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Site & Climate
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The climate in Malaysia is hot and humid. Temperatures over the year and day varies typically between 25oC and 35oC, and the humidity is always high. This has important implications for the design of modern energy efficient, air conditioned office buildings. In the office working areas, a controlled, conducive environment is essential for occupant comfort and for productive output.
The local temperature outside the building can be reduced by using the cooling effect of trees, greenery and water areas. |
In cities with little greenery, the "heat island effect" occurs, means causing air temperature to be several degrees higher than in green areas. An air temperature of 29oC instead of 25oC is critical to both comfort in the city and cooling load of its buildings. The green layout and the large water areas of Putrajaya help to create optimal comfortable, local micro-climatetical conditions for buildings and people.
In Malaysia, daylight is available during the normal office hours throughout the year. Therefore, daylight can be an important light source to help reduce energy use for artificial lighting, provided adequate building design, as discussed later in this brochure is incorporated in the project development.
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Peved areas and lack of greenery
increase the local temperature
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Green areas and water areas
decrease the local temperature
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