SETCOR International Conference, in collaboration with International Association of Advanced Materials (IAAM), Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), and AIT Consulting (AITC), invites researchers and engineers from academia and related industries to present their research results and activities that address scientific and industrial developments in the field of Intelligent Materials in science and engineering for oral…
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Tourism is Myanmar’s most promising industry today. As Myanmar’s tourism industry thrives, industry experts warn that one of the challenges the country could face is the insufficiency of international standard hotel rooms to accommodate the surge of tourists. This year Myanmar, known as the “Golden Land” of Asia, was nominated for the “World’s Best Tourist…
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The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) data show that buildings consume about 40% of global energy, 25% of global water, 40% of global resources, and emit approximately 1/3 GHG emissions. Fact is, the building sector is a major contributor to global GHG emissions. There are, however, potential solutions to reduce energy consumption in buildings with…
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The Philippines is highly vulnerable to natural disasters. According to the World Risk Report 2012 of the Alliance Development Works, the Philippines ranked number three in the world risk index in terms of the highest exposure to natural hazards and climate change. It is estimated that an average of 20 typhoons hit the Philippines every…
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The Hilti Foundation, a charitable organization established in 1996 under its guiding principle “We build a better future” expressed its interest to collaborate with the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) in undertaking projects related to sustainable, disaster-resilient, and cost-effective solutions for community development. The Foundation supports activities and projects in the areas of affordable housing,…
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The Association of Structural Engineers of the Philippines, Inc. (ASEP) held its 4th ASEP convention on Concrete Engineering Practice and Technology (a.concept’14) with this year’s theme, “Extreme Loadings on Concrete Structures,” on 22-24 May at Century Park Hotel, Manila, Philippines. This three-day event focused on extreme loadings on concrete structures in response to the natural…
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Sy^2 + Associates, Inc. (Sy^2) held its groundbreaking ceremony on 22 May 2014 for their new building located at San Antonio Village, Makati, Philippines. The five-story glass façade building, designed by R.R. Locsin, is scheduled to open for use in July 2015. The US$3-million building will be the new office of Sy^2’s current 200 employees,…
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