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Schüco is one of the market leaders for innovative building envelopes, stands for global expertise in windows, doors, and façades. With more than 5400 employees in more than 80 countries worldwide, the company strives to be the industry leader in terms of technology and service today and in the future. At the same time, the company is a competent partner for 12,000 investors, architects and fabricators worldwide. Schüco achieves excellence under the umbrella of a strong brand through certified quality and award-winning design. Schüco conserves resources and takes responsibility for people and the environment with sustainable products.

In handling the COVID-19 outbreak, Singapore has come up tops in its whole-government response (Statnews) in acting quickly; rigorous detection and strict quarantines, as well as effective communication (Time). How exactly do the measures play out in terms of space and building use? We take a look at some of the key governmental measures to curb the spread of COVID-19 that have impacted the use of common/public and commercial/private spaces.

Hosted by Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia (PAM), in collaboration with Z&SR Architecture Ventures Sdn Bhd, the award ceremony was held at PAM’s headquarters on 2 March 2020. Attendees included students, invited guests and members of the architectural fraternity.

Gedung perkantoran, apartemen, hotel, atau bahkan rumah, tidak jarang mengandalkan potensi pemandangan di sekelilingnya. Bila benar begitu, bangunan yang dirancang tentu dibuat seterbuka mungkin sehingga penghuni atau pengguna bangunan dapat menikmati pemandangan. Namun, khususnya di daerah tropis seperti di Indonesia, bukaan yang banyak sering kali berbanding lurus dengan tingginya panas yang masuk, apalagi untuk gedung-gedung yang menerapkan elemen desain curtain wall dengan bukaan floor-to-ceiling. Di kasus seperti ini, panas yang masuk dapat dihalang dengan beberapa cara, baik menggunakan spesifikasi kaca yang memang meredam panas, juga bisa dengan elemen pelengkap seperti solar screen yang jauh lebih terjangkau.

On 13 January 2020, the Kuala Lumpur Architecture Festival (KLAF), an annual architecture festival held in Kuala Lumpur, was officially announced to be held from February 15 to August 16, 2020 by Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia (PAM), the professional body for Malaysian architects.

Salah satu selebrasi komunitas desain terbesar di Indonesia, Bintaro Design District, kembali diadakan pada akhir 2019. Diikuti oleh 98 arsitek dan desainer, serta bertempat di 70 lokasi, Bintaro Design District tahun ini menampilkan karya dan desain dengan tema Inclusivity. Tahun ini, Daikin Proshop khususnya mendukung pengadaan Bintaro Design District 2019. Keberadaan Daikin Proshop juga menjadi kesempatan bagi arsitek maupun desainer interior untuk dapat berbagi dan memperoleh pemahaman tentang pengkondisian udara dan penghawaan ruang dalam.

The Deputy Minister of Housing and Local Government, YBM Senator Dato’ Raja Kamarul Bahrin Shah ibin Raja Ahmad Baharuddin Shah, officiated the REHDA institute’s Housing Conference 2019 on 20 Nov 2019 at Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa. The conference provides a platform for authorities, developers and key industry leaders to share and exchange knowledge as well as ideas on issues faced by the industry through technology, financing and public policy.