Users' Perception towards Energy Efficient Buildings

Authors

  • Nadzirah Zainordin Faculty of Build Environment, IMPERIA Institute of Technology, Kelana Jaya, Selangor.
  • Siti Marina Abdullah Cheston International (J) Sdn Bhd, 43 Jalan Kuning Dua, Taman Pelangi,84000 Johor Bahru, Johor.
  • Zarita Ahmad@Baharum Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/aje-bs.v3i6.250

Keywords:

Light, Space, User Perception, Energy Efficient Buildin

Abstract

A well-designed energy efficient building maintains the best environment for human habitation while minimising the cost of energy. The energy-efficient buildings are to improve the comfort levels of the occupants and reduce energy use (electricity, natural gas, etc) for heating, cooling and lighting (Development and Land Use Policy Manual for Australia, 2000 and United Nations, 1991). This paper is an inquiry to investigate the users' perceptions towards lights and space of energy-efficient buildings. The research is based on qualitative and quantitative data collection. The findings revealed that users have mixed feelings towards light and space, especially with the use of new working practices i.e. hot desking, hotelling etc.

References

Å. L. Hauge, J. Thomsen & T. Berker (2010), User Evaluations of Energy Efficient Buildings – Literature Review and Further Research, proceeding from Renewal Energy Conference, Norway DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/17512549.2011.582350

Chia Chin Wah (2010) The efficiency of zero-energy approach in 21st century building construction, Master dissertation, heriott Watt, unpublished

Development and Land Use Policy Manual (2000) Energy Efficient Building Design. [Online]. [Available: http://www.fremantle.wa.gov.au/council/ resource/DBH12_Energy_ Efficient.pdf accessed 2nd January 2010].

United Nations. (1991) Energy Efficient Design: A Guide to Energy Efficiency and Solar Applications in Building Design. ECE Energy Series No. 9. New York: United Nations.

Janssen, R. (2004) Towards Energy Efficient Buildings in Europe. London: The European Alliance of Companies for Energy Efficiency in Buildings.

Ministry of Finance Malaysia, Ninth Malaysia Plan 2006-2010 www.kettha.gov.my

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Published

2018-01-02

How to Cite

[1]
Zainordin, N. et al. 2018. Users’ Perception towards Energy Efficient Buildings. Asian Journal of Environment-Behaviour Studies. 3, 6 (Jan. 2018), 201–211. DOI:https://doi.org/10.21834/aje-bs.v3i6.250.

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Vol. 3 No. 6 (2018): Jan / Feb

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