Staff Directory

Academic Qualification
- Doctor of Philosophy in Architecture - Doctor of Philosophy, University of Strathclyde
- Master of Science in Computer Aided Enviromental Design - Masters Degree, University of Sheffield
- Bachelor of Architecture - Bachelor Degree, Texas Technology University
Fadzidah Binti Abdullah (Assoc. Prof. Dr.)
Associate Professor
IIUM Gombak Campus
KULLIYYAH OF ARCHITECTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN
fadzidah@iium.edu.my
5264
Expert Profile
Asst. Prof. Dr. Fadzidah Abdullah has been working in IIUM since 1998. She was among those pioneers who worked hard into establishing the Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design (KAED), International Islamic University Malaysia. She had the chance to experience teaching the first cohort of architecture students who enrolled in 1998. Prior to become an academician, Dr. Fadzidah had experienced working in private architectural firm for 3 years, and later in Public Work Department (JKR) for another 3 years.
Dr. Fadzidah has held some administrative posts such as Head of Department of Architecture, and Academic Advisor; for both programs of Bachelor of Architecture, and Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies.
Dr. Fadzidah is actively involved in doing research in the area of architectural education, architectural heritage, inclusive design and computer aided design (CAD). She has interest on advancing architectural education using contemporary digital technology, by expanding the usage of virtual reality into exploring the potential of augmented reality in CAD. In term of consultancy, Dr. Fadzidah involved in the following projects: Master Plan of IIUM Campus (IIUM, 2013), Access Audit of Malaysian main Cities (KUDU, 2008), and Master Plan of Matriculation campus in Janda Baik, Pahang (IIUM, 2001).
On international scene, Dr. Fadzidah currently involves in Joint Summer School Program (JSSP), a collaborative project between IIUM and Faith Sultan Mehmet Waqf University (FSMWU). Formerly, she had worked collaboratively with academics in Asia-Pacific University of Bangladesh for research on Heritage Architecture, and with academics in University of Bung Hatta, Indonesia, for research on Minangkabau Architecture. She also involved in IIUM promotion and was sent to several countries for such purposes.
Dr. Fadzidah has held some administrative posts such as Head of Department of Architecture, and Academic Advisor; for both programs of Bachelor of Architecture, and Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies.
Dr. Fadzidah is actively involved in doing research in the area of architectural education, architectural heritage, inclusive design and computer aided design (CAD). She has interest on advancing architectural education using contemporary digital technology, by expanding the usage of virtual reality into exploring the potential of augmented reality in CAD. In term of consultancy, Dr. Fadzidah involved in the following projects: Master Plan of IIUM Campus (IIUM, 2013), Access Audit of Malaysian main Cities (KUDU, 2008), and Master Plan of Matriculation campus in Janda Baik, Pahang (IIUM, 2001).
On international scene, Dr. Fadzidah currently involves in Joint Summer School Program (JSSP), a collaborative project between IIUM and Faith Sultan Mehmet Waqf University (FSMWU). Formerly, she had worked collaboratively with academics in Asia-Pacific University of Bangladesh for research on Heritage Architecture, and with academics in University of Bung Hatta, Indonesia, for research on Minangkabau Architecture. She also involved in IIUM promotion and was sent to several countries for such purposes.
Area of Specialisation
- Engineering Tech ~ Applied Sciences And Technologies ~ Architecture ~ Building Design
- Engineering Tech ~ Applied Sciences And Technologies ~ Architecture ~ Heritage and Conservation - Architectural Education
Professional Membership
- 2017 - 2025: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (member AG/F 148), Lembaga Arkitek Malaysia
Teaching Responsibilities
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 1 (STUDIO) | 2022/2023 2019/2020 2017/2018 |
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 2 (STUDIO) | 2022/2023 2019/2020 2018/2019 2015/2016 2010/2011 |
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 3 (STUDIO) | 2021/2022 2020/2021 2018/2019 2014/2015 2013/2014 2012/2013 2011/2012 2010/2011 |
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 4 (STUDIO) | 2021/2022 2020/2021 2017/2018 2014/2015 2013/2014 2012/2013 2011/2012 2009/2010 |
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 5 (STUDIO) | 2016/2017 2015/2016 |
