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Salam Sejahtera and Happy New Year 2014 to all our readers and our faithful ILAM members. Welcome to the latest issue of Bulletin LANDSKAP, following the Special Edition FLORIA 2013 issue, in August.

To wrap up the activities of 2013, ILAM has been involved in many meetings and collaborations with professional and government bodies and the private sector in Malaysia in our bid to formulate new policies, initiatives and planning for new collaboration efforts and programmes for the upcoming year, 2014. To all council members and faithful ILAM members who were involved in any way, big or small throughout 2013, I would like to say a personal “Thank you”.

In this issue of the bulletin, we will highlight the past 6 months efforts and introduce some of the top 10 activities, events and initiatives planned for 2014. In addition, we will outline the major events for the coming year, which include the IFLA2014 Asia Pacific Congress and Malaysia Landscape Architecture Awards, which will be run simultaneously by ILAM, in Kuching, Sarawak. It will certainly be an exciting year ahead for all of us at ILAM.

To kick start the new year, this issue is about “healing landscapes”, from the design perspective to the landscape elements such as water and garden furniture. Be inspired and get more ideas from this issue.

We hope you will enjoy reading this edition of Bulletin LANDSKAP, and, for our advertisers, we would like to express our appreciation for your support and hope you all have a great start to 2014. Thank you.

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LAr. Mohd Fadrillah Mohd TaibPresidentChief EditorInstitute of Landscape Architects Malaysia (ILAM)

Contents03 | Waterco - The Liquid of Life

04 | Report : Secrets of Borneo Expedition 0106 | Report : Mind the Glass

08 | Feature : Healing Garden

10 | Product : Healing Water by Oasisland12 | Product : Sleeping Outdoors by ISOFU

14 | Highlight : Top10 Must Know Events 2014 16 | Event : IFLA2014 Asia Pacific Congress, Sarawak 18 | Timeline : IFLA Asia Pacific Regional Timeline IFLA Asia Pacific Congress Timeline ILAM Timeline

28 | Event Calendar 2014

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Secretsof BorneoExpedition01Organised by ILAM Sabah Chapter

27-29 September 2013

Kundasang

DAY 1The evening of the arrival at Kundasang was a rewarding one as the chilly tem-parature was perfect for a gathering with fellow members from both Peninsular and East Malaysia. The participants were treated to fresh produce from the highlands in a pot of steamy soup, a steamboat dinner.

DAY 2The second day of the trip was focused on the Kinabalu Botanical Park, by the foothills of Mount Kinabalu, where various rare orchid species and ferns can be found along the many walking trails. A short briefing about Mount Kinabalu was also conducted by the park curator, followed by a visit to the park museum.

The expedition then continued on to Poring, where participants enjoyed the views from the canopy walkway and witnessed the bloom of “Rafflesia”, a genus of parasitic yet quite spectacular flowering plants. At the conclusion of the excursion, there was time to relax and soak in the pools of the Poring Hot Springs. The excite-ment didn’t end there as participants were entertained by the local Homestay staff with a cultural song and dance, and a sampling of local delicacies in the evening, all courtesy of ILAM Sabah Chapter.

DAY 3To wrap up the expedition, the participants visited the War Memorial at Kundasang and were briefed by the local guide about the history and the construction of the gardens within the War Memorial. The highlight of the third day was the highlands tour at Desa Cattle Farm, where milk is locally produced. The participants witnessed first hand the milking process and sampled delicious produce, fresh from the farm.

The visit was a resounding success and ended with the certificate presentation to all the participants, who enjoyed the outdoor environment of the highlands and the cool, crisp evening air. ILAM would like to take this opportunity to thank ILAM Sabah Chapter for undertaking such a memorable experience.

A group of more than 30 participants from ILAM, and their family members, joined this unique CPD Educational Expedition. It was organised by ILAM Sabah Chapter. This expedition was also reported, with impressive coverage, by our local TV station, Bernama TV. The 3 day expedition aimed to create an opportunity for the members to socialise while learning about the wonders of tropical rain-forests in an up-close and personal visit.

LEFT Steamboat amidst the cold weather of KundasangCENTRE It is always a great time to catch up with fellow landscape architectsRIGHT Celebrating ILAM President’s birthday

LEFT Visit to Kinabalu Park MuseumCENTRE Examine the exotic species of Kinabalu ParkRIGHT Canopy Walkway at Poring

LEFT A visit to Kundasang War Memorial CENTRE Briefing of the history of Kundasang War Memorial and a visit to the gardensRIGHT Group photo at Desa Cattle Farm

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Kinabalu Park Poring Desa Cattle Farm

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A turf management course, jointly organised by NUAIM Corporation and ILAM, attracted more than 30 participants. This informative lecture covered turf management, pest control, irrigation, soil, fertiliser and mainte-nance programmes. The session was wrapped up by a hands-on session with turf machinery.

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LEFTHands on demonstration of turf maintenance equipements.

