PROBLEM 3 : Uncontrollable Strong Wind
From the last observation, we know that the ventilation of Seringin
Residence is very good. The building is windy due to its partition
design. However, I realised that high velocity of air will lead to some
physically negative impacts. Therefore, the wind is also known as a
negative energy.
Undoubtedly windy is good, however, I found that uncontrolled strong
wind will causing the water from the water fountain to splash
everywhere. When I pass through the water fountain area(Diagram
3.0), I got wet due to the splashing water even though I did not walk out
of the pathway. In this case, the pathway will got eroded by the water
over time since the water fountain water will flooded the pathway.
Hence, the moss will also grow at the particular area and thus affect the
scenery.
Besides, failure to monitor the air speed and prepare for high winds can
result in both severe injury and property damage. Severe winds can
cause tree branches and limbs to fall, knock over structures like soccer
goals and playground equipment, and affect a wide variety of temporary
outdoor structures.
Diagram 3.0
Drawing 3.0
Diagram 3.1
SOLUTION : Uncontrollable Strong Wind
In this case, something has to be done to withstand the strong wind
occurred in the building.
In preserving tree context, regular pruning and tree preparation before
severe winds can assist a trees ability to survive and has a better
chance of recovering more quickly. Plus, fertilize and mulch base of
tree, routine inspection of trees searching for weaknesses in tree is also
required.
Other than that, the design of the partition can be changed to more
enclosure style to block some air and hence reduce the air speed. This
is because the main reason that lead to this issue is the designed
partition. Therefore, in order to get rid of this issue, we need to go back
to its own and look for solutions to solve this problem.
For my opinion, I will keep and preserve the wooden bar partition for
ventilation purpose, but I will reduce the amount of holes which allow
the air to flow in. As the amount of holes decreases, the air speed will
be reduced, and hence the problem can be solved directly.
Before
-small and large
number of holes
-air velocity faster
After
-Less number of holes
-air velocity slower than
before
Drawing 3.1