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 6 (STUDIO) | 2016/2017 |
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN I (STUDIO) | 2007/2008 |
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN II (STUDIO) | 2009/2010 2007/2008 |
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN V (STUDIO) | 2009/2010 |
ARCHITECTURAL GRAPHICS | 2012/2013 2007/2008 2006/2007 |
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION & MATERIALS | 2008/2009 2007/2008 2006/2007 |
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION & MATERIALS 2 | 2022/2023 2021/2022 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2013/2014 2012/2013 2011/2012 2010/2011 2009/2010 |
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION & MATERIALS 3 | 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015 2013/2014 2011/2012 2010/2011 2009/2010 2007/2008 2006/2007 |
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION 1 | 2007/2008 2006/2007 |
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION 2 | 2007/2008 2006/2007 |
COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN - 2D | 2000/2001 |
COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN - 3D | 2017/2018 2001/2002 2000/2001 |
DESIGN THESIS 1 | 2010/2011 |
DISSERTATION 1 | 2020/2021 |
DISSERTATION 2 | 2020/2021 |
ENVIRONMENTAL PHYSICS | 2001/2002 |
HABITAT DESIGN I | 2001/2002 |
HABITAT DESIGN I (STUDIO) | 2006/2007 |
HERITAGE STUDIES | 2017/2018 2014/2015 2010/2011 |
HISTORY AND TEORY OF ARCHITECTURE 1 | 2020/2021 |
HISTORY AND THEORY OF ARCHITECTURE 1 | 2022/2023 2021/2022 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 |
INTEGRATED MULTI DISCIPLINARY PROJECT 1 | 2021/2022 |
PRACTICAL TRAINING | 2011/2012 |
TOPICAL STUDIES | 2012/2013 |
WORKING DRAWING AND SPECIFICATION | 2014/2015 |
Research Projects
Completed
2019 - 2020 | Planting and SMART Tagging Trees Project for the Malay Enclave in IIUM |
2016 - 2019 | Arabic Learning Module Using Augmented Reality Based Materials: Design and Its Implementation |
2015 - 2017 | Fundamental Guide to the Design, Symbolism and the Making of Malay Garden |
2015 - 2018 | Assessing the Potential of Augmented Reality (Ar) as Attributes of Successful Learning of Heritage Architecture |
2014 - 2018 | Exploring Adaptive e-Learning of Architectural Education Using I- Ta'LeEM Platform |
2011 - 2013 | Assessment of Students Independency in Conducting Field Work and Studio Work of Heritage Studies: The Bangladeshi Experience |
2011 - 2012 | Lalbagh Fort; The Incomplete Mughal Fortress |
2010 - 2012 | RU 2011: A Reflection of Intergrated Multi-Disciplinary Course in Built Environment |
2009 - 2012 | A Comparative study of Horizontal vs. Vertical studio Management in IIUM |
2008 - 2013 | Access Audit in Religious Buildings and Public Spaces in Syria |
2007 - 2011 | Meanings in Islamic Architectural Heritage in Comparison with Colonial Buildings: Case Studies of Malaysia and Tunisia |
2007 - 2011 | Instant Cities: Architecture for the rich |
2007 - 2010 | A Comparative Studies of Minangkabau Architecture in Two Regions: West Sumatera, Indonesia, and Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia |
2007 - 2011 | Comparative Study of Studio Culture in Architectural Education |
On-Going
2021 - Present | Interior Design Consultant for Jeumpa d'Ramo Boutique Hotel |
2015 - Present | Analysing the Fundamental Values of Islam in the Planning and Design of Historic Nusantara-Vernacular Masjid Architecture for Regional Sustainable Malay Islamic Architecture |
2015 - Present | Versatile Reading Kiosk Prototype Development |
2012 - Present | IIUM Master Plan (Planning Soft and Hard Scape) |
2011 - Present | RU 2011: Comparative Study On Eco-Vernacular Dwelling Architecture for Establishing Universal Architectural Identity: Case Studies Malaysia, Finland & Australia |
2007 - Present | An Analytic Study of Heat Exchange for Impact of Microclimate on the Building Envelope in Hot Climate |
2007 - Present | Impact Heat Exchange on Building Envelope Design |
Award & Recognition
01 Nov, 2022 | BRONZE MEDAL. RESEARCH ON: DEVELOPING GREEN CULTURE AMONG YOUTH: THE TREE PLANTING PROJECT. In: SUSTAINABLE EDUCATION 2022: INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION ON SUSTAINABLE EDUCATION (SUSED 2022), 01/11/2022, Kulliyyah of Education (KOED) International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). - INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA | International |
01 Nov, 2022 | BRONZE MEDAL. RESEARCH VIDEO COMPETITION. TITLE: HISTORY AND THEORY OF ARCHITECTURE: INTERACTIVE TEACHING AND LEARNING. In: SUSTAINABLE EDUCATION 2022: INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION ON SUSTAINABLE EDUCATION (SUSED 2022), 01/11/2022, Kulliyyah of Education (KOED) International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). * - INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY | International |
