On Tuesday 9th March, 2021, Universitas Internasional Batam (UIB), Indonesia and KMUTT School of Architecture and Design (Architecture Program: ARC) had an online meeting to discuss potential collaboration through the following activities: Joint Design Studio: a low rise building of 2-3 stories, Joint research on coastal settlement, Webinar/ Guest lecture, Short course, and Competition (both parties may collaborate with their partners). For the initiative step, both UIB and KMUTT agreed to start with a webinar in May or June. The topic of interests will be announced later.