Design Journal Entry - Module 7

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Features of the proposed building envelope:

  • the wall and roof surfaces
    • Wall: Basic walls (west + east + north)+ Exterior Glazing (east) to ensure the full utilization of natural light and good thermal resistance properties as well as prevent “green house” effect given the high temperature of the location
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    • Roof: Green roof + Basic Roof: to ensure the good thermal coefficient/recreation
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  • the openings/glazed surfaces
    • windows and/or curtain walls
      • Curtain Wall (east) , + fixed windows (west + south + north): Natural ventilation as well as good light transmittance
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    • doors: accessible to each room
  • any shading or sun control features
    • roof overhead + customized mullion (curtain wall face north): enough shading from the sunlight especially at noon in summer.
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