Currently, I am very actively searching on housing quality to write up my research proposal on “Indicators of Sustainable Housing in Malaysia”. So much stress but it was relief when the research progress achieving 80% done. Thanks to my lecturers for the guidance and the comments. I was blank when I was about to start writing on the topic, (much more blank when finding what to study!) then it was all about to settle when I’ve receive comments from lecturers…
Findings the indicators of sustainable housing in Malaysia leads me to find out what are the attributes of sustainable building. From the 3rd European Ministers Conference on Sustainable Housing, 2002, indicates that the attributes are as follow:
- 1. Good building lifespan with quality material, design and construction
- 2. Adopt new technology
- 3. Adaptable for successive uses
- 4. Affordable – support direct costs
- 5. Affordable – support indirect costs
- 6. Psychological & social functions
- 7. Social networks & solidarity
- 8. Efficient energy and water use
- 9. Efficient space and land use
- 10. Reduced environmental impacts
