scholarly journals Conveying Sacred Knowledge through Contemporary Architectural Design: The Garma Cultural Knowledge Centre

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 199
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Grant
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Identity ◽  
Indigenous Peoples ◽  
Architectural Design ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Cultural Knowledge ◽  
Positive Outcomes ◽  
North East ◽  
Arnhem Land ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Contemporary Architecture

The Indigenous peoples of north east Arnhem Land in Australia (Yolngu) overlay their culture with the customs and social behaviour of other societies to achieve positive outcomes and autonomy. Passing down cultural knowledge is intrinsic to the cultural identity of Yolngu. The paper discusses the recently completed Garma Cultural Knowledge Centre and examines the cultural knowledge conveyed through the medium of contemporary architecture design. The paper finds that the Garma Cultural Knowledge Centre combined aspects of non-Aboriginal and Aboriginal cultures to form a coherent whole with multi-facetted meanings. © 2016. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies, Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.Keywords: People and environments; cultural knowledge; architecture; indigenous architecture

scholarly journals Designing Movable Kitchen Cart through the Elements of Traditional Baba Nyonya House

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (SI5) ◽  
pp. 41-46
Author(s):  
Dinah Rakhim ◽  
Verly Veto Vermol ◽  
Rafeah Legino
Keyword(s):  
Open Access ◽  
Product Design ◽  
Peer Review ◽  
Indigenous Peoples ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Free Standing ◽  
Multicultural Diversity ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Open Access Article

Malaysia is known for its multicultural diversity, which is heavily influenced by the ancient Malay culture, indigenous peoples and the cultures of Malaysia's second main ethnics groups - the Chinese and Indian. For centuries, our cultures have blended to create Malaysia's diverse heritage. Sadly, Malaysians are slowly losing their ancient culture due to modernisation. One particular culture of Malaysia that is close to extinction is the Peranakan culture. The researcher found it vital to implement our cultural motif into product design, so she has come out with a freestanding kitchen with an influence of the Peranakan motif. Keywords: Free-standing Cabinets, Kitchen, Peranakan. eISSN: 2398-4287© 2021. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BYNC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians/Africans/Arabians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v6iSI5.2926

scholarly journals Creating Places through Architecture: Can environment-behaviour research help?

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Ranjith Dayaratne
Keyword(s):  
Open Access ◽  
Peer Review ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Architectural Design ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Design Studio ◽  
Bridging Concept ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Research And Design ◽  
Open Access Article

For quite some time, architects have been struggling to benefit from the vast body of environment-behaviour research to produce meaningful architecture. Written examples of such efforts are few and far between. In this context, this paper presents an attempt by a student of architecture to employ environment-behaviour research in the design of an elder’s home and discusses the potentials and problems of the approach. It shows that if theory of architecture, design practices and environment-behaviour research could be re-orientate towards and employ the idea of place as a bridging concept,it will facilitate such a link between the environment-behaviour research and design.2398-4295 © 2016. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK.. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning ; Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.Keywords: Architectural design; place; environment-behaviour research; design studio

scholarly journals Identity of Historic City and Women Travelling Behavior

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 323
Author(s):  
Nik Mastura Nik Mohammad ◽  
Rohana Sham ◽  
Azlin Abdul Latif
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Landscape ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Cultural Knowledge ◽  
Urban Setting ◽  
Cultural Aspects ◽  
Structure Building ◽  
Visual Elements ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Historic City ◽  
Diverse Culture

This paper represents on women behavior safety enigma, also an on-going progress study of the cultural landscape in the context of the historic city where knowledge unfolds. The study has tracked women’s experience of place, which responses on the visual elements that become an incredibly diverse culture surrounding and norms. Eventually, the historic city seems meet their expectations in cultural aspects a safe building has resulted for living and work environment. Therefore, having known their understanding influence on structure-building façade concluded and rediscovered the perception that adds value contributes in the urban setting.© 2016. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies, Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.Keywords: People and environments; cultural knowledge; architecture; indigenous architecture

scholarly journals Enhancing Language Learning using the Theory of Variation

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (15) ◽  
pp. 27-38
Author(s):  
Tengku Nazatul Shima Tengku Paris
Keyword(s):  
Open Access ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Positive Outcomes ◽  
Board Game ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Theory Of Variation ◽  
Teaching Grammar ◽  
Open Access Article

