Step 1 — Gemini Research AI

Researching Student Clubhouse and Tropical Design Strategies

Gemini was used as the first tool in the workflow to support the research stage. Before developing the concept, I needed to understand the design needs of a student clubhouse and how the building can respond to Malaysia’s tropical climate.

The research focused on student hub design, passive cooling, shaded circulation, natural ventilation, daylight control, and comfortable social learning spaces. This stage helped me build a stronger foundation before moving into concept development.

Gemini provided general design strategies, but the final selection of ideas was made through human judgment. I selected only the strategies that were suitable for my project concept, site condition, and student users.

Purpose:
To collect research information about student clubhouse design, tropical climate, passive design, shading, ventilation, and daylight control.

Prompt 1:
“What are the main design strategies for a student clubhouse in a tropical Malaysian campus?”

Prompt 2:
“What passive design strategies can improve comfort in a student hub in Malaysia?”

AI Output Summary

Gemini suggested several design strategies such as shaded walkways, natural ventilation, cross ventilation, soft daylight, roof overhangs, vegetation, courtyard spaces, and controlled openings. These strategies are suitable for a tropical climate because they help reduce heat gain, glare, and discomfort.

How I Used the Output

I used the research output to guide the design direction of the student clubhouse. The information helped me understand that the building should respond to Malaysia’s hot and humid climate through shading, ventilation, and daylight control.

Human Judgment

Not all AI suggestions were used. I selected only the strategies that matched the Silent Transition concept and the needs of student users.

Figure 8A: Gemini was used to research tropical passive design strategies for the student clubhouse.

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