Investigating User Perception of High-Performance Schools about Factors Associated with Building Energy Efficiency

Mohd Najib Mohd Salleh; Mohd Zin Kandar; Siti Rasidah Md Sakip

doi:10.21834/e-bpj.v1i1.203

Authors

Mohd Najib Mohd Salleh School of Housing, Building & Planning, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 USM, Penang, Malaysia
Mohd Zin Kandar Faculty of Build Environment, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 UTM, Johor, Malaysia
Siti Rasidah Md Sakip Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA Perak, 32610 Seri Iskandar, Perak, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v1i1.203

Keywords:

User Perception, Building Energy Index, Building Energy Efficiency, School Building

Abstract

Energy demand in buildings can be reduced by improving energy efficiency. MS1525 has recommended that energy efficiency for Non- Residential Buildings in Malaysia to be not more than 135kWh/m²/year. A school building is a non-residential building and has major social responsibilities. Based on the theory of building energy-efficiency, energy efficiency can be achieved through three main factors: a) design of buildings; b) design of services; and c) user behavior. This study aims to investigate the user perceptions in High-Performance Schools. The questionnaire viewed three main perceptions of users: perception of user behavior, the perception of building design and perception of services design.

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