Challenges in sustaining net zero buildings in Malaysia

Nur Fadilah Darmansah and Nurakmal Abdullah and Azilah Baddiri and Siti Syariazulfa Kamaruddin and Elis Mardzianah Mazlan and Mark Cyril Francis and Ruzanah Abu Bakar (2025) Challenges in sustaining net zero buildings in Malaysia. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 6. pp. 582-593. ISSN 2454-6186

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Abstract

Malaysia aims to achieve net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050. The insufficient awareness and comprehension of the net-zero building idea among the Malaysian populace has impeded the construction sector from realising its potential advantages. According to the Global Carbon Project data, Malaysia recorded 7.63 tonnes of carbon emissions per capita. This country also lacks adequate training and expertise in the installation of innovative technologies for net-zero energy buildings. The objective of this study is to investigate the challenges related to the maintenance of net zero buildings in Malaysia. This study uses a questionnaire as a research instrument for data collection. The poll received replies from 104 civil engineers. It conducted a descriptive analysis of the obtained data, assessing the mean and frequency of respondents' agreement. The results indicate that Malaysia's workforce has the lowest average score of 2.13, signifying a deficiency in knowledge concerning the skills necessary for sustainable construction practices. In contrast, the highest mean of 4.43 indicates a positive agreement about the effective integration of Malaysia's current technology into netzero construction projects. To attain the 2050 net zero objective, stakeholders in Malaysia, including government, industry, and the public, must enhance their understanding of net zero sustainability, promote the adoption of sustainable buildings to achieve net zero, and collectively assume responsibility for environmental conservation.

Item Type:	Article
Keyword:	Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Net Zero Building, Sustainability, Challenges, Construction Industry
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HC Economic history and conditions > HC10-1085 Economic history and conditions > HC94-1085 By region or country T Technology > TH Building construction > TH1-9745 Building construction > TH845-895 Architectural engineering. Structural engineering of buildings
Department:	FACULTY > Faculty of Engineering
Depositing User:	SITI AZIZAH BINTI IDRIS -
Date Deposited:	27 May 2025 09:34
Last Modified:	27 May 2025 09:34
URI:	https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/43928

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