evironmental sustainability design - paving it forward report

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SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING & DESIGN Centre for Modern Architecture Studies in Southeast Asia (MASSA)Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Architecture)ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABLE DESIGN (ARC 1413/1412)

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Bachelors of Science (Hons) ArchitectureEnvironmental Sustainable Design ARC1413/1412

Agathians Shelter 13

By:

Groupmembers:

Tunku Abdullah bin Tunku Mahmood Fawzy (0901C69582)Nick Mattaari Matia (0312812)Kawshik Chonnee ()Nur Sofia Binti Ahmad Ghazemy (0314565)Nurul Izzati (0315023)Farhan Shah (0303012)Raian Mahmud (0312143)Ye Min Aun ()

Arif Zakwan (0303736)Izzat Nassaruddin (0312777)


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Paying It Forward Project Proposal

Directions: Attach this form to your proposal.

Service Learning experiences should give students a chance to make a positivecontribution in their community. Thank you for submitting a proposal to have anew environmental/community activity for organization approved.

Your Names: Tunku Abdullah bin Tunku Mahmood Fawzy, Kawshik Choonee, YeMin Aun, Arif Zakwan, Raian Mahmud, Nur Sofia Binti Mohamed Ghazemy,Ahmad Farhan Shah Bin Syed Amanullah, Nick Mattaari, Izzat Nasaruddin.Email: [email protected] . [email protected] . Tutors Name: Ms. Salvi Tamil.

Please describe the environmental/community activity you would like tosubmit using the outline below.

Your description should be short and to the point.

Part I: Project Contacts o Must include organization name, contact person, address and

phone number.o Attach any brochures, business cards, or Internet homepage

addresses to this proposal.

Part II: Proposal (Outlined below, should not exceed 1 page in length)

Project Statement (paragraph 1)1. Outline the environmental/community issues that the non-profit

organization addresses.2. Describe the exact need of the organization that you propose to fill.

Organization Name: Agathians Shelter. Contact Person: Sivabalan

Address: No. 22, Jalan Kelah 8/6, Seksyen 8, Petaling Jaya 46050, Selangor.Phone Number: 03-79541680/012-2968014.
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3. Why are you choosing this particular environmental/communityproject?

Project Objectives (paragraph 2)1. What duties does the organization want/need you to perform?2. What will be your duration/timeline of service/project? (e.g. 2

hours, twice a week for 2 months; single event)

3. Where is the venue/site for you to provide this service?4. Who will benefit from your work?5. What is estimated cost of your project?/Who is the sponsor for

your project?6. What are the environmental/sustainable strategies adopted in

your project?

Submit completed paperwork to your tutors for review and approval.

Adapted from community service website

Agathians Shelter(Member of Majlis Kebajikan Dan Pembangunan Masyarakat Selangor)

Address: No. 22, Jalan Kelah 8/6, Seksyen 8, Petaling Jaya 46050, Selangor.Telephone number: 03-79541680 Fax: 03-79544680

Email: [email protected] Website: www.agathians.org

Upon our very first visit at the orphanage, my group and I found many problems,which was causing problems for the children staying. Being architecturestudents, we had to find ways in which we could improve their way of living aswell as to make the place environmentally friendly. Below are some factors,which we considered after discussing critically with our group members.

Before we look into the problems, these are visual conditions of AgathiansShelter.
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Visual condition of Agathians Shelter


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Firstly, we will look into varies issues that we have encountered and theseinclude the following:

Environmental issues1. Rainwater Harvesting2. Garbage Disposal3. Growing more crops

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Cleanliness and good health of the children5. Accentuating the beauty of the orphanage

Social Issues1. Sensitizing the children2. Helping the management to improve the system

We have chosen to tackle their leaking problems and use this to our advantage,which would help them. This proposition would be environmental issue No. 1.We have chosen to investigate rainwater harvesting because this will help utilizetheir leakage and cut their cost of water.

Visuals of the leakage


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West leakage from the roof East leakage from the roof

East leakage from the roof

Secondly, after debating over which issue we wanted to tackle. Our grouppinpointed out some solutions that would help to solve this issue.

As leakage was found from the Gutter/extension of the roof, rainwater wasfound being wasted along the entrance of the shelter. We discovered that capturing it would be an advantage for them, as it would be in good use. This iswhy we decided to use piping to capture the rainwater and run it along the sidesof the house so that it can be filled into various water tanks. At different sections,it will serve a different purpose for the shelter. This will tackle two more pointsfrom the environmental issues.

