Perception on natural lighting and ventilation design in residential as alternative for energy saving / Nur Athirah Fatin Mohayidin

The main aim of the research study is to determine the perception and awareness from resident in Taman Desa Pinggiran Bayu, Mantin about the natural lighting and ventilation design in residential house as alternative for energy saving. The problem statement elaborates on a few problem related with the natural lighting and ventilation is residential house which is over glazing and heat transfer from sunlight. This can increase the space temperature and increase the energy use for cooling the space. Other than that is the excessive glare from solar creates undesirable heat gain and give the uncomfortable environment to occupants. Quantitative method using questionnaire approached from Google Form were done in this research study. In order to gain the data for this research study, the questionnaires has been distributed to resident from single and double storey house in Taman Desa Pinggiran Bayu. Through this research, the key findings obtained is „positive‟ and „strongly positive‟ for the perception from resident on natural lighting design towards energy saving. In addition, for observation on the awareness of resident towards energy saving gave the result with „very aware‟. The result is observed using weighted mean and percentage index approaches. There are a few solutions stated by resident regarding to the problem statement in the research study. To tie up this research study can help to provide a better natural lighting and ventilation environment in residential house to ensure the resident can apply the solution method for energy saving in the future.