ILAM LANDSKAP No 22

EDITION 22

Nov 2015 - Feb 2016

Institute of Landscape Architects Malaysia (ILAM)

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LANDSCAPE TREND awards

MLAA GALA NIGHT2016

Published By: Institut Arkitek Landskap Malaysia (ILAM) | Institute of Landscape Architects Malaysia (ILAM) KDN No : PQ/PP1505(16609) | ISSN : 2180-0944

EDITION 22

November 2015 - February 2016

Institute of Landscape Architects Malaysia (ILAM)

Editorial Board

Corporate Communication & Promotion Division Editorial Board

Assoc. Prof. LAr. Dr. Osman Mohd Tahir (Chief Editor) LAr. Charles Teo LAr. Dr. Nor Atiah Ismail

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Salam Sejahtera to all our readers, from the Bulletin Landscape editorial table. You are currently reading the 22nd issue of LANDSKAP, since it first started in 2007. We continue to bring you our updates, news and happenings in the landscape architecture field and we thank you for your support after all these years.

First of all, we would like to wish our members a prosperous Chinese New Year and may the year of the monkey bring energy and prosperity all year round. Happy New Year!

Here, at the beginning of 2016, we are also delighted to learn that our member, LAr. Meor Saadon Sofian Mior Razali, was recently appointed as the Deputy Director General of the National Landscape Department (JLN), on 5 January 2016 and, at the same time, received the ‘National Landscape Department, Excellent Service Award’, while our Fellow Member, LAr. Hj. Sheikh Mohd Nasir Sheikh Salim, was appointed as the new Secretary for Majlis Bandaraya Melaka Bersejarah (MBMB), starting from 14 January, 2016. Congratulations!

Front Cover Linear spaces are often associated with the building footprint in which emphasis is placed on optimising space usage and the functional aspect, especially in limited urban spaces.

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Malaysia Landscape Architecture Awards (MLAA) Gala Night 2016

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Cover Story Top 10 Landscape Trend

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Product ISOFU-Soak in the Sun, New Design 2016

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Special Report Singapore Greens 2.0

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ILAM Updates News & Happenings

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Event Calendar 2016/2017

In this issue, we will focus on highlighting the trends in landscape architectural design, as observed in the latest award submissions for the Malaysia Landscape Architecture Awards (MLAA). This will set a new horizon for trends which shape future designs.

We must also announce that we are proud to collaborate with MCT Berhad, to organise the MCT Cybersouth Central Park Landscape Design Competition. This competition aims to challenge local landscape architects for the best ideas tailored for Cybersouth development. We wish all the participants the best of luck.

Lastly, we hope you will continue to support and join ILAM activities, and to follow us on Facebook, or check our website for more details.

Thank you.

Assoc. Prof. LAr. Dr. Osman Mohd Tahir President/Chief Editor Institute of Landscape Architects Malaysia (ILAM)

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COVER STORY

TOP 10

LANDSCAPE \TREND

We have wrapped up another year of the Malaysia Landscape Architecture Awards, MLAA, for the year 2015, and so now we bring you a preview of what to expect for the latest landscape design trends inspiring our industry.

This year, a total of 130 submissions have been received, across 8 categories, and we can already observe design trends ranging from recreating natural environments, to preserving heritage and nostalgic moments, to adopting a park.

Here is our top 10 listing:

01 ROOFTOP GARDENS As we develop our cities, the mushrooming concrete jungle has conquered our urban spaces. Cleverly utilising rooftops for greenery can provide more green breathing spaces for urbanites. Not only urban dwellings, but hospitals and commercial spaces are now converting their once spartan roof spaces into lush oases, which include community urban farming and recreational spaces.

v 02 LINEAR FUNCTIONAL SPACE Long linear spaces are becoming a new trend in landscape design.

These provide uninterrupted views between straight lines of trees. Linear spaces are often associated with the building footprint in which emphasis is placed on optimising space usage and the functional aspect, especially in limited urban spaces.

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Sculptures and hard landscape artistic elements such as motifs, focal points, and water features, have become an established part of most modern landscape designs. Organic shapes give a soft touch and provide inspiration to those who appreciate fine art and human endeavours to create beauty.

04 SPACES WITHIN SPACES A secluded space, created within larger landscape spaces, provides an enclave to fit various purposes. Often, it is either a small corner or open area, screened by plants, which often creates an unparalleled ambiance for quiet reflection or relaxation.

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LANDSCAPE \TREND 05 NOSTALGIC ELEMENTS

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Elements or objects which seem familiar evoke feelings of nostalgia when highlighted within new landscape designs. Motifs in tiles, structures that appear similar to older heritage buildings, or retro-styled children’s swing and play equipment, are among the items which are now being used as landscape elements, especially in ultra modern garden spaces.

06 GIVING TRADITIONAL OBJECTS A NEW BREATH OF LIFE A rapidly growing trend is when antique design elements are used as part of new landscaping plans; traditional water features, tiles with traditional motifs and recycling of old products or resources from construction sites are being snapped up in the race to make connections between the old world and the new.

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Waterways provide exceptional recreational opportunities, and a rich habitat for wildlife, within urban spaces. Too often, land which is not suitable for development, can be utilised as waterways and act as natural retention ponds. This indirectly improves overall environment quality, and elevates property values.

NATURAL CLEANSING Recently, more and more engineered drainage systems have been redesigned as natural swale. These areas are created to retain storm water, treated biologically by wetland plants, which can then be used for recreational and esthetic purposes. Water can be maintained locally, rather than discharged into a nearby river or water system, and thus utilised for recreational purposes and as a new wildlife habitat for native and visiting species of birds and animals.

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09 GO VERTICAL With limited green spaces in urban areas, vertical greenery has become important for high-rise development and community enclaves. Besides serving as a green backdrop, vertical growth also provides a comfortable microclimate for the inhabitants.

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ADOPT A PARK Large corporations and property developers are now adopting open spaces within city areas. The plan is to upgrade the green spaces and make them function for the public. This CSR programme is a collaboration between the public and private sectors.

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Soak in the sun NEW DESIGN 2016

It is that time of the year when we experience gentle breezes, warm sunlight and clear blue skies. There is no better way to soak up the sun with family and friends than with the latest design and colour choices for 2016. This design collection showcases more functional features tailored to your needs and space requirements to ensure your outdoor spaces shine all the time.

BONGO 2IN1 DAYBED Shaped like a cocoon from a fictional fantasy movie, the organic shape of this daybed is able to blend in with any lush greenery. Placing several units together will create a secluded private space for ultimate relaxation.

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PEACOCK MINI DAYBED If you do not fancy larger shaded lounges, we are proud to bring you a mini-size lounge with a sun shade, to protect you from harmful UV rays. Designed for one person, this unit comes with a soft, comfy cushion, an adjustable shade, and is finished in a beautiful woven wicker design.

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PEACOCK SWIVEL LOUNGE SET The elegant shape of a majestic peacock train has been translated into this new lounge design. The modern, ergonomic shape offers support to your body when relaxing. The distinct light blue pantone is our new colour which gives a contrasting effect to your garden and ensures the design stands out as a true masterpiece.

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SALIMA Q BALCONY SET If space is a concern, there is always an alternative, with a mini-set that fits on balconies or in small gardens.

This little cutie, the SALIMA Q, is stylish and functional, yet still stands up as a unique creation for the smaller home.

The slim design provides comfy seating support and maximises intimate spaces at the same time.

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Singapore 21-22 JANUARY 2016 ILAM TECHNICAL STUDY TOUR

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Following the success of the first edition of Singapore Greens in May 2015, another technical visit to Singapore was organised by ILAM Southern Chapter committee in January 2016. With the theme of ‘Green Infrastructure and Waterways’, this tour focused on the role of landscape as an essential element in remediating environmental issues such as urban heat island, flash-flood, greenhouse effect etc. due to rapid urbanisation.

