Visual Privacy Factors Influencing Usage of Spaces for Urban Housing

Azhani Abd Manaf; Elina Mohd Husini; Fadli Arabi; Shakhboz Mustafoev Shukhratovich

doi:10.21834/e-bpj.v10i32.6844

Authors

Azhani Abd Manaf Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
Elina Mohd Husini Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
Fadli Arabi Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, Malaysia
Shakhboz Mustafoev Shukhratovich Department of Architectural Monuments, Faculty of Architecture, Tashkent University of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Uzbekistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10i32.6844

Keywords:

Privacy, Visual Privacy, Terrace Housing, Muslim Malay Family

Abstract

Contemporary terrace housing in Malaysia reflects colonial and Western influences, often misaligning with the spatial needs of modern Malay Muslim families. This study examines how visual privacy impacts space usage and housing satisfaction in urban terrace homes. Misaligned semi-outdoor spaces to occupant’s values may lead to underused core areas. A survey of 435 respondents, 10 case studies, statistical analyses, and space syntax methods reveal that visual privacy significantly influences satisfaction. The findings highlight the need for culturally sensitive design innovations, particularly at the home's perimeter, to enhance usability and satisfaction for modern Malay families in Malaysia.

Author Biographies

Azhani Abd Manaf, Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia

Senior Lecturer, Department of Architecture

Elina Mohd Husini, Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia

Associate Professor, Department of Architecture

Fadli Arabi, Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, Malaysia

Senior Lecturer, Department of Architecture

Shakhboz Mustafoev Shukhratovich, Department of Architectural Monuments, Faculty of Architecture, Tashkent University of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Uzbekistan

Associate Professor, Department of Architectural Monuments

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