The Project Brief

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Table of Contents
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................3
Goals ............................................................................................................................................................3
Objectives ....................................................................................................................................................3
Benefits of rooftop garden ..........................................................................................................................3
Project definition ................................................................................................................................................4
Deliverables .................................................................................................................................................4
Budget .........................................................................................................................................................4
Schedule ......................................................................................................................................................4
Project constraints .......................................................................................................................................5
Basic site analysis .........................................................................................................................................5
Land and its attributes .................................................................................................................................6
Authorization ......................................................................................................................................................8
Essentials ...........................................................................................................................................................14
Risk ....................................................................................................................................................................14
Minutes of meeting ..........................................................................................................................................15

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Introduction
This document proposes to construct a rooftop garden with a small café at Taylor’s University. The
sole purpose to this building is to provide students an opportunity to relax and feel one with nature. There
will also be a small café where a few light snacks and basic beverages would be served.
Unfortunately there is not much greenery on the Taylor’s campus. There is a need to greenery. Not
only does it provide a tranquil serene environment, it also has environmental benefits. In addition it is
visually appealing.
Due to the scarcity of land in Taylor’s by putting a rooftop garden, there is no problem in finding
adequate space to grow the garden.
Goals
- To create a structure that will be environmentally friendly.
- It will give people an opportunity to relax and feel nature
- To make use of space that is not being utilized to its full potential
Objectives
- To create a rooftop garden
- To create a café and seating area in rooftop garden
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Rooftop gardens have several benefits
Primarily it improves the quality of air. The plants will absorb the Carbon Dioxide in the atmosphere and
release Oxygen thereby improving the air quality.
Secondly it increases energy conservation. Rooftop gardens reflect light and heat. Therefore the building will
remain cool and energy that would usually be used to cool a building may no longer be necessary.
Rooftop gardens may be beneficial in areas which accumulate a great deal of rain. Storm runoff water can
especially overflow sewer systems. The plants can absorb some of the rainwater and limit the runoff from
excess water. Rooftop gardening, in turn, has the potential to reduce the occurrences of flooding.
Rooftop gardening can potentially protect rooftops from damage and deterioration. The lifetime of a rooftop
can be shortened due to ultraviolet radiations, severe temperatures or excess winds.
In addition, rooftop gardens are visually appealing.

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Project definition
Deliverable
After this project has been implemented, the deliverables include
A rooftop garden, in which several different types of plants are grown to give a visually appealing view
Areas in which seating is provided. This will give students and opportunity to sit and use the space as they so
desire. These include gazebos.
A café that will provide additional seating as well as some common beverages and snacks.
Budget
Schedule
Breakdown
Cost
MRM
Legal fees 5699
breach of contract 500
cost of rooftop garden ($20 per foot) 611506.6
cost of benches (115) 345
café 315650
Total 933700.6

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Project constraints
Although there is a set amount of days for which the authorities and permits will be issued, in many
cases there are complications and amendments have to be made. This can delay the project
One of the primary project constraints that will be faced in this project is the weather. If there is
rainy weather, there will be no work done for that day and the rooftop will have to be dry one the work can
commence again.
There are cases where the client changes their mind about the details of the project and this can
cause the architect to revise their original drawings.
Basic site analysis

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Land and its attributes
As expected the plot of land is flat terrain and is primarily made of concrete. There are some
machinery that is kept on the roof top which will most likely need to be moved or an extra floor will have to
be built above the level where these machinery items are kept.
There is some wiring at the rooftop. Large open, unused space
The entrance to the rooftop The view from the rooftop
The other side of the view from the rooftop

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There is a pillar the segregates two parts of the rooftop.

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Authorization
No Procedure Time to
complete
Cost
associated
MRM
1 Submission to Local Authority through OSC
Builders can apply for all the pre-building approvals at the One Stop
Center of the Municipality of Kuala Lumpur. However, the builder still
needs to visit each of the agencies that provide the pre-approvals in order
to obtain confirmation. The One Stop Center charges a processing fee of
MYR 480. This process is partly regulated by Federal Territory (Planning)
Act, 1982.
Agency: Majlis Bandaraya Petaling Jaya MBPJ
1 480
2 Obtain Development Order (DO) from Planning Dept
Planning permission, which is issued as a Development Order by the
Planning Department of the local authority, authorizes development of
the land. The permit is valid for 12 months, within which time
construction must begin.
The processing time for the applications is usually as follows:
• 120 days for large-scale projects (consisting of complicated
development plans, buildings of more than five levels, construction
involving layout plans for a development area of more than 2 acres, or
projects affecting the population density and change of zone area)
• 60 days for mid-scale projects (requiring construction plans of buildings
of fewer than five levels, a temporary change in land/building usage
involving a land area of fewer than 5,000 square feet or involving
changes/additions/alterations made to the available shops/housing units)
• 45 days for small-scale projects (involving suggested
additions/changes/alterations to existing bungalow units, two-story units
and terrace units, and new bungalow units built in accordance with
approved layout plans only)
28 0
4 Obtain Sewerage Approval
Agency: Indah Water
14 0
5 Obtain Fire Safety (Arch) Comment 14 0

