Prepared By :

Mohd Nazmie Bin Ab Malek

MBE191034

HAPPY HOMES :
AN APPROACH FOR BUILDING SOCIALIBILITY THROUGH
MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING CONCEPT

CRIT 02 MBES 1019 PRETHESIS 1 : SOCIO CULTURE

DATE : 28TH NOVEMBER 2021 PANEL 2A : AR NORSHAHIDA BT AZILI
COMMENT FROM CRIT 01 (14 th Nov. 2021)

PANEL 1
Happy-Homes: Multi family.To justify further on the need of multi-family housing typology based on the surver/data
gathered. what /how is the relation of healthy home > mental health > multi housing?

PANEL 2
912: Not clear what is the finding and conclusion of the study. A form of synthesis is needed, drawn from the study
conducted. How critical is the multifamily housing for the thesis? Or is the social wellbeing is the thesis? What is
the add on value onto YOUR thesis?

PANEL 3
what is contemporary approach? What is multifamily housing? there are no satisfactory discussions on these.
Since I did not hear the presentation, I am going to concur with the other two panels and also based on my
perception of the slides only. Apologies. But what is the issue here? What is the cause of such issues? Is it social
disconnection? Lack of multi-family housing? High rise living? or lack of interaction? What is the issue.

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TABLE OF CONTENT

02 04
01 DESIGN
03 DESIGN
INTRODUCTION RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT
PROPOSAL
DEVELOPMENT
•Research Overview •Project Background
•Problem Statement •Proposed Site
•Research Aim & & Brief
•Research Topic & • Site Context
Objectives •Development
Focus •Site Analysis
•Literature Review Programme
•Proposed Site •SWOC Analysis
•Potential Client •Case Study •Target User
•Design Feature

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DESIGN APPROACH
DESIGN STRATEGY FRAMEWORK

Increasing number of
cases in mental health
issue among citizen of
“ Lack of socio-
connection among
neighborhoods where
Therefore, adaptation of
multi-family housing
concept is to encourage
To encourage socio-
interaction via Happy
city center due to crisis homes are located can better sociability & Homes Toolkit by
of socio-connection/ influence bad effects on socio-interaction among Charles Montgomery
social isolation mental health the neighbourhood

1. MAIN ISSUE 2. ROOT PROBLEM 3. APPROACH 4. ENCOURAGEMENT

Better social
Design intervention
interactions will
on the proposed
promote to a better
residential
mental health & healthy
4 scheme
lifestyle

6. PROMOTION 5. INTERVENTION
DESIGN STRATEGY
1. MAIN ISSUE
Mental health problems can be seen among individuals throughout all milestones in life.
Among the possible factors that may contribute to this more than two-folds rise over the past
10 years (10.6% in 1996; 11.2% in 2006) are financial difficulties, unemployment, work–
related stress, family issues for example marital discord, poor parenting and other
environmental factors. Having all these with poor coping skills and poor social support
can further worsen one’s mental health. Despite the availability of effective treatment, a
person with mental health disorders may not seek help due to various factors like social
stigma or other reasons related to their belief

At present, a technical working group comprising experts in mental health from MOH, other
government and non-governmental agencies, agencies as well as NGO’s are working on
developing a National Strategic Mental Health Action Plan addressing mental health for the
next 5 years (2016-2020). The action areas include:
•Accessible and comprehensive mental health care and services coverage
•Cross sector Collaboration with Related Agencies
•Mental Health Promotion within communities, schools and workplace to ensure
mental health well being and to improve Mental Health Literacy
•Human Resource Development
•Mental Health in Humanitarian Emergencies: Psychological First Aid in Crisis
•Mental Health Research and Surveillance

