Tamil Salvi Mari

Bio: Tamil Salvi Mari is an academic researcher from Taylors University. The author has contributed to research in topics: Design thinking & Architectural engineering. The author has an hindex of 3, co-authored 12 publications receiving 49 citations.

2011 International Conference on Green Buildings and Sustainable Cities

Abstract: ‘Necessity is the mother of invention’…this proverb is very true with all great inventions that contribute to sustainable development. High density and steep land value have driven people to maximise liveable and productive spaces in urban settings. This include the reinvention of roofs’ functions extending from merely a protection from the elements to a platform housing sustainable building technologies such as green roof, rainwater harvesting and photovoltaic power generation. On one hand, researches or different sustainable technologies are competing for funding, resources, space and recognition. On the other hand, some of the green building rating criteria have immense influence on decision makers to choose only one between various sustainable building technologies. This paper explores the possibility of combining green roof, rain water harvest system and building integrated photovoltaic thermal power generation to explore integrated sustainable roof design (ISRD). Potential integration benefits including: i) The increase of roof ambient temperature due to the installation of building integrated photovoltaic thermal power generation can be offset by green roof. ii) The energy gained from building integrated photovoltaic thermal power generation can be utilised to operate irrigation system for green roof during draught season. iii) Polluted rainwater runoff can be cleaned via green roof and improve the quality of collected rainwater in rain water harvest system. iv) Harvested rain water can be utilised to irrigate green roof during hot weather. ISRD can be modified accordingly to suit specific needs. Researchers with different specialisations can work together to conduct research based on ISRD and to explore possibilities integrating other suitable sustainable technologies into ISRD. © 2011 Published by Elsevier Ltd. Selection and/or peer-review under responsibility of APAAS

Relationship between environmental awareness and environmental knowledge using “AKASA” model among architecture students in private universities, Klang Valley, Malaysia

Abstract: The purpose of the study is to investigate correlation between environmental awareness and environmental knowledge using “AKASA” model which is the awareness, knowledge, attitude, skills and action for 2nd year and 3rd year of architecture undergraduate students from selected private university. The study intends to investigate the relationship of environmental literacy components specifically environmental awareness and environmental knowledge variables. The sample study comprises of 234 students from 5 selected private universities with questionnaires were used as instrument of survey. The parametric study was conducted with descriptive analysis and the results shows that the relationship between environmental awareness and environmental knowledge is positive and strongly related among year 2, year 3 and year 2 and year 3 combine.

Embodied energy of building materials A comparative analysis of terraced houses in Malaysia

Abstract: Built Environment is accountable for the increase in degradation of environmental quality in recent times. A considerable amount of energy is consumed during its construction, operational and post use phase. In acknowledging this, research into building energy efficiency is concentrated on active energy use which overshadows the embodied energy required for its production. Embodied energy content varies enormously between products and materials. Choices of materials and construction methods can significantly change the amount of energy embodied in buildings. This study is carried out to gauge the embodied energy efficiency of materials utilized in Malaysian double storey terraced houses. This study prepares an estimation of embodied energy of major materials used in five double storey terraced houses such as concrete, steel, glass, timber, plywood, ceramics, aluminium, bricks and roof tiles. Through the tabulated data, a comparative analysis has been carried out to gauge the total embodied energy locked up in these houses. The findings show that average total embodied energy of major materials of these houses is 4.46GJ/m2. Materials such as aluminium, bricks, concrete, plywood and steel are the main contributors to high embodied energy. The study also highlights the significant reasons, which leads to energy efficient alternatives to reduce the environmental impact.

Development of a sustainability assessment framework for Malaysian office buildings using a mixed-methods approach.

Abstract: Thesis (Ph.D.) -- University of Adelaide, School of Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Urban Design, 2011

An assessment of regional constraints, needs and trends

Abstract: This article briefly reviews regional constraints and trends, among them environmental climatic and social ones, existing and developing in the regions of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and which should affect planning, design and construction policies and practices. It reviews the current state of legislation regarding energy and other green building issues, as well as the various voluntary tools which are being promoted in the region. This paper concludes that the pace of building practices adaptations is far from meeting the pace of needs and constraints. The repercussions on the livability of buildings and settlements, and the survivability and resilience potential of communities in the arid regions of MENA, may well be at risk. Thus, for many countries in the region, green building (and the standards that encourage this) is not a luxury of developed countries, which they might adopt in the future once more pressing constraints are eased, but, rather, a critical development goal to lessen the...