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AN EVALUATION OF RIDE QUALITY IN LIFT SYSTEMS OF SELECTED PUBLIC HIGH-RISE BUILDINGS IN ABUJA, NIGERIA
Full text linkRide quality of lifts enhances the comfort of users. However, problems associated with ride quality have progressively received attention from lift users in buildings. Vibration and noise produced during operations are relevant parameters for consideration when evaluating ride quality of lift systems. This study explored the ride quality of lifts of selected high-rise buildings within the Central Business District (CBD) of Abuja, Nigeria. The study adopted field survey research. Measuring instruments like the WT85 Digital Sound Level Meter and Smart Sensor AS63D Vibration Meter alongside a checklist were used for data collection on lift interior sound level and vibration during acceleration. Results shows that 64.3% of the buildings have unsatisfactory interior lift sound levels and 71.4% with poor ride quality. Inferential statistical analysis showed significant differences (p<0.05) in the mean values of lift car interior sound levels and lift acceleration values. The assessed lift systems were considered to have unsatisfactory ride quality as majority of them made sounds beyond expected standards for optimum sound level in lift car and vibration. For high-rise buildings considering modernization of lift system or installation of new ones, ride quality is a factor to consider for optimum service delivery and users ride comfort.
LIGHTING IMPACT ON ARCHITECTURAL MODIFACTION OF AN ADAPTIVE REUSE BUILDING: A CASE STUDY OF TATE MODERN GALLERY IN THE SOUNTHBANK OF LONDON
Full text linkThis research explores the analysis method of the current situation in Tate Modern, an adaptive reuse gallery that injects architectural intervention in terms of its massive modification from an industrial powerhouse station building toa gallery. Thus, exploration of lighting fundamentally and significantly impacts holistic and stage performance in thegallery design. However, there wasa stillfew research that focused on the condition in lighting design performance for an adaptive reuse building of an industrial building to gallery.Therefore, this study explores design recommendations study made in the current state of the Tate Modern gallery as a methodology which includes passive and active design implications used recorded as part of the discussion. The result shows that the proposed design helped in lighting enhancementof the Tate Modern compound towards the Southbank area of London and how it injects end users'livabilitythrough its architecturalmodification through implementation of the skylight, upwards lighting, designated window, and sunbreak for the best rectification recommendation. Furthermore, the result of the study suggests such minimum glare and effective lighting distribution contribute to the amount reduction of energy consumption, improve the quality of reading, performance and properly enlighten the gallery activities and other exercises carried out to optimum brightness from its previous state as a powerhouse station.
SEJARAH DAN REKABENTUK MASJID WARISAN KAMPUNG PARIT MELANA DI ALOR GAJAH, MELAKA
Full text linkDiketahui umum bahawa masjid adalah sebuah binaan sturktur yang dibina oleh penganut agama Islam yang berfungsi menyediakan ruang untuk melakukan solat serta aktiviti-aktiviti lain yang berhubungkait dengan kepentingan Islam. Reka bentuk masjid perlulah memenuhi tujuan asal pembinaannya, sementara faktor-faktor lain seperti keadaan setempat juga memberi pengaruh terhadap seni bina masjid tersebut. Objektif kajian Masjid Warisan Kampung Parit Melana adalah untuk mengenalpasti asal usul dan senibina identiti setempat. Kajian di peringkat awalan ini memberi fokus dari segi sejarah, senibina dan kaedah pembinaan masjid lama ini. Hasil kajian menyimpulkan bahawa seni bina masjid merupakan antara seni bina yang memainkan peranan penting dalam pencarian identiti senibina kebangsaan, di samping ia kekal menjadi tumpuan kepada komuniti sebagai pusat ibadah dan pelbagai aktiviti. Oleh itu, masjid warisan seperti Masjid Warisan Kampung Parit Melana perlu dikekalkan untuk rujukan penting bagi generasi akan datang
APPLICATION OF DOUBLE-SKIN FACADE (DSF) IN TROPICAL CLIMATE COUNTRIES: A CASE STUDY OF SUASANA PJH TOWER IN PUTRAJAYA
Full text linkDouble skin facade (DSF) is often heard and easily found in cold climate countries. For those countries, DSF are often used for heating mechanism to avoid heat loss. The solar-heated air contained in the cavity can heat the space outside the glass, reducing the need for an internal heating system. Due to the scorching sun that causes hot temperatures every day, DSF is rarely detected and be applied in tropical climate countries. However, DSF can still be used in the tropical climates with some modification to its parameters. The aim for this paper is to investigate the application of double skin facade in the tropical climate countries. Literature review on several resources such as journal, proceedings, book, and web surfing are conducted. Suasana PJH tower, Putrajaya that applied DSF in the building was selected as a case study. From the research, it can be concluded that DSF can be beneficial, but at the same time, can be a problem depending on the application of the DSF. The result for this research will be a reference and a guidance for researcher to design a building with proper application of the DSF
