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Calista Niken Aldari

Slum Upgrading. Kebon Melati, Indonesia

Ancillary Dwelling. 227 Curtin Avenue, Cottesloe

Me.

About

High-motivated individual who has experience working closelywith AutoCAD, Revit, and Enscape. I am passionate about residential and sustainable architecture and am eager to learn and experience more things to widen my skill set and knowledge in this industry. I am an active listener who believes that my enthusiasm, learning attitude and work ethics make me a fast learner and easily adaptable to a changing working environment.

Hobby and Interest:

• Digital Illustration

• Gif Animation

• Reading Manga

Achievement:

• Social Housing project (Course: Praxis Studio) was shortlisted to be selected for the Fleetwood Challenge Cup 2022 competition

This social housing building design utilises prefabrication and modular constructions that contribute to the low-cost construction cost and renders housing to b more affordable within the Australian market. On top of that, modular construction also benefits the environment such as helping to reduce carbon emission, vehicular traffic, and site disruption and contributes to a 3-5% reduction in completion time. In addition, less waste is also generated, and materials can be recycled. Hence, this can contribute to helping to lead to the achievement of Net-Zero by 2050.

This 4-storeys building primarily utilises timber for its construction as timber captures carbon, reduces CO2 in the atmosphere, it’s a renewable material and has a low embodied energy, On the other hand, SIP panels will be utilised for each module’s flooring, wall, and roof which can contribute to a decrease in heat transfer and has great energy efficiency contributes to improved indoor air quality, minimal waste, faster project completion, minimal construction errors, and fewer labour requirements, which contributes greatly to both affordable housing and Net-Zero.

Additionally, the design form adopts elements and adapts to the context and climate of the site. A renewable Energy PV system: Solar Ivy, will also be incorporated to ensure the benefit and help the energy-saving and Net Zero within the building.

Project.

Course Unit.

Praxis Studio Institution. Curtin University

The design is a social housing that caters to homeless and lowincome households. Besides its goal to contribute to achieving Net Zero by 2050 with the main concept of ‘ Achieving Net Zero Begins at Home’, the design embraces a sub-concept of ‘Rehabilitation of the Community by Proposing Camping Programs and Adapting them to the Social Housing.’ Camping programs can help people who feel isolated or misunderstood because of their conditions, challenges or circumstances. Camp offers connectivity and support needed to finally feel like part of a community, a place to belong, a place for the community to relate. The programs such as Workshop & training, participation &  engagement, garden & renewable energy, and health are adopted and incorporated in the form of facilities into the design to prepare and help the community learn skillsets before entering society and employment opportunities, to empower the residents through participation and involvement in the community and engagement and create a sense of belonging, to contribute and allow the community to be self-sustain in terms of food and energy, and to provide and encourage the community to care for their health or outdoor activity.

Form & Layout.

The form and layout of the Design were influenced by and adapted to the local climate and context. The form and layout allow crossventilation, contributing to passive heating and cooling within the design. Furthermore, with optimal use of natural lighting in the living areas, the quality of life can be improved, and artificial lighting can be reduced. Hence, it can help with energy-saving, reduce electricity costs and Net-Zero within the building.

Modular Construction & Materiality.

The design utilises ‘Modular Construction’, which helps to reduce carbon emission, vehicular traffic, and site disruption, and contributes to a 3-50% reduction in completion time. Less waste is also generated, and materials can be recycled, which helps achieve net-zero.

Timber.

The design primarily utilises timber construction as wood captures carbon and reduces CO2 in the atmosphere. In addition, it is a natural, renewable material with low embodied energy. Furthermore, the types of timber that will be utilised in the construction are MGP10 Pine and F17 Jarrah, which both of them can be found locally, and they are cheaper and more sustainable options compared to steel and concrete.

Overall Construction Sequence:

Step 1. Site Preparation

Step 2. Footing Installation (Pre-cast)

Step 3. Modules Assembly

Step 4. Modules Lifting

Step 5. Modules Transportation

Step 6. Modules Installation

Step 7. Flooring & Support

Step 8. Facade Installation

Step 9. Project Completion

SIP Panels.