First of them would be No.3. Other than using the rainwater as a hub for them forwashing, may it be for dishes, flooring or just dirt along the walls, we propose topipe the water along the roof along with the gutter to water the plants that wewill want to grow onto the gate. This will also accentuate the beauty of the house.Please look below at figure 1 to see the area of utilization.


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Figure. 1.

The second point we are able to tackle is No. 3. This will enable the children todrink filtered water during/after a long day of sporting activity out at thebackyard. How this will work is that an independent pipe will come from theGutter/extension and flow along to the East side of the house.Please look below at figure 2 to see the area of utilization.

Figure. 2.


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Elevation

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Construction Drawings

Pipe shifting


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Proposal of Ideas (Includes 5 design options)

Option 1:

Option 1 involves 3 dispensers, where 2 main pipes will run from the maingutter towards each end of the building, where the two dispensers will beinstalled. On the right side of the compound, there is an area usually used forsports. For convenience, the dispenser on this side of the building is filtered fordrinking. On the left side of the pipeline, a pipe will branch out to the thirddispenser that is located near the main gate. On the far left corner of thecompound, another gutter will be installed and connected to a pipe that has amechanism, which waters the plants below it.


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Option 2:

Option 2 involves 4 dispensers, where 2 main pipes will run from the maingutter towards each end of the building, where the two dispensers will beinstalled. On the right side of the compound, there is an area usually used forsports. For convenience, the dispenser on this side of the building is filtered fordrinking. On the left side of the pipeline, a pipe will branch out to the third

dispenser that is located near the main gate. On the far left corner of thecompound, another dispenser uses water from its own gutter. This gutter isconnected to the dispenser directly through a pipe that runs over a wall of plants. At the side of the pipeline, a mechanism will be installed to create theoption to water the plants with the water from the pipe.


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Option 3:

Option 3 involves 3 dispensers, where two pipes run from the main guttertowards the right side of the building and to the front area of the compound nearthe main gate. A dispenser will be installed at both sides of the pipeline. On the

right side of the compound, there is an area usually used for sports. Forconvenience, the dispenser on this side of the building is filtered for drinking. Onthe left side of the pipeline, a pipe will branch out to the third dispenser that islocated near the main gate. On the far left corner of the compound, anotherdispenser uses water from its own gutter. This gutter is connected to thedispenser directly through a pipe that runs over a wall of plants. At the side of the pipeline, a mechanism will be installed to create the option to water theplants with the water from the pipe.


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Option 4:

Option 4 involves 4 dispensers, where 1 pipe runs from the main gutter towardsthe far left of the building where a dispenser will be installed. Another pipe that runs from the gutter and connects to a dispenser installed on the other side of the wall next to the gutter. On the right side of the compound, there is an areausually used for sports. For convenience, the dispenser on this side of thebuilding is filtered for drinking. On the left side of the pipeline, a pipe will branchout to the third dispenser that is located near the main gate. On the far left corner of the compound, another dispenser uses water from its own gutter. Thisgutter is connected to the dispenser directly through a pipe that runs over a wallof plants. At the side of the pipeline, a mechanism will be installed to create theoption to water the plants with the water from the pipe.


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Option 5:

Option 5 involves 3 dispensers, where the main pipe is cut on the west front of the roofing into a twin piping system. One pipes follows along the walls to meet the side of the house, the other runs along the roof to connect to the gutterwhere water from the roof can also be collected together so that it can be send towater the plants. If not it will be transferred back into the tank. On the east sideof the roofing, water will be collected and used as drinking water that will flow toa separate tank.

This is the finalization of our idea

Our group has an alteration on the final design (6a) whereby it was shifted andchanged to suit the area. Simplifying the design helped ease the physical work onthe pipes and work around the area to give the workable access for the residentsliving at the shelter.Our group has chosen option 5 as our final design. This is because it is thesimplest design out of the 5 stated. It uses the advantage of gravity to help flowthe rainwater towards its target, which is the tank. Mechanisms are not needed,it would make things more complicated with the design so we decided to keep it simple and stick with this. With this our cost will also be dropped in which weare able to spend more on the growth of the plants.


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6(a) Final design

Additional relating research - Material Research

Piping System for Rainwater Harvester

PVC (recommended ): Polyvinyl Chloride is a plastic made from abundant resources, such as Salt. These pipes can last for about 10 years, which helpsreduce the use of salt so for it to be diminished in the coming years will not bepossible.

