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Public Scenic Beauty Preferences of Highland Environment

Written by Administrator | 03 April 2012

Jamilah Othman
Department of Landscape Architecture,
Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design,
International Islamic University Malaysia

Abstract

This paper presents scenic beauty assessment of highland environment, in which the study area was Cameron Highlands, Malaysia. There were two methods used in the assessment; photographic questionnaire survey and semi structured interview. Both methods were designed to assess public scenic preferences and the impacts of Highland Management Practices (HMPs) on scenic preferences. Coloured photograph was the survey instrument used to assess the scenic preferences. 

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The Topography and Urban Fabric of Madinah in Aid of the Defense of the City

Written by Spahic | 23 December 2011

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Spahic Omer
Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design
International Islamic University Malaysia
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Madinah is a vast oasis surrounded from each side by mountains kept apart irregularly by narrow valleys and exposed open terrain. Thus, due to the city geography that offered a great degree of natural protection against a sudden and large-scale invasion, there was no need for an immediate or forthcoming walling up of the city. The city got its first walls during the reign of the Abbasid caliph al-Ta’i’ Lillah b. al-Muti’, somewhere after the year 363 AH / 973 CE.[1] The existence of many fortresses, as well as the overall organization of spaces and the compactness of neighborhoods, additionally aided the cause of the city defense.

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LAND MANAGEMENT & ITS EFFECTS ON INTENSITY OF THE URBAN HEAT ISLAND: A CASE STUDY ON CITY OF KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA

Written by Administrator | 06 December 2011

Ilham Sayed Mahgoub Elsayed
Assistant professor
King Fisal University, Faculty of Architecture and planning
Eastern province, Dammam, 2397
Saudi
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ABSTRACT

The study aims to find the effects of land management on the intensity of the urban heat island through a case study done on the city of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Two methodologies combined to study the urban heat island of the city; Weather Station Networks Method and Traverses Survey Method in December 2004. The study used the Geographic Information System (GIS) technology to establish the colored contour maps of the urban heat island of the city. The study shows that, there is an increase in the intensity of the urban heat island of the city of Kuala Lumpur since last similar studies done in 1985.

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QUANTITATIVE STUDY OF RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN URBAN STRUCTURE AND AMBIENT MICROCLIMATE IN NEW DEVELOPED HOUSING AREA IN JOHOR, MALAYSIA

Written by Administrator | 07 October 2011

Kei Saito, Ismail Said, and Mohd Hisyam Rasidi
Department of Landscape Architecture, University Technology Malaysia
Michihiko Shinozaki
Department of Design and Engineering, Shibaura Institute of Technology


Abstract

The main objectives of this research are 1) to develop a spatial and environmental database by collecting and generating several related digital data and set up an environment for data management and analysis in combination with GIS and numerical simulation software. 2) To investigate objective knowledge of relationship between urban structure and ambient microclimate in new housing area in tropic country. As a result, it became clear that usability of developed spatial database and analysis environmental for a process which contains data modeling, management and visualization through the qualitative and quantitative consideration of numerical simulation effectively, and several new fundamental findings of relationship between deference of building type, open-space, and block density and ambient physical environment objectively.

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FACTORS ATTRIBUTED TO PLACELESSNESS OF A PUBLIC PLACE IN HISTORIC TOWN OF PENANG, MALAYSIA

Written by Administrator | 06 October 2011

Ismail Said¹ and Nor Zalina Harun²
1Associate Professor and 2Doctoral candidate
Department of Landscape Architecture, Faculty of Built Environment,
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
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ABSTRACT

The goal of this research is to identify factors that influence placelessness of a public place and to better understand its effect to residents. In order to determine residents opinions related to these issues, a semi structured interview was conducted amongst a random sample of young adult to elderly residents in a historic town inscribed by UNESCO Heritage List - Georgetown, Penang. A content analysis was done to extract and determine the factors involved and how these had affected the residents. Discontinuity of experiences, insecurity and change of environment and physical character are three underlying dimensions identified to be of significance factors attributed to placelessness. This information is hoped can aid in determining public willingness and government support to incorporate preservation of public place as important scheme in planning report and plan. Simultaneously, this research may support communities in ensuring the continuity of place identity and quality of life.

Keywords: Placelessness, historic town, public place, discontinuity and changes.

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The Earth as a Mosque

Written by Spahic | 05 October 2011

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Spahic Omer
Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design
International Islamic University Malaysia
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The Prophet (pbuh) has said that the whole earth was created as clean and pure (tahur), and as a place of worship, or a mosque (masjid),to him and his followers.[1] Consequently, he used to offer his prayers wherever they were due, and he would pray even in sheepfolds.[2] The Prophet (pbuh) was once asked about praying in places where the camels lie down. He replied: “Do not offer prayers in places where the camels lie down. These are the places of Satan.” He was asked about praying in the sheepfolds. He replied: “You may offer prayers in such places; these are the places of blessing.”[3] That the earth has been made clean and a mosque to Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) and his followers, such is one of several favors which from among all the prophets have been bestowed only upon the seal of prophets, Muhammad (pbuh).

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Children’s Participation in Urban Heat Island Mitigation Strategies in Malaysia: A report of workshops for promoting green spaces in residential neighborhood

Written by Administrator | 25 September 2011

Introduction  

The goal of this study is to develop a participatory workshop method for use with children to help mitigate urban heat island in developing countries. It has been widely reported that green areas play a significant role to create cool spots in cities and divide urban heat island (UHI). Thus, this study attempts to find out the means to promote green spaces in urban areas through a participatory  approach.  Since children  account for a large portion of the population in most of  the developing countries,  this study focuses especially on the  children’s  participation.  Three workshops were conducted with about 50 elementary school children (fourth and fifth year) in one of the typical neighborhoods in  the city of Johor Bahru, Malaysia. This paper summarizes  the results of these  workshops for discussing  the possibility of the program  as a participatory approach for mitigating UHI.

For complete report; kindly check attachments below:

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