Virtual Booth

Study of lighting is a fundamental component of building performance and key topic in Environmental Technology within Building Surveying education. As part of the early curriculum for students in built environment programs. As part of the early curriculum for students in built environment programs, this subject lays the groundwork for understanding building science concepts. However, conventional lecture-based delivery often limits student engagement and comprehension, especially in visualizing the seven principles of lighting. In response to this challenge, the Nur Mobile Lab was developed—an innovative, portable learning tool aligned with active and experiential learning approaches. Fabricated from lightweight plywood and acrylic Perspex, the device functions as a mobile lighting module equipped with a torchlight (as the artificial light source) and mist spray to visualize light behavior. This module enables students to physically explore lighting concepts beyond the limitations of static lectures and enhancing visual-spatial understanding. A study of student feedback from a structured questionnaire involving second-year Diploma in Building Surveying students demonstrated improved learning outcomes and engagement. Students reported that the ability to visualize lighting principles significantly deepened their understanding. This innovation supports current educational trends in integrating low-cost, mobile edtech solutions to facilitate blended and student-centered learning environments in technical and design-based programs.