scholarly journals Vertical Greening Wall as Sustainable Approach

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 39
Author(s):  
Ahmad Ridzwan Othman ◽  
Norshamira Sahidin
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Design ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Excessive Heat ◽  
Temperature Reduction ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Green Façade ◽  
Vertical Greening ◽  
Green Facade ◽  
Open Access Article

To overcome the excessive heat in tropical climate countries during the day, the types of skin or façade play a vital role in regulating the temperature and the amount of heat transmission in a building. This research was carried out to evaluate the percentage of temperature reduction of two building samples, one with “vertical greening” and one without. The result proved that the temperature reduction of the building with the green façade system is higher than the building without the green façade system. Therefore, it justifies that Vertical Greening Wall does act as an acceptable passive approach for sustainable design.2398-4279 © 2016. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK.. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.Keywords: Vertical greening; passive approach; facade; sustainable design

scholarly journals Vertical Greening Wall as Sustainable Approach

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 39
Author(s):  
Ahmad Ridzwan Othman ◽  
Norshamira Sahidin
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Design ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Excessive Heat ◽  
Temperature Reduction ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Green Façade ◽  
Vertical Greening ◽  
Green Facade ◽  
Open Access Article

To overcome the excessive heat in tropical climate countries during the day, the types of skin or façade play a vital role in regulating the temperature and the amount of heat transmission in a building. This research was carried out to evaluate the percentage of temperature reduction of two building samples, one with “vertical greening” and one without. The result proved that the temperature reduction of the building with the green façade system is higher than the building without the green façade system. Therefore, it justifies that Vertical Greening Wall does act as an acceptable passive approach for sustainable design.2398-4279 © 2016. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK.. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.Keywords: Vertical greening; passive approach; facade; sustainable design

scholarly journals Indicating Users’ Risk in Building Performance Evaluation for University Buildings

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (10) ◽  
pp. 47-57
Author(s):  
Natasha Khalil ◽  
Syahrul Nizam Kamaruzzaman ◽  
Mohamad Rizal Baharum ◽  
Husrul Nizam Husin
Keyword(s):  
Performance Evaluation ◽  
Energy Use ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Economic Resources ◽  
Building Performance ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Performance Issues ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Open Access Article

Higher education building (HEB) is believed to be key functional. It spawns not only environment, but also human and economic resources. Initially, growing students’ population with various learning activities has constituted risk emergence, inefficient of energy use and climate discomfort. Thus, it decreases the yearly total performance of the building. To sustain the building efficiency, Building Performance Evaluation (BPE) plays a vital role to improve performance issues in HEB. Hence, this paper explores the significance of users’ feedback as the concept of building performance. This paper also describes literatures on the HEB’s background including risk factors and performance issues. eISSN 2514-751X © 2018. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open-access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/aje-bs.v3i10.312  

scholarly journals Noise-Induced Cortisol Assessment among Young Motorcyclist: A field study

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (13) ◽  
pp. 117-127
Author(s):  
Anila Ali ◽  
Roslinah Mohamad Hussain ◽  
Nazri Che Dom ◽  
Mujid Abdullah
Keyword(s):  
Salivary Cortisol ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Low Noise ◽  
Noise Sensitivity ◽  
High Noise ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Open Access Article ◽  
Sensitive Group

Saliva cortisol response was investigated from the motorcycling exposure for approximately 50 minutes between low and high noise-sensitive (Weinstein Noise Sensitivity Scale) young riders (19-25 years). The results showed significant difference (p < 0.05) in salivary cortisol concentrations in High-Noise Sensitive group (n=27). Significant gender differences were found (p < 0.05) among the Low-Noise sensitive group (n=30), after ride. Cross-analysis between groups was significant (p < 0.05) for before ride cortisol levels of Low-Noise sensitive group. This study suggests that subjective noise sensitivity plays a vital role in increased cortisol level among noise sensitive riders.Keywords: Noise; Salivary cortisol; Noise sensitivity; Motorcycle.eISSN 2398-4279 © 2018. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/ajqol.v3i13.168

Plant Diversity and Plant Performance of Indoor and Outdoor Vertical Greening Systems in Hong Kong

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (14) ◽  
pp. 171-177
Author(s):  
Caroline Law ◽  
S.M. Li ◽  
C.Y. Lam
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Plant Diversity ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Floristic Composition ◽  
Plant Performance ◽  
Growing Medium ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Vertical Greening ◽  
Open Access Article ◽  
Better Than

This study aimed to examine the plant diversity and plant performance of vertical greening system (VGS) and how the hardware setup (including growing substrates) potentially affect plant performance. A total of 125 VGS (including 85 outdoor and 40 indoor VGS) were surveyed in Hong Kong. We recorded the type of VGS, species composition, frequency and plant coverage; substrate medium type, and plant performance. The findings revealed that indoor soilless VGS performed comparably well as on conventional soil, and outdoor soilless VGS performed significantly better than on soil. Regardless of substrate type, plants on indoor VGS performed better than outdoor VGS. Keywords: Vertical greening system; Floristic composition; Growing medium; Plant performance eISSN: 2398-4287© 2020. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer-review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v5i14.2268

scholarly journals Local Rating Systems for Sustainability are Mandatory to Protect the Planet – LEED in the Middle East

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (8) ◽  
pp. 133-145
Author(s):  
Wael Ahmed Shaaban Abo Neama
Keyword(s):  
Open Access ◽  
Middle East ◽  
Sustainable Design ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Rating System ◽  
Rating Systems ◽  
The World ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Environmental Requirements ◽  
Open Access Article