Greenology Nursery

VERTICAL GREENERY Being a city with a growing population and highrise buildings, Singapore successfully integrated green spaces into every corner of the development, either horizontally or vertically. As a pioneer in vertical greenery and green wall technology, the study was aimed at viewing similarly successful projects.

The visit was conducted by Greenology Nursery, with an introduction to vertical greenery and urban farming projects. The group visited the various mechanisms of green wall systems and also green moss walls. A controlled and self-sustaining urban farming system was also featured in the visit. The excursion concluded with the visit to Changi General Hospital and Mediacorp Building at Mediapolis to study green vertical landscape projects.

Greenology Nursery

Green wall at Changi General Hospital

Green wall at Media Corp, Mediapolis Green wall at Ocean Financial Centre

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WATER SENSITIVE URBAN DESIGN (WSUD) A visit in the afternoon brought participants to Pioneer & Crescent Hall, Nanyang Technology University, to study wetland and waterway designs as part of a scheme to conserve water locally and use it for recreational purposes and promote biodiversity within the university’s vicinity.

A briefing was conducted by LAr. Alfred Lee about the history, design and construction of the waterways and wetlands.

Rochor Canal

Wetlands at Nanyang Technology University

The second day visit focused on Rochor Canal in downtown Singapore. A 1km-long stretch of Rochor Canal, between Jalan Besar and Crawford Street, has been transformed into a vibrant waterway that integrates seamlessly with existing residential and commercial developments.

A key highlight of the makeover is the urban promenade which runs along the river and reconstructed bridges, enhancing connectivity to the surrounding enclaves and nearby MRT station. Rain gardens that treat rainwater runoff also offer learning opportunities for nearby residents and students.

PLAY FEATURES The technical visit to Singapore was concluded with a visit to Gardens by the Bay to receive the Carve Play Equipment briefing by Playpoint Pte. Ltd. This was followed by a briefing by CT-Art Creation Pte. Ltd. about the Children’s Garden with its massive water play area.

Appreciation to CT-Art Creation

Testing out the play structure by Playpoint

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ICOMOS-IFLA ISCCL 2015 Annual Meeting & International Symposium Date: 1-6 November 2015 Venue: Jeju, Korea

LAr. Dr Nor Atiah Ismail attended and presented a paper, ‘Attributes and typology of Perak Malay Culturally Responsive Landscape’ at the ICOMOS-IFLA ISCCL 2015 Annual Meeting and Symposium which focused on the issue of ‘Rethinking Lifescape-Linking Landscape in Everyday Life’ The symposium was held in Jeju Stone Park - an ecological and cultural park that displays the history of stone culture, pivotal to the history and culture of Jeju Island. Among other topics discussed were: unique rural landscape, sacred places, stonescape and landscape for folk beliefs.

Green Urbanscape Asia 2015 Date: 5-7 November 2015 Venue: MAX Atria, Singapore EXPO

Themed ‘The Science of Greening the City in a Garden’, Green Urbanscape Asia Congress 2015 was a knowledgesharing platform held alongside the Green Urbanscape Asia Exhibition and International Skyrise Greenery Conference.

The congress featured four primary tracks with dedicated themes of Turf Management, Arboriculture, Urban Biodiversity, Playgrounds & Parks.

This is also an annual programme that is supported by ILAM with an encouraging participation of ILAM members for international networking and technology exposure.

On behalf of ILAM, Assoc. Prof LAr. Dr. Osman Mohd Tahir delivered a paper entitled ‘Landscape Architecture Developments & Trends in Malaysia’ during the congress.

ILAM-MGBC CPD Seminar Series Mitigating Disaster in Landscape Architecture Design Date: 5 November 2015 Venue: Vivatel, Kuala Lumpur

ILAM, with the collaboration of Malaysia Green Building Confederation (MGBC), once again organised a CPD seminar focused on design approaches to mitigate disasters. This record breaking, full house seminar was presented by four speakers, namely Prof. LAr. Dr. Hj. Nik Ismail Azlan, on Disaster Management and Landscape Planning; Prof. Ir. Dr. Nor Azazi Zakaria, on Sustainable Flood Mitigation Approach; social media icon, Raja Shamri, sharing his personal experience from the flood that hit Kelantan state, while Dr. Wan Srihani Wan Mohamad spoke about various shelter home designs for flood prone areas.

‘LANDscape GREENstructure Asia’ Workshop Date: 7 November 2015 Venue: ILAM office at ALAMi

In line with ILAM’s vision to organise a homegrown, international landscape and green infrastructure themed congress, a workshop was held, attended by council members and member volunteers to formulate the inaugural LANDscape GREENstructure Asia Congress directions and concepts. The workshop was chaired by the ILAM President and attended by 20 volunteers.

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ILAM CPD Technical Tour Northern Heritage Discovery Date: 13-15 November 2015 Venue: Langkawi

The ILAM Northern Chapter committee organised a nature and cultural discovery tour to Langkawi to study the local cultural landscape and tourism spots in Langkawi. About 25 participants, consisting of northern chapter members, and other regions, participated in this 3 day-2 night event.

Among the key activities were visits to the Oriental Village, Langkawi Cable Car, Kilim GeoPark Tour, and hands-on activities at the rice field in Laman Padi.

National Landscape Policy Monitoring Meeting

Date: 18 November 2015 Venue: National Landscape Department (JLN) A meeting about the monitoring of the implementation of National Landscape Policy was chaired by the Director General of the National Landscape Department, LAr. Esa Ahmad. The meeting was jointly attended by representatives from ILAM, namely, Dato’ LAr. Ismail Ngah, LAr. Dr. Mohd Ramzi Mohd Hussain, and LAr. Dr. Suhardi Maulan.

ICUDBE 2015

Date: 23-24 November 2015 Venue: Perbadanan Putrajaya KAED, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), in collaboration with Standards Malaysia, Perbadanan Putrajaya, ILAM and PAM, organised the 4th International Conference on Universal Design in the Built Environment (ICUDBE 2015), with the theme ‘Universal Design & Accessibility’. This two day conference highlighted some of the prominent speakers in the built environment, which included ILAM Fellow, Emeritus Professor LAr. Dr. Ismawi Zen. The attendee from ILAM was LAr. Sabaruddin Buang, ILAM Vice President.

Kuala Lumpur Design Award Gala Night Date: 23 November 2015 Venue: D’Saji, Titiwangsa, Kuala Lumpur

An exclusive awards gala night was organised by Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) in conjunction with KL Design Week 2015, to honour the best of the design industry. The gala night was graced by the Kuala Lumpur City Hall Executive Director of Planning Department, YBhg. Datuk Hj. Mohd Najib bin Hj. Mohd. The night witnessed awards being presented to various industries including a landscape category. ILAM Vice President, LAr. Sabaruddin Buang, and Honorary Treasurer, LAr. Abd. Aziz Othman, attended the event.

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ALAM 7 – The Assembly of Landscape Architecture Students Date: 2-5 December 2015 Venue: Kolej Universiti Agrosains Malaysia (UCAM)

The annual Assembly of Landscape Architecture Students, or ALAM, has now come to its 7th edition. This time, it was hosted by Kolej Universiti Agrosains Malaysia (UCAM), with the fun theme of ‘Oh, Kampungku’. Guests experienced nostalgic moments as village activities were brought back to life. ILAM has been a patron of this event since its inception, and thus the programme was officiated by ILAM President, Assoc Prof LAr. Dr. Osman Mohd Tahir.

The assembly provided a platform for 225 landscape architecture students from 6 higher learning institutions to meet and exchange ideas. It has become a highly anticipated annual event and all eyes are looking to ALAM 8, which will be hosted by Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Skudai, in 2016.

Landscape Consultants Roundtable Discussion

Date: 4 December 2015 Venue: Carlton Holiday Hotel & Suite, Shah Alam A round table discussion session was organised by the ILAM Professional Practice Committee to provide a platform for practising landscape architects to discuss issues, challenges and potentials, and to bridge collaborations between landscape consultants. The session was attended by more than 30 ILAM practising members.

