Centre of Sustainable Architecture



Centre Name: Centre of Sustainable Architecture
Chairperson: Asst. Prof. Dr. Lim Poh Im
Description of Centre: The purpose of the center is to research and develop sustainable solutions for the built environment with particular reference to the tropical conditions. The experience and results from the research will be documented to reinforce the teaching of architecture and train the next generation of architects with competency and awareness in sustainable design.
Research Area:
  • Urban resiliency
  • Sustainable, planning & housing
  • Temporary shelter for disaster relief
  • Sustainable building material
  • Environmental performance of traditional Malay house
  • Environology
  • Chinese New Village
  • Urban swiftlet farming