SIP panels will be utilised for each module’s flooring, wall, and roof. SIP panel contributes to a decrease in heat transfer and has great energy efficiency. Hence, the utilisation of artificial heating and air conditioning can be reduced. Furthermore, it is a sustainable material with good fire insulation and is flexible in terms of configuration and connection. In addition, the SIP panel also contributes to improved indoor air quality, minimal waste, faster project completion, minimal construction errors, fewer labour requirements, and so on, which helps in reducing the overall construction cost and in achieving NetZero.

Steel.

Steel will be utilised for the proposed design’s façade system. It is strong and sustainable as it is recyclable, reusable, lasts long, and low maintenance. Furthermore, it is flexible as it is easy to assemble and dissemble.

(Refer to Appendix A)

Part List:

a. SIP Floor Panel

b. SIP Roof Panel

c. 140x90mm F17 Jarrah: Timber Floor Bearer

d. 140x45mm MGP10 Pine: Spline

e. 140x35mm MGP10 Pine: Base Plate

f. SIP Wall Panel with External Timber Cladding

g. Painting Timber Door

h. Aluminium Sliding 2 Glazed Panels

i. Aluminium Double Glazed Window

Assembly Order:

1. Arrange spacing for floor bearer, bolts connection at joist, then apply SIPs floor panel on top with SIPs screw.

2. Marking the partition, door, and window position on floor panel, then apply timber base plate with nails.

3. Following the fixed base plate to tilt up wall panel at correct position.

4. Wall panel connect with timber spline and nails: corner panel, use SIPs screw with c/c spacing to connect.

5. Installation of door and window framing, module connector, and repeat to other modules.

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The design will be utilising a PV system: Solar Ivy. Whilst it captures the sun’s energy and generates electricity like the other PV systems, it also reflects nature’s organic essence, resembling ivy leaves. It can also act as a shade screen that minimises solar heat gain and can be bent to create various

curved or rigid shapes or be mounted to contour the outer surface of a structure. The incorporation of PV System: solar ivy leaves on both east and west sides allows the system to generate energy which allows the community to self-sustain energy, which helps reduce the electricity cost and lifestyle. On top of that, the excess energy can be saved in a battery located in the plant room or be transferred to the grids, which allow the social housing community to be paid for their electricity contribution to the macro community.

Renewable Energy: PV System Solar Ivy .

Programmes.

1. Laundromat Cafe: Outdoor Night

2. Laundromat Cafe: Interior

3. Ground Floor Hallway

Design Proposal.

Laundromat Cafe. 1:100.

Unit 1B1B. 1:100.

3. Module: Unit 2B1B* 4. Community Garden

5. Fire-Isolated Stairway

Module: Unit 2B1B* 1. Living 2. Kitchen 3. Dining 4. Bed 1 5. Bed 2 6. Bath

3. Module: Unit 2B2B* 4. Fire-Isolated Stairway Module: Unit 2B2B* 1. Living 2. Kitchen 3. Dining 4. Bed 1

Module: Unit 2B2B. 1:100.

3. Module: Unit 3B2B* 4. Community Learning/ Event Facility

5. Fire-Isolated Stairway Module: Unit 3B2B* 1. Living

Kitchen 3. Dining

Bed 1 5. Bed 2 6. Bed 3 7. Bath

Module: Unit 3B2B

North Elevation. 1:200.

East Elevation. 1:200.

South Elevation. 1:200.

West Elevation. 1:200.

VICTORIA STREET

Urbanisation has caused a major problem in poverty and poor city planning, resulting in the increasing number of slum settlements in Jakarta. Several efforts have been made to provide social housing for the slum community. Nevertheless, several factors were not considered, suggesting that reallocation and evictions may not be the best solution since they result in unfamiliarity and a lack of belonging for the community and dispense with their connection with social networks and economics. This research aims to set out a design and planning strategy of on-site slum upgrading to improve the quality of life of the slum community and their transition towards better living settlements and environment in Kebon Melati, Jakarta, Indonesia. The key findings of the research will inform the master plan and slum upgraded settlements design prototype, which will be tested against the design criteria for the livelihood of the slum community.