Landscape Architect Act Workshop Date: 5 December 2015 Venue: Faculty of Design & Architecture, UPM

This part of the Landscape Architect Act discussion focused on the scale of fees for landscape architectural services.

The session was organised by the National Landscape Department (JLN) and ILAM, and drew participants from landscape architect consultants and JLN officers from the Policy and Development Department.

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Accreditation Panel Visit to UPM Date: 10 &18 December 2015 Venue: Faculty of Design & Architecture, UPM

A group, comprising the ILAM Landscape Architecture Programme Accreditation Panel, visited the Faculty of Design & Architecture, UPM, for the accreditation process.

The group was briefed by the faculty’s Dean and had a close look at the Bachelor and Master Landscape Architecture programmes offered by the faculty.

Majlis Perbandaran Selayang (MPS) Landscape Master Plan Coordination Meeting Date: 10 December 2015 Venue: Majlis Perbandaran Selayang

The meeting was chaired by LAr. Mokhtar Affandi, who is the coordinator for the MPS Landscape Master Plan. The meeting agenda mainly focused on the presentation of the city landscape master plan by landscape consultants. ILAM was invited to the meeting and represented by LAr. Khalid Zakaria and LAr. Dr. Mohd Ramzi Mohd Hussain.

MLAA Open Day

Date: 22 December 2016 Venue: ILAM Office at ALAMi A two hour briefing was conducted by LAr. Charles Teo for the participants of the Malaysia Landscape Architecture Awards (MLAA) on the Do’s and Don’ts in the preparation of their submission materials for MLAA. The participants were able to browse through the previous years’ best submissions as a guide.

Kuala Lumpur Fruits Fiesta Launching Ceremony Date: 11 December 2015 Venue: Kuala Lumpur Urban Orchard Garden

A two-day Fruits Fiesta was organised by Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) in an effort to attract visitors to the new Urban Orchard at Jalan Bellamy. Besides fruit tasting, visitors also stood a chance to try various activities such as a garden clinic, colouring sessions, and environmental educational programmes. LAr. Dr. Mohd Ramzi Mohd Hussain represented ILAM at this event.

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Courtesy Call to DBKK

Date: 8 January 2016 Venue: Dewan Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu (DBKK) A courtesy call was made to the Mayor of Dewan Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu (DBKK), Datuk Abidin Madingkir, organised by ILAM Sabah Chapter and attended by ILAM President, Assoc.

Prof. LAr. Dr. Osman Mohd Tahir. The objective of the meeting was to express ILAM’s appreciation to the city mayor for the donation of RM6,000 to the ILAM Humanitarian Programme – Rebuilding Ranau 2.0. During the meeting, a mock cheque was presented by the Mayor of DBKK to the ILAM President.

There was also a visit to the Landscape Department at DBKK, directly after the courtesy call.

Rebuilding Ranau 2.0

Date: 9 January 2016 Venue: Kampung Sinisian, Ranau, Sabah Following the success of the first ILAM humanitarian programme, ‘Rebuiding Ranau’ in October 2015, ILAM Sabah Chapter once again organised the ‘Rebuilding Ranau 2.0’, focused at Kampung Sinisian, Ranau. With the donation from Dewan Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu (DBKK), the group installed 2 units each of 800 and 900 gallon water tanks as the backup water supply to the villages, due to constant water disruption in that area.

KASEL Gathering

DATE: 9 January 2016 Venue: Faculty of Design & Architecture, UPM A total of 50 alumni and lecturers from the Faculty of Design & Architecture gathered once again at this annual affair, organised by Kelab Alumni Senibina Landskap (KASEL), FRSB, UPM. The gathering also provided an opportunity for alumni to share current issues and potentials which relate to the practice of landscape architecture. During lunch, an announcement was made about the ILAM KAIAL course and examination, alongside the launch of the study group, prior to the professional examinations in February 2016.