“Mental health problems have an impact to the employers and businesses

Rates of depression and suicide
appear to have increased. During
Malaysia’s initial lockdown from
March 18 to June 9, there were 78
cases of attempted suicide in the
country. During the same period in
5 2019, 64 cases of suicides were
reported. Rates of depression and
suicide appear to have increased.
directly by the issues of increased absenteeism and negative impacts on
the productivity and profits”
(Rajgopal, T. (2010). Mental well-being at the workplace. Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental
Medicine, 14(3), 63. ).
“Mental health illness contribute to the loss of productivity”
(Kessler, R. C., Aguilar-Gaxiola, S., Alonso, J., Chatterji, S., Lee, S., Ormel, J., … Wang, P. S. (2009). The
global burden of mental disorders: an update from the WHO World Mental Health (WMH) surveys.
Epidemiology and Psychiatric Sciences, 18(1), 23–33. ).
DESIGN STRATEGY
1. MAIN ISSUE

“Malaysia's Ministry of Health (KKM), recently has been

reported that one in three of the country's adults are at
risk of developing a mental health problem for the last 5
years”
(Health, I. for P. (2011). National Health and Morbidity Survey 2011 (NHMS 2011). Vol. II: Non-
Communicable Disease. Ministry of Health Malaysia Kuala Lumpur. ).

“According to the National Health and Morbidity Survey

2015, it is indicated that mental illness is expected to be
the second biggest health problem affecting
Malaysians after heart diseases by 2020 and every 3 in
10 adults aged 16 years and above (29.2%) have some
sorts of mental health problems. The Health ministry
statistics revealed of increasing number of mental
health problems. The workplace is one of the key
environments that affect our mental wellbeing and
health”
(Mohd Faizul bin Hassan, Naffisah Mohd Hassan, Erne Suzila Kassim and Muhammad Iskandar Hamzah,
2018. Issues and Challenges of Mental Health in Malaysia. Online Journal of Academic Research in
Business & Social Sciences.)

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DESIGN STRATEGY
2. ROOT PROBLEM
“Social isolation/loneliness has long been known as a key
trigger for mental illness, while supportive relationships with
friends, family and neighbours are beneficial to the mental
health of individuals and the population. Other forms of social
interaction such as volunteering are also known to boost
wellbeing. People with supportive friends and family generally
have better mental and physical health than those who lack these
networks. The same is true for those who take part in churches,
clubs and voluntary organisations.”

(Economic & Social Research Council, 2013 on Mental Health & Social
Relationship)

DEFINITION : SOCIAL ISOLATION DEFINITION : LONELINESS

Social isolation describes the absence of social contact and can
lead to loneliness. It is a state of being cut off from normal
social networks, which can be triggered by factors such as loss
of mobility, unemployment, or health issues. Isolation can involve
staying at home for lengthy periods of time, having no access to
services or community involvement, and little or no
communication with friends, family, and acquaintances.
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Loneliness is a painful subjective emotional state occurring
when there is a discrepancy between desired and achieved
patterns of social interaction. It is conceptualized as a
subjective state, not necessarily dependent on the quantity of
someone’s social relations
DESIGN STRATEGY
3. APPROACH

“ PROBLEM STATEMENT

Modern cities like Kuala Lumpur are facing a crisis

of social disconnection. But the way we design
multi-family housing can nurture local social
connections and trust. Few evidence from
psychology, neuroscience, public health and other
fields has identified how good design influences
sociability in multi-family housing.

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DESIGN STRATEGY
3. APPROACH
AIM
“ OBJECTIVE
To design a multi-family
housing scheme which
encourage & promote
socio-interaction &
healthy lifestyle
environment among the
dwellers in the long term
living period.
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1. To improve overall living &
mental health environment of
T20 group in high rise
residential scheme
2. To promote and restore good
neighbourhood spirit among
dwellers in high rise residential
development
3. To propose suitable communal,
sub-communal space &
building programme to
encourage healthy interaction
between residents
DESIGN STRATEGY
3. APPROACH

“
DEFINITION
Multi Family Housing

Multifamily housing is characterized by multiple units in a single building or

connected by shared walls. It can be developed at a range of heights and densities,
from low-rise duplexes to high-rise apartment complexes, and can be rental or
ownership housing. Multifamily housing can be built at complementary scales and
character to the surrounding neighborhood, whether single family residential or high-
rise commercial/mixed-use.
Multifamily housing types may include:
• duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes
• bungalow courts
• townhouses, garden apartments
• multistory apartment buildings
• high-rise apartments and condominiums

Achieving Lasting Affordability Through Inclusionary Housing, Robert Hickey, Lisa Sturtevant, and Emily Thaden, Lincoln Institute of Land
Policy, 2014

https://homeforallsmc.org/toolkits/multifamily-housing/
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3. APPROACH

Housing Design For Socialisation & Wellbeing

Housing design affects mental health in many direct

and indirect ways; sociability is an important factor.

Multi-family housing can be designed to strengthen

pro-social interactions towards better mental health.

Happy Homes: A toolkit for building sociability

through multi-family housing design is a condensed
research, industry best practices, and innovative
design actions to be used by designers,
developers, researchers, and architects. Reference :
Happy City:
Transforming Our Lives
Through Urban Design
11 11 By Charles Montgomery
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4. ENCOURAGEMENT
A. DOING THINGS TOGETHER

Reference :
Happy City: Transforming
Residents who have
Our Lives Through Urban
Design opportunities to do
By Charles Montgomery meaningful or enjoyable
things together are more
likely to develop a sense
of trust and connection.
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4. ENCOURAGEMENT
A. DOING THINGS TOGETHER

“Strong social connections emerge when people work or play together on tasks or
causes that feel bigger than themselves.”
Cattell. V. Dines, N.Geslerm W. & Curtis, S (2008). Mingling, Observing and Longering : Everyday Public Spaces and Their
Implications for Well Being and Social Relations. Health and Place, 14(3), 544-561.

“Strong social connections can emerge when people have opportunities for light,
unscheduled interactions with a limited number of neighbours.”
Cattell. V. Dines, N.Geslerm W. & Curtis, S (2008). Mingling, Observing and Longering : Everyday Public Spaces and Their
Implications for Well Being and Social Relations. Health and Place, 14(3), 544-561.

“Cohousing communities with extensive common facilities and activities have been
shown to foster supportive social ties. Lessons from cohousing can be used in other
multi-family settings. When residents share resources or take responsibility for social
coordination or site management, they develop meaningful relationships. Social and
shared activities that facilitate this range from weekly dinners and gardening to doing
laundry and childcare programs that lower cost per family.”
McCamant, K. & Durrett, Ch. (1994). Cohousing : A Contemporary approach to housing Ourselves. Berkeley : Ten Speed
Press.

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4. ENCOURAGEMENT
B. EXPOSURE

Reference : People who live in

Happy City: Transforming spaces that give them a
Our Lives Through Urban greater sense of
Design control over their
By Charles Montgomery
exposure to others are
more likely to build
positive social
connections.
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4. ENCOURAGEMENT
B. EXPOSURE

“Residents report higher satisfaction when they have semi-private spaces that
overlooked the street. This enables them to feel connected to public and street life
while controlling their exposure to strangers. A gradual but easy-to-distinguish
transition between home and street edge helps distinguish private from public. This
contributes to resident’s sense of personal territory, safety and satisfaction. Fences
are useful for demarking space, but they should be low enough to allow people to
easily see each other and connect verbally, of they wish. Building entrance with
seating may also encourage social interaction.”
CatteColey, R.L, Kuo, F.E & Sullivan, W.C (1997). Where Does Community Grow?: The Social Context Created by Nature in
Urban Public Housing. Environment and Behavior, 29(4), 468-494.
Fennell, C(2014). Experiments in Vulnerability: Sociability and Care in Chicago’s Redeveloping Public Housing. City and
Society, 26(2), 262-284.
Plas, J.M & Lewis, S.E (1996). Environmental Factor and Sense of Community in A Planned Town. American Journal of
Community Psychology, 24(1), 109-143.

“High rises are associated with higher turnover rates, neglect of common spaces, low
social trust and architectural design that supports anonymity.”
Kearns, A., Whitley, E., Mason, P & Bond, L )2012). Living Trhe High Life? Residential, Social and Psychosocial Outcomes
for High Rise Occupants In A Deprived Context. Housing Studies, 27(1), 97-126.

