One of the greatest contributors to global warming and other forms of environmental destruction is the building industry. Worldwide buildings account for 33 percent of carbon dioxide emissions, 30-40 percents of the world’s energy consumption and 40-50 percents of raw materials used, according to the World Green Building Council.
In view of the growing concern on the environment, many developed nations had developed their own green rating tools for development. In Malaysia, the Green Building Index (GBI) is developed by Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia (PAM) and the Association of Consulting Engineers Malaysia (ACEM). The Green Building Index was officially launched on 21st May, 2009.
The GBI will provide an assessable differentiation to promote environment-friendly buildings for the future of Malaysia. It is a benchmarking rating system that incorporates internationally recognized best practices in environmental design and performance.
Buildings will be awarded the GBI rating based on 6 key criteria: Energy efficiency; Indoor environmental quality; sustainable site planning and management; Material and resources; water efficiency and innovation.
This green rating tool is intended to promote sustainability in the built environment and raise awareness among Developers, Architects, Engineers, Planners, Designers, Contractors and the Public about environmental issues. At the same time it will provide opportunity for developers and building owners to design and construct green, sustainable buildings that can provide energy savings, water savings, a healthier indoor environment, better connectivity to public transport and the adoption of recycling and greenery for their projects.
Last Saturday, 13th November 2010, Chapter organized a half day seminar on “KOOL Energy-Efficient Pre-Painted Steel for Metal Roofing” held at Grand Ballroom, Pacific Sutera Hotel. It was attended by 55 participants from PAM. The seminars started at 8.00am with registration and lucky draw ticket. This seminarwas success by a generous grant from Colourcoil Industries Sdn Bhd.
After the registration, the Master of Ceremony, Ms. Zyee Dullie, Sales & Marketing Executive of Colourcoil Industries Sdn Bhd welcomed everyone and invited Chapter Chairman to deliver his speech. The MC introduced the invited speaker from the United States of America, Mr. Scott Kriner, President of Green Metal Consulting.Inc to present his slide.
The speaker presented a lot of interesting topic which are real concern and relevance to this industry. The topic include are:-
1. Energy Concerns
2. Climate Change Concerns
3. Green Building Rating Programs
4. Green Product Labeling
5. Cool Roofing / Cool Metal Roofing
6. Market/Applications/Benefits
7. Principles of Cool Roof/Energy
8. Efficiency Programs
9. Regulations (Codes/Standards)
10. Global Initiatives
11. Emerging Trends
On Tuesday, 9th November 2010, Chapter has organized a product talk on “ArchiCAD Roadshow 2010” held at PAM auditorium. The talk started at 9.30am and ended at 5.30pm and was attended by 20 participants including architects and graduate members.
In this session, the speaker, Mr. Andrew Lim the Director of Graphisoft (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd greeted everyone and introduced himself and the invited ArchiClub member from Finland. The speaker introduced ArchiCAD 14 which popular for Architecture. These products are really useful for architect in designing a new building and plan.
ArchiCAD users have the opportunity to experience the new version of product that is faster, better and more refined than its predecessor. According to speaker, this product can specify the element class in the element settings and this indicates to the other program; in conjunction with IFC data transfer, what the building part type concerned is. Three settings have been added to the construction element setting menu.
IFC element type specifies whether and element is a wall, a slab or a window etc. This enables the user to select only a part of a more extensive model needed by the recipient or to send only the one floor of a model that is needed. This makes data transfer easier, as it eliminates the need to send the entire model every time data is exchange.
The talk ended after the AcrhiClub meeting with all ArchiCAD users and big thanks to Mr. Andrew Lim for presenting an interesting talk.
Reported by Ar.Dr.Tan Jun Kwang
PAM has organized a Members Night 2010 held at CEO Lounge, Star City, Kota Kinabalu on Friday, 29th October 2010 started at 7.00pm and ended at 11.30pm.
The function was well attended with a nice mix of corporate and graduate architects. As the architects were streaming in, a powerpoint presentation of the recent PAM – IPDM visit to Shanghai Expo was shown.
The evening was started off with a speech by PAM Sabah Chairman, Ar Ho Ja Lit and emceed by Ar Rizal Ahmad Banjar. The mic was passed around so members could introduce themselves. There were food and drinks abound, with music and pool games enlivening the evening.
As everybody was enjoying the food, Ar Rizal took the mic and got some of the architects to join him for some oldies tunes accompanied by the in-house pianist. PAM Sabah theme song composer, Mr. Cheong Kok Ann, after satisfying his huge appetite took over the mic and piano and belted out evergreen songs to the delight of the members. It was a nice surprise to hear for the first time some of the senior architects like Ar David Kwan, Ar. Lam Choi Sing and Ar Lim Koi Hoe singing, and boy could they really sing!
Meanwhile, Ar Jebb Liew took the cue (put intended) to challenge everybody for pool game. There were 16 participants comprising of corporate and graduate architects, and of both genders. Ar Jebb Liew showed his prowess by beating Ar Victor Wong in the final and thus “sapu” all the pooled bet money. 
All in all, it was great to see the members, mingled around exchanging views, updating each other and of course, telling latest gossips among others.
After rounds of healthy meal and drinks, sang to the top of their lungs and fellowship, the members left with Great Spirit and huge smiles with everybody looking forward for the next gathering.
