Preliminary Model Framework To Study Natural Ventilation Performance Through Passive Design (Case Study: Tapak Semaian Mantin, Seremban)

Numerous studies have been conducted to explore the potential usage of natural ventilation in buildings. However, this issue has not yet been effectively resolved due to the inconsistency of air flow patterns and the extent of the parameters involved in the studies. This paper aims to identify the usefulness of the ventilation optimization model framework that intends to assess the natural ventilation performance within an office space through allocation of passive designs. An administration office of nursery unit known as Tapak Semaian Mantin located in the outskirt of Seremban District which consists of 17 respondents was selected in this study. Feedback in Likert scales set in questionnaires was collected, analyzed and evaluated throughout this study. The final findings of this study show that the findings generated through the framework are able to provide an alternative estimation approach to assist the designer and the building management professionals to justify the applicability of passive design to enhance the natural ventilation performance in office buildings in the future.