PVC Pipes: Known for its wide array of characteristics, they are relatively light weight, making it more transportable by truck per trip compared to metal pipes.Pipes made from this material can whistand acid form corrosion better thanmetal pipes, even salt can corrode metal pipes while PVC pipes can whistandthem. On the long run, farmers and home owners will save much more money interms of replacement as they are very tough built pipes, and can last them for adecade or more. It is also resistant to thermal increase, which completes its allrounded and well protected characteristics. PVC pipes are easily accessible inhardware stores so it can be the most ideal material to use for this RainwaterHarvester project. The best size to use for this project is 2. Available in sizes from 1/ 2 to 2. White in color


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Copper: This mild corrosion resistant metal has been the dominant material inpiping around the world since a millennium ago before plastic was introduced. It can be shaped when it is fitted in certain areas, and it is heavier than plastic.They can last a long time like plastic but are more open to other types of corrosion.

Copper Pipes: Heavy, strong and fire resistant, can be subjected to

hydrothermal heat but is proven to be beneficial in colder climate countries, asthe heat from the hot water can travel pass the copper pipes to heat the house.More working skill is needed to assemble a copper pipe system than a Plasticsystem. For its effectiveness, the price of copper pipes are much lesser than PVCpipes for example, but copper pipes are only most effective with neutral aciditywater. Copper pipes do not support bacterial growth. It is also a popular choiceas they are easily accessible in hardware stores and they are recyclable.Common sizes are: 3/8, 1/2 and 3/4. Water Collection

Polyethylene Tanks (Poly Tanks): They are a popular choice of plastic tanksused in the Rain Water Harvesting communities, made from food gradepolyethylene so it is safe for water storage, and they are affordable. This materialis strong and lighter than other alternative materials such as metal tanks, they donot rust like metal tanks and they come in a wide array of colours and shapes tofit your own taste.For this project, these tanks are the most practical for use given our restrictionson expertise, man power, funds and time. Two tanks are needed for the shelterso that water can be collected at different areas.Sizes go from 50 Gallons to 1000 Gallons.

Add-ons

Wire Mesh Leaf Eater: They are pipe openings that are fitted with stainlesssteel wire mesh that traps leaves, mosquitoes and large debris from redirectedrain water. This is used as a First filtration mechanism before the water iscompletely filtered by the water filters.

PVC Gutter Pipes: Basically they are normal PVC pipes but cut in half and placedhorizontally on the end of the steel shelter at the Agathians Children Home. The


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openings are fitted with Wire Mesh to keep the leaves and unwanted debrisrunning down the slanted roof. Water is redirected to a Poly Tank.

Pipe Joining Methods

Slip Couplers: A short Pipe bigger in size than the two adjoining pipes, eachsmaller pipe is fitted tightly in both ends of the coupler.

Slip Elbows ( 90 Degrees): Like the couplers, they join two pipes together whenfacing a length issue, but is only used for corner fittings.

PVC Three-way Joint: Used for Junction Joints, where one pipe separates totwo.

An example of a small PVC pipe system with the use of a PVC Three-Way, and SlipElbow and a Slip Coupler.


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A Pipe leaf eater, the wire mesh acts as a filter from large debris and leaves that accumulate in the rainwater as they are washed down.

An Example of a 50 Gallon Poly Tank with 3 openings, Top hole for the water coming in, middle hole for over flowing water and the bottom hole for water extraction.


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Example of a Gutter Piping configuration, consists of half cut PVC pipes for water collection.


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Reflection outcome within the group

(a) Phases:

Through the start of this project our team had fixed different segmental phases.This was to ensure the efficiency level would be met with our deadline. As we

started this project, many things had to be taken into account. It was divided upas:(i) Inspection.(ii) Deliberation.(iii) Interrogation.

Whilst discussing as a group upon choosing a location, we needed to find asuitable place where we could adapt our architecture and environmental skillstogether.

(i) In this first phase was the Inspection period. Having chosen theAgathians Shelter, a search through the premises was first done toensure their needs upon what we would like to place there. As agroup, we took down problems that they faced into our own hands.We were more pleased that problems the shelter had be some sort of an environmental gift. Not just using old recycled parts as a way tohelp the place but using the environment into our favor. Unpleasedwith problems of leakages that the shelter had we planned to useMother Nature and save it at the same time. Thus, using a rainwaterharvesting technique, we used the leakage to many summoned tanksto help them with their problem as well as utilizing it. As a group we

thought that this would also cut cost for the purposes of cleaning,mainly floors, driveways and dirt that gets in their way. Instead of using water from the pipes, they would now have this.

