European Journal of Technology and Design

46-55

Authors: Bujar Bajçinovci

Fluid structures, dynamic, and organic architectural forms, presents a structure accompanied with functions as a fastening performance which have technologically evolved recent decades in perception of contemporary architecture, resulting with architectural structures that somehow challenge the perception of gravity? Currently, it can be argued that the contemporary dynamic integrated structures can be considered as a ‘urban block’ in itself, in which we encounter the condensed functional activities that contribute to the social sphere of human activities. The research objective of this paper is to address conceptual design strategies that relate to the multifunctional architectural structures in relation to urban density, variegated dynamic functions as a new style of urban living. The research methods consist of empirical study through spatial planning of Prishtina, and we argue that there is a great potential for further advancement of contemporary trends for the future architectural structures. In this paper, we conceptually conclude that the multifunctional building structures, represent a future methodical architectural design challenges, aiming into a creative process which blend in with many specific varieties, which are both possible and desirable.

68-76

Authors: Tan Han Min, Reynaldo Gacho Segumpan, Joanna Soraya Abu Zahari

Arguably, communication technologies serve as the backbone of organizational dynamics. This research examined the effectiveness of using certain communication technology to communicate at work, such as electronic mails, intranet, newsletter, memos, faxes, manager, voicemail, and phones in hotlines and co-workers. The study also looked into statistically significant differences in communication technology effectiveness when the respondents were grouped by age, type of industry, and job function. A total of 55 respondents working in four industries, namely, logistics, manufacturing, services, and trading in Bayan Lepas Industrial Zone, Northern Peninsular Malaysia, completed the questionnaire. The findings revealed that a mixture of communication technology was perceived to be effective in different industries, and that the respondents’ perceptions seemed to be not consistent when grouped by age, type of industry, and job function.