Literature Review on Sustainable Building Internal Design (SBID) Approaches Combining Vernacular Architecture Design Strategies to Mitigate Thermal Comfort Issues in Urban Villages

Tiantian Mu; Jestin Nordin; Nor Fadzila Aziz

doi:10.63278/10.63278/mme.v31.1

Authors

Tiantian Mu PhD, School of Housing, Building and Planning, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia
Jestin Nordin Doctor, Senior Lecture, School of Housing, Building and Planning, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia
Nor Fadzila Aziz Doctor, Senior Lecture, School of Housing, Building and Planning, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.63278/10.63278/mme.v31.1

Abstract

This chapter explores the current situation of urban villages and the necessity of sustainable renovation, discussing issues of indoor discomfort in summer. It also examines sustainable building interior design, its impact on thermal comfort, and briefly outlines various design elements for mitigating thermal discomfort. The application of SBID in improving residential thermal comfort is then elaborated. Finally, research gaps and questions are presented.

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