A variety of outdoor common areas in housing developments with a range of uses

encourage casual encounters. Spaces that are used exclusively by a development’s
residents allow for a feeling of privacy and reduce feelings of being crowded. These
spaces are semi-private and facilitate recreational is at the same time. Including semi-
public spaces, like seating areas in common entrances to building and community
gardens, can contribute to a sense of community at the neighbourhood level.
Churchman, A (1999). Disentangling The Concept of Density. Journal Of Planning Literature, 13(4), 389-411.
15 15 Coley, R.L, Kuo, F.E., & Sullivan, W.C., (1997). Where Does Community Grow? : The Socia Context Created by Nature in
Urban Public Housing. Environment and Behavior, 29(4), 468-494.
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4. ENCOURAGEMENT
C. SOCIAL GROUP SIZE

“Neighbours are most likely to interact and bond with one another when the number of people
Reference : who use the same access, paths or staircases is limited.”
Kuo. F. Sullivan, W. Cooley, R & Brunson, L (1998). Fertile Ground for Community : Inner-City Neighbourhood Common Spaces. American
Happy City: Transforming
Social group size has a Journal of Community Psychology, 26(6),823-851
Our Lives Through Urban
Design direct influence on the “The perception of crowding in multi-family housing can corrode interactions with neighbours
By Charles Montgomery quality and intensity of and others in the community. Residents who live in apartments, townhouses and single-family
trusting relationships homes report higher levels of satisfaction when they share private common space among 6-8
that people develop. households. In most multi-family housing settings, residents report feeling less crowding and
greater connection with neighhbours when semi-private common spaces are shared by no more
than 12 adults and their children.”
Kuo. F. Sullivan, W. Cooley, R & Brunson, L (1997). Where Does Community Grow? : The Social Context Created by Nature in Urban
16 16 Public Housing. Environment and Behavior, 29(4), 468-494
Kuo. F. Sullivan, W. Cooley, R & Brunson, L (1998). Fertile Ground for Community : Inner-City Neighbourhood Common Spaces. American
Journal of Community Psychology, 26(6),823-851
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4. ENCOURAGEMENT
D. COMFORT

Reference :
Happy City: Transforming
People are more likely to
Our Lives Through Urban
Design engage with others in
By Charles Montgomery environments that feel
pleasant and
comfortable.

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4. ENCOURAGEMENT
D. COMFORT

“Residents are more likely to be happy and engage with others when they live in
comfortable environments. In recent studies people have stressed the importance of
having enough natural light in their homes. People who experience too little daylight
exposure tend to suffer more from sadness, fatigue and even clinical depression.
Homes designed with main rooms that receive ‘good’ daylight, a family room that has
at least 2 hours of sunlight per day, and windows that capture different light direction,
increase resident’s satisfaction and decrease turnover rates. Residents must be able
to control the amount of light and heat within each room.”
Evans,G. (2003). The Built Environment and Mental Health. Journal of Urban Health : Bulletin of the New York Academy of
Medicine, 80(4), 536-555.
Steemers, K. (2016, July 23). Architecture For Well Being and Health Daylight. Retrieved from
http://thedaylightsite.com/architecture-for-well-being-and-health/

“Studies show that designs offering climate-appropriate shelter give residents more
opportunities to enjoy exterior spaces, increasing their levels of satisfaction and
decreasing turnover rates.”
Steemers, K. (2016, July 23). Architecture For Well Being and Health Daylight. Retrieved from
http://thedaylightsite.com/architecture-for-well-being-and-health/

don’t experience
“People who don;s experience enough
enough daylight
daylight tend
tend to
to suffer more from sadness,
fatique and clinical depression.”
Evans,G. (2003). The Built Environment and Mental Health. Journal of Urban Health : Bulletin of the New York Academy of
Medicine, 80(4), 536-555.
Steemers, K. (2016, July 23). Architecture For Well Being and Health Daylight. Retrieved from
http://thedaylightsite.com/architecture-for-well-being-and-health/

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 DESIGN STRATEGY
4. ENCOURAGEMENT
E. FEELING SAFE

Reference :
Happy City: Transforming
People are more likely to
Our Lives Through Urban
Design build trusting and
By Charles Montgomery meaningful relationships
in environments that
feel safe.

