11 Pursuit of Innovation in Design, Building
Methods, Materials
For a country's architecture and quality built environment
to progress there must be constant innovation. The role
of the MAP must be to encourage innovation and research
in:
design
construction methods
materials
building environmental engineering systems process
Impact and application of VT in architecture
12 Urban and Civic Design
Architecture exists in the greater context of its urban
environment and city context. The MAP in creating a quality
built environment in the greater urban and city planning
contexts should involve in the:
preparation of Urban Design Guidelines for all new
town centres (e.g. over 10 acres)
creation of civic spaces in Malaysian towns and cities
creation of pedestrian-friendly cities
formulation of planning policies, building and planning
legislations
13 Conservation
MAP must also encompass the existing built environment,
the architectural heritage and the natural environment It
must encourage the conservation of:
