3rd International Conference on Universal Design in the Built Environment.

In conjunction with the 30th IIUM anniversary celebration, we are organizing the 3rd International Conference on Universal Design in the Built Environment. “MUSAWAH’ or Equality is the main theme of the conference to promote Universal Design in the built environment.  In line with the idea of “Sharing the World” between all able and disabled communities, Universal Design strives to be a broad-spectrum solution that helps everyone.  Within the context of equal opportunities and justice for all, this conference is an attempt to create awareness especially to the plight of People with Disabilities within the built environment, to live and perform in comfort and ease much like any ordinary persons.  The intentions of the conference are manifested in the areas of interest where Universal Design will benefit including:  Universal  Design, Heritage & Conservation, Tourism in Built Environment and Green Technology.

Theme 
'Universal Design and Green Technology'

 Date
11th -12th November 2013
(Monday & Tuesday)

 Venue
Hall 1,
Putrajaya International Convention Centre
Dataran Gemilang, Presint 5,
62000, Putrajaya, MALAYSIA
http://www.picc.gov.my


Objectives
  • To promote the application of standards (especially Malaysian Standards) in development of the built environment locally and abroad.
  • To provide a platform for discussion and sharing of knowledge with regards to  tourism and built environment, heritage & conservation, universal design and green technology.
  • To disseminate research findings and current research conducted on built environment those are related to the tourism and built environment, heritage & conservation, universal design and green technology. 
  • To establish networking and collaboration for the international community within the built environment.
  • To promote the application of standards in the development of the built environment locally and abroad. 
  • To publish papers related to Universal Design in various fields.
Registration
Registration fees for ICUDBE2013 are displayed in the table.  For participants who register for the concurrent conference ICABE2013 held on 7th-8th November 2013 in Cultural Activity Centre, International Islamic University Malaysia. Fee of 2-conference package is given.


Registration can be made online here:
ICUDBE Online Registration

 Download the conference brochure and registration forms here:
ICUDBE2013 Brochure & Registration Form

Payment
Method of payment : Bank draft, Postal order, Company check, Local Accaunt Transfer or Local Order   
Made payable to:
KAED Universal Design Unit
1407-0000-1757-18 ( Bank Muamalat )
**Please fax or email a copy of the check / bank in slip to us.

 Call for Abstracts and Papers

 Submission of Abstracts
Authors are invited to submit abstracts, relating to the seminar themes. The abstract should be written in English (in MS word format only) and should be submitted not more than 300 words 

Send your abstracts to: icudbe2013@gmail.com
Download abstract format here: Abstracts Format ICUDBE2013
Due date: 30 June 2013

Submission of Papers
Upon notification of abstract acceptance, authors are required to submit the full paper.  The due date for the submission of  full paper is on 13th August 2013 (Tuesday).

Send your full paper to: icudbe2013@gmail.com
Download full paper format here: Full Paper Format ICUDBE2013
Due date: 30th August 2013
Area of Interest 
  1. Universal Design - Transportation, Health, Employment and Human Resource, Product Design, Mosque, Waterfront, Public Spaces
  2. Tourism and Built Environment -Tourism, City Design, Community – Leisure & Recreational
  3. Heritage and Conservation - Heritage, Arts, Conservation
  4. Green Technology - Employment and Human Resource, Education, Housing, Commercial Building, Sustainable development

Who Should Attend
  1. Professionals from the private and public sectors are Architects, Planners, Engineers, Landscape Architects, Contractors, Developers, Property Clients, Local Authorities, other Agencies, NGOs related to People with Disabilities and those involved with the built environment and building industry.
  2. Conservators, curators, art historians, artists, craftsmen, industrial designers, and interior designers.
  3. Academicians / Scholars.
  4. Representatives from the related issues community
  5. University students.
  6. Members of Public
  7. Policy makers from:
  • Ministry of Science, Technology    and Innovation
  • Ministry of Information, Communication, Arts and Culture
  • Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development
  • Ministry of Tourism
  • Ministry of Housing 
  • Ministry of Education
  • Ministry of Transportation
  • Ministry of Health
  • Ministry of  Works
  • Ministry of Human Resource

Adjoining Conference - ICABE2013
Please refer to http://icabe2013.blogspot.com for more information.

Organisers

The conference will be co-organized by the KAED Universal Design Unit (KUDU), International Institute of Islamic ISTAC  and Disability Service Unit, IIUM together with the Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design, in collaboration with the Department of Standards Malaysia, Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development, Social Welfare Department of Malaysia, the Ministry of Information, Communication, Arts and Culture, Ministry of Transport and the City Hall Kuala Lumpur.

 Suggested Accommodation
HOTEL
CONTACT
DISTANCE FROM PICC
Pullman Putrajaya Lakeside
Pullman Putrajaya Lakeside
No. 2, Jalan P5/5, Presint 5,
62200 Putrajaya, Malaysia

Tel: +60 3 8890 0000 
Fax: +60 3 8890 0330
Email: info@pullmanputrajaya.com
1.8 KM
The Everly Putrajaya
The Everly Putrajaya
No.1 Jalan Alamanda 2,
Precint 1,
62000 Putrajaya, Malaysia

Tel: +60 3 8892 2929 
Fax: +60 3 8892 2828
Email: reservation.tep@everlygroup.com
8.4 KM
Putrajaya Shangri-La Hotel
Taman Putra Perdana
Presint 1,
62000 Putrajaya, Malaysia 

Tel: +60 3 8887 8888   
Fax: +60 3 8887 8889
Email: click here
9.7 KM
Putrajaya Marriot Hotel
Putrajaya Marriott Hotel 
IOI Resort City, Sepang Utara, 
62502 Malaysia

Tel: +60 3 8949 8888
Fax: +60 3 8949 8999
Email: -
16.1 KM
Palm Garden Hotel IOI Resort
Palm Garden Hotel
IOI Resort City
62505 Putrajaya, Malaysia 

Tel : +60 3 8943 2233
Fax: +60 3 8943 1122
Email: palmgarden@palmgarden.com.my
15.6 KM


Contact Us
KAED Universal Design Unit (KUDU),
Kulliyyah of Architecture & Environmental Design,
International Islamic University Malaysia,
P.O Box 10, Kuala Lumpur,
MALAYSIA

Phone/Fax     : +603 6196 6769/5244/ +603 6196 6395
CP                   : Asst Prof Dr Izawati Tukiman/ Aiman bin Badhrulhisham
Email              : icudbe2013@gmail.com