Physical Factors in Architecture (I)

JIAN, JUN-HAN 老師


Physical Factors in Architecture (I)

Physical Factors in Architecture (1) JIAN, JUN-HAN

CATEGORY Year Level Number of students taking the courses Curriculum Curriculum and Instructional Features
■Required Courses for College and Departments Freshman 70 ■Department of Architecture
Departmental Required Course		 ●Planning Objective：
The course seeks to provide students with essential knowledge of sustainable green building principles, emphasizing the natural environmental attributes of sound, light, heat, air, and water. The objective is to cultivate students' capacity to employ integrated energy-efficient design and execution in forthcoming architectural endeavors.
●Curriculum and Instructional Features：
Understanding the environmental characteristics of sound, light, heat, air, and water to develop and enhance skills in energy-efficient design and implementation
●Expected Social Impact：
Measuring environmental parameters for both indoor and outdoor spaces, providing a reference for energy conservation and carbon reduction in the adaptive reuse of historic buildings.
In addition to preserving a building's structural integrity, the quality of the internal environment has a considerable impact on human health and comfort. This course seeks to meet the comfort standards for sound, light, heat, air, and water in habitable spaces while preserving these ancient houses' warmth and vibrancy.

    Historical circumstances have primarily influenced the traditional long and narrow shophouses that serve as residences on Shenkeng Street. The introduction of commercial functions further constrained the natural ventilation and daylighting capabilities of these buildings. However, there has yet to be a systematic investigation or analysis of the indoor physical environment of these traditional shophouses. This course seeks to examine the physical environment of these historic buildings on Shenkeng Street, analyze current situations, and offer appropriate improvement strategies for shophouses that do not satisfy health and comfort criteria.


    The course "Physical Factors in Architecture (1)" focuses on both theory and practical practice. It includes fundamental knowledge of ventilation, lighting, and indoor air quality, supplemented with studies of real-world examples, such as Shenkeng Old Street and traditional dwellings, to help students understand.


Course learning outcomes:

    Ten historic residences in Shenkeng were chosen for measurement, including establishments such as Dingjie Stinky Tofu Shop, Dexingju, Umeshu Story House, Chiayi Pavilion Eatery, Tianlun Teahouse, Guo Jinshan Peanut Candy Store, Guo Jinshan's Second Store, Sanxia Gold Cow Buns, Qiaowei Rice Products Store, and Shaowei Qilixiang Shop.

    The evaluation of the physical environment of these antiquated residences encompassed the measurement of several factors, including: Wind Environment: Measurements of wind speed in indoor and outdoor settings Illuminance Measurements in Lighting Environment Indoor Air Quality: Assessments of temperature, humidity, and CO2 levels

1. Xili Handmade Soap (No. 48, Shenkeng Street)
Investigation Report by Wang Jiezhen, Qu Yuyu, Chen Yujun, Lan Shiqing, and Chen Anqi.
建築物理環境 建築物理環境2
View of the Entrance from the Outside View of the Entrance from the Inside
建築物理環境3 建築物理環境4
Illuminance of Soap Product Display Area Air Quality Measurement Photos
Illuminance and UV Data Recording

Illuminance：312.0

UV Index：0.008

Illuminance：58.79

UV Index：1.188

Illuminance：922.2

UV Index：0.012

Illuminance：1239

UV Index：0.003

Illuminance：926.4

UV Index：0.003

Illuminance：1129

UV Index：0.003

Illuminance：393.7

UV Index：0.001

Illuminance：432.8

UV Index：0.000

Illuminance：892.1

UV Index：0.003

Illuminance：783.0

UV Index：0.004

Illuminance：844.8

UV Index：0.000

Illuminance：465.1

UV Index：0.000