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Engage the Integrated Design Process (wbdg.org)

2009-06-22T14:00:00.002+08:00

Overview The design of buildings requires the integration of many kinds of information into a synthetic whole. An integrated process, or "whole building" design process, includes the active and continuing participation of users, code officials, building technologists, cost consultants, civil engineers, mechanical and electrical engineers, structural engineers, specifications specialists, and

Posting from Windows Live Writer

2009-05-01T01:29:00.000+08:00

May Day here in Malaysia, not to be confused with the ones in the UK. Today is Labour Day, for most part of this region anyways. Its been good this technology thing, just found out but the beauty of Windows Live (fill in the blanks). My first try on Windows Live Writer, let us see how it turns out. Here goes. 3..2…1..Post!

A Green Future by Design | BBC In Depth Look At Designer Marc Newson

2009-03-23T15:28:00.007+08:00

I believe we will all be living in a green world in the near future. The only real question is, how fast will we get there and what path will we take. If human history is any indication of the path, we are in for a messy ride. Humans tend to take the path of destruction and exhaustion, before moving on to better ideas. Take for example our use of fossil fuels. We will take that as far as we

Kohler LivingHome, a prefabricated and sustainable house by KieranTimberlake

2009-03-23T15:00:00.002+08:00

LivingHomes®, a developer of modern, sustainably designed, prefabricated homes, has partnered with Kohler Co., to present the Kohler LivingHome, designed by architects Kieran Timberlake. Designed to achieve LEED-Platinum certification, the two-story Kohler Living features furnishings, materials, products and technologies that showcase the best in high design and technology with

Who says burgers are bad?!!

2009-03-22T12:37:00.002+08:00

AD Futures #4: SPARC (archdaily.com)

2009-02-24T10:57:00.000+08:00

By Amber P HiDrone - 1st Prize Awarded London Architecture Gallery International Competition 2008 SPARC is a team of international architects at the MIT based in Boston, MA, with a multidisciplinary background at the MIT´s Media Lab. This has resulted on a continuous research on smart/responsive environments applied to the world of architecture,

10 Best Architecture Songs

2009-02-20T11:17:00.003+08:00

This is taken from Cesar Dubó's Flavor Wire (Flavorpill’s Blog). It shows the very best songs related to architecture. See if you agree, or add more of you favs: 1. “Government Center” by Jonathan Richman and the Modern LoversThe only anthem to bureaucracy - and the architectural altar at which all lesser

Spiralling Skyscraper Farms for a Future Manhattan (Inhabitat.com)

2009-02-19T15:38:00.000+08:00

by Mike Chino As the world’s population continues to skyrocket and cities strain under the increased demand for resources, skyscraper farms offer an inspired approach towards creating sustainable vertical density. One of three finalists in this year’s Evolo Skyscraper Competition Eric Vergne’s Dystopian Farm project envisions a future New York City interspersed

Green Container Housing Demo in Thailand

2009-02-19T14:11:00.002+08:00

Designers Site-Specific and Buatalah Studio were asked to design an exhibition around the theme of ‘Green Home Effects’ for a Bangkok home show. According to Site-Specific's website, "to build an earth-friendly house is not as simple as placing some solar panels on your roof." What they came up with was the concept for

Playgrounds in the sky

2009-01-20T00:07:00.006+08:00

From Modern Mechanix (very retro)PLAYGROUNDS IN THE SKY Here is MI’s hold plan to fight juvenile delinquency and get kids off the street. THE scene is your city on a sticky, sweltering twilight in midsummer. Lights are beginning to wink on and kids are starting to gather in the streets after the evening meal. A few years ago this was the danger hour in your city. You remember it well—the nightly

Green Building Index

2009-01-04T14:07:00.002+08:00

Its about time that Malaysia has her own building energy index (BEI) aptly named Green Building Index (GBI). I was there at the forum when the overview of the GBI was revealed to the public for the first time, and I must say, I have high hopes for our own GBI to be a success. I was very familiar with Singapore's version of the index called Green Mark Scheme for my previous project. Although it

Bukit Antarabangsa Landslide 081206 (8)

2008-12-19T14:24:00.005+08:00

from The Star Online today:.......................................Majority of Bkt Antarabangsa residents can return home (Updated) SHAH ALAM: The majority of Bukit Antarabangsa residents will be allowed to return to their homes in the landslide-hit area. Selangor Mentri Besar Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim told reporters here on Friday that this was based on the preliminary findings of

Bukit Antarabangsa Landslide 081206 (7)

2008-12-11T23:59:00.004+08:00

E.T.'s view of the whole fiasco.....

