A REVIEW: HARNESSING THE POSITIVE IMPACT OF GREEN BUILDING MATERIALS ON INDOOR TEMPERATURE

Nurhidayah  Samsul Rijal; Zaimah  Zainal Abidin; Muhammad  Ruzaini Ramlan; An Nisha Nur Welliana  Abd Rased

doi:10.24191/myse.v12i2.7039

Authors

Nurhidayah Samsul Rijal Program of Building Surveying, Department of Built Environment Studies & Technology, College of Built Environment, University Teknologi MARA, Perak Branch, Seri Iskandar Campus, Seri Iskandar, 32610 Perak, Malaysia
Zaimah Zainal Abidin Program of Building Surveying, Department of Built Environment Studies & Technology, College of Built Environment, University Teknologi MARA, Perak Branch, Seri Iskandar Campus, Seri Iskandar, 32610 Perak, Malaysia
Muhammad Ruzaini Ramlan Program of Building Surveying, Department of Built Environment Studies & Technology, College of Built Environment, University Teknologi MARA, Perak Branch, Seri Iskandar Campus, Seri Iskandar, 32610 Perak, Malaysia
An Nisha Nur Welliana Abd Rased Program of Building Surveying, Department of Built Environment Studies & Technology, College of Built Environment, University Teknologi MARA, Perak Branch, Seri Iskandar Campus, Seri Iskandar, 32610 Perak, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24191/myse.v12i2.7039

Keywords:

Indoor temperature, Sustainable, Thermal performance, Green material, Insulation

Abstract

Implementing environmentally friendly construction materials has emerged as a potential strategy to regulate indoor temperature sustainably. This is in response to the growing concerns on the comfort of interior spaces and the effects of climate change. Sustainable building methods and green building materials capacity to regulate interior temperature are becoming more widely recognized, but their effectiveness and practicality are still unclear. Many studies have explored the thermal characteristics of individual green building materials, but there is a lack of research on how these materials collectively affect indoor temperature control. This article clarifies the beneficial effects of green building materials on indoor temperature regulation by conducting a systematic literature review. This study aims to thoroughly understand how green building materials influence the dynamics of interior temperature by methodically discover, analyse, and synthesize pertinent research data. The methods for harnessing the positive impact of green building materials on indoor temperatures, such as the selection of high-quality green materials, high-performance insulating materials, high thermal mass materials and strategic placement are studied through the literature review. The results of this research do not only enhance comprehension on the influence of green building materials will have on the development of sustainable building design and construction methods in the future, but also provide practical insights for architects, policymakers, and researchers interest in sustaining building design. This study underscores the significance of promoting research and lobbying for legislative support to speed up the use of green building materials and drive the shift towards a more sustainable built environment.

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A REVIEW: HARNESSING THE POSITIVE IMPACT OF GREEN BUILDING MATERIALS ON INDOOR TEMPERATURE

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