Abstract
The Power Port is an eco-friendly, multifunctional space designed with sustainability. It provides a dedicated area where students can recharge their smartphones and tablets using solar-powered USB ports while seated using on material that durable, weather-resistant chairs made from aluminium and recycled plastic. The space includes a wash hand area that utilizes rainwater harvesting, promoting water conservation. Its open-air, green design offers shade without enclosing the space, allowing for natural ventilation and a connection to nature. The Power Port also enhances the aesthetic appeal of its surroundings while prioritizing sustainability. The materials used, such as recycled plastic, eco-friendly wood composites, bamboo charcoal fibre boards, and thermally modified wood, are selected for their low environmental impact. This design reflects a commitment to durability and environmental consciousness, making the Power Port both a functional and sustainable solution for student spaces.
Metadata
Item Type: | Conference or Workshop Item (Paper) |
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Creators: | Creators Email / ID Num. Hisham, Finda Marina UNSPECIFIED Nik Hassin, Nik Siti Fatimah UNSPECIFIED |
Contributors: | Contribution Name Email / ID Num. Team Leader Md Ajis, Azizah UNSPECIFIED Team Leader Helmy, Nazrul UNSPECIFIED Designer Misnat, Nordin UNSPECIFIED Designer Mohd Anuar, Muhamad Irfan UNSPECIFIED Designer Raja Shahrulzaman, Raja Hazman Shah UNSPECIFIED |
Subjects: | N Fine Arts > NA Architecture > Sustainable architecture |
Divisions: | Universiti Teknologi MARA, Perak > Seri Iskandar Campus > Faculty of Architecture, Planning and Surveying |
Journal or Publication Title: | Proceeding for International Undergraduates Get Together 2024 (IUGeT 2024) “Undergraduates’ Digital Engagement Towards Global Ingenuity“ |
Page Range: | pp. 237-239 |
Keywords: | Space, eco-friendly, multifunction, modern, sustainability |
Date: | 2024 |
URI: | https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/112793 |