Persepsi pelajar terhadap kualiti persekitaran dalaman (IEQ) perpustakaan

Abstract

Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) is the environmental conditions in building that may affect occupant health and comfort when they are in the building. Among the elements of IEQ are thermal comfort, acoustics, lighting, indoor air quality, space, ergonomic furniture, and aesthetics. This study is an extension of a previous study in which the prevalence of Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) and high levels of air pollution have been detected at Perpustakaan Sultanah Zanariah (PSZ), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM). This study was conducted to achieve the objectives of the study which firstly is to identify the critical element of IEQ that affecting the students in PSZ and secondly to identify students? perception about IEQ in PSZ, UTM. To achieve the objectives of the study, questionnaires were distributed randomly to 100 respondents of final year undergraduate students (Year 4). Methodology used to analyse the data is a quantitative technique that through Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP), frequency analysis, and descriptive analysis with Likert scale. The study found that for the first objective the critical element of IEQ that affecting the students in PSZ is thermal comfort. Meanwhile for the second objective, students? perception about IEQ in PSZ is successfully identified. The perception is based on their acceptance on the IEQ elements in PSZ and whether IEQ elements enhance their ability to do their work in PSZ, affecting their concentration and productivity, comfort, and health.