Figure 4.53 Hydrological Model of Klang Island

Figure 4.53 Hydrological Model of Klang Island Hazrini, 2019 (retrieved from NASA website)

In conclusion to the study, it is expected that the site of the proposal will be facing a devastating sea water level rises in the 100-year interval; thus, expecting the surge of flooding disaster towards the area. By resolving the issue as stated above, the concept of Tanah Air was introduced as the proposal of reclaiming water body as an opportunity for sustainable development. The integration of water bodies was maximised into macro planning. Hazrini also introduced the concept of enduring versus flighting,that focus on achieving adaptability and flexibility towards living with water and flood condition, rather than providing uncertain solution towards solving the issue of flooding. This concept was heavily influenced by Bjarke Ingels hedonistic sustainability theory that idealises sustainability development as a pleasurable product, rather than a sacrification of an enjoyable life for the benefit of the environment.

This concept negates the typical stereotype of contextualising sustainability as an obligation to preserve the natural environment that beholds advance technological development. Hedonistic sustainability brought the idea of injecting enjoyment and pleasure towards experiencing the sustainable design and clean technology. Among the example of hedonistic sustainability, the application can be found in recent work by Bjarke Ingel Architects (BIG) which is Copenhagen Harbor that serves safe swimming area in Copenhagen’s Port and Amager Power Plant that inserts functional ski slope on top of the facility pumping out clean air. The main agenda of this idea is to promote public engagement towards climate-conscious design.