April 2012 ~ UMRAN 2012 : GREEN WAVE

UMRAN2012:GREEN WAVE

Providing a platform for discussion and knowledge sharing on the current development and environmental issues

Sub-theme 1

Green Protocol : Represents the rules and practices applied in the fields of built environment

Sub-theme 2

Conducive Living Environment : Highlights conditions that meet the needs and comfort of human and environment

Sub-theme 3

Designing Our Future: Embraces the creativity needed in conquering the vision of the future

Sub-theme 4

Fostering Sustainability : Reflects sustainability as the key component in any development

Welcome to UMRAN2012 website

In the recent years,going 'green' has been trending as a significant move towards handling issues pertaining environmental degradation and effects of development. In order to create a built environment that meets the needs of the present without compromising the necessities of the future, it is crucial for us to reflect back on our responsibilities as a society, or 'ummah', and to balance the demands developments while protecting the environment. Hence this year, UMRAN2012: Green Wave seminar aims to expand this discussion further through disseminating new findings and ideas from a multidsciplinary perspective.