Malaysia, like most other developing countries, is faced with massive housing problems. About 40 percent of the populations of Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia, live in slums and squatter settlements. The kampong (village) environment is generally cool and shady. Paths are unpaved and compounds are kept meticulously clean.
The traditional Malay house has an open interior, promoting good cross-ventilation and lighting and allowing the space to be used for many purposes depending on the season, occasion, or time of day. Since most activities take place on the floor, the need for furniture is minimal; bedding materials and sleeping mats are rolled up and stored during the day to eliminate the need for separate living and sleeping quarters.
The traditional Malay house has, over the years, evolved a very efficient addition system that grows according to the needs of its users. The core unit, or the ibu rumah, is the basic living unit for the small or poor family. The kitchen and toilet are often located on the exterior. From the ibu rumah, many possible additions can be made as the family grows bigger or as it acquires the means to build a bigger house.
The traditional Malay house tends to be somewhat dark inside, which has the advantage of giving an impression of coolness; for practical purposes, however, the introduction of artificial lighting would be desirable but there are infinite variations in sizes and heights, and various combinations of types and quality according to the needs of the user.
Malaysia, like most other developing countries, is faced with massive housing problems. About 40 percent of the populations of Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia, live in slums and squatter settlements. The kampong (village) environment is generally cool and shady. Paths are unpaved and compounds are kept meticulously clean.
The traditional Malay house has an open interior, promoting good cross-ventilation and lighting and allowing the space to be used for many purposes depending on the season, occasion, or time of day. Since most activities take place on the floor, the need for furniture is minimal; bedding materials and sleeping mats are rolled up and stored during the day to eliminate the need for separate living and sleeping quarters.
The traditional Malay house has, over the years, evolved a very efficient addition system that grows according to the needs of its users. The core unit, or the ibu rumah, is the basic living unit for the small or poor family. The kitchen and toilet are often located on the exterior. From the ibu rumah, many possible additions can be made as the family grows bigger or as it acquires the means to build a bigger house.
The traditional Malay house tends to be somewhat dark inside, which has the advantage of giving an impression of coolness; for practical purposes, however, the introduction of artificial lighting would be desirable but there are infinite variations in sizes and heights, and various combinations of types and quality according to the needs of the user.
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