(ii) As we deliberated about this problem, our main focus was on how wewere going to capture this water and flow it. Many plans were made asto how we should flow the water down, where it should connect toand from, and how many we wanted to place them. This discussionwent on for 2 weeks, finally a number was made and the process wasfinally getting into place. What we had done now was planning for theflow. Some d idnt agree, some did, but at the consensus and advise of the lecturer, we found a joint agreement with the group to find the


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best solution possible. After this was done, we needed to interrogatethis further for conformation.

(iii) At this final phase, the interrogation begins. Each group memberscame together to question each other and each plan for a purpose, toensure the correct answer. Many disagreements had finally arrived

and this was the means to our progress. As we overcame this, westarted to overcome problems together rather than individually.Solutions from each member was voiced out and put to paper. Ourplan had finally come together and we became all for it.

(b) Problems and solutions

As we headed into the physical aspect of this project, we faced many problems.These included the:

(i) Materials used.(ii) Placement of pipes that interfered with the building itself.(iii) Placement of water tanks.(iv) The installation technique.(v) Shortage of pipes/gutters.(vi) Lost of expertise.

(i) Material problems that we faced were minor as it was for the guttermaterial and water tanks. As we had researched about the materialsfor the gutter system, we found of from a source of expertise that thewidth of the gutter we bought were not big enough to take the amount

of water from the roof. Thus involving into an overflowing source of water at the gutter even before entering the tank. We had new gutterbeing brought for installation. Initially, our gutters were too narrowand small for the water intake. As to the water tank issue, what wethought to have the best tank was useless for this purpose. A furtherresearch had to be made so that we could ensure it would be properlyfulfilled. Finally, the proper material was found and could be used forthis purpose. It came to the conclusion of a polythene water tank.

(ii) This second point was one that complicated the design thoroughly.Being a problem with the case of a leak from the pipe itself, electricallines and wire would be a dangerous effect from it. i.e. placement of the pipes over a florescent light might spur unwanted and avoidable


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short circuit in the shelter. It is because of this very precaution, wedecided to re-shift the lines of pipes to a different angle and position.Thus interrupting with the progress and lost of working days.

(iii) Different to the piping placement, this issue caused up spurs to theaccessibility of the shelter and the walkway of those who passes by.

i.e. we had a pipe being run from the top floor to the corner of thefront gate. It is an ideal placement but not so accurate. As we placedthe tank, we found that it got in the way of the water tap next to it.That gave us grief, as we had to re-shift it about 20 cm away from thewall where the pipes were already placed. After much work and redo,it was nicely shifted away from the pipe and also giving the gate spaceto open wide to its normal positioning.

(iv) We had problems even before the installation of the pipes, gutters andtanks. What we failed to realize was that we did not know a singleknowledge about plumbing. This stirred up aches and malfunctionsthat we thought could be overcome. Pipes were not properly joinedand were vulnerable to leakages. A call for someone with properexperience was needed. As a group we decided to call upon a source of expertise the installation technique that we so needed. With thedirection and advice given by our plumber, we managed to learn howjoints needed to be joined together that we successfully as a groupjoined up.

(v) Materials were insufficient at one point, this gave us the chance to re-measure what was needed for the rest of the project.

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As we drew to the end of the installation, our plumber had gottenhimself into an accident. Thankfully he is all right and well but is not answering our calls. This meant that the gutter system had yet to beinstalled with this loss, which called for a desperate measure of newexpertise. Our group discussed about it, came to many consensus.Some thought we could figure it ou t ourselves, and some didnt. As agroup vote was made, majority called for a new source of expertise asthe project was coming to its deadline and we could not afford towaste perfectly good gutters. We had gotten a new source and iswilling to direct and teach us his ways of installation, also he came todecision to do it for charity to by helping out for free.


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Progress documentation:

(i) Week 1

We had listed down different shelters to look into (Places including AsramaCahaya - Rumah Wanita Cacat , Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus - CHIJ, Boas

Home, House of Joy And Rumah Hope). After deliberating on a location we foundAgathians Shelter. Then after we decided that was our place to work on. Welooked into Agathians and critically found specific problems that arose. Theperson guided us told us not only what they want but they would find useless.Problems have been listed as environmental issues and Social Issues on theWord Document. After much deliberation we proposed an idea of RainwaterHarvesting.

