This document outlines the requirements for Project 2 of the CONSTRUCTED LANDSCAPE course. Students must design an 8-page pamphlet proposing improvements to sustainable landscapes in a selected site in Kuala Lumpur. They must first conduct case studies of green cities to understand principles of sustainable landscapes, technologies, and community planning. Students will then study a specific KL site, analyzing its cultural landscape, connectivity, and context. The pamphlet must propose how to improve two landscape elements in the site, such as parks or streetscapes, incorporating sustainable design and community involvement. The final submission is due on May 5th.

1. SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING & DESIGN
Research Unit for Modern Architecture Studies in Southeast Asia
Foundation of Natural and Built Environments
CONSTRUCTED LANDSCAPE [ARC 3343]
Prerequisite: None
Lecturers: Normah Sulaiman & Cherng Yih
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Project 2 – 30% (Individual-30%)
Sustainable Landscape
Submission date – 27th
June 2014
Introduction
The aim of the second project is to introduce implementation of sustainable landscapes,
technologies, community and green cities planning. Student will need to select a site and
explore how they can improve or implement sustainable landscape on site.
Learning Objective
1. To introduce different types of landscape as a sense of value and focus interest in
designed environment
Learning Outcome
1. Explain cultural landscape and the role of landscape in creating sustainable communities
and urban spaces
Tasks
Phase 1A
You are to conduct a case study on the green cities planning as listed below. In this case
study, you will introduce the cultural landscape and implementation of sustainable
landscapes, technologies and green cities planning principles. Conduct a thorough research
on the keywords of green cities, community, sustainable cities and how it benefits the
economy, social and environment.
• Copenhagen
• Chicago
• Seoul

2. • Singapore
• Auckland
• Amsterdam
• Barcelona
• Stockholm
• Melbourne
Phase 1B
Individually, you will be selecting a site in Kuala Lumpur (as listed below) and conducting
research about each neighbourhood context within 2km radius. Research includes on the
interaction of spaces, human activity and their responses that can be relate to the given site.
You also need to study its existing cultural landscape, connectivity, circulation, context and
built form of each area.
Selected Site
RAPID LRT : Kelana Jaya, Wangsamaju, Taman Jaya, Pasar Seni and Masjid Jamek
RAPID Komuter : Subang Jaya or Bank Negara
KL Monorail : KL Sentral or Bukit Bintang
Phase 2 : Individual Booklet
Individually, you will need to study TWO elements such as parks, streetscapes, pocket parks,
plazas, playgrounds and waterfronts within the site given in depth. You will explore how you
can improve its cultural landscapes and implement sustainable landscapes, technologies,
community involvement and green cities planning principles within the site. You are to design
an A4 pamphlet (8 pages max.) that introduces your site, ideas and how you can improve it
to be more sustainable.
Submission Requirement
• A4 Pamphlets – Maximum 8 pages
• Soft copy submission**: Scanned works in a CD format with proper cover and
information according to groups*
Submission date – 5th
May 2014
Works submitted late will yield 10% mark reduction. For works submitted later than two
working days, no assessment will be done.
*Students may opt to compile soft copy works according to local site or green cities
group.
**Please use the proper CD cover, with a proper cover inlay of your submission details.
Please do not use soft CD cover.
Schedule
Week 8 - 19th – 23rd May – Briefing and Site Study

3. Week 9 - 26th – 30th May – Tutorial – Findings on case study and site study
Week 10 - 2nd – 6th June - Tutorial – Findings on case study and site study
Week 11 – 9th
– 13th
June - Tutorial – Findings on case study and site study
SEMESTER BREAK (16th – 20th June) Week 12 – 23rd
– 27th
June - Submission Day and
Briefing on Project 3