Riyadh - School of Architecture
Riyadh - School of Architecture
Riyadh - School of Architecture
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Other Design Principle and ConceptYU Ka Hang Ada 11550160501. Creation <strong>of</strong> “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 <strong>of</strong> 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 <strong>of</strong> the Climatic StrategyTo conclude, almost all the strategy applied on this design is simple. Without the use <strong>of</strong>high 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 <strong>of</strong> 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