Mohd Ramzi Mohd Hussain

Landscape Design as an Added Value to Real Estate Development in Klang Valley

The aim of the paper is to investigate the importance of landscape design in the planning and designing of a residential property in Klang Valley. It has been proven that proper landscape planning and design with the sustainable concept and approach help to create conducive and responsive environment of residential properties. The paper employed quantitative approaches which includes i) a questionnaire survey; and ii) an observation. This empirical study is based on the findings of case studies conducted on several residential areas in Klang Valley. The findings show that the residents have very clear ideas both on how much green space is really important in residential areas in order to create a sustainable residential environment. Despite the absence of public actions in terms of providing information, encouraging participations in the survey and promoting awareness by those interviewed have shown considerable interest in promoting landscape design to be applied in real estate development. The perceptions of the quality and quantity of landscape designs in residential areas and how landscape design can influence the values of real estate developments especially in Klang Valley can be further researched for future study.

Landscape Design as Part of Green and Sustainable Building Design

This paper presents the theoretical review of the importance of landscape design in the execution of green and sustainable buildings as a trend of current development concept. Instead of beautifying the environment, strategic landscape design may help to prevent from extensive building heat gain, reduce the energy and water consumption as well as produce the natural and healthy ambience to the surrounding. Landscape design in green buildings should be viewed as not just mere decorative afterthought but it must be well conceived as a multi-function factor that provides various critical green services for a building including water efficiency and energy efficiency. The framework covers two main aspects which are green wall or vertical landscape design and roof top garden. The aim of the paper is to highlight the demand for the proper landscape design that should be provided in any development of sustainable buildings. It is hoped that the paper will contribute to further enrich the landscape design innovation as part of green and sustainable building design.

INCLUSIVE DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT (DRM) FOR BERTAM VALLEY COMMUNITY

This paper focuses on the inclusiveness of Disaster Risk Management. The study assesses proactive adaptation of Early Warning System (EWS) for Disaster Risk Reduction Program in Bertam Valley. The study aims to identify community preferences as an initiative to improve the effectiveness of the EWS system. In order to sustain the awareness and preparedness of EWS, continuous involvement by the community is necessary to make them resilient. Specific focus is given to Person with Disabilities (PwDs), elderly and children. Therefore, it is vital to understand the efficient methods to alarm PwDs, elderly and children during emergencies occurrence, which will focus on the implementation of types of alarm in EWS with regards to the early warning alarm and emergency notification. The finding from this paper is useful to assist local authorities and emergency responder in the formulation of warning and evacuation procedures to save the PwDs if dam failure is imminent. Keyword: disaster risk management (DRM), inclusive, early warning system (EWS), person with disabilities (PwDs), vulnerable community Rahsidi Sabri Muda, Izawati Tukiman, Mohd Ramzi Mohd Hussain, & Ismawi Zen Inclusive Disaster Risk Management (DRM) for Bertam Valley Community

Landscape design for residential area

Landscape design for residential area should be favorable for the ambience of ecological environment and for the enhancement of both the local climate of a residential and the environmental quality of life. The paper provides information that will enable people toward a better understanding of landscape design for residential. A good-quality residential area can be highlighted as an important issue in creating a sustainable living environment. It begins by describing landscape focuses on landscape design in residential development. It also reviews the issues related to the residential landscape design and residential landscape for green neighborhood in order to obtain a clearer and better picture of the basic needs of landscape for residential developments.

ROLES OF COMMUNITY TOWARDS URBAN FARMING ACTIVITIES

The aim of this paper is to review and analyse the importance of the framework for urban farming activities to be implemented within cities environment. This paper also describes the role of the community to achieve the environmental, economic and social sustainability for the enhancement of the urban environment and healthy lifestyles through community participation in food supplies, nutrition, and spaces utilization. The paper evaluates the benefits and potential of urban farming activities within limited urban spaces and how it improves the quality of life. It also reviews on how urban farming is beneficial to the society due to food shortage crisis which is inadequate for the whole population. It is necessary to apply and practice in our daily lives for the consumption of food security, human safety, and health. Therefore, the role of community is very crucial in the implementation of urban farming activities within urbanized areas as the demand for green development increases. Based on this theoretical framework, it is hoped that the paper will be a useful addition to the body of knowledge in promoting a stronger community interdependence to create the sustainable urban environment. Keyword: Urban farming, role of community, importance, sustainable. Date Received: 30 April 2016 Date of Acceptance: 30 October 2016 Norul Hafizah Yusoff, Mohd Ramzi Mohd Hussain, & Izawati Tukiman Roles of Community Towards Urban Farming Activities