(ii) Week 2

Rough designs were made on how we could utilize the problem. Researches onthe piping and construction were made. This then gave us our inspiration forhow the design would come up (advantages and drawbacks were found duringthis process. We proposed and met the council member, which was then pleasewith the idea but not entirely sure about the design. We drew more designs andhad it brought back for deliberation. After the design was made, we then lookedin-depth about the method of construction method and most importantly theutilization of this Rainwater Harvesting. Most of our time was spent on what weshould use it for and where to place it. As the design was still rough after findingout that we needed to find the proper placement, we then planned our next journey for the following week.

(iii) Week 3

After much though on the design and placement of this utility, we then headedforward to the Shelter for another meeting with the council member. Heaccepted this design and gave us more ideas on where and how they would like it to be placed (the water tanks). This then gave us the opportunity to interact withthe council member further as we walked around to find the comfort of theShelter. As half of the groups were set and stone on this, we then got themeasurements of the walls, also the house to start sketching this up. Now as the


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design was taking place in our best manner, detailed sketches were made uponthe fitting and joints. We then sat down to talk with the council member about their place in detail as we want to find sponsors, so we found out many things wecould make a write up about so we can advertise and draw in sponsors.

(iv) Week 4

On this week, the soil has already been bought as well as the plants. We then cut up the bottles using knife cutters so that the plants can rest in the soil in thebottle. Pots of plants were also planted separately from the bottles. This methodensures the recycling of the bottles. A number of 15 bottles had been done that day. As this was going on, the other side of the group was on a survey mission tofind the pricing of the pipes, gutters, joints and water tanks. A listing of priceswas made and later that week, these materials were bought.

(v) Week 5

By this time, the materials had already been bought except the water tanks. Anamount of 30m worth of PVP 50mm diameter pipes were bought along with 15Straight joints, 15 Elbows and 5 T joints. We transported the pipes to the shelterand began work on the physical pipings . With the help of the plumber we wereable to understand how to join and see what best method to do. He set anexample and we then carried on the rest with help of hand from him. Weconnected both piping from each side of the Rectangular block of the leak, onegoing to the first floor and the other going to the second floor. Putting the pipestogether was done and typing of them was followed. We faced a problemwhereby we did not have enough gutter to be put it so we postponed it to ournext visit.

(vi) Week 6

We got to Agathians at 5pm in the after noon, after waiting for an hour werealized our source of expertise wasnt going to come so we decided to improviseand do what we can. We fixed the pipes into the tank, drilling holes and mendingit all together. 2 tanks were done. Since our experience on gutters is at a 0% wedidnt touch that and yet postponed it. Nevertheless we took time to play withthe kids for a while and also we planted more plants that day too. After theplanting of them, we found to have 7 more bottles/pots of plants being made.


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Energy consumption up to theproduction stage of plastics

Low Carbon Footprint

The magnitude of CO2 emission for the material we use throughout its lifecycle,Comparative rate of heat loss from production to consumption and disposal, isan important factor when considering the global warming issue. PVC is proven as

a material with minimal environmental load in terms of CO2 emission, whencompared with metal or glass products of the same application.


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PVC products also contribute significantly to energy efficiency through lowthermal conductivity. PVC window profiles have three times the heat insulationefficiency of aluminum profiles. They cut down energy consumption for heatingand air conditioning.

That uses less natural resources to make 57% of PVC is made out of chlorine,which is derived from common salt that is abundant on earth. Therefore PVCcontributes significantly to saving oil or gas, which are non renewable resources,in comparison to other plastics whose composition depends entirely on oil .

Usefully durable and 100% recyclable

Plastics are often perceived as symbols of throwaway or single use. However, inreality plastics are durable materials that do not rust or corrode. PVC is anexceptionally durable plastic, used for instance in water supply and sewagepipes, which can last for over 50 years. Most of PVC products are used in durableapplications. More than half of all PVC products are long life products with

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Service life of plastics

PVC is a material well suited to recycling. It has the longest history of recyclingamong plastics, and it is most advanced in mechanical recycling. For example, inJapan about 68% of end-of-life agricultural films (agro-films) was recycled in2005 and used for flooring, etc. In Europe, more than 260,000 tons of post-consumer products were recycled in 2011 through industry-sponsored schemes.

