In relation to tropical architecture, the theme is broken down into several categories, which are tropical studies, tropika Britannica, tropical discourse, tropical narrative and tropical value engineering. A method adopted for these researches is through value engineering.
According to “Design with Climate: Bioclimatic Approach to Architectural Regionalism”, written by Victor Olgyay, several principles were pointed out, which are bioclimatic approach, regional evaluation, climatic elements, site selection, sol-air orientation, solar control on environment and building, forms, wind effects and air flow patterns, thermal effects of materials and heliothermic planning. These principles are believed to be good design approaches responding to the climate.
A study on the wind orientation patterns of Penang built awareness in the importance of climatic elements in a design. Sol-air orientation of a building and solar control are also important elements to be considered in design. To some extent, the Cheong Fatt Zhe mansion actually incorporated feng shui principles in relation to sol-air orientation and solar control. Building forms play very big roles in tropical architecture. The idea is to understand the reason behind the implementation of design according to each climate, cultural and social setting.
The second part suggests a review on the early historical examples in the cultural landscape. In the renovation project of the Suffolk House, careful considerations towards the heritage of the building are studied and responded critically in the design. Tropical architectural approach was there even before it came into being. Shop houses also possess important elements of tropical design. An example given is the Penang Heritage Trust Office whereby the designer refurbished the lot and at the same time respects the existing tropical design aspect.
The next part is of the tropical discourse. The case study chosen is the Penang city. A simple study of architectural design elements applied now are very much the same as in the old days. However, we have to ask ourselves - do these elements work in our existing context now? Do they response to the climate, or is it just an aesthetic feature? Do our created streetscapes work? How do the modern ideas intervene with the past? This suggests a deep study on the functions of the design elements introduced in the modern context. In response to the questions, the speaker urges designers to design with literacy, meaning to understand and know the proper method applied previously before applying something new.
The next part suggests tropical narrative, a landscape as a story. An example of this is the design of the Balai Istiadat (Penang). It incorporates the seven Islamic Landscape or lived-in spaces. This project suggests a re-interpretation of tropical context through the narration of landscaping. Another case study reflecting the idea is the Lunaganga Gardens, designed by Geoffrey Bawa. The narrative journey through the site from the gate, the arrival court, the broad walk, the house and the landscape design evokes an intention to captivate the history whereby memories are intertwined.
In conclusion, the bioclimatic approach is considered to be one of the first principles for problem solving. Tropical architecture should be based on the understanding of cultural context and continuity towards future development. It should be embedded in the narrative place. It is not about style but about engineering tropical responses.
According to “Design with Climate: Bioclimatic Approach to Architectural Regionalism”, written by Victor Olgyay, several principles were pointed out, which are bioclimatic approach, regional evaluation, climatic elements, site selection, sol-air orientation, solar control on environment and building, forms, wind effects and air flow patterns, thermal effects of materials and heliothermic planning. These principles are believed to be good design approaches responding to the climate.
A study on the wind orientation patterns of Penang built awareness in the importance of climatic elements in a design. Sol-air orientation of a building and solar control are also important elements to be considered in design. To some extent, the Cheong Fatt Zhe mansion actually incorporated feng shui principles in relation to sol-air orientation and solar control. Building forms play very big roles in tropical architecture. The idea is to understand the reason behind the implementation of design according to each climate, cultural and social setting.
The second part suggests a review on the early historical examples in the cultural landscape. In the renovation project of the Suffolk House, careful considerations towards the heritage of the building are studied and responded critically in the design. Tropical architectural approach was there even before it came into being. Shop houses also possess important elements of tropical design. An example given is the Penang Heritage Trust Office whereby the designer refurbished the lot and at the same time respects the existing tropical design aspect.
The next part is of the tropical discourse. The case study chosen is the Penang city. A simple study of architectural design elements applied now are very much the same as in the old days. However, we have to ask ourselves - do these elements work in our existing context now? Do they response to the climate, or is it just an aesthetic feature? Do our created streetscapes work? How do the modern ideas intervene with the past? This suggests a deep study on the functions of the design elements introduced in the modern context. In response to the questions, the speaker urges designers to design with literacy, meaning to understand and know the proper method applied previously before applying something new.
The next part suggests tropical narrative, a landscape as a story. An example of this is the design of the Balai Istiadat (Penang). It incorporates the seven Islamic Landscape or lived-in spaces. This project suggests a re-interpretation of tropical context through the narration of landscaping. Another case study reflecting the idea is the Lunaganga Gardens, designed by Geoffrey Bawa. The narrative journey through the site from the gate, the arrival court, the broad walk, the house and the landscape design evokes an intention to captivate the history whereby memories are intertwined.
In conclusion, the bioclimatic approach is considered to be one of the first principles for problem solving. Tropical architecture should be based on the understanding of cultural context and continuity towards future development. It should be embedded in the narrative place. It is not about style but about engineering tropical responses.
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