Art has been defined as the process or product of arranging elements in a way to affect the senses and emotions. For instance, Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa and The Last Supper or Michelangelo's Scenes of Genesis and The Last Judgment are without doubt great pieces of art of the 15th century..... Read more
As I was brushing up my knowledge on the law and practice of landlord and tenant prior to conducting a workshop on the subject, I came across "green lease", which is a lease of a comercial bulding where both lessors and lessees (or landlords and tenants) covenant to each other to minimise environmental impact in areas such as energy,...
Malaysia's own Green Building Index(GBI) was launched in May last year. Initiated by building professionals with initial funding from Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia (PAM) and in collaboration with the Association of Consulting Engineers Malaysia(ACEM)... Read more
Response to the RM1.5 billion Green Technology Financing Scheme (GTS) has been overwhelming, Energy, Green Technology and Water Minister Datuk Seri Peter Chin Fah Kui said Tuesday. Read more
ACCORDING to the United Staes Environmental Protection Agency, green building is the practice of creating structures and using processes that are environmentally responsible and resource-efficient throughout a building's lifecycle from design... Read more
In a fast developing city like Petaling Jaya, steps have to be taken to ensure that the city remains green and liveable. Read more
KUALA LUMPUR: The Housing and Local Government Ministry is reviewing the Uniform Building By-Laws in promoting the use of green technologies in buildings to create a more sustainable living environment for homeowners. Read more
Albert Einstein once said, "Not everything that can be counted counts and not everything that counts can be counted." In our efforts to combat climate change, this seems like an apt reference. Read more
The elements of the built environment impact the planet's climate and ecology by consuming resources, emitting wastes and displacing natural habitats. Read more
Going green is a concept that is going to take a long time to be fully embraced by everyone but it is a future possibility if it is more about financial efficiency or being business savvy rather than purely about saving the environment Read more
