Building Science
Project 1
In a group of 8 people, we are required to choose a space in Taylor’s Uni Lakeside Campus to identify basic building design for thermal comfort for this space and also the external surfaces for this space. We have to record and analyze the existing condition in terms of thermal comfort of the interior directly affected by the environmental factors such as sun and wind.
The space we had chosen is Block E, Studio level 4
Reflection
From this module, I have been illuminated on sustainable design and how to make my structures more environmentally friendly to improve the well-being of this earth. From the site analysis like sun charts, wind rose and also deciphering psychometric outlines are really useful in our design consideration and in the real working world.
The first thing I learnt from this module is the important of shading devices. I figured out how to utilize Revit to decide the sun way at basic dates and times, and furthermore decide how much regular light enters the building. The utilization of the sun way and shadows in Revit helped me to see how the shading devices worked and whether I have to improve it to make the shading devices work better.
Furthermore, I found out about the important of passive design, that utilizes natural and passive ways to create a cooler environment. With this in consideration, I will design my buildings with the passive design . I also learnt about cross ventilation and stack ventilation formed which related to the interior design and how wind is coordinated into the working through the openings.I also learnt about the important of the facing wall which should be faced south and north instead of east and west to reduce heat gain.