LOCATION: MALAYSIA
A mixed development in Puteri Harbour
undergoes Green Mark Certification. The development- a mix
of residential, office as well as retail space incorporates the
following green building innovations:
Site Planning and Building Orientation
The orientation of a building determines the level of ventilation,
insulation, solar shading as well as day lighting . With
feel like temperatures of 36 degrees Celsius in Kuala Lumpur,
heat may sometimes be unforgiving. By minimizing the
East-West façade, exposure to the sun is reduced.
Building Vegetation and Green Roof
The rapid urbanisation around the globe during the last five
decades has come at a heavy price to the environment, with
rising air pollution, the worsening heat-island effect, and
losses of biodiversity and green spaces
Building
-integrated vegetation is a simple and effective way
to reduce urban heat islands. Planting deciduous trees is
typically most effective for cooling a building, especially if
they shade windows and parts of the building.
Green roofs will help transform grainy, bare monotonous
concrete surfaces into green vegetated roof systems creates
relief and a natural view. Green roofs absorb, evaporate,
infiltrate rainwater as well as reduces heat transfer; thus
expanding the usefulness of the building.
Interblock Shading
Thermal “mapping”, through solar analysis and dynamic solar
exposure indicating helps pedestrians stay cool outdoors. By
utilising interblock shading, orientation of buildings are in
accordance to sunpaths.
Minimizing Cut and Fill Earthworks
Much of earthworks involves machine excavation and fill or
backfill. This development minimizes cut and fill of
earthworks by repurposing them or sending them out to
neighbouring development which needs them.
Green and Blue Spaces for the Public
The development will truly be a modern nature haven with
the innovation of connecting blue and green spaces. The
development aims to reintroduce the natural water cycle into
urban environments and integrate lush greenery to welcome
biodiversity. Blue and green spaces help mitigate against
future climate change, while minimising environmental
degradation and improving aesthetic and recreational appeal
of the development.
