ICUDBE 3/2013

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: 31st 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
    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
    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
    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 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 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