PROJECT 2 : APPRECIATING ENVIRONMENT - NOTHING IS CONSIDERED WASTE (INDIVIDUAL CREATIVE PRODUCT)

Fig. 1 Individual creative models of the respective group members. 

Fig. 2 Individual creative model made using excess uPVC pipes and fittings that are used for plumbing purposes mainly in the kitchen on-site together with duck tape and wires as reinforcement, this side table cum rack (45x30x40cm) is eco-friendly. With materials that are not attached permanently, each individual module can be taken off to be used/recycle later. A piece of styrofoam which is obtained from the site used to protect sinks in the box is placed as the table-top. Overall, it can be used to place books, magazines and acts as a side table suitable to be place in a living hall.

Learning Outcomes :

1. Able to produce a creative and meaningful object from construction waste.
2. Able to generate awareness and appreciation of the environment.
3. Understand the importance of recycling and reuse of waste materials.
4. Sparks up innovative and creative thinking skills.

PROJECT 2 : APPRECIATING ENVIRONMENT - NOTHING IS CONSIDERED WASTE (GROUP RESEARCH POSTER)

Fig. 1 Group research poster showing amount of waste generated on-site, life cycle assessment and individual creative model using wastes from site.

Learning Outcomes :

1. Generate basic awareness of waste and environmental stress.
2. Able to identify the materials used for construction and categorize into renewable and non-renewable.
3. Understand the knowledge of material life cycle.
4. Understand the importance of recycling and the impacts.

PROJECT 1 : GREEN-GO 2013 INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM CONTEST

A video about PLASTIC AWARENESS to educate people and exposing the effects of plastic bags and other plastic consumer merchandise, and its effects on land ecosystems, the marine environment, the human body and NATURE. "Remember, Mother Nature will one day regurgitate all that was fed."

Learning Outcomes :

1. Be more critical of the environmental conditions.
2. Explore the concept of environmental and ecological sustainability
3. Recognize role and responsibility of an architect towards environment and society.
4. Exemplify creativity in attempting to explore the current environmental circumstances.