Site. Kebon Melati, Jakarta, Indonesia

Project. Slum Upgrading

Course Unit. Thesis Project Institution. Curtin University

This program aims to revisit and facilitate the culture of the slum community, that is, to utilise a water canal to wash their clothes. Moreover, this program aims to enhance social community interaction and livelihood within the neighbourhood. The space integrates a water filtration system hidden next to the water canal, which enables the water from the canal to be filtered for general or laundry use, and it filters the used water before it goes back to the environment.

The design incorporates steps in the area to allow the residents to go down towards the water canal and do their laundry. It also adopts and integrates the texture of a washboard to allow them to wash their clothes easily. Additionally, a small barrier is incorporated between the laundry space and the water canal to prevent contaminated water from entering the environment. In addition, some different water vegetations, such as common water hyacinth and bulrush, are planted along the water canal for natural water filtration and greening.

Water hyacinth

Bulrush

Communal Laundry Space

The macro-communal space is a flexible space to cater social engagement, events, and workshops for the slum community and facilitate interaction between the slum community and those living in better settlements.

The space incorporates amphitheatre-like seating elements to support the mentioned above recycled goods are also showcased and implemented throughout the area to trigger the interest of the observers and allow them to interact with the products; hence, this will trigger curiosity and self-motivation to learn more about the products, waste management, and become aware of the environment.

The space integrates the framing elements from the settlements into the space. Hence, the space looks like a continuation or extension of the settlements, which enhances the experience of the pedestrians within the space.

The openness and balanced of the space allow the space to blend in and not overwhelm the surrounding area.

The settlement design has two types: 1-storey settlements and two or above storeys settlements.

The settlements and units’ design will focus on flexibility and allow growth and changes over time to accommodate the slum community due to urbanisation; hence, the design will utilise modular construction. This is due to its advantages compared to traditional construction for slum upgrading projects as it saves construction time, has lower construction cost, reduces material waste, and has less impact on the environment and people’s daily routine (Velamati 2012), which is thought to be beneficial for this slum upgrading project proposal.

The design also focuses on space efficiency and providing enough space for people to live in. Therefore, there are two different types of units provided for the residents: Unit A (3m x 6m) for 1-2 people and Unit B (6m x 6m) for 3-5 people.

The design utilises warm white paint and a white roof to help with passive cooling by reducing solar radiation absorption, which causes less heat to be transferred inside the building. Additionally, the settlements incorporate bamboo cladding on some of the walls to give a traditional natural atmosphere to the design. It is also sustainable and eco-friendly, which is beneficial for the environment.

PV System will be installed on top of each settlement as a form of renewable energy to generate electricity for residents’ use. Additionally, recycled products are utilised and showcased inside or outside the settlements to encourage residents to learn about the environment and waste management. Moreover, the design form encourages visibility to ensure safety and security within the settlements.

This space enables the residents to interact socially while also hanging up their laundry to dry under the sun.

Integration of the framing elements within this space aims to allow the residents to hang their clothes and for shading purposes.

The area also showcases recycled products, such as a vertical garden that uses recycled plastic bottles as the planters and recycled bottles for interesting and dynamic shading devices that residents can easily customise.

The courtyard is an open space in the middle of higher settlements that facilitates social interaction between residents; this space can also be utilised as an open green dining area for the residents on the ground floor.

The area’s openness enables natural light and ventilation to go through the building, allowing natural cooling within the building.

Communal Kitchen Spaces can be located on each level within higher and one-storey settlements. The design emphasises openness to mimic the traditional Indonesian eatery ‘Warung’ and enables social interaction while eating or cooking.

The design incorporates rattan panels and woven rattan elements to bring out traditional Indonesian elements within the space.