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4. ENCOURAGEMENT
E. FEELING SAFE

“People who feel safe in their communities are more likely to spend time outside their
homes, interacting with others.”
Laurie,B. & Miller, E (2012). Residential Satisfaction In Inner Urban Higher-Density Brisbane, Australia : Role of Dwelling,
Neighbours and Neighbourhood. Journal of Environmental Planning & Management, 55(3), 319-338.

“Common areas that do not support a sense of ownership and responsibility among
neighbours can lead to neglect, vandalism and illegal activities.”
Cooper Marcus, C. & Sarkissian, W. (1986). Housing As If People Mattered. University of California Press.
Yancey, W.L (1971). Architecture, Interaction and Social Control : The Case of a Large-Scale Public Housing Project.
Journal of Chemical Information and Modelling, 3(1), 3-21.

“When residents and business owners are able to observe what is happening on the
street, their presence offers natural surveillance which boosts real and perceived
safety. When people feel sage, they are more likely to also report a]feeling a strong
sense of community. People report feeling lower levels of safety in public spaces that
don’t receive natural surveillance from neighbouring residences, business or people
on foot.
Efennell, C (2014). Experiments in Vulnerability : Sociability and Care in Chacago’s Redeveloping. City and Society, 26(2),
262-284.
Jacobs, J (1961). The Death and Life of Great American Cities. New York : Randoom House.
Hall, E (1990_. The Hidden Dimension, Michigan : Doubleday.

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THE SITE
KEY PLAN
KUALA LUMPUR &
GOLDEN TRIANGLE

A Brief Introduction

Kuala Lumpur is the capital city of

Malaysia, boasting gleaming skyscrapers,
colonial architecture, charming locals, and
a myriad of natural attractions. Divided into
numerous districts, its main hub is called
the Golden Triangle which comprises
Bukit Bintang, KLCC and Chinatown.

The Golden Triangle is the shopping,

entertainment and commercial hub of
Kuala Lumpur. The Triangle is defined by
three arterial roads – Jalan Imbi, Jalan
Sultan Ismail and Jalan Raja Chulan. PROPOSED SITE

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THE SITE
LOCATION PLAN
JALAN RAJA CHULAN
S.K . Convent Bukit Nanas
A Brief Introduction KL Tower

Jalan Raja Chulan is a major road in the

Golden Triangle of Kuala Lumpur. Today it
is a major street in the business district
of the city.

Jalan Raja Chulan was originally known as

Weld Road, or Jalan Weld, until 1982,
when it was renamed after Raja Chulan,
who was the Raja di Hilir Perak. Before that
it was named Weld Road, after Sir
Frederick Weld (1823-1891), who was the
Governor of the Straits Settlements. Weld
Quay in Penang was also named after
himm as were Weld Road and Upper Weld
Road in Singapore. PROPOSED SITE

Jalan Raja Chulan starts at Jalan Tun

Perak in the west and ends at Jalan
Bukit Bintang in the east. In between, it
forms junctions with Jalan Gereja,
Persiaran Maybank, Persiaran Raja
Chulan, Lorong Raja Chulan, Changkat KL Forest Eco Park
Raja Chulan, Jalan P. Ramlee, Jalan
Sultan22Ismail, Jalan Perak, Jalan Kia
Peng and Jalan Conlay.
THE SITE
SITE PLAN
PLANNING GUIDELINES
LAND AREA : 9109 sqm @ 2.25 Ac

PLINTH AREA : 60 % (Serviced Resident)

PERIMETER : 2m at all side from boundary

PLANTING line
PROPOSED SITE
SETBACK : 20 feet (6.069m) at all side
7 feet 6 inches (2.3m) for
basement

OPEN/GREEN AREA : 10% centralised or

combination of
8% on ground level and 16% on
podium

HEIGHT : Not specified (max 20 floors

RESTRICTION base on
studio brief)

PODIUM HEIGHT : max 20% of overall building

height
or 8 storey

PLOT RATIO : 1:7

POPULATION : 0 (not restricted)

DENSITY

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THE SITE
SITE CONTEXT

KL Tower

Bukit Nanas

KL Forest Eco Park

Hilly site context surrounding the
proposed site at Jalan Raja Chulan

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THE SITE
SITE CONTEXT
URBAN FABRIC

