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MATEC Web of Conferences
Volume 17, 2014
Advanced Green Material and Technology Symposium (AGMTS 2014)
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| Article Number | 01009 | |
| Number of page(s) | 5 | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/20141701009 | |
| Published online | 02 September 2014 | |
Study of Abandoned Heritage Buildings from the Owners’ Perspectives in George Town, Penang.
School of Housing, Building and Planning, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800, Penang, Malaysia
a Corresponding author : hanizam@usm.my
Abandoning a heritage building is not a new phenomenon. In George Town, Penang specifically, there are many dilapidated heritage buildings that can be seen. These undeniable eye sores affect Penang’s designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This research aims to identify and assess the issues related to the dangerous hazards of abandoned buildings as well as problems involved in restoring these historical structures in order to determine how severe the current situation is. This study was also carried out to better understand the reasons why owners decide to leave heritage buildings unoccupied to the point that they became unsafe to inhabit. A total of six case studies were carried out with data collection focusing on the historical background of each site, clarification of the causes of neglect to each heritage building and plans made by respective owners towards the future of their properties. The majority of relevant information was gathered through semi-structured interviews.
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