Courtyard

Communal Kitchen

1-storey settlement consists of 2-unit B (6m x 6m) for 3-5 people and a smaller communal kitchen and bathroom.

2-3 storey settlement consists of both unit A (3m x 6m) for 1-2 people and unit B (6m x 6m) for 3-5 people, a communal kitchen and bathroom on each level, a courtyard on the ground floor, and micro communal spaces on the corners of the building on level 1 and higher.

Unit A

This 3m x 6m dimension unit is designed to accommodate 1-2 people to live in. The residents can choose a single bed to accommodate one person or a bunk bed to accommodate two people within the unit, allowing flexibility and clear circulation within the space. Additionally, the design utilises low tables, cushions, and carpets to recreate the culture of the slum community and allow spaciousness and space efficiency within the unit.

This 6m x 6m dimension unit is designed to accommodate 3-5 people to live in. The unit implements flexible partition walls for the internal walls to allow flexibility and growth to accommodate new household members. The space can be divided into two bedrooms and a common space or three bedrooms and a common space. This type of unit is as well utilises low tables, cushions and carpets for space efficiency.

Unit B

The project site is situated within the R20 residential zone, with a total lot area of 562m2, and the lowest point of the property meets the intersecting street, Curtin Avenue.

The proposal is an ancillary dwelling will be located behind the main building and will be utilised for bed and breakfast or student accommodation. The proposed design will be constructed on the unoccupied backyard of the lot with a total area of 118.6m2, a singlestory residence or ancillary dwelling with an approximate floor area of 57.04m2. The total area complies with the R-codes regulation that states the maximum plot ratio area of an ancillary dwelling is 70m2. The proposed design includes two bedrooms, living/ dining space, kitchen/laundry, bathroom, separate toilet, and shaded veranda.

Design Considerations.

To ensure that the design receives abundance of natural light and winter warmth, as well as retain the connection with the outdoor space/existing garden, the ancillary dwelling incorporates clerestory windows facing east, floorto-ceiling windows and doors facing the northern side. This design combines the living, dining, and kitchen areas in one space, while integrating light-coloured interiors to achieve a sense of spaciousness in the ancillary dwelling. The design uses materials such as vinyl and timber which provide excellent thermal insulation, ensuring that occupants will be comfortable all year long.

90MM

10MM PLASTERBOARD

70MM TIMBER STUD (68MM INSULATION)

10MM PLASTERBOARD (MR PB WITHIN WET AREA)

FINISH CEILING LEVEL AT xxxx

FINISH FLOOR LEVEL AT

ELECTRICAL LEGEND

SWITCH PLATE, 1 GANG, MOUNTING HEIGHT AS NOTED ON PLAN

SWITCH PLATE, 2 GANG, MOUNTING HEIGHT AS NOTED ON PLAN

SWITCH PLATE, 3 GANG, MOUNTING HEIGHT AS NOTED ON PLAN

DOUBLE GPO, MOUNTING HEIGHT AS NOTED ON PLAN

TRIPLE GPO, MOUNTING HEIGHT AS NOTED ON PLAN

RECESSED DOWNLIGHT

RECESSED

VAPOUR BARRIER

DPC/ FLASHING BRICK VENEER TIE

GRD FLOOR (0c)

INSULATION IN 90MM TIMBER STUD FRAME 40MM CAVITY WEEP HOLE

10MM PLASTERBOARD PAINT FINISH

SKIRTING BOARD

FLOORING

FLOOR LEVEL LEGENDS

TOP OF WALL LEVEL

FINISH CEILING LEVEL AT xxxx MM FROM SSL

FINISH FLOOR LEVEL AT xx MM FROM SSL; TO THE TOP OF THE FLOOR FINISH

WATERPROOF MEMBRANE COMPACTED

CONCRETE FOOTING

INSULATION IN 90MM TIMBER STUD FRAME

WEEP HOLE

SILL FLASHING

BRICK VENEER TIE