BELOW LEFT Certificate presentation by ILAM Asst Hon. Treasurer, LAr. Danial A. Hasan

BELOW Theory session on turf knowledge, maintenance and management

BOTTOMGroup photography session after the CPD course

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Hospital Gardens at Acute Care Hospitals The Copenhagen Experience

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A study was carried out by Shureen Faris, and the results indicated that the hospital gardens are mainly used equally among staff, patients and visitors. The age of the respondents varied from 11 to 78 years. The results gained from these examples gave an understanding of how gardens play a role in Danish hospitals. The study managed to give indications about how the gardens are designed and efforts that are required in order to create healthcare settings with restorative qualities.

by: Shureen Faris Abdul [email protected]

Department of Landscape Architecture, Faculty of Design and Architecture, Universiti Putra Malaysia.

The Selected Hospital GardensThe study took into consideration Denmark’s Hospital Plan of 2007 and selected one acute care hospital in each of the planning districts as case studies, which are Bispebjerg Hospital, Herlev Hospital, Hillerød Hospital, Hvidovre Hospital and Rigshospital.

The Use of the GardensSmoking has shown to be the highest activity while being in the gardens and the results also indicated that more smoking is in enclosed areas within the time ranges of 5 to 10 minutes. Having lunch in the gardens is another favourite activity and results indicated that users, especially staff, spent longer minutes in gardens which were nearer to their work stations. Patients seem to spend longer time in the gardens to get away from stressful environment compared to other users. Patients and visitors apparently spent a longer time to enjoy the gardens with stays that last from 31 minutes to 1 hour.

ABOVEThe garden at Rigshospital has easy access from the wards where patients can enjoy fresh air and sunshine

BELOW LEFT & MIDDLEWell maintained and easy access garden in Bispebjerg hospital promote the use of the gardens

BELOW RIGHTThe hospital garden with an enclosed space at Herlev creates spaces for smoking and the use of cell phones within the hospital vicinity

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Considerations for Future Garden Design in Acute Care HospitalsUnderstanding the needs of different users, their activities, the limitations of time and their expectations should be consid-ered when designing hospital gardens in acute care hospitals.

The planning should consider the view of the garden from windows and strategic placement of plants especially for staff. The high level of stress due to work demands among the staff should be given priority by creating attractive working environments they could enjoy even when passing through. And lastly, creating a healthy work environment by promoting hospital gardens as public green areas with exercise equipment and sports facilities that could be used by staff, patients, visitors and the surrounding community.

PreferencesIn terms of the most preferred features that they enjoy, patients and staff reported that they enjoy the natural features e.g sunshine (57.7%), fresh air (53.8%), vegetation (26.3%), followed by the water features where 14.7% said that they enjoy having it in the garden but 57% of respondents mentioned no such features are found at the hospital gardens. The staff, patients and visitors also mentioned they like the garden as a place to be with family and friends and also as a place to participate in social life.

Satisfaction with GardensSatisfaction is the highest in Bispebjerg’s garden, followed by Rigshospital. This is due to the location of the garden in Bispe-bjerg, making it accessible to many staff who have little time to spare to be in the garden. The well-kept plantings there make the garden attractive, although the garden facilities (picnic tables, benches) are not extensive. The existence of two water features also contributed to making the garden at Bispebjerg a place to be away from a stressful environment. Having an infrastructure for smoking adjacent to the garden, such as in Rigshospital, also helps to reduce people from smoking in the garden.

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TOP Beautiful hospital garden, ideal for healing of mind and soul

ABOVE The roof top garden at Hvidovre Hospital was shown to be the most preferred among the patients for enjoying passive activities

LEFT The garden at Hillerod Hospital is dominated by hardscape features and has proven to be the least popular amongst hospital users

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Keeping it Alive!The key to maintaining a healthy, healthful fountain or water feature is clean, running water. The way to create a healthy, healthful fountain, however, is designing the fountain using the laws of nature, so that it has the ability to positively charge the running water.

Form, color, ornamentation and décor play a huge role in how appealing an object appears visually. Most significantly, the perfect proportion of parts to the whole, plays a key role in an object appearing aesthetically pleasing to the casual observer.

Enhanced landscaping improves property value, and water features make your property stand out from the rest. A waterfall in a front garden provides curb appeal, while a backyard ecosystem pond increases a home’s value, much like a deck, patio, or gazebo. The sound of a water feature helps to minimise traffic disturbances. In addition, water features provide an interesting backdrop as a welcoming element, while adding aesthetic appeal to your property.

Home garden ponds create a gathering spot for family and friends. Young children, teenagers, parents, and grandparents enjoy relaxing by the edge of a cool pond. Water features act like a social magnet, pulling the individual members of a family together. Parents can also educate young children about the wonders of nature with an ecosystem pond.

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Health and Wellness Water features provide soothing sights and sounds that help one relax and de-stress in today’s busy world. Decrease blood pressure and improve physical and mental health as you prop your feet up and enjoy the therapeutic effects of the sounds of Mother Nature. New research shows that hospital patients who have a view of natural landscapes recover faster from surgery and require less pain medication. In addition, heart rate, blood pressure, and other functions return to normal levels more quickly when people view natural, rather than urban, landscapes.