The study is on the use of Throw Back Time (TBT), an interactive digital board game aimed at teaching grammar tenses and aspect. The game exclusively designed according to the Theory of Variation (Marton & Booth, 1997). Four patterns of variation including contrast, separation, generalization, and fusion were used. The study employed a qualitative content analysis in illuminating the principles of the Theory of Variation (ToV) in the design of the grammar exercises in the game. Hence, the study suggests that the elements in the (ToV) governing the tasks in the game delivers positive outcomes to help learners learning grammar.Keywords: Grammar; The Theory of Variation; Interactive; Digital learnerseISSN: 2514-7528 © 2020 The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/jabs.v5i15.342

Impacts of Courtyard Geometrical Configurations on Energy Performance of Buildings

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (10) ◽  
pp. 29
Author(s):  
Abdulbasit Almhafdy ◽  
Norhati Ibrahim ◽  
Sabarinah Sh Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Thermal Performance ◽  
Architectural Design ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Energy Performance ◽  
Design Element ◽  
Humid Climate ◽  
Simulation Tools ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Indoor Spaces

The courtyard is an architectural design element often regarded as microclimate modifiers. It has the potential of improving comfort conditions within the outdoor courtyard space and the enclosing indoor spaces. Harnessing the optimum benefits of courtyards depends on several conditions namely the orientation and configurations of the courtyards, as well as the treatment of the external surfaces of the enclosing building envelopes. As three variables of orientation, number of floors and wall envelope have not been investigated in a single study, therefore, this parametric study was performed to investigate the microclimatic influence of varying courtyard geometric configurations and its enclosing facades in hot and humid climate using IES<VE> simulation tools. The study observed the environmental impact regarding thermal performance and energy consumption of the enclosing indoor spaces. The results suggest optimum conditions to harness the potential of courtyards to lower energy consumption of buildings in the tropics.Keywords: courtyard; thermal performance; energy consumption; simulationeISSN: 2398-4287 © 2019. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BYNC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v4i10.1637

scholarly journals Humanizing Architecture in a Materialistic World Using Symbols and Morals

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (9) ◽  
pp. 111
Author(s):  
Aly Mohamed El Husseiny ◽  
Ahmed Aly El Husseiny
Keyword(s):  
Open Access ◽  
Built Environment ◽  
Peer Review ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
The Other ◽  
Cultural Backgrounds ◽  
A Value ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Contemporary Architecture ◽  
Open Access Article

Architectural schools of design overwhelmingly adapt to cultural backgrounds of societies they target. This paper distinguishes between ideologies that generated Western, contemporary architecture, and on the other hand, the values of traditional Arab communities. The paper aims at parrying architectural plastic formations that are irrelevant to the local Arab discourse. The paper rediscovers a value oriented architecture that is capable of moving spiritual feelings towards the built environment, even if its formalistic and visual attractiveness is controversial. The paper demonstrates examples of what can be called “sincere” architecture rather than stunning and sight-startling products that apparently or superficially hold value.Keywords: Human architecture; spiritual architecture; symbolism; social building; experiencing architectureeISSN 2398-4295 © 2018. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open-access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.

scholarly journals Investigating Migrants Adaptation Process through Gardening Practices in Community Gardens

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (6) ◽  
pp. 121-130 ◽  
Author(s):  
Imas Agustina ◽  
Ruth Beilin
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Identity ◽  
Social Inclusion ◽  
Cultural Practices ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Community Gardens ◽  
Complex Relationship ◽  
Adaptation Process ◽  
Host Countries ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Open Access Article

