This study explores the use of sensory gardens by observing zones and how they are utilised, children with special educational needs. Methods applied were interviews, observation behaviour mapping, which was used in conjunction affordance theory. Affordance categorised landscape furniture, soft hard relation to three categories activities: Sensory stimulation, physical social skills. The findings discovered continuous pathways that link garden site context, easy access features, have highest...

In recent years, the interaction between urban green spaces (UGS) and children has been a popular direction in research on child-friendly cities. Keeping up with emerging trends key turning points development of collective knowledge is crucial. this study, quantitative analysis publications related to UGS published Web Science (WoS) core collection 1980 February 2022 was conducted by means scientometric methods. Then, it using CiteSpace (5. 8. R3, Chaomei Chen, Philadelphia, U.S.) visualize...

Successful implementation of bioclimatic design strategies not only reduces energy use, but more importantly increases the resident’s satisfaction. A post-occupancy evaluation, a form survey method, was used in assessing satisfaction and perception residents two residential colleges, at University Malaya, Kuala Lumpur. Both Case Study (CS-A) B (CS-B) represent uppermost moderate strategies. The results showed that 414 questionnaires were retrieved fully filled by occupants CS-A while 155...

Both Universal Design (UD) and Green Building (GBD) aim to achieve sustainability in the built environment. In Malaysia, introduction of Index (GBI) is a reinforcement GBD agenda although not made mandatory comply. At same time, Persons With Disabilities Act 2008 Malaysia (PWD Act) promotes strongly UD. GBI PWD are support Sustainable Development (SD) terms environmental protection social equity, respectively. This study provides critical analysis how these two SD instruments either being...

This study summarises the findings based on two case sensory gardens in United Kingdom, terms of educational development and social interaction children with special needs staff who care for them. The aim was to observe record users' behaviour when engaging features garden. data collection included interviews teachers therapists, behavioural observation, which used conjunction affordance theory. supported a few noteworthy incidents that author recorded as anecdotal evidence. A selection...

Malaysia has been actively providing accessibility in the built environment since country signed 'Proclamation on Full Participation and Equality of People with Disabilities Asia-Pacific Region' 1994. However, limitations enforcing legislation pertaining to accessibility. One concerns was local authorities' role having their own mechanisms create a Barrier Free environment. The objective is highlight gaps Malaysia's regulations illustrate research development Accessible Design infrastructure...

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present the efficiency electricity use and potential reduction at 12 residential colleges located University Malaya Campus, Kuala Lumpur. Design/methodology/approach work presented applies an energy audit when consumption data were collected analysed for a five‐year period. total savings used identified through difference between average in year (kWh) minimum usage. Findings study finds that with special features building layout arrangement performed...

This paper introduces a joint program between the University of Malaya and Kuala Lumpur City Hall undertaking Therapeutic Sensory Stimulation Garden at Medical Centre to promote an inclusive society through sensory therapy. Good universal design practices gardens visited in UK, Singapore, Hong Kong is highlighted. Outcomes showed that users’ engagement with landscape features promotes positive developments social behaviours. In contrary, it proved limited partnership practitioners,...

'Necessity is the mother of invention'…this proverb very true with all great inventions that contribute to sustainable development. High density and steep land value have driven people maximise liveable productive spaces in urban settings. This include reinvention roofs' functions extending from merely a protection elements platform housing building technologies such as green roof, rainwater harvesting photovoltaic power generation. On one hand, researches or different are competing for...

Post Occupancy Evaluation (POE) by using a set of questionnaire was conducted to assess the perception and comfort level required residents in college building with best practice bioclimatic design strategies, particularly natural ventilation daylighting. The based on five-point Likert scale, covering various performance criteria building, specifically architectural elements, thermal comfort, indoor air quality, visual acoustic landscape elements. initial outcomes showed positive...

Building sector has been identified as a major energy consumer with nearly half of the world's used is associated providing environmental conditioning in buildings. Approximately, two third this for heating, cooling and mechanical ventilation. Therefore, there need optimizing building design which collaborates surrounding environment enhances conservation programme. Energy consumption evaluation audits buildings most important step that can contribute to conservation. As preliminary studies...

This study examined the design and use of a sensory garden, located in special school United Kingdom, by evaluating their zones how they are utilized, with focus on children needs, adult carers. The potential for users' physical engagement attributes, whether activity was accessible or if opportunities not being actualized because barriers were looked into. Interviews, observation behaviour mapping methods applied conjunction affordance theory. supported few noteworthy events recorded as...

This article investigates the design and use of sensory gardens by evaluating their zones how they are utilized. Preliminary site studies were undertaken in 14 around UK, followed more detailed data collection at two case-study sites. The aim was to discover features that enable user behaviours spaces gardens. included interview, observation behaviour mapping, which is used conjunction with affordance theory. findings from analysis also draw on Moore Cosco’s multi-method approach.

This paper probes into the relationship between Neighbourhood Parks and their efficiency as a potential stress reliever from outdoor environment. It consists of introduction to environment, background research on recent issues Park it then continues with context perceiving reliever. looks previous studies that employed observations, survey, interviews instruments methods in proving Relevant findings were highlighted recommendations for improving design planning suggested generate more...

This article focuses on exploring user engagements with outdoor play features that encourage sensory stimulations, physical mobility and social skills among children special needs, their adult carers. Interviews, observations behaviour mapping of on-site activities were recorded as anecdotal evidence. These methods applied in conjunction the affordance theory. The findings showed areas offer affordances are more significant for experience than have higher usage. reflected duration time users...

Dayasari residential college building was designed with the internal courtyard that allows for numerous implementations of bioclimatic design strategies, especially on daylighting. The field measurement conducted at eight unoccupied student rooms, selected as samples to represent ten scenarios and orientations concerned level radiation penetration sunlight. This study reveals contribution in which daylight corridor areas interior rooms through transom over entrance door, up hours daily....

This paper engages the users’ behaviour, their perceptions of use in sensory gardens and reality faced by practitioners designing for these gardens, based on case-studies United Kingdom. Further investigation will be undertaken at Al-Bukhary International University Malaysia once completion country’s first garden. Interview outcomes showed concurred design aspects that encourage area while school staff had no strong views aesthetic value. Observation results pathway layout encourages time...

This paper engages the users' behaviour, their perceptions of use in sensory gardens and reality faced by practitioners designing for these gardens, based on case-studies UK. Further investigation will be undertaken at Al-Bukhary International University Malaysia once completion country's first garden. Interview outcomes showed concurred design aspects that encourage area while school staff had no strong views aesthetic value. Observation pathway layout encourages time spent areas. These are...