Abstract
The aim of this study is to measure the capacity rate of learning space based on the as-built drawing provided by the institutions or if the as-built drawing is missing, the researcher have to prepare measured drawing as per actual on site. The learning space Capacity Index is developed by analyzing the space design in as-built drawing or measured drawing and the list of learning spaces available at the institution. The Capacity Index is classified according to the level of Usable Floor Area (UFA) and Occupancy Load (OL) according to learning space design capacity. The classification of Capacity Index is demonstrated through linguistic value and the color-coded key. From the said index, the institution can easily identify whether the existing learning space is currently best used or vice versa and standard space planning compliance in Malaysia Public Higher Education Institutions. The data will assist the management to clarify whether to maximize the use of existing space or to request for new learning space.
Highlights
The government of Malaysia has introduced The Government Asset Management Policy (DPAK), in year 2009 as an effort to emphasis on asset management due to extensive amount of investments have been made to the development of assets [1]
This study focuses on the formation of the model frameworks that related to space management of academic space in public higher education institutions in Malaysia
The building comprises of main lecture theatre hall, classrooms and tutorial rooms for teaching and learning activities. At the end it showed the status of space capacity index weather it was at high density space population or lower space population
Summary
The government of Malaysia has introduced The Government Asset Management Policy (DPAK), in year 2009 as an effort to emphasis on asset management due to extensive amount of investments have been made to the development of assets [1]. In national budget, which announced for year 2016, the government had allocated RM 41 billion for education. As such the management of learning space is one of the most important aspects in the management of physical resources in Higher Education Institutions (HEI). In order to improve capacity index in HEI, learning space should be managed effectively and to avoid wasted spaces. If this is happened it will create uncomfortable learning environment, will interfere with the student’s focus that affect the quality of their learning. Environmental influences a contributing factor to the failure or excellence of a student [2]
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