Focus on developing a whole green infrastructure : Dr Ken Yeang
Renowned sustainable architect Dr. Ken Yeang at BEADS/BIT
Mangaluru : "Architects should not limit themselves to building only a green building but focus on developing a whole green infrastructure in the city " said world renowned architect , planner and author Dr. Ken Yeang of Malaysia. Dr Ken, who is recognised as the first and only ecologist architect globally was delivering a talk at the Bearys Enviro Architecture Design School (BEADS) and Bearys Institute of Technology (BIT) at Inoli on Sunday.
Dr Ken gave a presentation on ‘Sustainability and building in harmony with the natural world” and explained briefly how he has worked on some of his most important projects across the world. He stressed the need to understand the importance of ecological architecture and masterplanning and creating hybrid systems as ‘constructed ecosystems’.
When asked about the economic feasibility of sustainable construction, Dr Ken said it will cost 6.3% more than the normal industry standards. But the amount of energy and water saved in these sustainable buildings will return that extra cost within 8 years. Architects, developers and the society should understand this, he said.
Dr Ken reminded the young architects that they should have the passion, ability to handle stress and work very hard to give best results. They should not come to this field if their main intention is to make money , he said.
Bearys Group with Dr. Ken Yeang
Chairman of the Bearys Group, Syed Muhammad Beary said that the group will be joining hands with Dr Ken in a prestigious project in Chennai and will start work on that very soon. " Being the pioneers in green building and the only developer to have 6 platinum certifications from IGBC , Bearys Group is proud to be associated with Dr Ken" Beary added.
BEADS principal Ashok Mendonsa introduced the guest. Architects of Dr Ken's team Saw Seng Ee, Muhammad Haiqal and Vanessa Lai , Principal of BIT, Dr Antony AJ, academic Dean Dr Malabaleshwarappa, Principal of BIT Polytechnic Dr Aziz Musthafa were also present. Anjali compered the program. Faculty member Laxminarayan presented Dr Ken's portrait which he has drawn to him.
If you get visa and if you are a good architect ...
When a student asked Dr Ken if he will take interns from India, he replied that " the problem is not me, its about visa from Malaysia government. If you can get the visa and if you are a good architect and designer, i will definitely consider " he said.
Ken Yeang is an world renowned architect, ecologist, planner and author from Malaysia, best known for his ecological architecture and eco master plans that have a distinctive green aesthetic. He pioneered an ecology-based architecture (since 1971), working on the theory and practice of sustainable design. He has built over 200 buildings globally and published numerous books advocating an environmentally responsive approach to design. Yeang lectures extensively at conferences and schools of architecture (over 30 countries worldwide). The Guardian newspaper (2008) named him "one of the 50 people who could save the planet".
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Virat Kohli, KL Rahul likely to miss upcoming Ranji Trophy matches
Bengaluru: Star batters Virat Kohli and KL Rahul are expected to miss the upcoming round of the Ranji Trophy, as both have reportedly informed the BCCI's medical team about carrying injuries. As a result, neither will be able to represent their respective state teams in the next round of the tournament, set to begin on January 23.
According to ESPNCricinfo, Kohli had neck pain and had taken an injection on January 8, three days after the Border-Gavaskar Trophy ended in Sydney. Kohli told the BCCI medical staff that he was still experiencing pain, ruling him out of Delhi's game against Saurashtra in Rajkot.
KL Rahul is still recovering from an elbow niggle and will likely miss Karnataka’s Ranji Trophy match against Punjab. He has conveyed to the BCCI medical staff his concern about the issue, and they are monitoring him currently, PTI reported.
However, both the batters have a chance to play in the season's last final round, starting on January 30.
Meanwhile, the BCCI recently unveiled a stringent set of 10-point disciplinary guidelines. They have made it compulsory for each centrally-contracted player to represent their state teams in domestic cricket to remain eligible for selection in the national team and for central contracts.
The board also stated that if any player is unavailable, he needs permission from the national chairman of selectors, Ajit Agarkar and head coach Gautam Gambhir.
