The Environmental Effects of Courtyard Design in Penghulu Demang Abdul Ghani Malay Traditional House, Melaka

Authors

  • Nur Najah Mohd Sadri tudies of Postgraduate, College of Built Environment, Universiti Teknologi MARA 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
  • Alamah Misni Universiti Teknologi MARA 42300 Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
  • Mohd Basir Abdul Rozak Department of Landscape Architecture, Faculty of Architecture and Built Environment, Infrastructure University Kuala Lumpur, Jalan Ikram-Uniten, 43000 Kajang, Selangor. Malaysia
  • Nurin Amalia Azmi ADS Design Group Sdn Bhd, Jalan Wangsa Delima 5, Pusat Bandar Wangsa Maju, 53300 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24191/bej.v21iSpecial%20Issue.1487

Keywords:

Courtyard, Climate change, Environment, Socio-cultural values, Traditional Malay House, Environmental strategies

Abstract

A courtyard in a traditional Malay house is an outdoor space surrounded by buildings or walls. The primary purpose is to provide better environmental effects for the building's indoor design. The study focuses on Melaka's traditional Malay house courtyard style, particularly in Merlimau. The study seeks to comprehend the socio-cultural values of traditional Malay house courtyard design and how the courtyard design affects the surroundings. This study examines how the courtyard establishment affects traditional Malay houses by their environmental design factors. The environmental consequences of courtyard design at Demang Abdul Ghani house, Merlimau, Melaka, were chosen for this study. The questionnaire survey was used to collect the primary data, while the data were analysed by using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). The primary finding revealed that the courtyard is an essential element for the environmental features used for preserving the traditional Malay environment. It also can be used to strategies the integrating between the environmental effects of the courtyards in Melaka's traditional Malay houses and the building's indoor design. The findings of traditional environmental strategies via courtyard design will contribute to the modern housing design. They will generally be the main root of mitigating the effect of climate change.

Author Biographies

Nur Najah Mohd Sadri, tudies of Postgraduate, College of Built Environment, Universiti Teknologi MARA 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

Nur Najah Mohd Sadri, MSc in Heritage and Conservation Management is a PhD student in Built Environment, at the Study of Postgraduate, Faculty of Built Environment, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia. Her main research activity is focusing in interior design and thermal environment fields, specializing in courtyard design for the traditional Malay houses of Melaka. She can be reached through her email at nurnajahsadri@gmail.com.

Alamah Misni, Universiti Teknologi MARA 42300 Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

Alamah Misni, PhD in Architecture is an Associate Professor in the Study of Landscape Architecture, Faculty of Built Environment, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia. Her main research activity is in the area of landscape and architecture fields related to energy conservation, community design, natural resources, and sustainable landscape. She has published widely on these subjects in publications such as International Review for Spatial Planning and Sustainable Development, International Journal of Environment and Sustainable Development, and International Journal of Built Environment and Sustainability. She can be reached through her email at alama884@uitm.edu.my.

Mohd Basir Abdul Rozak, Department of Landscape Architecture, Faculty of Architecture and Built Environment, Infrastructure University Kuala Lumpur, Jalan Ikram-Uniten, 43000 Kajang, Selangor. Malaysia

Mohd Basir Bin Abdul Rozak, MSc in Heritage and Conservation Management is a Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Architecture and Built Environment (FABE), Infrastructure University Kuala Lumpur (IUKL). His main research activity is in campus design and planning, cultural heritage and conservation and community landscape design. Beyond his academic work, he is also passionate about community outreach and environmental education. He regularly organizes workshops aimed at raising awareness among the community about sustainability practices related to Urban Gardening and Terrariums. He can be reached through his email at basirrazak@iukl.edu.my

Nurin Amalia Azmi, ADS Design Group Sdn Bhd, Jalan Wangsa Delima 5, Pusat Bandar Wangsa Maju, 53300 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Nurin Amalia Azmi, Bachelor in Landscape Architecture (Hons) and Diploma in Interior Architecture is an Interior Designer at ADS Design Group Sdn. Bhd., where she has been contributing her expertise for the past year and a half. Specializing in creating functional and aesthetically pleasing indoor spaces, she plays a crucial role in designing residential spaces. With a Bachelor in LA and Diploma in ID, she combines her academic knowledge with practical experience to enhance community and social quality. Her work is marked by a commitment to innovative design and sustainability, reflecting her passion for improving the spaces we live in. She can be reached via email at nurinamaliaazmi@gmail.com.

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04-10-2024

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Mohd Sadri, N. N. ., Misni, A., Abdul Rozak, M. B. ., & Azmi, N. A. (2024). The Environmental Effects of Courtyard Design in Penghulu Demang Abdul Ghani Malay Traditional House, Melaka. Built Environment Journal, 21(Special Issue). https://doi.org/10.24191/bej.v21iSpecial Issue.1487

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