Tag: ANDSresearch
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Recovery and Resettlement: 2006-2007 Flood Responses in Johor Re-visited
Introduction The Kota Tinggi town in east Johor, Malaysia experienced two consequential extreme floods in December 2006 and January 2007 that paralysed the area and interrupted peoples’ daily activities for quite a long period. In order to reduce future risks, the Johor State Government immediately committed to a resettlement program that involved 360 families from…
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Prefabricating the Terraced Houses in Malaysia using Parametric Design
Introduction Keywords: terraced houses, parametric design, computational, prefabrication This study is an illustration of how terraced houses in Malaysia could benefit from the use of parametric design process throughout its development. Existing issues related to housing are a result of inefficient design processes and outdated technology in the building industry that must be addressed. In…
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Rumah TAMBAH: A submission for Pertandingan Rekabentuk Malaysia 2015
As part of Izura’s PhD study on flood and architectural disaster-respond, AN/DS has came out with a design proposal for the development of permanent housing solutions for flood-prone areas. The PhD study has discovered that the flood-affected communities prefered to stay within their current inhabitant although it is uncertain if disasters may struck again in…
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Alternative Apprenticeship: Disassembly and Assembly in Malay Building Culture
On 27th September 2017 and as part of the presentation for his PhD viva, Aiman of AN/DS presented a brief explanation on his study of craftsmen and Malay house building. This poster serves as a summary of all the methodologies, case studies, subjects as well as the outcomes from the findings. The intertwined relationship of…
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Reverse-Engineering Culture: Rediscovering intangible heritage & traditional craft practices of Malay housebuilding
Introduction. Traditional Malay house is a dying craft in Malaysia as contemporary building materials and techniques predominate the construction industry. The Malay house, built over generations by Malay master-craftsmen, represents the indigenous of the Malay society often associated with abstract beliefs and symbolism. Based on UNESCO’s definition of cultural heritage, the Malay house constitutes both…
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Challenging Practice: Post-flood Disaster Assessment in Malaysia
Introduction The thought of future associated with climate change is often described as complicated and uncertain. It is generally understood that climate change requires greater adaptability and localise responses. In the case of Malaysia, flood disasters are predicted to become more frequent and uncertain within a climate-changed future. This is particularly concerning with the challenges…
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Concept Study : Self Build Development in Teluk Intan
The project is a concept study of a project that utilises Self Build process development in Teluk Intan through agencies and community participation. The sketches and case studies are a quick manifestation of the ideas that were potential for the project. It was initially meant for a competition but was not submitted.