Sustainable design becomes a mandatory as a result of environmental requirements. Furthermore, LEED as a rating system has started to be a tool in many countries in the world. The research objective is to push all architects to protect the environment through their architectural designs by applying the most effective sustainable criteria. The methodology will be focused on evaluating LEED in the Middle East compared with a local rating system. The outcome will be focused on the importance of creating a rating system for each region, which considers local environmental challenges. Keywords: Rating systems; Sustainability, Protect the Planet; LEED in the Middle East. eISSN 2514-751X © 2018. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open-access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. https://doi.org/10.21834/aje-bs.v3i8.286 

scholarly journals Wellbeing in an Urban University: Sensory perception for salutogenic landscape design

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (16) ◽  
pp. 65-80
Author(s):  
Fan Mengjia ◽  
Adi Ainurzaman Jamaludin ◽  
Hazreena Hussein
Keyword(s):  
Publishing House ◽  
Sensory Perception ◽  
Landscape Design ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
University Campus ◽  
Open Spaces ◽  
Urban University ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Outdoor Experience ◽  
Open Access Article

Enhancing the affiliation with campus green spaces is an intervention of wellbeing promotion in an urban university campus, and beneficial outdoor experience may result from the concept of salutogenic landscape design where the sensory perception plays a vital role. Therefore, this paper aims to propose operative approaches for assessing sensory perception towards the implementation of salutogenic projects in campus green space. Two identified sites at two different faculties were selected as exploratory studies by focusing on the physical environment for defining influential variables to develop comprehensive research methods. Keywords: sensory perception; open spaces; salutogenic; wellbeingeISSN: 2514-7528 © 2020 The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/jabs.v5i16.353

scholarly journals Sustainable Design & Product and Health & Safety Awareness among Public University Students

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (SI3) ◽  
pp. 349-353
Author(s):  
Zambri Harun ◽  
Shuhaimi Mansor ◽  
Abdus Samad Mahmud ◽  
Hashimah Hashim
Keyword(s):  
Public Universities ◽  
Sustainable Design ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Public University ◽  
Peninsular Malaysia ◽  
Safety Awareness ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Open Access Article

In this article, the focus is on understanding the awareness of sustainable design & product and health & safety among engineering and architectural students at university levels as these young graduates are representative of the workforce. This survey was conducted at five public universities in Peninsular Malaysia. On average, the majority of respondents provided positive responses (more than 80%) on the needs of sustainable design & product and health & safety aspects in their workplaces. These figures bode well for such an ambitious country to be on par with developed countries. It is also noteworthy to highlight that a significant portion who are not comfortable with investing with sustainable features.  Keywords: Sustainable Design & Products; Health and Safety (H&S) eISSN: 2398-4287© 2020. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bsby e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BYNC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v5iSI3.2578

scholarly journals Sustainable Tourism Design through Preserving Regional Identity: A Study from Iran

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (6) ◽  
pp. 179
Author(s):  
Rafooneh Mokhtarshahi Sani ◽  
Payam Mahasti
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Sustainable Design ◽  
Sustainable Tourism ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Regional Identity ◽  
Key Factor ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Sustainable System ◽  
Further Development ◽  
Open Access Article

Recent efforts dedicated to the further development of tourism have significantly increased awareness and boasted the economic growth of Iran. Accordingly, Eslami Island project aimed at advancing the regional and national tourism. Regional identity was the key factor in the design process for Eslami island tourism developments, meeting its obligation as a sustainable system. This article explores the importance of ‘regional identity’, and its’ use to regenerates the project, thus portraying other principles of sustainable tourism.     Keywords: Identity, sustainable design, tourism development, Iran eISSN 2514-7528 © 2018. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open-access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.

Financial Interdependence among Malay Older People in the Community: An interpretative phenomenological analysis

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (5) ◽  
pp. 135
Author(s):  
Ahmad Shahir Abdul Mutalib ◽  
Akehsan Haji Dahlan ◽  
Ajau Danis
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older People ◽  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Financial Assistance ◽  
Depth Interview ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Open Access Article

This study explores the practice of financial interdependence among Malay older people who live in the community in Malaysia. Eleven Malay older people participated in this qualitative study by an in-depth interview. The data was analyzed using six stages of the interpretative phenomenological analysis. Two main themes emerged from the interview transcripts are issues regarding living expenses and financial assistance. Financial interdependence is one of the most effective ways for the Malay older people in the community in Malaysia to adapt their retired status, to achieve maximum life satisfaction and productivity thereby improving their overall quality of life.Keywords: Financial interdependence, Older people, Quality of life, Interpretative phenomenological analysisISSN: 2398-4287© 2017. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BYNC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.

Environment Approach on Optimizing Tourism Facilities at Tourism Village in Indonesia

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (10) ◽  
pp. 109 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nurlisa Ginting ◽  
Satria Halim
Keyword(s):  
Open Access ◽  
Peer Review ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Tourist Attraction ◽  
Dynamic Movement ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Tourist Village ◽  
Open Access Article

Tourism is a sector that always has a dynamic movement which will benefit the local community. Lumban Suhi-suhi is a tourist village famous for its ulos on Samosir Island that has become one of the tourist attraction. Due to the limitations of facilities arrangement make it becomes less of the attraction itself. Therefore, the environment-based mechanism becomes one of the concepts that will be applied to improve the tourist facilities in which could increase tourists in that area. The researcher uses a qualitative method in the form of direct observation and interview and analyzing data with related theory.Keywords: Tourism Village; Facilities; Sustainable Tourism; EnvironmenteISSN: 2398-4287© 2019. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BYNC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v4i10.1617

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