Bukit Antarabangsa Landslide 081206 (6)

2008-12-09T12:26:00.006+08:00

Alternative Route Pix

Bukit Antarabangsa Landslide 081206 (5)

2008-12-09T06:56:00.005+08:00

Alternative Route Time TableBkt. Antarabangsa Housing (BAH) - Alternative Route (AR)AM0700 - 0800hr BAH - AR0801 - 0830hr AR - BAH0831 - 0900hr BAH - ARPM1700 - 1800hr BAH - AR1801 - 1830hr AR - BAH1831 - 1900hr BAH - ARThe above is to avoid congestion and chaos. In between those times, I guess there will be traffic coordinators.Please give cooperation to

Bukit Antarabangsa Landslide 081206 (4)

2008-12-08T18:42:00.003+08:00

The Good, The Bad and The UglyThe Goodi. Taman Bukit Utama 2/ Tropicana Residents - They are so well organized in setting up a proper food distributing centre for the surrounding community. My hats off to them especially En. Razak, En. Raja and many more unnamed heroes.ii. Dr. Rafick (Medicine Man) - He is the man when it comes to air evac ( a term i heard him said) referring to air evacuation.

Bukit Antarabangsa Landslide 081206 (3)

2008-12-08T08:10:00.009+08:00

According to experts, these abandoned houses were the cause of the tragedy..........................................................."Discarded double storey houses the cause of Saturday’s mishap, says expert KUALA LUMPUR: An abandoned project could have been the cause of the landslide in Bukit Antarabangsa on Saturday, said an expert. Dr Gue See Sew, a geotechnical engineer

Bukit Antarabangsa Landslide 081206 (2)

2008-12-07T22:13:00.005+08:00

Latest updates:i. Evacuation for these places required: Jln Wangsa 9 & 11, Taman Bukit Mewah, Kondo Impian Selatan & Taman Bukit Jaya.ii. Vehicular access restored for Taman Bukit Mewah residents to drive out from affected area. Exit near Masjid.iii. Authorities are setting up 2nd command base at Taman Bukit Utama 2

Bukit Antarabangsa Landslide 081206 (1)

2008-12-07T13:31:00.006+08:00

Pix from my standpoint(camera phone):So far,i. Chief Police Malaysia & Selangor said, no EVACUATION required for Taman Bukit Jaya, Taman Bukit Utama 1 & 2, Kyoto Garden, Oakleaf Park & my place Sinaran Ukay Condo.ii. Food aid : 3 meals a day providediii. Medical aid : Kyoto Garden Main Lobby (Mercy Malaysia)iv. Water re-connected as of 6pm, 6.12.08.v. Electric TBC (chances are not for another day

Bukit Antarabangsa Landslide 081206 (0)

2008-12-06T18:00:00.000+08:00

Individualism

2008-11-28T18:34:00.004+08:00

Lines from The Fountain Head , written by my favourite philosopher, Ayn Rand spoken by Gary Cooper in the film of the same title:........Thousands of years ago, the first man discovered how to make fire, he was probably burnt at the stake, he taught his brother to light, but he left them a gift they have not conceived and he

BIG BIG BIG

2008-11-26T08:59:00.003+08:00

The previous post feature the "Mountain Building" by Bjarke Ingle of Bjarke Ingle Group (BIG). As his firm name suggests, he is one of the BIG time starchitect in the making if he is not already yet. When he came down to KL for Architecture Forum, he received an overwhelming applause, partly due to his cool, 'I don't take myself too seriously', outlook, which i guess is very appealing to young

Parkour

2008-11-25T14:58:00.004+08:00

2008-11-06T17:46:00.004+08:00

A few days ago, I bought the book “Ecodesign – A Manual for Ecological Design” written by Malaysian architect extraordinaire, Dr. Ken Yeang. Dr. Yeang’s approach on architecture that he is known for is very much reflected in this book. Since I have yet to really go through the whole book, I’ll give you excerpts from the book (first 30 pages) that caught my eye and brain.“Humans are a polluting

change, change, change

2008-11-04T17:46:00.007+08:00