Reducing energy consumptions by implementation of passive design in Brunei / Hong Fui Jia
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TextPublication details: Brunei Darussalam : Universiti Teknologi Brunei , ©2016. Description: 74 pages : some coloured illustrations ; 30cm. 1 CD-RomSubject(s): -- Dissertation universiti Teknologi Brunei | Energy -- Brunei Darussalam | Design -- Brunei Darussalam | Climate -- Brunei DarussalamOther classification: UTB 120 REPORT THESIS & DISSERTATION | RTDS 150
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Dissertation submitted to Institut teknologi Brunei in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Engineering
Abstract
This research investigated the extent of practice of passive design in Brunei Darussalam, especially after the introduction of Green Building Code in 2015. While many countries have their own code of practices to achieve energy efficiency in buildings as well as conservation approaches for water and resources, the same code cannot be used without considering one's country climates, traditions and cultures. This is mainly because construction industry in Brunei Darussalam is dominated by public spending and the adoption of climate-responsive buildings is still a new concept. Literature reviews were carried out to understand the different approaches of climate-responsive buildings for different climates around the world and how it may benefit the energy consumptions. Interviews were done among field practitioners to investigate to what extent passive design has being practiced and case studies were carried out to obtain confirmations of designs. It was proven that no matter a practitioner is aware of the building code or not, they would still practice passive designs in their projects. Additionally, no matter which sector a practitioner is involved, he/she would implement passive design during the design stage. In contrast, it was observed that having different job scopes would result in difference in practice approach. However, due to the limited respondents for the interview, it is inappropriate to use such statistics to conclude for the whole design populations in Brunei.
Hence, with the help of case studies, it can be concluded that Brunei has enormous space for such design approach in near future either for public or private projects without making the Green Building Code mandatory.
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