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Climate responsive design

Perak Long Roofed House

Ttraditional houses in Pahang have more common with those of the west coast states, because the Bugis, a seafaring people from Sulawesi built many of the earliest houses. The traditional Malay house in Pahang is known as ‘Rumah Serambi Pahang’. This particular type is increasingly becoming extinct. However, it can still be found in several villages in Pahang. The houses are typically lower to the ground, use smaller timbers and are less elaborately carved but it has a long roof where the gable ends are edged with carvings. It is composed of the main house and kitchen and in between is a passage. The kitchen was design with a jack roof to allow smoke to escape while cooking. It is also includes several other sections. At the front is the verandah followed by the main house, which includes 2 other sections, a raised platform and a living area. The different in terms of section for this house is at the back of the house has a back verandah known as ‘ruang kelek anak’. The kitchen comprises the main kitchen area and a landing for cooking and used as a waiting room for women respectively.

Introduction Of Malay House

Malay houses are traditional dwellings, originating before the arrival of foreign or modern influences, and constructed by the indigenous ethnic Malay and Orang Asli peoples of the Malay Peninsula and their related Bumiputra tribes of East Malaysia.The architectural design of traditional Malay house is very unique. The malay houses look alike but the styles is vary from one another. The different design of the houseis the History and cultural factors influenced. In the early years, most of the traditional Malay house was build near streams and along the coast. Besides as a shelter, it is to fulfill the needs of life such as drawing water for drinking, bathing and washing. The location of the house makes the people aware for flash floods and high tides. Most of the house were raised off the ground on tree trunk or bamboo post which known as stilts because of the reason. Building on stilts was not only dictated by the need to protect against floods but it also afforded protection from ants, snakes and wild animals. Beside that it is used as utility area, serving as storage and ‘workshop space’ for the family. The traditional Malay house belongs to the Malays.

Construction techniques and functional designs

HDB has been proactive in promoting and implementing environmental best practices and measures in its planning, building and development process. Board shifted its concentration in building construction to paying more attention on qualitative improvement on the housing estate. They improved on the quality of design, workmanship and standards of the facilities, and also introduced the concept of Towns, Neighbourhoods and Precincts in its attempt to create better community living. In addition, facilities such as supermarkets, emporiums, sport complexes, indoor stadiums, swimming pools, parks and gardens, and children's playground were also introduced in provision to the concept of self-sufficient new towns. It also includes other Functions such as daily maintenance and upkeeping services, administrative and social services, and community development roles.