• Historical Places
• Tourist & Visitor’s Attraction
• Reserved Forest
• Commercial & Business Towers
• High–end Condominiums
• Shopping Malls
• Banking & Financial Institution
• Schools

PROPOSED SITE

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THE SITE
SITE CONTEXT
PLANNING GUIDELINES

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THE SITE
SITE BACKGROUND. 2019 SURVEY REPORT
2019 SURVEY REPORT BY DEPT. OF
STATISTIC, MALAYSIA.
Resource : 2019 Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Household Income And Basic Amenities Survey Report,
By Department Of Statistics, Malaysia

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THE SITE
SITE PHOTO

SITE PHOTO ALONG JALAN RAJA CHULAN

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 THE SITE
ZONING

PROPOSED SITE

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 THE SITE
ZONING
GUIDELINES OF ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT TYPES

City Center Commercial ( Perdagangan CCC )

Reserved Forest
Open/Green Area ( Kawasan Lapang )

PROPOSED SITE

Town Planning Department Zoned the site as

City Center Commercial (Perdagangan CCC )
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 DEMOGRAPHIC
KL FUTURE POPULATION GROWTH

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POPULATION AGE PROFILE
SWOC ANALYSIS
STRENGTHS WEAKNESS

● Location is within famous tourist & visitor’s
attractions
● Location is within KLSP 2040 development
● Within multi-cultural activities
● Within Golden Triangle of Kuala Lumpur area
● Limited access towards site
● Surroundings facilities are not well planed
● No direct LRT/MRT station within 2km radius
walking distance is available
● Few cases on slope failure at Bukit Nanas

OPPORTUNITIES CONSTRAINTS

● To be part of the growth development ● Access towards site

proposal ● Hilly environment
● Hilly site with adjacent forest reserve for better ● Proposed current development
surrounding & view
● Multi social-culture activities within the 5
kilometer radius
32 ● A relatively quiet and calm area, and suitable
for housing development
 DEMOGRAPHIC

AGES GENDER NATIONALITY RACES

33 33 SOCIAL CLASS
RELIGION
 SURVEY & QUESTIONAIRE
54 RESPONDENTS
- RESPONDENTS’ PERSONAL INFORMATION

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 SURVEY & QUESTIONAIRE
54 RESPONDENTS
- RESPONDENTS’ PERSONAL INFORMATION

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 SURVEY & QUESTIONAIRE
54 RESPONDENTS
- RESPONDENTS’ PREFERRED SPACE
Bedroom
● Personal space
● All person need private space
everyday
● Because I’m always sleeping at
home
● Can take deep rest without any
disturbance
● For resting
● For happy sleeping
● For relaxing
Kitchen
● Cooking is important
Why the mentioned space area is ● Cooking is living essential
the most important to you? ● Easy to cook
● Food
(Selected individual responses)
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Living Room
● A place where all family members
gather
● All within reach
● Can have more people at one
place
● Family area
● It is centre for gathering
● Rest after working day
● The space where I spend the
most of the time
Prayer Room
● For my spiritual meditation
 SURVEY & QUESTIONAIRE
54 RESPONDENTS
- RESPONDENTS’ PREFERRED SPACE

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 SURVEY & QUESTIONAIRE
54 RESPONDENTS
- RESPONDENTS’ PREFERRED SPACE

38 38
 SURVEY & QUESTIONAIRE
54 RESPONDENTS
- RESPONDENTS’ PREFERRED FACILITIES

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 SURVEY & QUESTIONAIRE
54 RESPONDENTS
- RESPONDENTS’ PREFERRED ACTIVITIES

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 SURVEY & QUESTIONAIRE
54 RESPONDENTS
- RESPONDENTS’ PREFERRED ARCHITECTURE ELEMENTS