PLENITUDE OF MATHEMATICS IN ARCHITECTURE AND ITS INFINITE POSSIBILITIES: A REVIEW OF PARAMETRIC DESIGN
Full text linkDuring the earlier stage of architectural education, we are exposed to the concept of mathematics in architecture such as the Vitruvian man, the golden ratio, the Cartesian, Euclidean and Pythagoras Theorem. After a while this so-called basic architectural knowledge is no longer that matter that we are much consumed by the freedom of art and aesthetic that drove us to oversight that science and technology are also important parts of architecture that we should never overlook. Therefore, this paper explores the use of mathematics in architecture, and how it can contribute in revolutionizing the architecture to a different and logical spectrum. Case studies, site visits and observations are conducted on selected buildings that used applied mathematics in the design process such as British Museum, England (parametric design), Sydney Opera House, Australia (algo rithm design), and Segrada Familia , Spain (sequence number). The paper suggests that it is been retained in a new emerging style of parametricism as the only way for the ideology survive with a better understanding of mathematics as an underlying principle and reasoning
BUILDING INFORMATION MODELLING (BIM) AS AN EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION CHANNEL AMONG CONSTRUCTION PLAYERS OF DESIGN AND BUILD (D&B) PROJECTS
No full textEffective communication is crucial in every construction project to overcome a misunderstanding, frequent verification and clarification, disappointment, lack of trust, and conflicts among construction players, resulting in cost overruns, time overruns, dispute, and project failure. However, the traditional method of construction causing the effectiveness of communication is low due to miscommunication arise. This paper aims to highlight Building Information Modelling (BIM) awareness as an integrated communication platform for Malaysian Design and Build (D&B) projects. This paper's methodology is based on a literature review regarding the effectiveness of BIM for communication in construction. The finding reveals that BIM is an effective communication platform, especially for the D&B project that involves many collaborations throughout a project's lifecycle. From the current adoption of BIM in D&B projects, it can be concluded that it is vital for Government to strengthen the enforcement of BIM in the Malaysian construction industry, which consequently produced many benefits to every construction player to ensure project success
STUDENTS’ SATISFACTION ON SERVICES QUALITY: COMPARISON BETWEEN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES IN KLANG VALLEY
Full text linkEducation is able to enhance an individual’s quality of life particular in the higher education. With proper knowledge from higher education, graduate student able to build up self-leadership, obtain better health-care, more prestigious employment and greater job satisfaction. The aim of this study is to compare the service quality between public and private university in Malaysia based on their students’ satisfaction. This is because the evaluation of service quality in universities will provide significant findings or inputs for management level in decision-making process in order to improve their services quality. Hence, the research was conducted at two selected case studies which are public and private university respectively using modified SERVQUAL approach. The target respondents of this study are undergraduate students from both universities. About 420nos. of questionnaire were distributed and collected in four selected faculties at both universities. From the results, Public University shows lowest negative gap score compared to Private University. Besides, correlation analysis also prove that there are significant relationship between service quality and student satisfaction which indicated that service quality of both university lead the student’s satisfaction. The analysis also found that there were significant relationships between interrelated factors amongst dependent variable which are five SERVQUAL dimension. In addition, the assessments of service quality in both universities are able to provide comprehensive understanding of the students’ needs and significant inputs for improving their higher education quality. Furthermore, the findings able provide comprehensive information for management level in decision-making process particularly they are intending to implement new programs inside their universities. Keywords: Higher Education, Private University, Public University, Service Quality, Students’ Satisfaction
