Linking bioclimatic theory and environmental performance in its climatic and cultural context: an analysis into the tropical highrises of Ken Yeang

This paper presents the outcome of an environmental performance analysis and theoretical study into the bioclimatic highrises of Malaysian architect Ken Yeang – with a focus on the tropical climate. By focusing on case studies representing the three main phases of Yeang’s work, the impact of featur...

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Main Authors:	Jahn Kassim, Puteri Shireen, Ip, Kenneth
Format:	Conference or Workshop Item
Language:	English
Published:	2006
Subjects:	S Agriculture (General)
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description	This paper presents the outcome of an environmental performance analysis and theoretical study into the bioclimatic highrises of Malaysian architect Ken Yeang – with a focus on the tropical climate. By focusing on case studies representing the three main phases of Yeang’s work, the impact of features such as core placement, sky courts, balconies, shading system and vegetation system are evaluated in terms of cooling and total energy use under the Malaysian climate. The climatic performances of the bioclimatic high-rise envelopes are then tested through comparisons with generic highrise forms. The study highlights the link between bioclimatic theories and climatic ‘performances’ and any conflicts between them. A paradox between theories based on critical regionalism and bioclimatic intentions are also described. Yeang’s designs are then evaluated in terms of overall forms rather than separate components. The study then focuses on the debate on critical regionalism and sustainable design, the balance of modernization and traditional values within the context of developing cities, and the significance of bioclimatic and critical regionalist th
format	Conference or Workshop Item
author	Jahn Kassim, Puteri Shireen Ip, Kenneth
author_facet	Jahn Kassim, Puteri Shireen Ip, Kenneth
author_sort	Jahn Kassim, Puteri Shireen
title	Linking bioclimatic theory and environmental performance in its climatic and cultural context: an analysis into the tropical highrises of Ken Yeang
title_short	Linking bioclimatic theory and environmental performance in its climatic and cultural context: an analysis into the tropical highrises of Ken Yeang
title_full	Linking bioclimatic theory and environmental performance in its climatic and cultural context: an analysis into the tropical highrises of Ken Yeang
title_fullStr	Linking bioclimatic theory and environmental performance in its climatic and cultural context: an analysis into the tropical highrises of Ken Yeang
title_full_unstemmed	Linking bioclimatic theory and environmental performance in its climatic and cultural context: an analysis into the tropical highrises of Ken Yeang
title_sort	linking bioclimatic theory and environmental performance in its climatic and cultural context: an analysis into the tropical highrises of ken yeang
publishDate	2006
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