1. M&E
SYSTEM

2. 1550BC – 1200BC

3. 1550BC – 1200BC

4. 1200AD-1350BC

5. 1200AD-1350BC

6. 1200AD-1350BC

7. 1609AD-1616BC

8. 1609AD-1616BC

9. 2500BC-2100BC

10. 2010AD

11. 2010AD

12. 2010AD

13. Building M&E Systems Classification
Mechanical Systems
HVAC; Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning
Site utilities; Water supply, storm water drainage, sanitary disposal, gas supply
Plumbing; Water distribution, water treatment, sanitary facilities
Fire protection; Water supply, stand pipe, fire and smoke detection, automatic sprinklers.
Special systems
Electrical Systems
Electrical power; Normal, standby, emergency power supply and distribution
Lighting; Interior, exterior, emergency lighting
Auxiliary; Telephone, signal, data, audio video, fire alarm, security systems
Building Operation Systems
Transportation; Elevators, escalators, walkways
Processing; Production, food service
Automation; Environmental controls, managements,
Special systems

14. The importance of M&E system in buildings
Proper Ventilation
Building Transportation
Lighting System
Comfortable Living
Acoustic System
Water Supply
Safety
Sanitary System

15. Comfortable Living Standard of Comfortable Living:
British Standard, ASHRAE Standard, Malaysian Standard
Laws and Enforcement:
Uniform Building By Law (1984),
Local Authorities Guidelines,
Technical Department Guidelines.

16. CIVIL & STRUCTURAL ENGR.
Developing A Building
CONSULTANTS:
ARCHITECT
CIVIL & STRUCTURAL ENGR.
MECH. & ELEC. ENGR.
QUANTITY SURVEYOR
LAND SURVEYOR
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT

17. RELATED TECHNICAL DEPARTMENTS: LOCAL AUTHORITY
PEJABAT TANAH DAN DAERAH
JABATAN KERJA RAYA
JABATAN KESIHATAN
JABATAN BOMBA DAN PENYELAMAT MALAYSIA
SYARIKAT AIR JOHOR
JABATAN PERKHIDMATAN PEMBENTUNGAN
INDAH WATER CONSORTIUM
TENAGA NASIONAL BERHAD
JABATAN PARIT DAN SALIRAN
JABATAN ALAM SEKITAR

18. MALAYSIAN GREEN BUILDING CONFIDERATION (MGBC)

23. The Scope of building M&E
Consists of various complex systems
Varies according to; living standards of the society, climatic conditions,
occupancy & quality of the building, etc
Example;
House in a mild climate does not need heating or cooling,
bulk storage does not need heating in winter, hospital need a supply of medical gas,
Office building need simple cooling device VS high-rise building needs central
cooling systems.

24. Impact of Building M&E Systems
Space planning
Architectural Design
Construction Cost
High-rise Building Design
Global Environments

25. Impact on Space Planning
- The M&E affects; the gross floor area, footprint (size & shape
of ground floor), floor to floor height, geometry, architectural
expression
Allocations are made during the space programming phase to
allow appropriate size and strategic location
The most challenging and the least developed procedures in
the architectural design process

26. Impact on Space Planning

27. Impact on Space Planning
- Large office buildings: Central cooling/heating equipment
needs extra floor to floor height (22ft~), Commercial Building:
Complex ductwork, HVAC and plumbing needs ceiling cavity
(2~3 ft)
Although the ranges are broad, they serve a basis for conceptual
planning and budgetary

28. M&E Impact on Architectural Design
Early building design; one room, one window for ventilation and lighting
Modern buildings develops according to the modernization of building M&E systems (common building geometry figures)
Building Height vs Space utilization; 7 storey (75ft~) buildings are considered high-rise determined by the reach of firefighters ladder, transportation needs,
Height increases = Less usable space on the floor – more floor for stairs, elevators, structural elements, M/E shafts, etc
M&E

29. Impact on Architectural Design

31. Impact on Construction Cost
Building Height on Construction Cost
Taller buildings needs more time, hoisting equipment and complicated scheduling to raise M/E materials to upper floors
Buildings more than 10 stories increases 5-15% of cost for the next 5 stories per floor area,
15~ stories increases 10~15%
M&E Systems on Construction Cost
Depends on:
type of building
Materials of building
Standard of living
Architectural design
M&E systems selected

32. Impact on Operating Cost
Includes; energy consumption, routine maintenance,
repairs, replacements and utilities
Building Structural components are usually long lasting
M&E vs initial capital investment

33. Types of building services?
M&E System Integration
Types of building services?
Ventilation: Natural vs Mechanical
Air conditioning System
Fire safety
Building Transportation
Electrical services
Water Supply & Plumbing System
Sanitary System
Security
Communication services

34. Ventilation Requirements:

35. Fire Safety Requirements:

36. Electrical Requirements:

37. Water Supply Requirements:

38. Sanitary Requirements: