How high-density homes can offer quality living
According to the United Nations’ World Urbanization Prospects: The 2018 Revision Report, as of 2019, 76% of the Malaysian population resides in urban areas and the percentage is projected to reach 87.
Designing homes for the Orang Asli
PETALING JAYA: For the longest time, the Orang Asli communities have been battling a myriad of issues stemming from rapid urbanisation.
Design for productive workplaces
Office workers could easily spend more than half of their waking hours at the workplace, but more hours in the office may not equal to greater productivity, especially when the office is far from being a comfortable place.
PAM commends the initiatives proposed, but notes room for improvement
PETALING JAYA (Oct 11): The Malaysian Institute of Architects (PAM) is looking forward to the many new or revived development projects announced in Budget 2020 such the ECRL, Bandar Malaysia township, upgrading of airports, and Carey Island development to make Port Klang maritime centre and cargo logistics hub.
PAM calls for better fire safety measures for heritage buildings
PETALING JAYA (Sept 5): In view of the recent tragic fire at the Sungai Lembing heritage town, the Malaysian Institute of Architects (PAM) has called for upgrades to fire and life-safety measures at all heritage buildings, particularly older buildings.
Learning from woman builders of Malaysia
Malaysian women often fare better than they think they can, and in the building and construction industry, the so-called fairer sex are beginning to pull their weight towards a more gender-balanced workforce, including in top management.
KLAF 2019 themed 'Tomorrow' officially begins
KUALA LUMPUR (June 21): Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia (PAM) has officially launched its annual Kuala Lumpur Architecture Festival (KLAF) at APW Bangsar here The festival takes place from today till July 7 at three main venues: APW Bangsar, Publika Shopping Gallery and REXKL, Ruang@ThinkCity and Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.
DATUM:KL 2019 to attract more than 2,000 participants
PETALING JAYA: The DATUM:KL 2019 is back for its 17th installation this July and is expected to attract more than 2,000 participants.
PPAM contract terminations to impact more developers: Report
KUALA LUMPUR (March 9): More Malaysia Civil Servants Housing Programme (PPAM) projects are “expected to be either put on hold or shelved”, reported The Edge Malaysia in its latest issue.
Talk to us on OSHA amendments, urges PAM
PETALING JAYA (March 4): The Malaysian Institute of Architects (PAM) wants the government to engage with the institution and other relevant stakeholders regarding the proposed amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Act 1994 (OSHA) before it is tabled in Parliament this month.