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Fire safety procedures are regulated by Fire Services Act 1988 and
Uniform Building Bylaws 1984 (Chapter 8)
Agency: Bomba
6 Obtain Hoarding & Signboard Approval
7 1,514
7 Obtain RORO Bin Approval
7 0
8 Obtain Earthwork Approval
7 100
9 Obtain Road and Drainage Approval
7 0
10 Obtain Landscape Approval
7 0
11 Obtain Street Lighting Approval
Street lightning regulations are governed by Street, Drainage and Building
Act, 1974
7 0
12 Obtain Car Park Approval
7 0
13 Obtain MSMA and SPAH Approvals
7 0
14 Obtain Building Plan Approval
The approval of the building plans authorizes construction of the building
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within 12 months from the date of approval. Approval is granted by the
Building Department of the local authority.
The filing fees for the application for building plan approval are MYR
10.00 per 10 sq. m. or any part thereof (a minimum of MYR 100.00) under
the First Schedule of the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur Building By-
Laws of 1985. In the case here, involving a 1,300.6 sq. m. built-up area,
the application fee would be MYR 1,300.60.
15 Obtain Fire Safety (M&E) Approval
Agency: Bomba
14 0
16 Obtain Permission to start work from Building Department (KMB)
1 0
17 Notification to start Earthwork from Engineering Department (B FORM)
1 0
18 Notification to Start Sewerage Work (PDC 6)
1 0
19 Request sewerage inspection
Agency: Indah Water
1 0
20 Sewerage inspection
Agency: Indah Water
1 0
21 Sewerage report
Agency: Indah Water
1 0
22 Request Road & Drainage Clearance 1 0

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After construction has been completed, a final inspection is conducted by
the Building Department to issue its approval. Approval is granted only
after all approvals are obtained from the various departments listed in
the development order, and is meant to ensure that the construction has
been completed in compliance with the approved building plan and the
requirements listed in it. The period of 3 to 4 months is just an estimate
and might vary with the time it takes the various other departments or
agencies to issue their approvals.
The Building Department supervises the construction work stage-by-stage
by conducting on-site inspections and reviewing the progress report
usually submitted by the architect after each stage.
Agency: Indah Water
23 Road and Drainage Inspection
Agency: Municipality of Kuala Lumpur DBKL
1 0
24 Road and Drainage Report
Agency: Municipality of Kuala Lumpur DBKL
12 0
25 Request Sewerage Clearance
Agency: Indah Water
1 0
26 Sewerage Inspection
Agency: Indah Water
1 0
27 Sewerage Report
Agency:Indah Water
12 0
28 Request Fire Safety Clearance
Agency:Bomba
1 111
29 Fire Safety Inspection 1 0

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Agency: Bomba
30 Fire Safety Report
Agency: Bomba
12 0
31 Request Water Clearance
Agency: Water Authority SYABAS
1 1000
32 Water Inspection
1 0
33 Water Report
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34 Deposit G1 - G21 Forms and F Form to OSC
The Certificate of Completion has been introduced substituting the
Certificate of Fitness for Occupation in 2007. Upon the coming into force
(in force from November 27, 2007) of By-Law 23 of the Building (Federal
Territory of Kuala Lumpur)(Amendment) By-Laws 1985, the Certificate of
Completion is issued when forms G1 to G21 in respect of stage
certifications as set out in the Second Schedule of the By-Laws 1985 have
been duly certified and received by the principal submitting person. This
person must also certify in Form F that the construction and completion
of building was under his supervision and that to the best of his
knowledge and belief the building has been constructed and completed in
accordance with the Act, the By-Laws and the approved plans.
1 495
35 Deposit G1 - G21 Forms and F Form to Board of Arch / Eng Malaysia
A copy of forms G1 G2 should also be submitted to the Order of
Architects and Engineers of Malaysia
Agency: Board of Architecs and Engineers of Malaysia
1 0
36 Obtain Water Connection 1 30

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37 Obtain Telco Connection
Agency: Telekom Malaysa (Telco)
15 495
Electricity Connection
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Agency: Tenaga National Berhad TNB
1 100

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Essentials
Risk
The roof must be strong enough to carry the weight of soil.
Unless someone can water and maintain the plants everyday, an irrigation system is required
The plants will need extra care from the scorching heat of the sun
If the drainage system gets clogged and there is a lot of water, the membrane can break and cause leaks into
the building.

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