STRATEGIES FOR NET ZERO CARBON IN SUSTAINABLE CONSERVATION PRACTICES FOR HISTORICAL BUILDINGS IN MALAYSIA

Authors

  • TamilSalvi Mari School of Architecture, Building and Design, TAYLOR’S UNIVERSITY, MALAYSIA
  • Chai Phey Chiat School of Architecture, Building and Design, TAYLOR’S UNIVERSITY, MALAYSIA
  • Veronica Ng School of Architecture, Building and Design, TAYLOR’S UNIVERSITY, MALAYSIA
  • Sujatavani Gunasagaran School of Architecture, Building and Design, TAYLOR’S UNIVERSITY, MALAYSIA
  • Sivaraman Kuppusamy School of Built Environment, UNIVERSITY OF READING MALAYSIA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21837/pm.v22i33.1532

Keywords:

Net Zero Carbon, Sustainable Conservation Practices, Historical Buildings

Abstract

Heritage buildings have always been essential in improving the quality of the city’s life, especially for the communities living in historical settings. They play a vital part in representing historical, architectural, cultural, political, spiritual, and symbolic values that are passed down to generations. Historical buildings are often considered dilapidated, and due to society's neglect of these, the historical buildings positioned within the oldest parts of the city have deteriorated. Heritage buildings in Malaysia are defined as historical buildings that are protected under the National Heritage Act 2005 (Act 645) to preserve tangible cultural heritage. This study intends to identify the Strategies contributing to Net Zero Carbon in Sustainable Conservation Practices for Historical Buildings in Malaysia. The research primarily focused on Conservation Architects and Heritage Professionals, with data being collected through semi-structured interviews and subsequently subjected to Thematic Analysis Matrix. The objective was to propose a set of recommendations for sustainable practices in the conservation of heritage buildings in Malaysia, aimed at achieving net zero carbon emissions. This endeavour was aimed at advancing the discourse on Net Zero Carbon in Historical Buildings and fostering public awareness regarding the significance of these architectural treasures.

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2024-08-26

How to Cite

Mari, T., Chiat, C. P., Ng, V., Gunasagaran, S., & Kuppusamy, S. (2024). STRATEGIES FOR NET ZERO CARBON IN SUSTAINABLE CONSERVATION PRACTICES FOR HISTORICAL BUILDINGS IN MALAYSIA. PLANNING MALAYSIA, 22(33). https://doi.org/10.21837/pm.v22i33.1532