Environmental Conservation Environmental sustain-ability has taken center stage in today’s world, and water plays an important role as the world’s greatest resource. An ecosystem pond is self-sustaining and requires very little maintenance. Although it takes many gallons of water to fill initially, over the long term, it requires less water than the expanse of lawn it replaced. Water features attract wildlife of all kinds, from birds to butterflies, to frogs and salaman-ders.

Improved Microclimate Landscape and water features can change the microclimate around a building by 20 - 25 degrees F. An indoor water feature increases air circulation and creates positive energy, reducing indoor heat and reducing indoor pollutants.

• Outdoor Natural Pond & Water Fountain• Ornamental Water Fountain• Iconic Water Feature• Aquarium• Waterfalls• Floating Fountain (lake or waterbody)

It is no coincidence that we mere mortals are intrinsically drawn to the sound of running water; it appeals to us on an intuitive level because we ourselves, as well as our world, are made of this precious resource. Running water has the potential to relax and re-ener-gize us and it can heal and soothe.

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1 ILAM Membership Database System & Online PaymentSince 2013, ILAM has been working on the development of Phase 1: The Online Membership Database on www.ilamdatabase.com This phase was officially launched in June 2013. This initiative is to improve work efficiency in the office and enable ILAM members to track, submit and request for CPD points.

In December 2013, ILAM established Phase 2: Online Payment System (via credit cards and online banking at ipay88). This marked another milestone with a more con-venient payment system for membership fees. These facil-ities will be expanded to online booking for all CPD events

3 IFLA2014 Asia Pacific CongressFor the second time, ILAM will play host for the IFLA2014 Asia Pacific Congress. This major event will held at the Pullman Hotel, Kuching, Sarawak from 28-30 April 2014. With an expectation of more than 500 delegates from more than 15 countries, papers will be presented, based on the theme: “Greener Tomorrow”. For more information log onto: www.ifla2014.asia

4IFLA2014 International Student CharretteMore than 100 international and local landscape architecture students from various higher institutions will gather at the Sarawak Cultural Village from 25-27 April 2014 for the IFLA2014 In-ternational Student Charrette Programme. The students will be divided into different groups or ‘tribes, and they will learn and experience Sarawak’s diverse ethnic cultures and lifestyles. Registration is now open, limited to 150 participants. Visit www.ifla2014.asia

5 IFLA2014 International Student Design CompetitionIn conjunction with the IFLA2014 Asia Pacific Congress, an International Student Design Competition was organised. The hosts received more than 100 entries from Malaysia, P.R. China, Taiwan, Indonesia, Singapore, United States of America and Romania. The judging process was conducted in December 2013 and the Top 20 entries will be exhibited and judged by the IFLA Asia Pacific Council members during the IFLA 2014 Asia Pacific Congress in Sarawak, from 28-30 April 2014.

Online Expertise FieldsFrom March 2014, ILAM Database Phase 3 - Landscape Expertise Field Database - will begin. Members will be able to share their work and expertise field services via this online database. Here, the public will be able to search for the specific expertise or assistance they require.

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Over the past 2 years, the Institute of Landscape Architects Malaysia (ILAM), has been working around the clock to improve our admin-istrative engine. We have worked tirelessly to establish greater collaboration with government, NGO and private agencies, and better international relations for the development of the profession of Landscape Architecture, here in Malaysia. Because of those efforts, we present the Top 10 major events and initiatives you can expect in 2014


9 Landscape Architecture Accreditation ProgrammeIn 2014, ILAM will be part of MQA in con-ducting Landscape Architecture Accredita-tion programmes in various Malaysian uni-versities and higher institutions, which offer Landscape Architecture studies.

8 MGBC-GBI CPD CourseIn the third quarter of 2013, ILAM joined the Malaysia Green Building Confederation (MGBC). In conjunction with professional bodies such as PAM, IEM, RISM, GBIF, MASHRAE and ACEM, an annual Joint CPD Profession-al Seminar and CPD Course structure was developed for 2014. As the outcome of the collaboration, ILAM will be conducting 1 such Professional Seminar and 2 CPD Courses this year.

10 Landscape Architects ActFollowing the various workshops and seminars held in 2012 and 2013 aimed at fine-tuning the Landscape Architects Act, the long awaited moment has arrived; the Landscape Architects Act will be tabled in Parliament in mid 2014.

6Malaysia Landscape Architecture Awards MLAAThis annual event will be held in conjunction with the World Landscape Architecture Month celebration in April. This year, the awards ceremony will be held as part of the Gala Dinner of the IFLA 2014 Asia Pacific Congress at the Pullman Hotel, Kuching, on 29 April 2014. The night will witness award wining landscape architectural design works from landscape consultants and exceptional landscaped properties from developers and city councils.

Malaysia Design Festival (MaDE 2014)This inaugural design festival will be held from 22-29 June 2014 at Dataran Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur, and is lead by the Malaysia Design Council (Majlis Rekabentuk Malaysia). There will be a showcase of Malaysia’s design in-dustry’s work, ranging from Architecture, Landscape Architecture, to Industrial Design, Interior Design, Graphic Design, Urban and Fashion Design.

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IFLA2014 Asia Pacific Congress 28–30 April 2014Welcome to the International Federa-tion of Landscape Architects 2014 Asia Pacific Congress. The Institute of Landscape Architects Malaysia (ILAM), in collaboration with the Sarawak State Government, Sarawak Con-vention Bureau and Sarawak State Tourism, welcomes you to Mystical Sarawak – where adventure lives.

We warmly invite you to be a part of the IFLA2014 Asia Pacific Congress in Kuching, Sarawak in the heart of Malaysian Borneo, from 28 - 30 April, 2014. There will be new experiences on offer; from its cultural to its natural heritage, Sarawak has it all!

The IFLA 2014 Asia Pacific Congress will showcase some of the best sus-tainable technology and research knowledge which takes into consid-eration natural and cultural contexts. Delegates are entitled to be a part of all the programmes on offer. We look forward to sharing this wonderful opportunity with you in Sarawak; promising a totally new and unforget-table experience.

CONGRESS THEME“A Greener Tomorrow”The theme A “Greener” Tomorrow means more than just plants and nature; it encompasses the method-ology and finding of best practice in handling the environment and improving living conditions. We plan to look at sustainable, economic, value added benefits for communities in totality and at causing less environ-mental impact and providing more energy efficient management strate-gies. With these principals as a guide, delegates will delve into such sub-themes as:• “Greener” Technology• “Greener” Tourism• “Greener” Heritage

CONGRESS VENUE Pullman Hotel, Kuching is centrally located in the Kuching Golden Triangle, enjoying the pride of place on Jalan Mathies Hill, with panoramic views of the city and river. The first Pullman Hotel in this vibrant city, Pullman Kuching features 389 spacious, contemporary rooms and offers easy access to renowned Borneo national parks.

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IFLA APR INTERNATIONALSTUDENT CHARRETTE25–27 April 2014The programme will be carried out at the Sarawak Cultural Village. The participants will be exposed to the local culture and nature with the theme ”My Sarawak Experience”. The 3 day event will engage the participants and members of the community in fun outdoor activities that will inspire us to respect the community and the envi-ronment. This is a great opportunity for participants to serve and support the community in promoting cooperation, healthful living and ecological steward-ship. Package Inclusive of1. Return transportation from Pullman Hotel Kuching to Sarawak Cultural Village2. All meals during the Charrette at Sarawak Cultural Village3. Accommodation at Sarawak Cultural Village4. All activities

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MALAYSIA LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE AWARDS & ILAM GALA NIGHT29 April 2014Each year, ILAM presents the outstand-ing Malaysia Landscape Architecture Awards to Malaysian landscape archi-tecture practices and related fields. Award recipients will be honoured at the Awards Presentation Ceremony during ILAM’s Gala NIght, scheduled for 29 April 2014 at Pullman Hotel. The Awards are also part of the activities held in conjunc-tion with the World Landscape Architec-ture Month Celebrations & IFLA2014 Asia Pacific Congress. Visit our website for bookings.

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TECHNICAL VISITS30 April 2014The organiser of IFLA 2014 Asia Pacific Congress has planned a series of educa-tional technical visits based on the sub-themes of the congress.

- Sarawak Biodiversity Centre- Matang Wildlife Centre- Semenggoh Wildlife Centre- Gunung Gading National Park- Kubah National Park- Sarawak Cultural Village- Kuching Urban Heritage Walk

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT DESIGNCOMPETITIONEXHIBITION28-29 April 2014The shortlisted Top 21 entries will be exhibited at the Pullman Hotel for 2 days and the award ceremony will be held on the 28 April 2014 during the IFLA2014 Asia Pacific Congress.

KEY PROGRAMMES25-27 April 2014 International Student Charrette

27 April 2014 Congress Pre-registration

IFLA Asia Pacific Regional Council Meeting

IFLA Asia Pacific International Student Design Competition Judging

28 April 2014Congress registration

Opening CeremonyIFLA Asia Pacific CongressSpouse Programme Day 1

29 April 2014IFLA Asia Pacific CongressSpouse Programme Day 2

Malaysia Landscape Architecture Awards (MLAA) & ILAM Gala Night

30 April 2014IFLA Asia Pacific Congress Technical Visits

IFLA2014 Asia Pacific Congress SecretariatInstitute of Landscape Architects Malaysia (ILAM)1-10-3, Presint ALAMI, Pusat Perniagaan Worldwide 2, Persiaran Akuatik, Seksyen 13, 40100, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia.Phone: (60)-3 5523-4638 ; (60)-13 2020-827 Fax: (60)-3 5519-0827E-mail: [email protected]

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IFLA Asia Pacific Regional TimelineIFLA APR Committee MeetingDate: 19-20 October 2013Venue: ILAM OfficeLead by Dato’ LAr. Ismail Ngah as IFLA Vice President, the two day, special meeting involved the main committee members of IFLA Asia Pacific Region. The members discussed various strategies and reviewed collaboration in the field of administration, promotion and education. ILAM council members, such as Assoc Prof. LAr. Dr. Osman Mohd Tahir, shared Malaysian experiences of the Landscape Architecture Accreditation Standards, while LAr. Dr Nor Atiah Ismail reported on the IFLA INCUL Symposium and updates. The Institute of Landscape Architects Malaysia (ILAM) hosted this meeting.

4th IFLA APR International Cultural Landscapes Symposium 2013Date: 14-15 December 2013Venue: Ahmedabad, India The International Symposium on Cultural and Historical Landscapes (INCULS) is an annual event, started in 2009. This symposium aims to highlight the importance of cultural and historical landscapes through teaching, research and consultancy in the Asia Pacific Region (APR). INCULS hopes to provide a platform for interdisciplinary discussions towards a common goal, providing a better, sustainable environment for people and other living creatures which share this planet, through the lenses of cultural and historical landscapes. The 4th IFLA APR Cultural Landscape Symposium was held in India’s cultural heritage region of Gujarat, where Ahmedabad city played host from 14-15 December 2013.

Themed: Cultural Landscape – TransformationsThis symposium was conducted with a mixture of paper presentations and technical visits. The delegates attending this event were from Malaysia, Japan, Thailand, Korea, Spain, USA, Germany and India. Malaysia was represented by LAr. Nor Atiah Ismail, who is also IFLA Asia Pacific Cultural Landscape Committee Chair, along with LAr. Rohaniah bt. Mohd Nor.


Calling for PapersThe Call for Abstracts and the subsequent Full Paper Submission for IFLA2014 Asia Pacific Congress has closed as of 15 December 2013. A total of 56 abstracts submitted from 20 countries and subsequently 35 full papers have made it to the final selection process.

International Student Design CompetitionA total of more than 129 entries worldwide was received from 7 countries includes Malaysia, P.R. China, Taiwan, Indonesia, Singapore, United States of America and Romania were received for this competition. Among those only 116 entries were qualified for judging. The judging process was conducted in December 2013 and the Top 21 entries was shortlisted and will be exhibited and judged by the IFLA Asia Pacific Council members during the IFLA 2014 Asia Pacific Congress in Sarawak, from 28-30 April 2014.

List of Judges: a. Assoc.Prof. LAr. Dr. Mohd Sarofil Abu Bakar (Head of Jury)b. LAr. Nurulhuda Hayati Ibrahimc. LAr. Sabarudin Buangd. LAr. Rozinah bt. Yacobe. LAr. Elva Maisarah Sulaiman

Online Congress RegistrationThe online registration will be open at www.Ifla2014.asia website from 15 January 2014.

International Promotions• IFLA APR Committee PromotionILAM made a short presentation of the IFLA2014 Asia Pacific Congress and the details of the International Student Charrette to the delegates during the IFLA APR Committee Meeting at ILAM office from 19-20 October 2013.

• Singapore PromotionLAr. Dr. Suhardi Maulan represented ILAM at the Singapore International Skyrise Greenery Conference from 7-9 November 2013 to promote the IFLA2014 Asia Pacific Congress. A 3-minute video was presented with 400 congress brochures distributed to the delegates.

• India PromotionLAr. Dr Nor Atiah Ismail presented a brief to the delegates of the International Symposium on Cultural and Historical Landscapes (INCULS), held at Ahmadabad from 14-15 December 2013.

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AnnouncementILAM would like to congratulate and welcome our new Corporate Members. Certificates were presented during the ILAM Annual General Meeting on 29 June 2013 at Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur Sentral.

1. LAr. Siew Hang Sau2. LAr. Fiona Chew Mun Mun3. LAr. Yap Ming Choo4. LAr. Mohd Farid bin Zakaria5. LAr. Mohd Ridzuan bin Sa’ari6. LAr. Norbaizura Baharudin7. LAr. Effendi bin Awi8. LAr. W. Amalina Marni W. Sapiansori9. LAr. Azlin Hj. Bajuri10. LAr. Mohd Salleh b Mahmood11. LAr. Nik Nurina bt Nik Saidina Omar12. LAr. Voon Keh Jane13. LAr. Siti Rahmah binti Omar14. LAr. Muhamad Kasmi b. Shahrir15. LAr. Amos Ng Kheng Hooi16. LAr. Ahmad Zamil Zakaria

CPD Points & Membership Renewal Introduced in 2012, ILAM’s CPD point requirements programme for membership renewal will be fully implemented by Jan 2014. In order to build awareness for the programme, the ILAM CPD Committee suggested the following measures: In January 2014, members who have not collected sufficient points will be allowed to renew for the first 3 years for (Jan 2014, Jan 2015, Jan 2016).However, by the beginning of Jan 2017, member are requested to have sufficient points for the past 3 years in order to renew membership in Jan 2017. This is a one-off trial period of 3 years and after said period, CPD points will be requested yearly for membership renewal.

CondolencesWe at ILAM were very saddened to hear of the recent loss of respected members and a landscape architect student and thus we would like to express our sincere condolences to the family members, friends and loved ones of:

1. LAr. Rahmah Yassin2. LAr. Shamsuri bin Ab. Ghafar3. LAr. Mohamad Mahdi Wasikon4. Mona Lizza Mohd Kassim – BLA Student, UPM

6 JUNE 2013ILAM Research InitiativesVenue: ILAM Office

After 32 years of existence, ILAM has began to work with various educational institutions, government agencies and private consultancy practices to develop landscape architecture research, which will contribute to solving environmental issues, cultivate new ideas and encourage creativity in the industry. Thus far, 2 papers, an action plan and research findings have been presented. In addition, an expertise database will be developed and incorporated into the existing ILAM online database system. This initiative is scheduled to be implemented during the 3rd phase of the ILAM database, with scheduled completion by June 2014.

