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SELECTION CRITERIA WHICH INFLUENCE RESIDENTS' PREFERENCES FOR HYGIENIC INTERIOR FLOOR FINISHES
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This study investigates how Malaysian residents select hygienic interior floor finishes to support sustainable living environments. Recognizing flooring’s impact on health, comfort, and safety particularly in tropical climates prone to moisture and allergens. This research addresses a critical gap in existing literature by examining hygienic material selection in Malaysian residential interiors. Using a Kruskal–Wallis test on data from 314 respondents across 11 residential areas in the Kinta District, the study reveals that residents prioritize durability, ease of maintenance, and hygiene. Materials such as tiles, timber, marble, carpet, mosaic, and vinyl are selected based on performance in specific spaces. Bacteria-resistant marble and dust-free timber are preferred in living areas, while fire-resistant mosaic and vinyl enhance safety. The findings highlight the influence of emotional and functional factors on flooring preferences. This research contributes to sustainable design practices, aligning with Malaysia’s GBI and QLASSIC systems, and adds insights to post-pandemic health-oriented material selection in tropical environments.
Malaysian Institute of Planners
Title: SELECTION CRITERIA WHICH INFLUENCE RESIDENTS' PREFERENCES FOR HYGIENIC INTERIOR FLOOR FINISHES
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This study investigates how Malaysian residents select hygienic interior floor finishes to support sustainable living environments.
Recognizing flooring’s impact on health, comfort, and safety particularly in tropical climates prone to moisture and allergens.
This research addresses a critical gap in existing literature by examining hygienic material selection in Malaysian residential interiors.
Using a Kruskal–Wallis test on data from 314 respondents across 11 residential areas in the Kinta District, the study reveals that residents prioritize durability, ease of maintenance, and hygiene.
Materials such as tiles, timber, marble, carpet, mosaic, and vinyl are selected based on performance in specific spaces.
Bacteria-resistant marble and dust-free timber are preferred in living areas, while fire-resistant mosaic and vinyl enhance safety.
The findings highlight the influence of emotional and functional factors on flooring preferences.
This research contributes to sustainable design practices, aligning with Malaysia’s GBI and QLASSIC systems, and adds insights to post-pandemic health-oriented material selection in tropical environments.
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