By OW JI JING
SUBANG JAYA: Three School of Architecture, Building and Design students won third place in the 14th National Challenge Cup Team-based Competition on Smart Green Cities with their Transformative Monsoon Flow design idea.
One of the team members Lau Hao Shun, 22, said, “My team’s design aims to turn wasted space in monsoon drains into vibrant-looking parks that everyone will love to hang out at.”
The design was based on the needs and current situation of a drain at Section 13, Petaling Jaya.
“It features public open spaces with interactive walls and virtual hubs. At the same time, it has greenery around the area,” Lau said.
He added, “It also curbs water pollution and unhygienic surroundings by using a bio-engineering water filtration system.”
Lau said another strong feature about the Transformative Monsoon Flow design is that it is powered by renewable energy resources.
“We use hydroelectric and solar energy to run its facilities without relying on an outside electrical source,” Lau said.
He added, “We have set up a backup battery which could power up the entire facility, when renewable energy sources are insufficient.”
The team was inspired by the award-winning design Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park, located in Singapore.
Lecturer of School of Architecture, Building and Design, Dr Sucharita Srirangam, 44, said the design could resolve the issue of environmental sustainability related to flood and energy scarcity.
“They have employed questions and driven design solutions to environmental issues across the globe," she said.
"As tutors, my colleague Dr Nikhil Joshi and I are proud of the students,” Dr Sucharita added.
SUBANG JAYA: Three School of Architecture, Building and Design students won third place in the 14th National Challenge Cup Team-based Competition on Smart Green Cities with their Transformative Monsoon Flow design idea.
One of the team members Lau Hao Shun, 22, said, “My team’s design aims to turn wasted space in monsoon drains into vibrant-looking parks that everyone will love to hang out at.”
The design was based on the needs and current situation of a drain at Section 13, Petaling Jaya.
“It features public open spaces with interactive walls and virtual hubs. At the same time, it has greenery around the area,” Lau said.
He added, “It also curbs water pollution and unhygienic surroundings by using a bio-engineering water filtration system.”
Lau said another strong feature about the Transformative Monsoon Flow design is that it is powered by renewable energy resources.
“We use hydroelectric and solar energy to run its facilities without relying on an outside electrical source,” Lau said.
He added, “We have set up a backup battery which could power up the entire facility, when renewable energy sources are insufficient.”
The team was inspired by the award-winning design Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park, located in Singapore.
Lecturer of School of Architecture, Building and Design, Dr Sucharita Srirangam, 44, said the design could resolve the issue of environmental sustainability related to flood and energy scarcity.
“They have employed questions and driven design solutions to environmental issues across the globe," she said.
"As tutors, my colleague Dr Nikhil Joshi and I are proud of the students,” Dr Sucharita added.