22 June 2013ILAM Garden Tea PartyVenue: FLORIA Tea Party Garden

In conjunction with FLORIA, a social event, organised by ILAM, was attended by more than 50 ILAM members who arrived wearing colourful hats at the beautiful showgrounds of FLORIA Putrajaya 2013. The garden tea party was jointly hosted by SHERA, and served as a product demonstration for SHERA woods and the company’s garden deck construction.

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AppointmentProfessional Ethics, Constitution & Legal Affairs Committee of Malaysian Professional Centre (BIM)Dato’ LAr. Ismail Ngah was appointed as the Chairman of Professional Ethics, Constitution & Legal Affairs Committee of Malaysian Professional Centre (BIM) on 8 July 2013 by BIM President, Prof. Dr. Mohd Khanif bin Yusop. Congratulations!

Malaysian Construction Industry Excellence Award (MCIEA) CommitteeHeld in conjunction with International Construction Week (ICW) each year, the awards honour the best construction projects in Malaysia and are presented to individuals and organisations which showcase the best achievements in the field. ILAM has been represented by LAr. Noriah Mat, who was appointed to the Steering Committee which formulates the award categories and criteria, while LAr. Sharipah Mohamed sat in the Technical Committee to assist in the formulation of the criteria for the nomination process.

“Keceriaan Kampung FELDA” Award 2013LAr. Mohd Fadrillah Mohd Taib was appointed as a member of the panel for the inspection and evaluation of this national award programme. The judging process was organised by FELDA from 28 May-14 June 2013 in several states across Malaysia. The objective of the award is to give recognition and to elevate the image of the “kampung” and to cultivate positive values and cooperation within the villagers to create a better living environment, which is cheerful and welcoming.

22-30 June 2013FLORIA-Putrajaya Flower & Garden Festival 2013Venue: Putrajaya Precinct 2 Lakefront

FLORIA Putrajaya, a hallmark event of Putrajaya, attracted 865,971 visitors to the 2013 show with splashes of colourful floral and garden display, showcasing the best of Malaysian landscape and gardening design. ILAM participated in 5 Designer Gardens which highlighted the work of LAr. John Lew, LAr. Norliah Abdul Wahid, LAr. Phua Chin Eng, LAr. Mohd Fadrillah Mohd Taib and LAr. Sabaruddin Buang. Several ILAM representatives were also involved in the judging process.

FLORIA Garden Starlight Award: A Serpent Affair by LAr John LewFLORIA Garden Award – Bronze: Jungle Origami by LAr. Norliah Abdul WahidFLORIA Special Jury Award: Celebration of Orchids by LAr. Phua Chin EngFLORIA Garden Creative Award: A Glorious Destiny by LAr. Mohd Fadrillah Mohd Taib

In conjunction with FLORIA, a first time collaboration between ILAM and Perbadanan Putrajaya was carried out to publish a 32-page Bulletin LANDSKAP Special Edition, highlighting the best of the FLORIA 2013 showcase.

24 June 2013Courtesy Visit to Persatuan Arkitek Malaysia (PAM)Venue: PAM Office

A courtesy call, held at PAM office, was attended by LAr. Mohd Fadrillah Mohd Taib, Assoc. Prof. LAr. Dr. Osman Mohd Tahir, LAr. Zainuddin Ya and LAr. Wan Salamatul Juita Wan Hashim. The reason for the visit was to foster a relationship between landscape architects, and architects, and to kick start new initiatives between the two associations. The meeting resulted in ILAM’s participation in the MGBC CPD Programme 2014 and Malaysia Design Festival 2014.

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29 June 2013ILAM AGM 2013 & Playpoint TalkVenue: Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur

A one day event incorporating a talk hosted by Playpoint, highlighted speakers from Europe, who previewed various new designs and trends in play equipment. More than 180 participants attended this CPD Seminar. The afternoon session was followed by the ILAM Annual General Meeting, and the certification of 16 new ILAM Corporate Members.

AUGUST 201322 August 2013ILAM on “Biz Talk” Bernama TVVenue: Bernama TV

This was an exclusive 1 hour studio interview on the importance of landscape architecture for economic growth. The interview was conducted at Bernama TV studio and attended by LAr. Mohd Fadrillah Mohd Taib (ILAM President) and Dato’ LAr. Ismail Ngah (IFLA Vice President). The programme was aired on BIZ TALK, ASTRO Channel 502 on 14 September, 2013.

22-25 August 20132nd Symposium on Belum-Temengor ExpeditionVenue: Belum Rainforest Resort, Pulau Banding

LAr Mohd Nazri bin Saidon, acting as the ILAM representative, attended a 3 day seminar, organised by Pulau Banding Foundation. Various scientists presented their recent findings and discoveries at the Sungai Enam basin.

