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The bioclimatic design approach to low-energy buildings in the Klang Valley, Malaysia

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  • Zain-Ahmed, A.
  • Sayigh, A.A.M.
  • Surendran, P.N.
  • Othman, M.Y.

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Formulating passive energy design strategies require an understanding of the climatic influence on buildings and the thermal comfort of their occupants. This paper presents the bioclimatic approach in building design as well as the techniques which are applied to formulate various strategies in order to achieve indoor comfort conditions. The paper deals with the Bioclimatic Chart, the Building Psychrometric Chart, Mahoney Tables and the Control Potential Zones which utilise the thermal neutrality concept. Regional climatic data from the Klang Valley area in Malaysia were utilised in formulating the design strategies. The most appropriate design strategies for hot, humid regions were then deduced. The most preferred strategies found were the use of ventilation, dehumidification and shading. Consequently, a full recommendation for the integral use of these three passive methods are suggested to be used in all buildings in Malaysia.

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  • Zain-Ahmed, A. & Sayigh, A.A.M. & Surendran, P.N. & Othman, M.Y., 1998. "The bioclimatic design approach to low-energy buildings in the Klang Valley, Malaysia," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 15(1), pages 437-440.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:renene:v:15:y:1998:i:1:p:437-440
    DOI: 10.1016/S0960-1481(98)00200-6
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    1. Zuhairy, Akram A. & Sayigh, A.A.M., 1993. "The development of the bioclimatic concept in building design," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 3(4), pages 521-533.
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    1. Daghigh, R., 2015. "Assessing the thermal comfort and ventilation in Malaysia and the surrounding regions," Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier, vol. 48(C), pages 681-691.
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