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Traditional Malay House Architecture by Sithai Sellathurai is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Peninsular Malaysian architecture is derived from vernacular or indigenous designs that originated locally. The traditional Malay house is characterized by several features: it is built entirely with local materials and labor, raised on stilts to withstand flooding, and has a pitched roof to cope with heavy rain. The layout, form, and construction methods of the house respond to the tropical climate, local culture and lifestyle, and allow for ventilation and thermal comfort. Common building types in traditi
- Author
- Sithai Sellathurai
- Language
- EN