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Other Design Principle and ConceptYU Ka Hang Ada 11550160501. Creation of “Hollow” SpaceThe architects aim to create a hollow space by having a courtyard in the centerpart to separate the architecture from outside, which create a sense of security. And thecourtyard garden also create a cozy environment.2. An ethical languageThe architects want all users to feel “home”. All people will share their happinessregardless sex, race, colour or belief.Overview of the Climatic StrategyTo conclude, almost all the strategy applied on this design is simple. Without the use ofhigh technology, the operating cost and maintenance cost is much lower but with thesame or even better result than the design with high technology.DrawbackThough this is already a very all rounded design, but some improvement can still bemade:1. The courtyard is too wide. An ideal design should minimize the depth to width ratio.Conceptually, this can provide a cozy environment. But environmentally, the heat gaincould be increase with a wide courtyard.2. The shape and orientation is not in the best way to minimize the heat surface. Thehollow plan shape can only minimize the heat surface of the 2 wings, but the centerpart is not East-West oriented.The building could be design in a more simple and thin rectangular form in order toreduce heat surface and this is easier to orient.BibliographySalam Centre for Cardiac Surgery / Studio Tam associatihttp://www.archdaily.com/19061/salam-centre-for-cardiac-surgery-studio-tam-associati/Case Study for Health Facility Designhttp://www.massdesigngroup.org/framework/case-studies.html#salam-centre-for-cardiac-surgeryThe Salam Center for Cardica Surgeryhttp://www.salamcentre.emergency.itDOMUS, n. 912, March 2008:“Il cuore del deserto” by Francesca Picchi, pp. 20-27