Healing with Nature

Mohd Tahir, Osman and Abd Ghani, Murad and Hussein, Mohd Kher and Othman, Abd Aziz and Ghazalli, Seri Rahayu Puteri (2012) Healing with Nature. Sustainable Tropical Environmental Design Exhibition 2012, 4. pp. 60-61. ISSN 2180-0685

Official URL: http://www.vlmp.upm.edu.my

Abstract

In embarking upon the environmental issues of the Klang River and the royal identity of Bandar Klang, the project lays down its design goal to redevelop the Klang River as a functional space that can provide opportunities to the community to interact and heal with nature. In realizing this idea, the project focuses on the enhancement of the storm water flow to the river by a bio-filtration system. This system could assist the improvement of the water quality and thus become a catalyst in the renewal of Klang town. Furthermore the local culture is enhanced by the development of a local identity so as to be the main attraction of the township. Certain strategies and programmes are initiated which include cultural initiative to reflect the vibrant of the Klang culture and town, For example, there is ‘Nature Treatment’ to reveal the healing power of nature and landmark creation to symbolize the uniqueness of Klang and its river corridor. The ‘Healing With Nature’ concept could bring the GREEN and ROYAL glory of the Klang River and hence become the magnet for the town.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	S Agriculture > S Agriculture (General)
Divisions:	Faculty of Architecture and Design > Department of Landscape Architecture
Date Deposited:	07 Jan 2013 17:15
Last Modified:	07 Jan 2013 17:25
URI:	http://stedex.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/255