/library/files/onefile.jsp?file_id=1134Green Buildings - The Ministry <strong>of</strong> New and Renewable Energy - Explore (2010). Retrieved March 23, 2013from http://ncict.net/Explore/HotDry.aspxSteele, J. (2005). The <strong>Architecture</strong> <strong>of</strong> Rasem Badran. UK: Thames & Hudson.Kultermann, U. (1999). Contemporary <strong>Architecture</strong> in the Arab States. USA: The McGraw-HillCompanies,Inc.