Investigation approach to migrants adaptation process in host countries has always been placed specific, in order to understand the whole connections to all aspect of life. In Melbourne, community gardens have been a place where immigrants start their interaction with others. The literature argues that the gardens can foster social inclusion, while at the same time providing space to preserve their cultural identity. This paper will investigate the adaptation of migrants within the garden setting, by considering the extent to which cultural practices in gardening affect their ability to adapt to the host country (Australia). The findings confirm a complex relationship between historical garden practices/culture and the reality of practices in the community gardens. Keywords: self-built housing, donated housing, lifestyle, social interaction, adjustments eISSN 2514-751X © 2018. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open-access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.

scholarly journals Emotion and Sustainable Residential Interior Shape

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 13
Author(s):  
Maryam Banaei ◽  
Abbas Yazdanfar ◽  
Javad Hatami ◽  
Ali Ahmadi
Keyword(s):  
Interior Design ◽  
Architectural Design ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Influential Factor ◽  
Design Parameters ◽  
Interior Space ◽  
Interior Spaces ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Sustainable Interior Design ◽  
Design Factors

Focusing on inhabitant’s climate comfort causes the neglect of personal and aesthetic factors that have effects on emotions and psychological comfort. Blindly adhering to sustainable design principles regardless of the basic architectural design parameters cause similar interior spaces in today’s housing of Iran. Interior space form is one the main design factors that has some effects on inhabitant’s emotions. It is a correlation research to study inhabitant’s emotions towards sustainable interior space by focusing on interior form. It illustrates that form can consider as an influential factor in creating and improving sustainable conditions according to inhabitant’s emotions. Keywords: sustainable interior design; emotion; shape; PAD 2514-7528 © 2017 The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK.. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.

scholarly journals Art Installation as a Catalyst to Activities and Positive Behaviour in Back Lanes of Shah Alam Commercial Areas

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 339
Author(s):  
Nurulhusna Qamaruz Zaman ◽  
Aidatul Fadzlin Bakri ◽  
Sabarinah Sh. Ahmad ◽  
Ahmad Tarmizi Ab Jalal
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Landscape ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Cultural Knowledge ◽  
Urban Setting ◽  
Art Installation ◽  
Cultural Aspects ◽  
Visual Elements ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Historic City ◽  
Diverse Culture

This paper represents on women behavior safety enigma, also an on-going progress study of the cultural landscape in the context of the historic city where knowledge unfolds. The study has tracked women’s experience of place, which responses on the visual elements that become an incredibly diverse culture surrounding and norms. Eventually, the historic city seems meet their expectations in cultural aspects a safe building has resulted for living and work environment. Therefore, having known their understanding influence on structure-building façade concluded and rediscovered the perception that adds value contributes in the urban setting.© 2016. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies, Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.Keywords: People and environments; cultural knowledge; architecture; indigenous architecture

scholarly journals Stories Untold: The street children of Chow Kit – An architectural intervention

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (6) ◽  
pp. 157-168
Author(s):  
Anniz Fazli Ibrahim Bajunid ◽  
Mohamad Yusuf Aliaas ◽  
Ramli Abdullah
Keyword(s):  
Architectural Design ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Street Children ◽  
Design Solution ◽  
Economic Activities ◽  
Social Agenda ◽  
Life Challenges ◽  
The Social ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Architectural Perspective

Chow Kit Road, a busy shopping sanctuary flourishes with economic activities with more than 500 ‘street children’ roaming and living off the streets. These children have been ignored, and much of their life challenges remain unaddressed. This conceptual paper initiates an educational discussion in relation to their environment with a specific architectural design solution. The intervention infuses concepts formed through in-depth interviews with the street children as well as their caretakers. Unobstructed observations were engaged in ensuring the reliability of the data apart from literature reviews and case studies. Issues of education and place of belonging are postulated through an architectural perspective. This study suggests architectural initiatives in contributing to the social agenda of physical urban renewal. Keywords Street Children, Architecture, Learning Centre, Chow Kit Road eISSN 2514-751X © 2018. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open-access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.

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