26-27 August 2013International Conference on City with A SoulVenue: Pullman Hotel, Kuching, Sarawak

ILAM, represented by Assoc. Prof. LAr. Dr. Osman bin Mohd Tahir, presented a scientific paper on a topic related to livable cities, from the landscape architecture perspective. The event was hosted by Dewan Bandaraya Kuching Utara, in conjunction with the celebration of the 50th year of Sarawak’s Independence.

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JUN-DEC 201323ILAM Timeline

20 & 30 August 2013Meeting on the “Implication of the Prescription of Scale of Fees under Competition Act 2010”Venue: Universiti Putra Malaysia

A special meeting was held by ILAM with National Landscape Department to discuss the implication of the Prescription of ILAM’s Scale of Fees under the Competition Act 2010 by Malaysia Competition Commission (MyCC).

23 August 2013Workshop for “Landscape Architecture Scope of Works related to LA Act” Venue: Universiti Putra Malaysia

A workshop was conducted on the refinement of the scope of work of landscape architects in Malaysia, related to the Landscape Architects Act, organised by ILAM and attended by the National Landscape Department and various ILAM corporate and council members.

28-29 August 2013The Refinement of Malaysia Landscape Architects Act Workshop Venue: PICC, Putrajaya

A workshop was carried out by the National Landscape Department and Legal Department of KPKT, along with other stakeholders, such as ILAM, for the refinement of the Landscape Architects Act. As a result of this workshop at PICC, a series of subsequent smaller workshops were conducted on the same matter between August – December 2013. The Act is scheduled to be tabled in Parliament by mid 2014 for approval.


7 September 2013ILAM EGM 2013Venue: Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)

An Extraordinary General Meeting was held specifically on the matter of the IFLA2014 Asia Pacific Congress organisation and also on financing and procurement matters. More than 60 members attended and, as part of the EGM, a Hari Raya feast was organised to celebrate Aidilfitri.

27-29 September 2013Secret of Borneo Expedition 01Venue: Kinabalu Park, Kundasang & Poring, Sabah

A group of more than 30 participants from ILAM, and their family members, joined this unique Educational Expedition. Organised by ILAM Sabah Chapter, this expedition was also given impressive coverage by Bernama TV. The 3 day expedition aimed to create an opportunity for the members to socialise while learning about the wonders of tropical rain-forests in an up-close and personal visit. More information can be found in the Feature section of this publication.

SEPTEMBER 2013

19-20 October 2013IFLA APR Committee MeetingVenue: ILAM Office

Organised by Dato’ LAr. Ismail Ngah as IFLA Vice President, the 2 day special meeting, hosted by ILAM, involved the main committee members of IFLA Asia Pacific Region from Indonesia, Japan, Hong Kong, New Zealand and Malaysia. The members discussed various strategies and reviewed collaboration in the field of administration, promotion and education.

OCTOBER 20137-9 November 2013International Skyrise Greenery Conference SingaporeVenue: Singapore Expo

At this 2 day congress, ILAM was represented by LAr. Dr. Suhardi Maulan, who was one of the speakers sharing the Malaysian experience of skyrise greenery. As part of the congress, ILAM also promoted the IFLA2014 Asia Pacific Congress by distributing flyers and also playing the promotional video during the congress.

NOVEMBER 2013

8 November 2013MGBC Joint CPD ProgrammeVenue: MGBC Office, Bangsar

Lead by Malaysia Green Building Confederation (MGBC), this new collaboration pulls in all disciplines such as Architecture, Engineering and Landscape Architecture, to formulate CPD Seminars and Courses for the year 2014. Under this collaboration, ILAM will deliver 1 seminar and 2 CPD courses for the year 2014, specifically on landscape architectural topics, and will be attended by various professions. LAr. Charles Teo and LAr. Sharipah Mohamed are currently on the committee representing ILAM.

11 November 2013Malaysia Design Festival (MaDE2014)Venue: Malaysia Design Council (MRM) Office

Lead by Malaysia Design Council, this inaugural festival, to be held in Dataran Merdaka Underground from 22-29 June 2014, will celebrate Malaysian design in various disciplines such as Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Interior Design, Industrial Design, Fashion Design and Graphic Design. LAr. Charles Teo and LAr. Sharipah Mohamed are currently on the organising committee representing ILAM.

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27 September 2013Courtesy Visit to KKTP, Sabah Venue: Ministry of Local Governments and Housing, Sabah (KKTP)

A courtesy visit was lead by LAr. Mohd Fadrillah Mohd Taib, along with 7 other members from both ILAM Council Members and ILAM Sabah Chapter, in the presence of Bernama TV and the local press. The main objective of the visit was to clarify the landscape architecture scope of services. As a result of the visit, the Minister is open for suggestions and ideas from ILAM in the future to help make Sabah state a greener place for residents and tourists alike.

27 September 2013Courtesy Visit to Sabah Parks Venue: Sabah Parks Office

Another courtesy visit was conducted by the same group to Sabah Parks office, specifically to discuss the involvement of landscape architects in National Park study, planning and preservation. The visit opened up greater collaboration as Sabah Parks now welcomes university students who are required to undertake practical training, in line with their landscape architecture courses and programmes.


