ARCHITECTURE
PORTFOLIO
HANS HOSEA GONZA
PROJECT 1
Thermal comfort is defined in British Standard BS EN ISO 7730 as: ‘that condition of mind which expresses satisfaction with the thermal environment.’ There is no absolute standard or index of parameters of thermal comfort. This is not surprising, as humans can and do live in a range of climates from the tropics to high latitudes. So the term ‘thermal comfort’ describes a person’s psychological state of mind and is usually referred to in terms of whether someone is feeling too hot or too cold. Thermal comfort is very difficult to define because you need to take into account a range of environmental and personal factors when deciding what will make people feel comfortable. Perceptions of this environment are affected by air temperature, radiant temperature, relative humidity, air velocity, activity and clothing. More general definitions of comfort include a sense of relaxation and freedom from worry or pain. These factors become parameters where human perception of the thermal environment is concerned.
OBJECTIVES
The objectives of this project are:
• To identify and define the principles of heat transfer in relation to building and people
• To understand what is thermal comfort and discuss factors relating to thermal comfort
• To analyze the effect of thermal comfort factors in a person and in a space
• To be able to criticize design of the space in terms of thermal comfort by referring to MS1525 and UBBL.
• Present an A4 report and an A3 presentation board in the appropriate format which shows an understanding of the principles which determine indoor thermal performance in the particular room
LEARNING OUTCOMES
To be able to understand the general principle of heat transfer 1. Identify environmental conditions related to site conditions, climate, etc. 2. Explain the effects of the sun on the thermal performance of buildings 3. Explain the effect of insulation, thermal mass and air movement on thermal performance of buildings. 4. Infer how different building material (K-value, u-value, r-value) has different effect on heat gain or thermal environment in a given spac
BUILDING SCIENCE 1
Human Perception of Comfort Level
ANALYSIS
A building should serve its function: creating comfortable spaces. Nowadays buildings are not only measured in terms of aesthetic purposes but also how well it addresses the sustainability issues. Thermal comfort features are seen as basic principles that must be applied during the design stage and not as an afterthought. You are to incorporate thermal comfort in your Project 2: Genius Loci ; CAPTURING THE SENSE OF PLACE
Basic building designs must to be included in your design. Site analysis will help you to site your building according to the sun movement and prevailing winds. Passive system can be incorporated depending on your chosen concept for the design project. Project 2 will help you to work on the passive designs in section if you choose to have it. Mechanical system can be used if it is absolutely necessary but it needs to be proven on the energy efficiency
OBJECTIVES:
The objectives of this project are as follows:
• To be able to show understanding of thermal comfort properties in final design studio.
• To be able to solve design problems in relation to sustainability issues.
• To be able to design spaces in terms of thermal comfort referring to MS1525 and UBBL.
TASK: ​Each student is required to integrate Building Science 1 topics into the final design studio. Each student must produce two (2) A3 boards, by following the integration board format given. The understanding of thermal comfort within the site and building in context must be evident in the integration boards. For example: • Site analysis [sun and wind analysis] need to show substantial amount of information as studied in Building Science 1. • Sun-shading topic can be covered as photographic compilation with analysis according to the day and time using the ecotect software. • Overall Heat Transfer Value can be covered as calculation based on the equations introduced in class. Usage of new materials with optimal u-value is encouraged. • Basic building design is not a choice and it must be incorporated in your design. • Thermal comfort need to be covered as user’s experience within the site.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Estimate heat gain in a space and to provide passive solutions for it.
2. Evaluate control of variables such as heat and ventilation
3. Judge the limits of acceptable or desirable conditions (thermal environment) and recommend designs that control the effects of sun on the thermal performance of buildings (shading devices)
Integration with design studio 3
PROJECT 2
