PROJECT 1: PASSIVE GREEN BUILDING CASE STUDIES POSTER & BOOKLET
BRIEF
Students are asked to conduct a 30% group task on a heritage street, including a site visit, historical background study, and identification of significance. They will document the site's features, architectural style, timeline, activities, food, and surrounding buildings. They will also document the condition of a heritage building and highlight hidden gems, stories, and elements of the street. The task concludes with a conclusion on the importance of conserving the site and surrounding buildings. Students are asked to conduct two precedent studies on a building, one focusing on façade treatment and the other showing a full conservation process. They must provide an overall conclusion and outcome analysis, highlighting conservation methods, charters, theories, and practices. The studies should include historical background studies, significance, drawings, before and after photos, conservation process, adaptive reuse information, and related charters. The analysis and comparison of both precedents will contribute to the final project proposal.
OUTCOME
Students will be able to document heritage sites, apply conservation principles, analyze precedents, and propose adaptive reuse strategies for culturally and architecturally significant buildings.
BOOKLET
POSTER

Reflection on Taylor’s Graduate Capabilities (TGC)
Discipline Specific Knowledge (TGC 1.0):
My comprehension of passive sustainable design concepts and their practical application in architectural settings has improved as a result of this project. Through examining case studies from various climates, I was able to learn more about how design reacts to cultural and environmental influences.
Reflection
The passive design case study project, which compared Paramit Malaysia to the California Academy of Sciences, provided a better knowledge of how climate and cultural context affect architectural strategies. The project emphasised passive measures such as site planning, daylighting, façade design, natural ventilation, and strategic planting, all of which have an impact on environmental performance and user comfort. The project assisted in improving analytical and design communication skills by requiring team collaboration. The project increased respect for passive design while also emphasising the significance of considering climate, culture, and user experience.