The accumulation of CO2 emissions in the atmosphere is considered a majorcontributor to climate change. Consequently, it is essential to control the

emissions generated by human activities to protect the environment for futuregenerations.

Greenhouse emissions from Virgin PVC resins are comparatively low whencompared to other materials. However, what the data from The University of Manchesters Carbon Footprint tool Calculator shows, is that recycling PVC canhelp to reduce carbon emissions to one sixth those of virgin PVC. Recycling PVCoffers a great opportunity to produce low carbon products, M ost PVC is used inbuilding products such as pipes, walls, floor coverings, cabling and windowframes. Improving recovery of PVC waste and identifying where recycled PVCcan increasingly be used in such applications will help improve the carbonfootprint of buildings and our lifestyles.


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PVC - 1.9Kg CO2 Recycled PVC - 0.3Kg CO2

Project Budget

The total budget that was established was Rm1000. Through this we were to buythe resources and materials within the budget.

Description of materials and its price, with the total costings.

Creepers plants & soil Rm 100.00- 27/05/2013

Pvc Pipe 50mm (5 sticks, each of 6 meters) Rm 100.00Pvc Elbow 50 mm (15 pieces) Rm37.50Pvc Tee Socket 50mm (5 pieces) Rm 15.00Pvc Socket 50 mm (10 pieces) Rm 25.00

- 3/06/2013Pipe/Hose Others (1 piece) Rm 98.00Pvc Gutter Spout Head (1 piece) Rm 18.50Pvc Gutter Jointer (1 piece) Rm 7.50Pvc Gutter bracket (4 pieces) Rm24.00Pvc Gutter End cap (1 piece) Rm10.00Pipe/Hose Others (5 pieces) Rm12.50Pvc Glue 100Gm (1 piece) Rm3.80

- 8/06/2013Hole Saw (50mm, 1 piece) Rm 42.00

- 10/06/2013Deluxe poly tank rounder N50R, 80 Gallons (2 pieces) Rm218.80

Water Tank Rm65.00- 11/06/2013

Pvc Gutter (10 pieces) Rm 60.00Gutter socket (2 pieces) Rm 8.00Gutter brackets (4 pieces) Rm 20.00Pvc pipe 2 6m (1 piece) Rm23.00Pvc socket 50mm (6 pieces) Rm 16.80

- 12/06/2013Total budget Rm1000Total amount spent = Rm904.60Total under budget Rm95.40


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Through out this project, the amount that we have kept aside for the budget hadnot been breached as it had came up to a total of Rm904.60. The rest of ourremaining budget will be given to Agathians Shelter as we had promisedourselves to use a total of Rm1000.

Individual feedback and association towards the project

This assessment will be followed by the criteria of: -(i) The delegation of tasks(ii) Work done during the project (iii) Site Visit attendance(iv) Feedback/reflection

Tunku Abdullah bin Tunku Mahmood Fawzy

(i) Making the report and proposal. Finding and solving the problemsencountered in the orphanage regarding the pipes. Designing idealsthrough the process. Making the place profile (includes interviewingthe council member). Solution and problems after critical thinking,which goes towards the proposition of ideas to the shelter. Evaluationof progress and fundraising. Prepping the group before each visit (includes what we research each member needs to do before hand andat site. Would be doing physical work with the piping and installationprocess.

(ii) Bought the pipes, hole saw, joints and all three water tanks.Transported pipes and water tank to the shelter. Arranged themeeting with Agathians. Guiding the group in terms of work basis.Helping in joining the pipes, carrying pipes and tying the pipes to the

roof and fence. Handling the accounts and work done towards report throughout the group. Drilling of holes in tanks.(iii) - 1 st may 2013 Attended

- 4 th May 2013 Did not attended-11 th May 2013 Attended-1 st June 2013 Did not attended-9 th June 2013 Attended-12 th June 2013 Attended-26 th June 2013 - Attended

(iv) Through this project I have felt the emotion that I though was neverthere. I was given the beautiful opportunity to work with lovely groupmates and with a great shelter (from the council to the children). I feelthat this project will carry on for years as it is imbedded in my


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thoughts. Rather than the marks, Im happy to have helped out theshelter for a good cause, not only for the present moment but the longrun. I would like to thanks everyone participated and the lecturers forthis heartfelt memory. Lets do this again! I have learnt the integrationof environmental, architectural and social aspects as it is collaboratedtogether to be used for one purpose that is for the better of the onesliving in the shelter.

