Tazilan, A (2012) Identifying microarchitecture for sustainable design in Malaysia. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 1(2), pp. 172-185. ISSN 2046-6099
Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to introduce a new approach in redefining and identifying microarchitecture (MCR) units in Malaysia. With case studies in the Langkawi Geopark area, it promotes better recognition of urban sustainability through classification, design and intervention. The study investigates empirically selected sites in Malaysia to understand the MCR typological uses. With findings from case studies, it follows a systematic approach in developing a conceptual classification model for MCR as an urban ecosystem to understand its structure, function, and metabolism patterns towards sustainability. MCR terminology, identification and classification has been redefined for better design and planning practices to related stakeholders of MCR development. The paper presents a new approach to sustainability by capturing the dynamic assessment and identification of MCR and its typoscape in Malaysia, using the Langkawi Geopark as a case study. It also presents a new practical classification analysis that should be of interest to users, the local authority, retailers, pedestrians, and stakeholders to develop better policies for the future.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | design; Malaysia; microarchitecture; sustainability; urban areas; urban development |
| Index terms: | case study, local authority, sustainable design, Malaysia, urban development, urban area, pedestrian |
| Subjects: | urban design, data collection methods, design process, urban form and morphology, sociology, Geography |
| Topics: | Design Practice, Geographical Context, Research Practice, Stakeholder Management, Urban Studies |
| Descriptive scope: | 3 PCE |
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