Malaysia has embarked on several initiatives and policies towards renewable energy for improving quality. Jatropha Curcas is an oil seed-bearing plant, which potentially yields as a source of energy in the form of biodiesel. However, research on the determination of the potentially suitable area of Jatropha plant can be allocated still limited. This study aims to carry out a land suitability study on the Jatropha plantation using the geospatial technique such as Geographical Information System (GIS) and remote sensing. To achieve the aim, the objectives of this study are to i) determine significant weightage of parameters for Jatropha plantation and ii) identify the suitable location Jatropha plantation. The study area is carried out at peninsular Malaysia, and five (5) variables such as rainfall, temperature, land-use, soil and elevation data were used to achieve the analysis. The analytical hierarchy process (AHP), in the combination of Geographical Information System (GIS) methods, was applied to compute the weightage of the selected criteria, which is in geospatial data types. A map of the potential Jatropha location was generated using the criteria weightage. This study can help the cultivation of Jatropha in suitable areas and may reduce the burden on fossil fuels. It can assist smallholder-based initiatives to promote Jatropha cultivation on farmer-owned to enhance their living circumstances.

Technology and construction knowledge are harder to understand among higher education students if the teaching and learning process is only conducted inside the classroom. Learning should be versatile, and the subject will be more interested in experiencing the students with materials and processes outside the classroom. It also boosts site awareness, especially when the students must collaborate on the design and construction technology for the site. Thus, a living lab approach was introduced to prepare students with sound designer and construction technical knowledge. The research aims to expose students and the community to extensive green roof installation as part of teaching and learning activities. The green roof subject was selected as it was an example of engaging design students with current technology. The participation from various student backgrounds are from Master of Science in Green Architecture, Bachelor of Science in Architecture, Bachelor of Science in Building Surveying, Diploma in Landscape Architecture and other communities from the nearby campus. The results show the materials and process of building an extensive green roof on campus and significant to the design and build consultant/contractor, academicians, students, and nearby community to understand the process involved in site. The discussion part elaborated on the issues of green roofs, such as managing green roofs and biodiversity.