Nick Mattaari

(i) In charge of the technical drawings of the shelter (these include themeasurements, floor plans, elevations & Agathians shelter). DesigningIdeas process, working on the physical work with the piping andinstallation process. Making the final report and sponsorship write up.

(ii) Helping in the joining of pipes, carrying the pipes, cutting the pipesand drilling of the water tanks. Tying the pipes to the fence using steelbands using screws and nuts. AutoCAD drawings on the shelter as atechnical aspect of the project. Planted the flowers and soil into thebottles that were cut.

(iii) - 1 st may 2013 Did not attend- 4 th May 2013 - Attended-11 th May 2013 Attended-1 st June 2013 Attended-9 th June 2013 Attended-12 th June 2013 Attended-26 th June 2013 - Attended

(iv) First time in experience in charity works. Gain emotional feelingrather than just completing the tasks to attain marks. Enable to relate

the relationship between architecture, social, charity and sharinghappiness, especially to the children.

Kawshik Chonnee

(i) Finding and solving the problems encountered in the orphanage.Designing Ideas process. Solution problems after critical thinking aswell as the proposition of ideas to the council member. Working onthe physical work with the piping and installation process.

(ii) Helped in joining the pipes, carrying the pipes and holding it to placeas it is being fixed. Finding out solutions during the gutter crisis at theshelter, measuring and calculating of the new gutter pipes.

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(iv) Service to man is service to god this par ticular saying shows how that

we humans being are not only materialistic but we can still think about those who are helpless. Upon completion of this project, I havelearnt so many things as well as I have got the opportunity to help forcharitable works. I was very fortunate to find myself in suck a group inwhich everyone of use collaborated and came with such good ideas,which we eventually turned into a reality even though we had manyups and downs. Going to the orphanage every week made usemotionally attached to the place and the children as well. Thisparticular project will always be remembered by many of us and I feelso proud to have done such a noble work. No matter what grades weget, I think that it is high time that the coming generations know about the human touch. I would like to thanks Mr. Sivabalan, our lecturerswho helped us enormously, my group members and the plumberswithout them whom this project would not have been a success.

Farhan Shah

(i) Does the 3D interpretation of the shelter to scale. This includes theproposed design through sketchup, Handling the photos & videos forsubmission. Work being done physically with the pipings andinstallation process. Surveying the prices and buying the materials for

the project.(ii) Worked on the photography and filming. Supporting the installation of pipes, bought the gutter, brackets and joints. Transported thematerials, also re-transported the materials alone on a separate day.Found the source of expertise for plumbing. Planted the flowers andsoil into the bottles that were cut up.

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(iv) This project spoke to me louder than I thought it would. Its really not about the project, its more than the project. I feel like its a lifetimememory that we can be proud of for generation. Almost like, weactually made a 'difference' for once in our lives. Its everything alltogether, experience, the teamwork, and the memory, the feeling of willingness to help for the better, just to see the smile on their faces.Touches the heart really. Because imagining how and what the

children have to go through, constantly being reminded that they haveabsolutely no parents, makes us feel bad, sad and taught us toappreciate our own parents more than we already are, and it pulls myheart to give them whatever possible help to put a smile on their face,and to light up the burden. I believe that, even small things can make adifference. It s really a life changing opportunity.

Raian Mahmud

(i) Does the 3D interpretation of the shelter to scale, which includes theproposed sketchup. Handling the photos and photos and videos forsubmission. Would be working physically with the pipes andinstallation process.

(ii) Did the photography and filming on site. Piping plans on sketchup, 3Drepresentation of piping plans, making the pipes support as it is beingfixed and planting the flowers. Researched about the rainwaterharvesting system, on how gutters and pipes work. Planted theflowers and soil together into the bottles that were cut.

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(iv) This is my first time for charity work, helping the children has brought great pleasure and satisfaction which makes all the hard work worthwhile. Spending time with the group and the children willalways be embedded in my memory.


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Arif Zakwan

(i) Researched about different materials (including what to use & why).Researching about the environmental friendly materials/recycledmaterials/non-toxic materials). This is to match the space with theenvironment. Would be doing work physically with the pipes andinstallation process. Part of the designing idea process.