MLAA Jury Session Date: 15-17 January 2016 Venue: ILAM Office at ALAMi

The annual Malaysia Landscape Architecture Awards has witnessed an increase in submissions this year to 130, spread across 7 categories. The 3 day jury session was conducted at the ILAM office and Alami Garden Hotel. A total of 10 jurors were divided into 3 groups looking at different categories, with this year an international judge, Ariya Arunita, from the Thai Association of Landscape Architects (TALA), being invited to participate.

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ASLAR Visits Landscape Institute (LI)

Date: 19 January 2016 Venue: Landscape Institute (UK), London A courtesy call of the Alumni Society of Landscape Architecture, ASLAR (UiTM) was made to the Landscape Institute (LI) in United Kingdom. This event aimed to foster relationships between ASLAR, ILAM and LI. The visit was represented by LAr. Zainul Fazli Zaini, aka Encik Senyum.

During the visit, our latest edition of the Malaysia Landscape Architecture Yearbook was presented as a gift to the Landscape Institute.

Singapore Greens 2.0 Date: 21-22 January 2016 Venue: Singapore

Following the success of the first edition of Singapore Greens in May 2015, another technical visit to Singapore was organised by the ILAM Southern Chapter committee, in January 2016. With the theme of ‘Green Infrastructure and waterways’, this tour focused on the role of landscape being an essential element in remediating environmental issues such as urban heat island, flash-flood, greenhouse effect etc. due to rapid urbanisation. Using Singapore as a case study, the 3 focus areas were ‘Play Features’, ‘Vertical Greenery’ and ‘Water Sensitive Urban Design’. This tour attracted 50 ILAM members for the two day event. More details can be found within this issue (page 10-11).

MLAA Site Inspection Date: 26-27 January 2016 Venue: various locations

Following the jury session for the Malaysia Landscape Architecture Awards, the team, consisting of judges and ILAM council members, visited 7 selected projects from the Professional, Contractor and Developer Categories. The two day visit was also covered by The Star Property, which is also the media partner for the MLAA Gala Night. The site visit allowed the jury to determine the winner of the Excellence Awards and the Project of the Year Award.

SIRIM Technical Meeting: Mechanical Safety for Consumer Use Date: 27 January 2016 Venue: SIRIM

An ongoing technical committee meeting was organised

by SIRIM on ‘Mechanical Safety for Consumer Use’ and attended by ILAM President, Assoc Prof. LAr. Dr. Osman Mohd Tahir. This meeting focused on Playground Safety Standards and Playground Surfacing Standards.

ILAM Professional Practice Course (KAIAL) Date: 30-31 January 2016 Venue: UiTM, Shah Alam

The ILAM Professional Practice Course (KAIAL) returned with greater participation of 68 candidates sitting for the two day course in preparation for the professional examination on 27-28 February 2016. The courses were conducted in 4 modules and 13 sub-topics. The modules were: Professional Practice & Code of Ethics; Landscape Governance; Planning, Design & Construction; Project Management.

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FEBRUARY 2016

MCT Cybersouth Central Park Landscape Design Competition Briefing Session Date: 2 February 2016 Venue: One City

MCT Berhad, with the collaboration of ILAM, organised a landscape design competition for the development of Central Park at Cybersouth City, Cyberjaya. About 20 landscape consultants attended the briefing session, conducted by LAr. Charles Teo, followed by a Q&A session to answer any project site enquiries. Competition closing date is set for 10 March 2016.

FLORIA 2016 Kick Off Meeting

Date: 16 February 2016 Venue: Putrajaya Floria Sdn. Bhd., Chancery Place, Putrajaya ILAM was once again invited by Putrajaya Floria Sdn. Bhd. to collaborate in the upcoming Royal FLORIA Putrajaya 2016 from 27 May to 4 June 2016. The meeting was started with a presentation of this year’s Royal FLORIA Putrajaya show concept by LAr. Haslinda Khalid, followed by a discussion on collaborating for judging and FLORIA International Dialogue.

