List of Members | Research Activities | Summary of Report |
Centre Name: | Centre of Sustainable Architecture |
Chairperson: | Dr. Lim Poh Im (UTAR profile) |
Description of Centre: | To research and develop sustainable solutions for the built environment with particular reference to the tropical conditions. The experience and results from the research will reinforce the teaching of architecture and train the next generation of architects with competency and awareness in sustainable design. |
Research area: | Sustainability & urbanisms Sustainability and urban affordable housing Temporary shelters for disaster relief Sustainable building materials Tropical vernacular architecture - traditional Malay house Urban swiftlet farming & edible bird nests. Recycling of crumb rubber for concrete mixtures Development of lightweight fire-resistant board Construction management
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