Building and construction techniques

•  Building materials are mostly natural materials e.g timber/hardwood which is more durable and is the main material of the house.

 

• The house is built on the Malay house construction system, whole house is made up of 2 basic units: main house (ruman ibu) and kitchen( ruman dapur)

 

• Structures of the house is assembled using either the wedge method or pegged mortice and tenon.

 

Elevation of a HDB flat

Floor Plan of a HDB flat

Floorplan of a Traditional Malay House

The floor plan of  the malay house, shows the features of rooms with different height and doorway that separates the males and females rooms.

Elevation of a Traditional Malay House

From the elevation, the features of raised floor construction and low windows are seen.