Principal Component Analysis for Exploring Sustainable Interior Design Implementation Challenges in Saudi Arabia’s Building Industry | ||
| JES. Journal of Engineering Sciences | ||
| Article 18, Volume 54, Issue 2, March and April 2026, Pages 285-301 PDF (725.74 K) | ||
| Document Type: Research Paper | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/jesaun.2025.386476.1519 | ||
| Author | ||
| Abdulhafeez Ahmad Alwafi* | ||
| Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah 24381, Saudi Arabia | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Abstract Abstract Abstract Abstract Sustainability has long been a pressing issue in the built environment, but it has yet to gain significant momentum in the field of interior architecture and design. This study set out to understand the barriers that make implementing sustainable practices in these areas difficult. To do this, 187 responses were gathered through a questionnaire listing 30 possible challenges, and the data was analyzed using RII and EFA techniques. The research found that the most significant hurdles are a lack of knowledge and awareness, followed by government regulations, economics, attitudes, market demand, technology, and training issues. The insights from this study could be helpful to professionals like interior architects and designers, as well as academics, policymakers, and regulatory bodies. By highlighting a detailed list of obstacles, the study addresses a gap in the existing literature and sets the stage for further research into sustainable interior design practices. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Keywords Building industry; sustainability; interior design; architecture | ||
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