DECEMBER 201330 December 2013Courtesy Visit to Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)Venue: MQA Office

A courtesy visit, conducted by the ILAM Education and Professional Training Committee, was lead by ILAM President, LAr. Mohd Fadrillah Mohd Taib and Chairman of the committee, Assoc Prof. LAr. Dr. Osman Tahir and attended by several council members. The objective was to foster a relationship between ILAM and MQA, to provide insight into landscape architecture studies in Malaysia and outline the ILAM accreditation process and recognition.

10-12 December 2013Green Direction Project 2013Venue: Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)

This pre-judging session of the International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA) 2014 Asia Pacific Congress International Students Design Competition was jointly organised by ILAM and UTM. In conjunction with this, a programme entitled “Green Direction Project 2013” was arranged by the final year students from the Bachelor of Landscape Architecture programme, under the supervision of LAr. Dr. Sapura Mohamad and Dr. Mohd Hisyam Rasidi. The congress was attended by students from matriculation colleges, technical colleges as well as UTM. Activities were in relation to the concept of generating a greener tomorrow. Among them were talks on mangrove rehabilitation, nightscapes, greeneries and green technology such as vertical gardens. The event was officiated by ILAM President, LAr. Mohd Fadrillah Mohd Taib.

23 November 2013Mind the Grass ILAM CPD ProgrammeVenue: Hotel Equatorial Bangi

A turf management course, jointly organised by NUAIM Corporation and ILAM, attracted more than 30 participants. This informative lecture covered turf management, pest control, irrigation, soil, fertiliser and maintenance programme. The session was wrapped up by a hands-on session with turf machinery.


ILAM Database and Online Payment SystemSince 2013, ILAM has been working on the development of Phase 1: The Online Membership Database at www.ilamadatabase.com This phase was officially launched in June 2013. In December 2013, ILAM established Phase 2: Online Payment System (via credit cards and online banking at ipay88). This marked another milestone with a more convenient payment system for membership fees. These facilities will be expanded to online booking for all CPD events and training courses during 2014.

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28 November 2013BIM Professional ForumVenue: Hotel Istana Kuala Lumpur

Organised by Malaysian Professional Centre (BIM), this 1 day forum with the theme “Issues and Challenges in Built Environment” was attended by ILAM speaker, LAr. Noriah Mat.

PB Feb-May2013

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NationalLandscapeDay Celebration2014Likas Bay Public Park, Kota Kinabalu1-3 MARCH 2014

The annual National Landscape Day celebration will be held from 1-3 March 2014 at Likas Bay Public Park, Kota Kinabalu.

Organised by the National Landscape Department, the celebration activities include an exhibition, landscape retail, gardening clinics and much more.

www.kpkt.gov.my

The programme will be carried out at the Sarawak Cultural Village. The participants will be exposed to the local culture and nature with the theme ”My Sarawak Experience”. The 3 day event will engage the participants and members of the community in fun outdoor activities that will inspire us to respect the community and the environment.

Registration is now open!

www.ifla2014.asia


The IFLA 2014 Asia Pacific Congress will showcase some of the best sustainable technology and research knowledge which takes into consideration natural and cultural contexts. Delegates are entitled to be a part of all the programmes on offer. We look forward to sharing this wonderful opportunity with you in Sarawak; promising a totally new and unforgettable experience.

Registration is now open!

www.ifla2014.asia

IFLA2014Asia PacificCongressPullman Hotel, Kuching, Sarawak28-30 APRIL 2014

InternationalStudent Design ExhibitionPullman Hotel, Kuching, Sarawak28-29 APRIL 2014

FLORIAPUTRAJAYA2014Promenade Precinct 4, Putrajaya14-22 JUNE 2014

ILAMAGM 2014& CPD TalkKuala Lumpur15 JUNE 2014

MaDE2014Malaysia Design FestivalDataran Merdeka Underground22-29 JUNE 2014

Another Publication By:Institute of Landscape Architects Malaysia (ILAM)1-10-3, Presint ALAMI, Pusat Perniagaan Worldwide 2, Persiaran Akuatik, Seksyen 13, 40100, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia.Phone: (60)-3 5523-4638 ; (60)-13 2020-827 | Fax: (60)-3 5519-0827 | e-mail: [email protected] | Facebook: Institute of Landscape Architects Malaysia (ILAM) | website: www.ilamalaysia.org

29 APRIL 2014PULLMAN HOTELKUCHING, SARAWAKThis annual event will be held in conjunction with the World Landscape Architecture Month celebration in April. This year, the awards ceremony will be held as part of the Gala Dinner of the IFLA 2014 Asia Pacific Congress at the Pullman Hotel, Kuching, on 29 April 2014. The night will witness award winning landscape architectural design work from landscape consultants and exceptional landscaped properties from developers and city councils.

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Note: Events listed are subject to change.

FLORIA Putrajaya, a hallmark event of Putrajaya, attracted 865,971 visitors to the 2013 show with splashes of colourful floral and garden display, showcasing the best of Malaysian landscape and gardening design.

www.floriaputrajaya.com.my

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