A little rendezvous in Bali

We would like to present, with great pleasure a travelogue that illustrates and record every single moment in the magical Island of Bali through a combined effort of our 3rd year students. The travelogue expresses every single participant's thoughts, feelings and experiences. It is structured in such a way that each day is presented through their SEE, FOOD and PLAY sections. These colourful photos and sketches are just a fraction of what the whole of us experienced. We have described with the simplest of words to make others feel what we felt, to make others see what we saw even to make others taste what we tasted when we were ther

Kepentingan reka bentuk bangunan untuk warga tua di Malaysia.

Pertambahan populasi warga tua di malaysia menyebabkan permintaan kepada reka bentuk yang sesuai untuk mereka semakin meningkat tinggi. Pelbagai aspek perlu diteliti agar bersesuaian dengan mereka.Kebanyakan warga tua mempunyai masalah kesihata. Justeru itu pelbagai aspek perlu diteliti agar mereka selesa menjalani kehidupan seharian.Ini kerana pembinaan rumah dan bangunana bukan untuk jangka masa yang singkat, kerana ia untuk jangka masa yang lama dan merupakan pelaburan masa hadapan. Objektif kajian ini ialah untuk mengkaji masalah-masalah yang sering berlaku dalam mereka bentuk bangunan khasnya untuk warga tua. Dalam kajian ini, bahagian pertama, menunjukkan statistik warga tua di malaysia dan statistik jangka hayat penduduk malaysia. Bahagian kedua, menceritakan tentang masalah dalam reka bentuk untuk warga tua.Bahagian ketiga, lebih menghuraikan tentang kajian kes di UK iaitu kampung persaraan serta kelebihannya.Bahagian empat, menceritakan tentang usulan-usulan yang di cadangkan untuk di ambil pendekatan sewaktu mereka bentuk bangunan dan bahagian kelima ialah kesimpulan yang dibuat berdasarkan kajian ini. Diharapkan melalui kajian ini bakal menjadi rujukan kepada badan profesional seperti arkitek, para pereka dan pemaju dalam menyediakan keselesaan dan kemudahan bagi golongan ini khasnya reka bentuk. Justeru itu, reka bentuk dalaman atau luaran perlulah bersesuaian untuk semua peringkat umur khususnya ketika menginjak usia senja. Perkara ini bertujuan untuk memudahkan urusan seharian mereka tanpa memerlukan bantuan atau pengawasan daripada orang lain

Feature recognition and classification of shanxi cave dwellings based on deep learning

Cave dwelling architecture is a unique style of architecture, and it is also the embodiment of Chinese traditional culture in China. It is widely used in the life of working people in ancient China. According to studies, a significant number of people still live in above-ground underground houses and cave dwellings in Australia, Spain, China, Turkey, and Tunisia, and over 40 million people do so in China. However, with the continuous development of society, cave dwellings are gradually unable to meet the needs of more and more people for comparison and work, and tend to be weak. Shanxi cave dwellings have been greatly challenged. Against this background, the aim of this research is to renew and develop cave dwellings better. The research methodology is quantitative method and exploratory research approach. Based on the premise of deep learning to identify and classify the architectural features of Shanxi cave dwellings. In this study, 200 questionnaires were used to measure the residents' requirements for cave dwellings. Through detailed investigation and research on specific examples in Shanxi, the results are as follows: (1) We identify and classify the architectural features of Shanxi cave dwellings based on deep learning algorithm so that we can better understand and explore Shanxi cave dwellings. (2) By analyzing the present situation of examples, it is concluded that most villagers affirm the living comfort and regional adaptability of cave buildings, and the identification and classification of cave building features in Shanxi based on deep learning can provide effective reference, in order to better complete the renovation and development of cave buildings in Shanxi

Experiential learning: the Kuching project

This paper discusses on a final project of third year Architecture module. The project selected was the Habitat for Humanity (HFH) regional office in Kuching, Sarawak. The studio tutors has posited the idea of bringing studio outside the classroom and implemented Student-Centred Learning (SCL) towards another milestone. The project has allowed the development of exploration studio outside the classroom approach. The project was divided into two parts; which the first part the students were involved in a design proposal for the needy, brainstorming on the idea of new possible layout, requirements, alternative design with costing awareness and subsequently, the students are exposed to a real hands-on construction of housing for needy in Jalan Matang Kuching, Sarawak. While the primary motivation underlying this project is to promote innovation in studio project, a substantial component of the study involved gaining a broader perspective of humanistic approach in architectural thoughts and awareness among the students outside their comfort studio room. The state of the art of the studio project has been explored by bringing it outside the studio context, working in a group, meeting tight deadlines, exploring contexts and concepts within short amount of time and preparing the students for an industrial environment for their future. This auspicious project specifically focuses on graduating students of final year Bachelor of Design (Architecture) UPM with the noble intention to request of their balance in producing architectural products and to invoke their thinking and maturity in response to real deal. Thus, the outcomes of the project provide i) the insight of the two weeks trip to Kuching, Sarawak, ii) the design proposal of the Habitat House for the needy and iii) the development of the final design of HFH regional office in Sarawak with the final outcomes of the design proposal. In summary, the project will highlight on the issue of architectural for humanity aspects and contributes to the innovations of education and studio projects for architectural education in Malaysia