Key Indoor Environmental Quality Indicators for Students’ Satisfaction in Residences Built from ISBU

With an increasing number of students enrolled at universities each year, there is a rise in the demand for student residences. This has led to considering the Intermodal Steel Building Unit (ISBU) as an alternative building method to address the residence shortage. This paper focuses on student satisfaction with indoor environmental quality in ISBU residences. Data was collected through a structured close-ended questionnaire distributed to students living in ISBU accommodations in Johannesburg, South Africa. A total of one hundred and five questionnaires were distributed, and ninety-four were returned, representing a 90% response rate. Data elicited from the target respondents were analysed using exploratory factor analysis. The findings revealed that indoor environmental factors contributing to students’ satisfaction include ergonomics, lighting, indoor air quality, glare, furniture, and appearance. The study’s findings contribute to the advancement of a sustainable environment by propagating requisite indicators for environmental quality in students’ residences.