What is it about?
The article explores internal comfort in hot-humid climates, taking high-risers in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) as case studies. Data about the current conditions has been gathered in situ, identifying the key issues. Testing of possible solutions using both physical and computer models have been carried out.
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Why is it important?
It sets the principles for a paradigm change concerning the design and construction of high-rise social housing in Malaysia and other countries with similar climate. It reviews existing policies and practices and provides an innovative design approach based on traditional design, giving recommendations for the changes.
Perspectives
I hope this article makes designer and policy maker to change the approach, so that the actual local conditions are taken in account to ensure the occupants comfort and reduction of energy use.
Dr Cristina Gonzalez-Longo
University of Strathclyde
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This page is a summary of: High-Rise Social Housing in Hot-Humid Climates: Towards an ‘Airhouse’ Standard for Comfort, Applied Sciences, November 2019, MDPI AG,
DOI: 10.3390/app9234985.
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Traditional Values and Their Adaptation in Social Housing Design–Towards a New Typology and Establishment of 'Airhouse' Standard in Malaysia
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