30 Nov, 2021 | SILVER AWARD FOR AICAD 2021:REGENERATIVE DESIGN OF WOODCARVING FOR RUMAH KUTAI AT IIUM - UITM (INVENTION, INNOVATION AND DESIGN (IID) | International |
30 Nov, 2021 | SILVER AWARD FOR AICAD 2021:PARAMETRIC DESIGN FOR A TURTLE REHABILITATION CENTRE - INVENTION, INNOVATION & DESIGN (IID), UITM | International |
30 Nov, 2021 | BRONZE AWARD FOR AICAD 2021: THE PORT-KEY PERSONAL WORKSTATION PORT - UITM (INVENTION, INNOVATION AND DESIGN (IID) | International |
26 Aug, 2019 | Silver Medal for Pertandingan REkacipta Inovasi Nasional Kejuruteraan Dan alam Sekitar (PRIN_KAB) - Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) | National |
01 Nov, 2018 | Anugerah Pendidikan Tinggi Malaysia - Ministry of Education | National |
26 Jan, 2010 | Silver Medal Award: IRIIEE 2010 (IIUM Research, Invention and Innovation Exhibition 2010) - IIUM | National |
26 Jan, 2010 | Bronze Medal Award: IRIIEE 2010 (IIUM Research, Invention and Innovation Exhibition 2010) - IIUM | National |
Publications
Article
Conference or Workshop Item
Book
Book Section
2021 | Bamboo: the forgotten versatile materials. In: Springer, Cham, ISBN: 978-3-030-71699-8, pp. 1-17 |
2021 | Bamboo: the forgotten versatile materials. In: Springer, Cham, ISBN: 978-3-030-71699-8, pp. 1-17 |
2019 | Climatic Adaptations of Colonial School Buildings in Malaysia. In: Springer, ISBN: , pp. 275-292 |
2019 | Ethno botany uses in the Malay World. In: The International Institute of Islamic Thought & International Islamic University Malaysia, ISBN: 978-967-2190-25-7, pp. 78-91 |
2019 | Innovative teaching of anthropometric through morphosis-dual function chair design and build. In: Centre of Engineering and Built Environment Education Research (PeKA) Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, ISBN: 9789832982609, pp. 33-38 |
2019 | Passive design strategies of colonial mosques in Malaysia. In: Springer, ISBN: , pp. |
2019 | Symbolism and meaning in old masjid architecture of Malay archipelago: a case study of Masjid in Kerinci, Jambi, Indonesia. In: Fatih Sultan Mehmet Vakif University Publication, ISBN: 978-605-2386-17-0, pp. 71-86 |
2016 | Masjid Zahir, Alor Setar, Kedah. In: ATSA Architects Sdn. Bhd., ISBN: 978-983-3631-04-9, pp. 165-172 |
2016 | Masjid Zahir: a heritage masjid as a traditional landmark in a city. In: Kulliyyah of architecture and Environmental Design, ISBN: 978-983-3142-33-0, pp. 163-182 |
2016 | Masjid Zahir: a heritage masjid as a traditional landmark in a city. In: Kulliyyah of architecture and Environmental Design, ISBN: 978-983-3142-33-0, pp. 163-182 |
2013 | Phenomenological approach for evaluating problem based learning in architectural education. In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 978-3142-24-8, pp. 4-16 |
2012 | Perlaksanaan Reka Bentuk Sejagat untuk Orang Kurang Upaya dalam pembangunan Sebagai memenuhi Tuntutan Islam . In: Perpustakaan negara malaysia, ISBN: 978-983-46-1144-6. , pp. 180-193 |
2012 | Perlaksanaan Reka Bentuk Sejagat untuk Orang Kurang Upaya dalam pembangunan Sebagai memenuhi Tuntutan Islam . In: Perpustakaan negara malaysia, ISBN: 978-983-46-1144-6. , pp. 180-193 |
2012 | Perlaksanaan rekabentuk sejagat untuk orang kurang upaya dalam pembangunan sebagai memenuhi tuntutan Islam. In: Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka, ISBN: 9789834611446, pp. 180-196 |
2011 | Architectural education: now and then. In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789674180591, pp. 101-110 |
2011 | Are instant cities designed for the rich? . In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789674180331, pp. 55-65 |
2011 | Meaning in Islamic and colonial architecture : a comparative study of tourist related heritage buildings. In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 978-967-418-032-4, pp. 96-110 |
2011 | Minangkabau architecture : the losing interest. In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 978-967-418-057-7, pp. 85-91 |
2011 | Potential of Problem Based Learning (PBL) for improvement of architectural pedagogy . In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789674180591, pp. 119-125 |
2011 | Provision of barrier-free environment at waterfront development in Malaysia. In: Kuala Lumpur, ISBN: 978-967-418-205-2, pp. 114-147 |
2011 | The architecture of Lalbagh Fort mosque, Dhaka. In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 978-967-418-032-4, pp. 11-19 |
2011 | The importance of aesthetic value in architectural education. In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789674180591, pp. 111-117 |