Yap Shu Won
BUILDING SCIENCE 2
This subject aims to introduce to the field through acoustic history, practical measurements, sound insulation, reverberation, and noise, internal and external to the building. We are also given the opportunity to use lux meter and sound pressure level meters to experience illuminance and sound level. Not only that, we are exposed to day lighting strategies, permanent and supplementary artificial lighting of interior, various types of artificial light sources,) and simple calculation to determine uniform lighting for interiors.
This module is also integrated to architecture design Studio 5 to enable us to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding through application.
PROJECT 1 : Auditorium : A Case Study on Acoustic Design
An auditorium is a special room built to enable an audience to hear and watch performances at venues such as theatres and music halls. For movie theatres, the number of auditoriums is expressed as the number of screens. Auditorium can be found in entertainment venues, community halls, and theatres, and may be used for rehearsal, presentation, performing arts productions. Apart from entertainment, an auditorium also used for a space for speech delivery such as lecture theatres. A successful design of auditoriums muchly depend on its acoustic design which include the auditorium layout plus absorption materials used. It is essential to preserve and enhance the desired sound and to eliminate noise and undesired sound.
In a group of eight, we are required to conduct a case study on auditorium locally. We chose DPAC, Damansara.
PROJECT 2 : Lighting Design
This project aims to integrate our understanding of the principles of lighting design in the context their final design project of studio 5. It will encompass on artificial and daylighting systems also will implement the PSALI design strategies.
The objectives of this project is:
• To show understanding of artificial lighting and daylighting strategies (PSALI) in their final design.
• To solve design problems in relation to sustainability issues (natural lighting, site analysis).
• To design spaces incorporating artificial and daylighting (when necessary).
REFLECTION
Through this project, I was able to show understanding of artificial lighting and daylighting strategies (PSALI) and also solve design problems in relation to sustainability issues (natural lighting, site analysis).