Future design in an energy efficient building as an identity of a Malaysian tropical architecture with emphasis on photovoltaic technology and passive solar building design elements
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2004
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Abdul Rahman, Abdul Malik
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There has been indicators that global warming is now approaching towards dangerous levels. The world over is
now into sustainable development and as far as energy is concerned many countries are looking towards
Renewable Energy as alternatives and the most promising is the energyfrom the sun, i.e. the solar electricity.
Due to the awareness and education there is an increase demand on photovoltaic technology and subsequently
an increase in cost as well. High cost dampens demand and the eventual lack of demand prevents further
research into lowering the cost of the system thus setting a vicious circle. Therefore government intervention is
necessary to kickstart this promising clean fuel by introducing the necessary initiatives to bring down the cost of
PV technology because the advantages of using sun power are enormous. This paper suggest solutions by
stipulating four strategies to overcome high cost ofsolar installation by passive design combining with energy
efficient active systems manage by a favourable and passionate mindset and employing the solar technology.
Though the PV technology is pretty straightforward, solution incorporating passive solar design elements to a
building design needs an Architect's creativity. There is a dire needfor research into these design elements to
make an effective reduction in indoor air temperature and also cooling the surrounding outdoor without using
much energy.
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Building Construction