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In this article, we had the opportunity to interview Pamela Sarunya Pagana, Professional Practice and Policy Committee Chair of IFLA Asia Pacific Region, on her thoughts about the landscape architecture profession, as well as reflections on the role of women, young architects, and future challenges.

Climate Change
Opinion
Planning

The article explores the first Global Job Task Analysis, a systematic research initiative and survey which aims to define the global landscape architecture practice.

Climate Change
Design
Opinion

In this article, IFLA APR had the opportunity to interview Professor Damian Tang, Chief Sustainability Officer, Uniseal Global & Organizing Chair of the Circular Cities Summit 1.0, on his thoughts post-event.

Climate Change
Management
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In this article, IFLA Asia Pacific Advisory Board Chairman Damian Tang highlights the importance, benefits and influence of global collaborations and opportunities for national associations.

Design
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Since the beginning of human civilisation, landscapes have been admired, planned, and designed to accommodate human population growth and needs. Landscapes had evolved to be very important spaces such as gardens, plazas, parks, housing areas, industrial lands and many more. These landscape spaces are very important for aesthetic, environment, health, and economic growth and often they are ...

Opinion

What problems can your national association solve for the members today? Here is a list of possible problems that we may have addressed (unknowingly for some) when we first started. Lack of projects recognition, engagement with the profession and mentors to develop the young are some examples. Think from corporate members level to individual members level, so that the offerings are more diverse ...

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Bandar Hilir Melaka is an indulging location for those with a strong passion for cultural and historical richness. With more than 400 years of colonial history, one can experience unique architectural typologies and landscapes that have evolved since the Portuguese occupation. These extraordinary cultural and natural attractions revolved around the beauty of the historic buildings, remnants of old ...

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In 1880, Taiping Lake Gardens was brimming with anticipation. It was the first public park ever established in Malaysia. Local commoners saw this as one of the profound times in their lives especially when socially segregated scenes were a common sight. Green backdrops and green carpets laid as far as the eyes can see – those were sights dedicated only to the British, Royals, capitans and the ...

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Planning

Malaysia is home to a stunning array of ecosystems, including natural rainforests. However, the country is currently at risk of losing this unique natural resource if economic expansion is pursued without proper conservation initiatives to protect them. These rainforests hold a treasure trove of fauna, where their habitat is unique and delicate. One example of a unique insect that can be found ...

Opinion

IFLA APR reaching out for contributing to establish novel international disciplinary standards "LANDAWARD is an international landscape award born to reward excellence in the field and recognize the value of international projects that contribute significantly to the dialogue between nature and artifice, developing awareness of the transformation of cities, territories, and places of living. The ...