(ii) Helped with the joining of the pipes, carried the pipes andtransportation of group members. Finding out problems that need tobe solved. Contributed sufficient ideas to the planning of the route of pipes. Researched on alternative materials (its pros and cons that affect the use of it).

(iii) - 1 st may 2013 Did not attend- 4 th May 2013 - Attended-11 th May 2013 Attended-1 st June 2013 Did not attend-9 th June 2013 Attended-12 th June 2013 Attended-26 th June 2013 - Attended

(iv) This project was a whole new experience compared to our dullroutine studio and history work etc. And I believe this project to bethe first of many more in the future. We had the chance to interact andwork hand in hand with those less unfortunate than us, and I think it is a big eye opener towards the hardships they go through everyday tomake it. Apart from minor problems such as technical difficulties anddelays, I believe this project went smoothly and successfully.

Sofia

(i) Carrying out research on the construction methods about piping andrainwater harvesting. Sketches of the proposed ideas to see if thedesign matches the particular place. Finding the source of expertiseand contacting. Would be doing the physical work with the piping andinstallation process.

(ii) Planted the flowers and soil mixing. Called the source of expertise(plumber). Helping in jointing and fixing of pipes. Researched themethods of joints and piping route. Made sketches and also placement of pipes within the shelter. Arranging the transportation of soil andflowers to the shelter. Bought the soil and flowers.

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(iv) I am so happy that I get the chance to be part in completing thisproject, as it is a self-realization for me. The installation of the water

harvesting system and planting plants/flowers in recycled plasticbottles at the shelter really teaches the children the value of sustainable living. I hope that at the end of the project, everyone willgain an experience that we all can integrate it in building designs &constructions to create a sustainable future for all.

Ye Min Aun

(i) Details on costing were done. Part of the designing idea process andevaluation process. Finding out and solving the problemsencountered. Finding sponsors through research for the project.Finding the location on which this shelter was found. Sourcing theexpertise for the construction method and process. Would be doingphysical work with the piping and the installation process.

(ii) Helping in joining the pipes, carrying the pipes and cutting the pipes.Tying the pipes to the fence using steel bands with screws and nuts.Played with the kids to cheer them up. Soil mixing and planting of flowers into the bottles.

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(iv) I never thought that this project would be very interesting. Idiscovered and surprised in a way that we make an impact on not onlythe environment but also the children there. I am very happy that Idid, as in a team, something beneficial for the orphanage. It is just priceless to spend time with kids, spread the love to them and makethem smile.


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Izzat Nasaruddin

(i) Researched about the different types of pipes, different types of joining methods. Emphasized why using such material would benefit.Finding companies who can give dustbins for donations. Finding thecontact person, contact number and finalize everything for it. Wouldbe doing physical work with the piping and installation process.

(ii) Joining the pipes, carrying the pipes and cutting the pipes. Tying thepipes to the fence using steel bands using screws and nuts.(iii) - 1 st may 2013 Did not attended

- 4 th May 2013 - Attended-11 th May 2013 Attended-1 st June 2013 Did not attended-9 th June 2013 Attended-12 th June 2013 Attended-26 th June 2013 Attended

(iv) I gain a plenty of experiences throughout this charity work. Thanks toall people especially our plumbers for helping us and they did not need any cent for the charity services. I really hope that the childrencan live even better for a brighter future.


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PICTURES OF ACTIVITIES

Activity: Planting plants

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Activity: Piping installation

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Sponsorship

As brief, we are the middle party for this charity work from chain of company, usand the shelter. The sponsorship for this project is from Telekom Malaysia apart from our own personal budget. This sponsorship helped us a lot in this charitywork especially for the piping items and other miscellaneous. Furthermore, itsenhanced morality for all of us in a group in completing this charity work.

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CONCLUSION

During and after all of the project done, we felt that this charity work is moretowards emotional feeling rather than the importance of getting marks for thesubject itself. The involvement of different outsider for example the plumbergives us the meaning of true charity value which is happiness of peoplesurrounding especially the kids. Apart from that, we achieved the awareness of

relationship of architecture and environment can contribute to positive value forcommunity and people that need attention from capable society which is us. Thiskind of activity also should be done continuously from time to time, always beupdate and be able to serve community through our own capabilities. Onceagain, this charity works gives us happiness and good experiences and be able toset example for the future students and volunteers. Lastly, we would like toappreciate and very thankful to our lecturers and university for giving us thechance to perform this charity works.

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