E-Portfolio by Teoh Jin Wen
Assignment 2:Daylighting Case Study
(Group) In our group of 7, we were to research, model, and analyze a building of our choice for its daylighting, thermal comfort, passive design strategies, sustainability, and artificial lighting. After a quick discussion, our group decided on analyzing the Mecenat Art Museum located in Hiroshima, Japan. It was built by Naf Architect & Design in 2010 and is still operational today.
We divided the analysis tasks into the following categories: diagramming, researching, and modeling. As we could not visit the site itself, we relied on resources such as Google Earth to understand the site and visited the Architect's website to analyze its layout. Go to Final Product.
My group was composed of:
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Teoh Jin Wen (myself)
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Nurin Qistina binti Mmaszeallan
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Adler Kwan Wing Kinn
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Faye Lee Gin-Yi
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Lim Ee Min
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Muhd Yusof Bin Abdul Hafiz
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Vaibhav Ghoorah
Research
We looked into the internal environment requirements of museums and galleries, cross-checked construction materials used, as well as the artificial and daylighting requirements and restrictions. It was crucial for us to understand the passive and active systems in place within the museum for us to evaluate whether it was optimally suited to its temperate climate. This research into material functions also helped to determine the thermal comfort within the building.
Diagrams
Analytical diagrams helped to visually represent our data and engage readers. I worked on the functions of the light cylinder. Glazed glass and Low-E glass were used to mitigate direct daylighting and control the amount of diffused light that poured into the building's core. It functioned as the primary source of light during the day and takes a more humble role during the night. There were several diagrams that didn't make the cut, but all in the learning process.
Model
One of the most daunting tasks, taken up by Yusof and Adler. Several pictures and analysis were done solely by program, and was used to analyze the internal environment within the museum.
Final Product
Reflection and Learning Outcome
TGC 2.0-
LIFELONG lEARNING
TGC 2.1. Learn independently
We inferred from the brief and delegated tasks independently, and adjusted accordingly throughout the project as we developed our findings.
TGC 2.2. Locate, extract, synthesize and utilize information effectively
We utilized not just formal sources but also our own analytical skills to fully understand and analyze the active and passive design strategies in place.
TGC 7.0-
CITIZENSHIP AND GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES
TGC 7.1. Be aware of and form opinions from diverse perspectives
Through discussions, we gained a more comprehensive understanding of the building. This has highlighted the importance of different perspectives and ideas throughout the conception and analysis of a structure.
MLO 3
MLO 3 - Appraise passive building design strategies used to achieve thermal comfort in tropical climate.
There was a lack of formal sources that stated the building's exact function, so this project pushed us to closely examine the building's facade, layout, and materials to determine the implemented design strategies.
