The significance of natural and serene environment to improve the quality of living in tiny homes. Journal of the Malaysian Institute of Planners, 19 (2). pp. 160-172. ISSN 0128-0945 (2020)
Abstract
Tiny homes are defined as a small dwelling in the form of a moveable unit, cabin or detached house which is sized to meet its occupants’ needs. Besides affordability, sustainability and minimalist lifestyle, the occupants’ demand for a cosy environment with a window or porch overlooking a garden. The objectives
of the study are to investigate the benefits of utilising nature and serenity in promoting a supportive environment to achieve user well-being. Quantitative methodology was applied in this study using three case studies (CS1 at Urban area: Prototype Model of Microhouse, CS2 at Sub urban area: The Cabin
Boutique Resort and SC3 at Outskirts area: Meraki Tiny House). The tool, ``Perceived Sensory Dimensions “(PSDs)” was used for respondents to evaluate the surrounding environment of the case studies by showing photos of two sensory dimension models (PSDs Nature and Serene). Close-ended questionnaires were distributed to the 21 respondents from the millennials group, to rate each perception for each case study. The results have shown that a natural and serene environment for CS3 is most preferred because of the aspirational quality of its PSDs, followed by CS2 and CS1.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Keywords: | Nature, Serenity, Perceived Sensory Dimensions (PSDs), Scenic, Green architecture |
| Taxonomy: | By Subject > Architecture, Planning & Surveying > Town Planning By Subject > Architecture, Planning & Surveying > Architecture |
| Local Content Hub: | Subjects > Architecture, Planning & Surveying |
| Depositing User: | Nurhayati Johari |
| Date Deposited: | 04 Oct 2021 23:38 |
| Last Modified: | 05 Oct 2021 03:49 |
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