Space Utilisation Rate of Public Higher Education Classrooms in Klang Valley

Authors

  • Amira Adelina Hasmadi Postgraduate Studies, Faculty of Built Environment, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
  • Nadia Kamaruddin Studies of Building Surveying, Faculty of Built Environment, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
  • Nuzaihan Aras Agus Salim Department of Building Surveying, School of Housing, Building and Planning, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 Gelugor, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24191/bej.v23i1.1106

Keywords:

space utilisation, higher education, classrooms, utilisation rate, frequency rate, occupancy rate

Abstract

A study on the space utilisation rate of public higher education classrooms to accommodate the increasing demand for educational spaces by focusing on their classrooms. Identifies several factors contributing to space inefficiencies, including low utilisation rates, a mismatch between space design and usage, and lack of organisation within classrooms. The study focuses on current practices on space management mixed method been applied towards three (3) public higher institutions are selected within the Klang Valley area. The study is specifically covered in the College of Built Environment classes at each university by interviewed two (2) representative expertise in build environment and engineering field, timetable coordinators. The utilisation of the classrooms was determined by using utilisation rate (by referring and observed the timetable), Frequency rate (how frequent the space being used), and Occupancy rate (nos of capacity or users) – “UFO” formulation. The findings from the research indicate that this study will be finished on the rate of space utilisation in public higher education classes to focus their classrooms and satisfy the rising demand for academic spaces. In addition to overcoming a limitation of understanding and abilities, particularly within the management team, this paper may assist in overcoming that issue by signifying improvements. This study's findings will include on-field current practices and their utilisation rate, providing a better understanding. From the results shown, most of the classrooms are optimally utilised, and no classroom is congested. To conclude the utilisation rate, this model can be utilised globally in implementing the space utilisation higher education institutions.

Author Biographies

  • Amira Adelina Hasmadi, Postgraduate Studies, Faculty of Built Environment, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

    Amira Adelina Hasmadi, is PhD student in the College of Built Environment at the Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM). Currently, working as an executive (Asset Management), at Cyberview Sdn Bhd. This is the first paper to be published in Space Management. Can be reached through email at amiraadelina@gmail.com

  • Nadia Kamaruddin, Studies of Building Surveying, Faculty of Built Environment, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

    Nadia Kamaruddin is Senior Lecturer in the College of Built Environment at the Universiti Teknologi MARA. Main research activity is in building forensics, facilities management, and concrete durability. Has published widely on these subjects in publications such as The Efficiency of Impressed Current Cathodic Protection in Repaired Reinforced Concrete, Survey of Former Nandan Town Office and Seismic Diagnosis (in Japanese), Durability and Seismic Resistance of an Aged Precast Prestressed Concrete Building Based on Field Inspectios and Laboratory testing. Teaching Space Utilisation in Higher Institution – A Literature Review and The Core Services of the Facilities Management based Company in Malaysia. Can be reached through email at nadia@uitm.edu.my

  • Nuzaihan Aras Agus Salim, Department of Building Surveying, School of Housing, Building and Planning, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 Gelugor, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

    Nuzaihan Aras Agus Salim is Lecturer at the School of Housing, Building and Planning, Universiti Sains Malaysia. Areas of expertise in Building Surveying and Facilities Management & Asset Maintenance. Has published widely on these subjects in publications such as Developing a Framework for Fire Safety Management Plan: The Case of Malaysia’s Public Hospital Buildings, Fire Safety Management of Public Buildings: A Systematic Review of Hospital Buildings in Asia. Challenges in technologies and innovations on maintenance operation of the building envelope for high-rise buildings. Design failure affecting maintenance management on public higher education institutions in Malaysia. An external collaborator for this paper. Can be reached through email at nuzaihanaras@usm.my

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Space Utilisation Rate of Public Higher Education Classrooms in Klang Valley. (2026). Built Environment Journal, 23(1). https://doi.org/10.24191/bej.v23i1.1106

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