‘Malaysia SME’ Interview Date: 19 February 2016 Venue: Faculty of Design & Architecture

An interview was initiated by the publication ‘Malaysia SME,‘ about ILAM, and the development of the landscape architecture profession in Malaysia. The interview also focused on opportunities and risks in the landscape architecture profession in Malaysia, specifically for SME businesses. The one and a half hour interview was completed by ILAM President, Assoc Prof LAr. Dr. Osman Mohd Tahir and the article is scheduled to be published in early March.

National Landscape Department Sime Darby Property Threatened Forest Tree Guidelines Date: 22 February 2016 Venue: Sime Darby Property, Oasis Ara Damansara

A collaboration was carried out between ILAM and Sime Darby to develop a guideline for threatened forest trees for the use of future Sime Darby developments. A further meeting was held at the Sime Darby Property office to report the findings. ILAM was represented by LAr. Dr. Osman Mohd Tahir, LAr. Sabarudin Buang, LAr. Dr. Suhardi Maulan, LAr. Abd. Aziz Othman, LAr. Danial A. Hasan and LAr. Dr. Samsul Khamis.

Consultancy Session for Vertical Landscape Guideline Preparation Date: 23 February 2016 Venue: National Landscape Department

LAr. Dr. Mohd Ramzi Mohd Hussain represented ILAM at the consultancy session for vertical landscape guidelines, which was initiated based on the decision made during the working committee meeting of the Malaysia Green Technology and Climate Change Council (MTHPI). The session was to discuss and provide technical input for the development of the guidelines.

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FLORIA 360o Book Launch

Date: 26 February 2016 Venue: Taman Warisan Pertanian, Putrajaya A collaboration between ILAM and Putrajaya Floria Sdn. Bhd. has come to fruition with the first FLORIA coffee table book, FLORIA 360o, being finally launched, highlighting the best of Royal FLORIA Putrajaya 2015 showcase, through the perspective of landscape architecture. The 160 page book was launched by Perbadanan Putrajaya President, Datuk Seri Haji Hasim Haji Ismail.

ILAM Professional Examination Date: 27-28 February 2016 Venue: Universiti Teknologi MARA, (UiTM)

A month after the KAIAL Professional Courses, the annual ILAM Professional Examination was held in Universiti Teknologi MARA, (UiTM) for two days, to certify the next batch of professional Landscape Architects. This year, there were 87 candidates sitting for professional examinations. We wish the candidates all the best of luck.

Appointment We are delighted to announce that the ILAM members listed below have been appointed to play a more influential role in the development of landscape architecture in Malaysia; congratulations!

LAr. Meor Saadon Meor Razali Appointment: Deputy Director General of National Landscape Department (JLN) Effective from: 5 January 2016

Fellow Member, LAr. Sheikh Mohd Nasir Sheikh Salim Appointment: Secretary of Majlis Bandaraya Melaka Bersejarah (MBMB) Effective from: 14 January 2016

Appointment of new Chairman for ILAM Northern Chapter, 2014/2016 ILAM Northern Chapter, via the chapter meeting, has accepted the resignation of LAr. Zulkefle Ayob, who previously held the position of Chairman of the chapter 2014/2016 for the reason of pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy(PhD) in Nottingham, UK, for 3 years. The chapter members agreed to appoint LAr. Azran Mansor as the successor with immediate effect.

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CPD POINTS & MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL Starts Jan 2017

DO YOU HAVE SUFFICIENT CPD POINTS?

Since 2012, ILAM has introduced the CPD point requirements to be fully implemented by January 2014 for renewal of membership.

The requirements are as below: • Graduate Member: 5 points annually • Corporate Member: 10 points annually • Corporate Member (55-60 years old): 5 points annually In order to build up the CPD awareness, ILAM CPD Committee has suggested the trial period of 3 years (2014, 2015 and 2016).

However, by the beginning of January 2017, member are requested to have sufficient points for the past 3 years (total 30 points) in order to renew the membership in January 2017.

Please find a copy of the latest CPD guide in this issue.

event calendar 2016/2017 Institute of Landscape Architects Malaysia (ILAM)

Events listed are subject to change.

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