BACKGROUND AND SCOPE

The term ‘Green’ in the built environment is nothing new. However, available literature suggests that the term has been overly emphasised, exaggerated, commercialised and to some extent abused. In Malaysia, we often come across new developments labeled as ‘Green’ with Index rated system such as the application of Green Building Index (GBI). Consequently, it would appear that the real meaning of ‘green’ in a sustainable development has little meaning or impact.

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

Authors are invited to submit abstracts, relating to the conference themes. The abstract should be written in English (in MS word format only)

All abstracts should be structured as follows:

Title : The title should be short, preferably less than 15 words.

Author(s) : Provide contact details for the authors including names, surnames, organization/company, phone/fax no., e-mail and full postal address.

Keywords: Provide up to 5 keywords.

Background : Short summary of relevant background and problem addressed.

Objectives : Define the “tangible and measurable” objectives of the work presented in the paper.

Methodology : Describe briefly the methodology that you are using or have used to achieve your objectives.

Results: Provide a short summary of the results.

IMPORTANT DATES

10 March 2012      Last date for submission of abstracts

24 March 2012      Notification of acceptance of abstract

13 April 2012        Submission of full papers

27 April 2012        Notification of acceptance of papers with comments

7 May 2012           Submission of revised final (camera ready) paper

29 – 30 May 2012  Conference Date

Abstract should be sent to the Organizing Committeeby 10March 2012via e-mail to: icgbe2012@gmail.com