Reported by Ar. Rizal Ahmad Banjar
A seminar on “Marketing for Architects, Color in Architecture & Sustainability and Green Coating” was held on Saturday, 16th October 2010 at Keningau Room, Le Meridian Hotel, Kota Kinabalu. It’s attended by 62 architects.
Upon welcoming all participants, the Master of Ceremony from Akzo Nobel, Mr. Saiful Rais invited Ar.Ho Jia Lit to deliver his welcome greetings. Thereafter, the MC introduced the 1st speaker, Ms. Ho Pui Ying to present her talk with slide to the audience/ participants. The first session is about “Sustainability and Green Coating”. According to speaker, the Green Label can be used on products which meet the eco standard specified by the scheme concerned, and is recognized as a member of the International Eco-labeling Network (GEN) allowing certification by mutual recognition of SGLS endorsed products by other members of the network. The eco-labeling drive for coating is in tandem with the development of the green building rating tool which is gaining an increasingly strong foothold within the building industry.
Standing L-R (Committee Member) – Ar. Yong Ming Cheong, Ar.William Ho, Ar.Aaron Fong, Ar.Rizal Ahmad Banjar, Ar.Daniel Koh, Ar. Paul Lau
Sitting L-R – Ar.Sim Sie Hong (Immediate Past Chairman), Ar.Lo Su Yin (Deputy Chapter Chairman), Ar.Ho Jia Lit (Chapter Chairman),
Ar. Dr.Tan Jun Kwang (Vice Chapter Chairman), Ar. Arnold Kwan (Chapter Hon. Secretary), Ar. Jebb Liew ( Chapter Hon. Treasurer).
PAM Sabah Chapter 35th Annual Dinner was held at Grand Ballroom, Magellan Sutera Hotel, Kota Kinabalu. The function was graced by Guest of Honor, YB Datuk Haji Hajiji Mohd. Hj. Noor, the Minister of Local Government & Housing. PAM President, Ar. Boon Che Wee, Sarawak Chapter Chairman, Ar. Desmond Kuek and Southern Chapter Chairman, Ar. Azman Bilaji were also present.
This year PAM have decided and adopted this significant “O”, thus the theme is both challenging and difficult one to break away for One Malaysia; we have “Our Planet One World”.
During the dinner, the MC, Ms. Jennifer Linggi and her co MC invited Chapter Chairman, Ar. Ho Jia Lit to present his speech and introduce the newly elected Chapter Committee Member to the audience followed by photo session. After the photo session, MC invited the PAM President, Ar. Boon Che Wee followed by the GOH to present their speech.
The highlights of the dinner this year was the Official Book Launch of Architect’s Office Practice Manual 2010. The book was launched by the Guest of Honour, YB Datuk Hj Hajiji Hj Mohd Noor, PAM President, Ar. Boon Che Wee, Chapter Chairman, Ar. Ho Jia Lit and Organising Chairman, Ar. Dr. Tan Jun Kwang, after a video presentation of – Architect’s Office Practice Manual. The video presentation was sponsored by Ting Yang Enterprise Sdn. Bhd.
Before the music start, the President of BlueScope Lysaght (S) Sdn Bhd, Mr. Selvaraja K. Nagalingam was invited to the stage for launching the new drum set accompanied by the PAM Band Boys led by Ar. Rizal Ahmad Banjar. The new drum set was sponsored by BlueScope Lysaght (S) Sdn Bhd.
Towards the end of the evening, prizes were given out for the ‘Guess the architect’ contest and Lucky Draws.
The organizing committee for the 35th PAM Annual Dinner would like to thank all those involved for their participation and hard work before, during and after this memorable event.
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24 participants including 11 architects and their spouses visited Shanghai Expo 2010 from 9th to 16th of September 2010. The visit was jointly organized by the PAM and IPDM Sabah Chapter. The tour included a direct flight to Seoul, Korea and stopped over there for 2 days before proceeding to Shanghai for the Expo. The group completed a three days walking marathon on the 5.28 square kilometres Expo site at Pudong and Puxi.
On 25th September 2010, The Chapter organized another product talk at the Mini-Auditorium. Two speakers from NSL Eastern Pretech conducted the seminar which started at about 10am. There were 24 participants including 9 architects and 4 building draughtsman attending this “Seminar & Demonstration of E.Mix Plaster & Mortars”.
The first session of the seminar was a briefing cum introductory to the products range of the company by Ir. Ng Kok Peng. He explained and gave an overall view of the products available together with the characteristic of the different types of plasters and mixes. The E.Mix range of premixed joint mortars, wall-finishing plasters, tile adhesives and grouts, flooring products, waterproofing compounds and engineering grouts are extensively employed in the construction field. The advantages include premium quality finishes, ease of applications and future maintenances, speedier completion timeframe, etc.
After lunch was the second session conducted by Mr. Sim Beng Hock who gave a practical demonstration on the mixes and application of the plasters with hands-on. Two different products were shown on the audiences. He shares his knowledge on the common defects & their causes, proper protection and cares, the right mixes and methods for plasters and mortars. He was of the view that E.Mix range of products could contribute to the quality and consistency at site as well as their implications to developers, architects and contractors.
The hands-on demonstrations ended at around 2.40pm and Ar. Yong Ming Cheong thanked both speakers on behalf of PAM Sabah Chapter.
Report by Ar. Yong Ming Cheong
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