MAS 02 UDS - Biophilic Urbanism

Biophilic Urbanism Urban Design Studio (ARC70109)

A Nursing Vocational College in Kampong Bharu

Taylors University - Master of Architecture Foong Chee Shen 0346103



Content

PART 1: Design

1.1 Introduction
Site
Context Issues
Urban Design Theory

1.2 Site Analysis
Location
Macro Analysis
Micro Analysis

1.3 Design Approach
Conceptual Idea
Massing Strategies
Zoning
Schedule of Area

1.4 Design Proposal
Site Plan
Floor Plans
Sections
Elevations
Sustainable Approach
Façade Detail
Axonometric Diagram

PART 2: Building Services

Fire Safety Requirement
Water Supply System
Sanitary System

PART 1 – DESIGN

Introduction

Kampong bharu @ Kuala Lumpur

Introduction

macro site

Introduction

micro site – site B

Introduction

current & future Kampong bharu

Introduction

site issues

Lack of open spaces for leisure activity small business losing job opportunities Disconnected pedestrian
due to redevelopment walkway & cycling lane

environmental issues

Human centric development causes the Increasing urban heat island effect Loss of biodiversity
loss of intimate connection with nature/ due to global warming
lack of nature-caring

Urban Design Theory

biophilic urbanism in Kampong bharu

Urban Design Theory

biophilic urbanism in Kampong bharu

Urban Design Theory

biophilic urbanism in Kampong bharu

why biophilic urbanism ? benefits of biophilic urbanism biophilic urbanism strategy

- too much time spent inside, loss of intimate Individual - Sidewalk gardens
contact with nature - Contact with nature can enhance healing and - Urban tress
- Green streets
- little interested in nature protection or restoration recovery from illness and major surgical - Continuous landscaping
procedures - Provide open space around buildings.
- miss out on the deeper life experiences that such - People living in proximity to open spaces have - Maintain existing trees and native landscapes.
natural experiences and connections can provide fewer health and social problems
- Office settings with natural lighting, natural - Provide plantings and pleasing natural settings
- Not able to immediately recognize common species ventilation, and other environmental features can around buildings.
of native flora and fauna improved worker performance, lower stress,
and greater motivation. - Build pathways through naturalized and landscaped
- Urban heat island effect - Contact with nature has been linked to cognitive areas.
functioning on tasks requiring concentration and
- Loss of biodiversity memory. - Provide views to nature.
- Healthy childhood maturation and development - Blur the transition between interior and exterior
has been correlated with contact with natural
features and settings spaces.
- Provide high levels of daylighting.
Social - Provide green roofs.
- Communities with higher-quality environments - Incorporate vegetated atria and interior planting

reveal more positive valuations of nature, superior beds.
quality of life, greater neighborliness, and a
stronger sense of place than communities of - Address both spaciousness and refuge in building
lower environmental quality design

- reducing crime rates and gun violence - Incorporate organic forms into buildings
- providing affordable and healthy foods in cities - Configure office spaces to enhance views of nature.

Environment - Urban farming
- cooling of the city (especially as the urban heat

island effect grows with climate change)

- Water management, reduced stormwater surges,
as rain slows down in the same way that it does in a

forest

- reduced energy needs in buildings, due to the
mantle of insulation from plant life

- improved bviodiversity

Urban Design Theory

biophilic urbanism in Kampong bharu

Greeneries in built environment

Defining Spaces & Provide Visual Filter Airborne Sounds
Defining Views Screening & Privacy

Provide Shading Reduce Air Temperature &
Provide Cooling



Site Analysis

urban master planning extension

SMK Puteri Wilayah Sungai bunus
cycling lane

SK Kampong Bharu
Reference images

Kelab Sultan Sulaiman

SMK Puteri Wilayah Hostel
1:1000

Design Approach

conceptual sketches

Design Approach

conceptual massing strategies

Design Approach

massing strategies

Original Site Boundary New “boundary” allow more Sharing facilities
open public spaces

Perimeter landscaping on all floors Garden ramp connecting Site covered with 89% green areas
all green spaces

Design Approach

zoning

Nursing
General
Healthcare
Community
Services







Main Entrance façade

Driveway & Dropoff

Entrance from the street

Public green park

Green park open for all

Healthcare garden

Healthcare garden

“back lane”

Small business run by Kampong Bharu community, also a gathering spot

Green link with continuous landscaping up to first floor



From jogging path to gym

Open gym

Green link to second floor



Semi-private lepak area during class break



Green link from staff office to research lab

View to Kelab Sultan Sulaiman



Journey to rooftop with nice city view

Lepak area for all ages in roof garden

Cascading garden link









Ecological & Sustainable Design Approach

benefits of biophilic design

Absorb CO2 & provide fresh air Reduce wind speed & Rainwater harvesting & filtration
natural ventilation

Reduce noise pollution Passive solar shading, Enhance biodiversity/ Maintaining the
reducing heat gain (evapotranspiration) balance of ecosystem

& mitigate heat island effect