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This document compares and contrasts the features of a traditional Malay house and the Ting Residence designed by Wooi Architect. Both aim to achieve thermal comfort through passive design elements that respond to the tropical climate, but the Ting Residence uses modern construction methods while maintaining a traditional aesthetic. It divides spaces functionally for public, semi-private, and private uses. Though different eras, both uphold the same principles of respecting the environment and meeting needs

Author

Glennson Balacanao

Language

EN