Lifelong Learning Building

Ja’afar, Mohamad Fakri Zaky (2011) Lifelong Learning Building. Sustainable Tropical Environmental Design Exhibition 2011, 3. pp. 62-63. ISSN 2180-0685

Abstract

The environment and social aspects are important design considerations, yet both are always neglected as part of the design strategies to achieve sustainable design goal. The design of ‘permaculture’ should be based on the biological and ecological pattern that not only maximizes the environmental impact but also generates continuous knowledge to the users through its spatial experience and activities provided. Norhasni Ahmad addresses the issue by incorporating passive design strategies through the appropriate building orientation and series of courtyards to minimize the heat and maximize natural ventilation. Further integration of active energy saving photovoltaic panels, recycle and waste management strategies also prolong the continuous environmental and social education to the users through the activities provided in the courtyard spaces. The proposal opens a new pathway on understanding how a built environment can instigate sustainable lifelong learning.

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