TRANSFORMING TERRACE HOUSING ROOFTOP TO GREEN ROOF IN KUALA LUMPUR – A STUDY ON ITS CONSTRUCTS & VARIABLES

Abstract

The constricted planning design of most intermediate terrace housing built in Malaysia has impoverished access to personal green space that could render a better living condition to its occupants. Thus, the idea of retrofitting green roof to the existing terrace houses in Kuala Lumpur is advocated as an alternative green space within the unit. This paper attempts to investigate the many significant constructs and variables that may influence the owner-occupants’ acceptance of the green roof. Literature reviews are undertaken as a methodology. Attitude towards use, subjective norms and perceived behavioural control are found to be relevant as the main constructs. Others variables include health, leisure, comfort, redundancy, aesthetic, safety, return of investment, capital, spatial needs and privacy.

Keywords: Green Roof / Green Space, Housing Transformation, Housing Satisfaction, Acceptance