UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA
SCHOOL OF CONSTRUCTION & QUANTITY SURVEYING
COLLEGE OF BUILT ENVIRONMENT
CRITIQUE SESSION : APARTMENT ALAM BUDIMAN , SETIA ALAM
COURSE : SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION
COURSE CODE ; BQS568
SEMESTER : OKTOBER 2023 - FEBRUARY 2024
DATE OF ISSUE : WEEK 3
DATE OF SUBMISSION : WEEK 9
LECTURER : DR. HAR EINUR AZRIN BAHARUDDIN
Prepared by:
STUDENT ID NAME
2023125787 LIYANA SOFIA BINTI NOR KURNIA SHAH
2023125435 DANIEL IRFAN BIN AZIZ
2023125467 WAN ADLI BIN WAN SHARIFUDZILLAH
2023125713 FARZANAH BINTI MOHD TAHIR
2023115171 NUR’ATIQAH BINTI ABDUL AZIZ
Proposed Sustainable system for Pangpuri Alam Budiman, Setia Alam.
(figure 1.0 showing the Chosen existing project)
(figure 2.0 showing the Chosen existing project)
( Figure 3.0 Floor Plan)
(Figure 4.0 Elevation)
For this assignment our group used REVIT software as design tools. For each element that we
proposed, we are still in design process.
(Figure 5.0-The Building Design process)
1. Energy-efficient lighting
Invest in high-efficiency lighting solutions, such as energy-efficient light fixtures, automatic light
dimmers, and lighting systems connected to occupancy sensors or motion detectors
- LED bulbs: LED bulbs are energy-efficient and have a longer lifespan compared to
traditional incandescent bulbs. They use significantly less energy and contribute to cost
savings through decreased electricity bills and lower maintenance expenses.
● Replace every light to LED
- Lighting control systems: Implementing lighting control systems, such as occupancy
sensors, dimmers, and scheduling, can optimize energy usage by adjusting light intensity
based on occupancy and natural light availability
● Occupancy sensors: These sensors detect the presence of people in a space and
automatically turn lights on or off based on occupancy, helping to reduce energy
consumption by ensuring that lights are only used when needed
● Light sensors: Light sensors measure the amount of natural light available in a
space and adjust artificial lighting accordingly, a strategy known as daylight
harvesting, which helps maximize energy savings by optimizing the use of
ambient light.
- Will be placed at every space rarely occupied such as Hallways.
2. HVAC system - Inverter Air conditioning (Room Type)
- Proposed to replace all Air-conditioner in every homes to Inverter Air-conditioner to
reduce electricity.
3. Recycling Center
There are three types of waste that needs to be separated
- General Waste - General waste is everything that doesn’t belong in the recyclables or
food waste categories. General waste includes used tissue, used toilet paper (in the cases
where you don’t flush it down the toilet), sanitary pads, old shoes and clothes, etc
- Recycling Waste - Recyclable waste is actually quite easy to classify because most
packages include a recycling symbol that indicates in which type of container the waste
belongs to : Paper Pack (i.e. juice, milk, etc) Glass (i.e. Beer bottles), Cans (i.e.
aluminium or Iron), Paper (i.e. printing paper, magazines, newspaper, boxes, cartons,
etc.), Plastic (NOT including Toys, stationery pens, small candy wraps), PET Bottles,
Vinyl (i.e. snack bags, dessert wraps, etc)
- Food Waste - Food waste includes anything edible. However, you just have to follow the
golden rule of: “If an animal will eat it, then it goes in the food waste bag”
- (i.e. fruit peel, vegetable peel, watermelon skin, uneaten cooked or uncooked meat, raw
egg without the shell, etc)
- The exceptions for food waste are egg shells, crustacean shells (Crab, Lobster, Shrimp,
etc), clam shells, onion and garlic paper-like skin, animal bones (beef, pork, chicken,
lamb, etc), tea bags or tea leaves. All of these are considered GENERAL WASTE.
For the apartment, the recycling center will provide a number of differents bins such as
Paper, Glass, Cans, Plastic and Vinyl. Bins for general and food waste will also be
provided at the recycling center.
Meanwhile for the residents or occupants. It is mandatory for everyhouse to separate their
food, general and recycling waste. Therefore all premises will be provided with two types
of bins which are general and food waste bins. Any premises that refused to comply with
the rules will be fined accordingly.
4. Water Harvesting Systems
A water harvesting system, specifically rainwater harvesting, is a method of collecting and
storing rainwater for various uses. It involves the collection of rain from a surface, such as a roof,
and its redirection to a storage system, such as a tank or reservoir, for later use. The harvested
rainwater can be used for a variety of purposes, including irrigation, domestic use, and
groundwater recharge.
For the proposed rainwater harvesting system, we will places the system on the flat roof of the
apartment.
5. Toilet Water Displacement
A toilet water displacement system is a method to reduce the amount of water used in each flush.
It involves placing an object, such as a filled water bottle or a displacement bag, in the toilet tank
to take up space, which reduces the amount of water needed to fill the tank. This can lead to
water savings with each flush. The system is easy to implement and can save a significant
amount of water over time. There are various DIY methods to create a toilet water displacement
system, such as using plastic containers filled with heavy items, or purchasing a water saving
displacement bag that can be hung in the toilet tank. For our proposal, we would like to use
recycling items or natural items as water displacement such as old water bottles or small stones.
6. VOC paint
VOC paint, or Volatile Organic Compound paint, is a type of paint that contains organic
compounds that can evaporate at room temperature. These compounds can contribute to indoor
air pollution and have negative health effects. However, the search results provided do not seem
to contain information about VOC paint. Instead, they mostly focus on Interlux's VC paint line,
which includes antifouling boat paints for marine applications.
Apartment Alam Budiman originally uses facing brick as its external wall finishes. However the
usage of facing brick in country like Malaysia can present challenges due to the material's
thermal mass and its ability to absorb and store heat. Brick walls can retain moisture, which can
lead to mold and deterioration of the building components if not addressed properly. Therefore,
replacing the facing brick with VOC paint might be more beneficial especially when Malaysia
experiencing rainfall and rainstorms all through the year.
6. Insulated R.C flat roof
Insulating a flat roof with a concrete deck in a humid country is crucial to prevent
moisture-related issues and to improve energy efficiency. In hot and humid climates, it is
important to select insulation materials that are resistant to moisture and provide effective
thermal performance. One recommended method is the warm deck construction, where the vapor
control layer is sandwiched between the concrete deck and a layer of rigid PIR insulation boards.
This method eliminates the need for ventilation and the risk of condensation, while providing
superior thermal performance compared to cold deck construction.