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 SURVEY & QUESTIONAIRE
54 RESPONDENTS : THE SUMMARY

Based on the survey conducted on 54 respondents earlier, it can be concluded

as follows:
1. Most of the population in KL aged between 25-29 years old, Malaysian, from medium class
earner, married with 2-4 people stayed in a house. Most of them spent an average of 6-12 hours
at home.
2. Most of them work in private sector, and drive their own transport to move around in the city.
However, most of them would happy too to have public transport facilities and convenient shops
nearby their home.
3. Most of the respondents preferred their own bedroom as a personal space for them to relax, rest
and clear their mind while living area as their secondary preferred space to mingle around with
families & friends.
4. Most of the respondents preferred to have their own private-isolated office, with balanced natural
& artificial ventilation-lighting. Focus & key
aspect in
5. Most respondents wished to have a communal garden, with jogging/cycling track for outdoor design
activities.
development
6. Most of them preferred restaurant & shopping malls as a place to socialize.
7. Most of them preferred to have a minimalist architectural design with shaded from the sun and the
42 42 rain, and incorporated urban garden.
 DESIGN APPROACH
HEALTHY HOME VS MENTAL HEALTH
Healthy homes promote good physical and mental
health. Good health depends on having homes that are
safe and free from physical hazards. Along with
conditions in the home itself, conditions in neighborhoods
where homes are located also can have powerful effects
on health. Social, physical and economic
characteristics of neighborhoods have been increasingly
shown to affect short- and long-term health quality and
longevity.
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“Multiple studies have indicated that high rise living correlates
with poorer mental health. This is not just because high rise
residents often have lower income and access to fewer
resources, but due to correlations between measures of
social support and connectedness and people's wellbeing,
quality of life and mental health outcomes”
(Eom, et al., 2013)
“Living on higher floors or in high-rise buildings may create
difficulties for children and their parents in accessing open
spaces for play; similarly living in high-rise complexes with many
other families heightens safety concerns, and studies have
shown correlations with fewer instances of friendly interaction
with neighbors compared to interactions between residents of
smaller low-rise houses”
(Evans, Wells, & Moch, 2003).
 DESIGN APPROACH
Designer : C.F. Møller & Brut Architecture and Urban Design
CASE STUDY 01 Location : Antwerp, Belgium.

In an effort to increase the sense of community in a

high rise, this classic residential high-rise that is
encapsulated by a layer of terraces and balconies
placed crisscross above each other. The balconies of
up to four units vertically on top of each other was
designated as a common space for residents of
these units to share.

Glass walls will divide the balconies, balancing the

need for private space with the effort to make each
resident visible to one another when relaxing in the
outer envelope.

By extending the common space outward, it avoids

interior space to be compromised for building
community spaces that will be sparsely used.
Furthermore, units would have mixed affordability,
allowing diverse residents from students to families to
share a vertical mini-community.

The building was designed in the hopes of not only

establishing a sustainable community for people, but
also to incorporate environmentally sustainable
practices. Passive-house standards are applied to
44 44 eliminate the need of central heating.

Reference: https://www.bdcnetwork.com/high-rise-outdoor-vertical-community-space-its-possible-slideshow
 DESIGN APPROACH
Designer : C.F. Møller & Brut Architecture and Urban Design
CASE STUDY 01 Location : Antwerp, Belgium.

The diagram shows how the small units in this residential building
are divided into several small groups with shared common
space, which will be used by those clusters of units only. Here, the
sub -communities are free to interact with each other and do joint
activities in this area.

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Reference: https://www.bdcnetwork.com/high-rise-outdoor-vertical-community-space-its-possible-slideshow
 DESIGN APPROACH
Designer : C.F. Møller & Brut Architecture and Urban Design
CASE STUDY 01 Location : Antwerp, Belgium.

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Reference: https://www.bdcnetwork.com/high-rise-outdoor-vertical-community-space-its-possible-slideshow
 DESIGN APPROACH
CASE STUDY 01

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Reference: https://www.bdcnetwork.com/high-rise-outdoor-vertical-community-space-its-possible-slideshow
 DESIGN APPROACH
Designer : C.F. Møller & Brut Architecture and Urban Design
CASE STUDY 01 Location : Antwerp, Belgium.

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Reference: https://www.bdcnetwork.com/high-rise-outdoor-vertical-community-space-its-possible-slideshow
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CRIT 02
DATE : 28TH NOVEMBER 2021

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