BUILDING SCIENCE 1 SOLARIS
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This case study examines the passive design strategies of the SOLARIS building in Singapore. Some key strategies include a continuous perimeter landscape ramp, a naturally ventilated grand atrium, extensive green walls and rooftop gardens totaling over 8,000 sqm of landscaping. Diagrams show the building achieves cross ventilation through the central atrium and sky terraces. Climate data indicates Singapore's high humidity between 77-90%, informing the building's ventilation design.
BUILDING SCIENCE 1 SOLARIS
- 1. SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING & DESIGN Centre for Modern Architecture Studies in Southeast Asia (MASSA) BUILDING SCIENCE 1 Case Study: Identifying innovative passive design strategies Project: SOLARIS Architect: T. R. Hamzah & Yeang Sdn. Bhd. Tutor : Miss Suja Group Members IC/MyKad No Student ID No 1 Fam Li Kian 950101135270 0310639 2 Leong Carmen 930819086182 0314953 3 Kian Soon Jean 930318105920 0314978 4 Wong Jian Kai 940304015675 0314794 5 Yiew Qunhe 940920015839 0314809 6 Yaseen Fatima Syed bn806368 0309021
- 2. Page | 2 Content INTRODUCTION PAGES General information 3-4 Building Green Design Strategies 5-6 Orthographic Drawing 7-9 Climate Data 10-11 i. Temperature ii. Relative Humidity iii. Psychrometric Chart Sunpath & Lighting 12-13 i. Shadow Range Diagram ii. Annual Sunpath iii. Daily Sunpath Diagram Wind Data 14-15 i. Wind Speed and Direction ii. Wind Analysis PASSIVE DESIGN FEATURES Continuous Perimeter Landscape Ramp 16-18 Naturally Ventilated Grand Atrium 19-22 REFERENCE 23
- 3. Page | 3 INTRODUCTION SOLARIS is one of Ken Yeang’s greenest building, occupying a 30-hectare Fusionopolis development site (which is part of a master plan designed by Zaha Hadid Architects in 2008) situated to the West of Singapore’s Central Business District. Project Information Type: Vertical Eco Infrastructure Location: Singapore Climate Zone: Tropical Vegetation Zone: Rainforest Site Area: 7,734 m2 Gross Building Area: 51, 282 m2 Height: 79.2 meters (15 storeys excluding 2 basement floors) Certification BCA green mark platinum rating Buildings which gain 90 points under Singapore’s Green Mark Certification system are awarded a Platinum rating. The Solaris project was awarded 97.5 points. Awards First Prize - Skyrise Greenery Awards 2009 Singapore Institute of Architects & Singapore National Parks “Best Tall Building award” CTBUH Awards 2012
- 4. Page | 4 It is a 15-storey high stepped building that serves businesses involved in R&D within the IT industry. Public spaces, flexible offices and laboratories wrap around a central and naturally ventilated atrium (labelled 1). Office floors are linked by a series of sky terraces (labelled 2) which span diagonally across upper floors. Through the eco-building concept, sustainable design features and innovative vertical green concept, SOLARIS aims to empower its surrounding’s ecosystems. (Harl,S 2011)
- 5. Page | 5 Building Green Design Strategies The building achieves a 36% reduction in overall energy consumption through the integration of landscaping with its facade. Solaris’ high performance facade has an External Thermal Transfer Value (ETTV) of 39 W/m2 . With over 8,000 m2 worth of landscaping, it further introduces vegetation beyond its original site. (Harl,S 2011) The green design features: ·Continuous Perimeter Landscape Ramp ·Rainwater Harvesting ·Roof Gardens and Corner Sky Terraces ·Climate Responsive Facade ·Naturally Ventilated and Day Lit Grand Atrium ·Pocket Park / Plaza ·Solar Shaft ·Extensive Sun-Shading Louvers ·Eco-cell
- 6. Page | 6 The Green Areas, include: Roof Gardens: 2,987 m2 Atrium Planter Boxes: 304 m2 Green Ramp: 4,115 m2 Ground Level Landscaping: 487 m2 Green Walls: 164 m2 Total Landscaped Area: 8,363 m2 Ratio of Landscaping to GFA: 17% Green Ratio of Landscaping to Site Area: 108% Green Percentage of Total Landscape Area above Ground Level: 95% (Harl,S 2011, Harl,S (2011) “Eco Architecture,the work of Ken Yeang”, London Vol 3. 200-209)
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- 10. Page | 10 CLIMATE DATA Annual (2013) Temperature Over the course of a year, the maximum daily temperature for Singapore typically varies from 30 D.C. to 32 D.C. whereas the minimum daily temperature typically varies from 24 D.C. to 26 D.C. Annual (2013) Relative Humidity In Singapore, the relative humidity (RH) typically ranges from 77% to 90% over the course of the year. 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual (2013) Temperature for Singapore Average Maximum Temperature (Degree Celsius) Average Minimum Temperature (Degree Celsius) 70 75 80 85 90 95 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual (2013) Relative Humidity for Singapore Average Relative Humidity (%)
- 11. Page | 11 ANALYSIS : A RH of 100% denotes a foggy, wet, and saturated atmosphere. Levels below 40% RH suggest dryness while levels above 80% RH suggest high presence of moisture. Between 40% and 80% RH, it is a comfortable environment if the temperature is also comfortable. According to the chart above, Singapore’s climate is rather humid as RH levels are mainly above 80% RH. PSYCHROMETRIC CHART (Derived from Ecotech 2011 software) The psychrometric chart above shows that Singapore's dry bulb temperature is around 25 -30 °C , which is the comfort zone . However, absolute humidity (AH) is laid between 15-22 (g/m3), which is higher than the comfort zone - laid between 4-12 (g/m3) .
- 12. Page | 12 SUNPATH & LIGHTING (Derived from Ecotech 2011 software) SHADOW RANGE DIAGRAM 0800-1200 1200-1700
- 13. Page | 13 ANNUAL SUNPATH DAILY SUNPATH DIAGRAM 0700 0900 1100 1300 1500 1700
- 14. Page | 14 WIND DATA WIND SPEED AND DIRECTION Wind circulates centrally throughout the layers of Solaris, resulting in a cool internal temperature. Its surrounding landscape is consistently irrigated in order for cool air to move around the building. The wind speed and its direction can be analysed using the diagram below: Analysis (Source: Google Map) (Derived from Ecotech 2011 software)
- 15. Page | 15 The main source of wind in Singapore originates from the North East direction marked by the location of Changi beach. Solaris in particular may experience greater wind movements originating from the South-East marked by Harbourfront due to its closer vicinity to it. Winds that approach Solaris would run through the pocket parks surrounding the building, contributing to the natural process of air filtration with plants. The pocket parks function like open plazas, allowing cross-ventilation within the building through entrance openings into the atrium.