MODELLING THE INFLUENCE OF SUSTAINABLE LEADERSHIP ON THE PERFORMANCE OF CONSTRUCTION FIRMS USING STRUCTURAL EQUATION MODELLING APPROACH
Full text linkThe quest for sustainability of construction firms demands that the firms should have leaders who will drive and implement the sustainability agenda at the firm level for improved firm performance. The aim of the study was to establish the influence of sustainable leadership on the performance of construction firms using a structural equation modeling approach. In tandem with the survey approach adopted for the study, 1179 copies of the structured questionnaires were administered while 980 valid responses were received giving a response rate of 83.2%. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and structural equation modeling. The model estimation and modification, verification, and validation were carried out. The results revealed that sustainable leadership positively influences the performance of construction firms (β= 0.83). The study showed that sustainable leadership accounts for 68.3 % of the variability in the overall performance of construction firms. Specifically, this study revealed that sustainable leadership accounts for 60.9%, 56.2%, 36%, 85.6%, and 68.6% of the variability in remuneration and benefit of employees, employees relationship, the general employees satisfaction, social performance, and environmental performance of the firm respectively This study concludes that the extent of implementation of sustainable leadership principles among construction firms positively influenced the performance of construction firms
EVALUATION OF OCCUPANTS’ SATISFACTION WITH ON-CAMPUS PRIVATE HOSTEL IN A NIGERIAN UNIVERSITY
Full text linkThe study evaluated the satisfaction of occupants of a private female hostel (FUTASCOOP hostel) located at the Federal University of Technology Akure, Nigeria in terms of its structural components, accommodation provided, services/amenities, locational attributes, and the environment. The hostel being a private investment is not wholly under the direct control and management of the University. Primary data was collected from the occupants of the hostel through 85 questionnaires distributed to them following a random sampling technique. A total of 70 questionnaires representing 84.7% of the population were retrieved and found valid for the analysis. Data analysed was conducted using frequency distribution, Weighted Mean Score (WMS) and Relative Satisfactory Index (RSI). Findings revealed that respondents consider the structural element as well as the environment of the hostel satisfactory. The bedrooms, lobby, bathrooms, and kitchen except for common room and laundry among the accommodation details were also considered satisfactory. Services/amenities provided in the hostel were generally unsatisfactory to the respondents. The study recommends that the investor, through a sound management approach should sustain the satisfaction derived by the occupants, and improve the standard of amenities in the hostel to sustain patronage and prevent possible loss of value
FASAD HIJAU SEBAGAI PENDEKATAN MAMPAN BAGI NEGARA PANAS TROPIKA
Full text linkPendekatan fasad hijau telah menjadi trend yang tidak lagi asing dalam persekitaran dunia pembinaan yang kian meningkat dalam beberapa tahun kebelakangan ini. Penggabungan pepohon hidup ke dalam persekitaran bandar bukan hanya kelihatan lebih menarik, tetapi turut memberikan pelbagai faedah dan impak yang berbeza. Fasad hijau dihasilkan daripada tumbuhan yang memanjat dan merayap ke fasad bangunan, bermula daripada tumbuhan yang berakar dari tanah atau tumbuh di dalam sesebuah bekas yang dipasang pada tingkat yang berbeza di seluruh bangunan. Kajian ini dijalankan bagi mencapai objektif kajian iaitu untuk mengenalpasti aplikasi fasad hijau dalam bangunan, menentukan keberkesanan sistem penghijauan fasad hijau dalam aplikasi bangunan dan memperkenalkan solusi untuk mengatasi masalah panas melampau dalam bangunan melalui elemen fasad hijau. Bagi mencapai objektif kajian, pendekatan kualitatif iaitu prosedur penyelidikan yang menghasilkan data gambaran yang boleh diamati telah digunakan melalui kaedah kajian kepustakaan. Pencarian bahan rujukan adalah menggunakan pangkalan data ScienceDirect, Google Scholar, serta Mendeley. Oleh itu, beberapa artikel telah dirujuk sebagai sumber bahan bacaan utama dan dipilih bagi mendapatkan data lebih terperinci mengenai fasad hijau. Seterusnya, kajian ini turut menggunakan kajian kes tempatan dan antarabangsa bagi menghimpun, memperoleh data, dan meraih pemahaman dalam meneroka fasad hijau dalam konteks iklim di negara panas tropika. Kaedah soal selidik secara atas talian juga telah digunakan untuk menilai pandangan mengenai penerapan fasad hijau. Keputusan yang didapati menunjukkan bahawa fasad hijau mampu mengubah persekitaran mikro dan makro, iklim, dapat memulihkan ekologi dan memberi manfaat kepada ekonomi