With a background in architecture and furniture design, academician Arief Afandi explores the importance of design thinking and design narrative through the medium of furniture design. The Orked chair, originally designed and prototyped in 2019 by Arief, serves as a case study of this approach.
In Malaysia, cultural identity permeates architecture and crafts, but furniture design lags behind. Despite former Prime Minister Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad's call for innovation, the furniture industry struggles to reflect Malaysian heritage. Enter the Transformation-Biomimicry Theoretical Framework…
This article discusses how incorporating flexibility and biophilic design principles into hospital architecture can contribute to Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG 3) - Good Health and Well-being, and offer a blueprint for creating spaces that promote healing, inspire, and sustain individuals and…
Cultural heritage, a living legacy passed down through generations, includes both tangible and intangible elements. Tangible heritage comprises artefacts, historical sites, and structures, while intangible heritage involves languages, rituals, and traditional arts.
The transformative power of higher education in fostering sustainability and weaving it into everyday learning has led to campuses becoming living examples of eco-friendly practices.
