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Zuraini Binti Denan

Academic Qualification

  • Doctor of Philosophy in Architecture - Doctor of Philosophy, Cardiff University
  • Master in Architecture - Masters Degree, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)
  • Bachelor of Architecture - Bachelor Degree, Texas Technology University

Zuraini Binti Denan (Dr.)

Assistant Professor
IIUM Gombak Campus

KULLIYYAH OF ARCHITECTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN


dzuraini@iium.edu.my
3749


Expert Profile


Zuraini Denan is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Architecture, Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design. She is a senior lecturer who has been working in the department since 1998. She received her Bachelor of Architecture degree from Texas Tech University, Texas, USA and Master of Architecture degree (MArch) from University Technology Malaysia, Skudai, Johor. Her Ph.D is from Cardiff University where she researched on the topic of Visual Comfort (Window and Lighting ) under Daylight of Office Buildings in Hot Humid Country.
Administratively, she has held several administrative posts at both department and faculty level: Head of Department (2005-2007 and 2010-2011), Deputy Dean, Academic Affairs (2007) and Deputy Dean, Student Affairs (2008). She was a coordinator for Heritage Studies (Measured Drawing) course for more than five years. During that time she developed a Heritage Studies Lab (mini gallery and archives). She was responsible for the planning and managing the course and supervising students in their heritage studies measured drawing activities on site. She has accompanied students for local and overseas heritage trips to Kuala Kangsar (Old Palaces of Perak Royal Town), Malaysia; Fatehpur Sikri (A Munghal Palace Complex), Agra, India, and Pariangan (A Minangkabau Village), West Sumatera, Indonesia.
She was involved in the review of the Malaysian Standard 2012 under the Department of Malaysian Standard (SIRIM 2011-2012), and a member of Passive Design Group of the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science-Vice Chancellors' Council of National Universities in Malaysia (jsps-vcc, 2000-2009), and a member of Badan Warisan (Heritage NGO). She was involved in advising on daylighting strategies for hot arid region in a consultancy project for King Abdallah Grand Expansion of Al-Haram Mosque in the Holy City of Makkah under EAG Consulting Sdn Bhd.


Area of Specialisation


  • Unspecified ~ Environmental Sciences ~ Environment Technology / Industry ~Other Environment Technology / Industry - Sustainable Architecture, Daylighting
  • Engineering Tech ~ Applied Sciences And Technologies ~ Architecture ~ Other Architecture n.e.c. - daylighting, Office Building, Heritage and Conservation, Culture and Environmental Psychology


Professional Membership


  • 2019: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Arkitek Graduan), Lembaga Arkitek Malaysia


Teaching Responsibilities


ADVANCED COMPUTER AIDED PRESENTATION DESIGN 2020/2021 2019/2020
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 1 (STUDIO) 2016/2017 2008/2009
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 2 (STUDIO) 2016/2017 2014/2015
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 3 (STUDIO) 2015/2016 2012/2013 2011/2012
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 4 (STUDIO) 2017/2018 2011/2012
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 5 (STUDIO) 2014/2015 2013/2014
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 6 (STUDIO) 2015/2016 2013/2014 2012/2013
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN II (STUDIO) 2008/2009
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN III (STUDIO) 2009/2010 2004/2005
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN IV (STUDIO) 2009/2010
ARCHITECTURAL GRAPHICS 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2013/2014 2011/2012
BUILDING TECHNOLOGY 2004/2005
CULTURAL AND HUMAN BEHAVIOUR IN THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT 2013/2014 2009/2010 2008/2009
CULTURE & HUMAN BEHAVIOUR IN THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT 2006/2007
CULTURE AND ARCHITECTURE 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021
DESIGN THESIS 1 2010/2011
DESIGN THESIS 2 2011/2012 2010/2011
DESIGN WORKSHOP 2018/2019
DISSERTATION 2019/2020
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSCIOUS DESIGN 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015 2013/2014 2012/2013 2011/2012 2010/2011 2006/2007 2005/2006 2004/2005
ENVIRONMENTAL PHYSICS 2005/2006 2004/2005
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & SYSTEM 1 2004/2005
HABITAT DESIGN I (STUDIO) 2007/2008
HERITAGE STUDIES 2018/2019 2016/2017 2014/2015 2012/2013 2011/2012 2010/2011 2009/2010 2004/2005
HERITAGE STUDIES 1 2021/2022 2020/2021
HERITAGE STUDIES 2 2021/2022 2020/2021
HISTORY & CULTURE OF SOUTH EAST ASIAN ARCHITECTURE AND ITS BUILT ENVT 2023/2024 2022/2023
HISTORY AND CULTURE OF SOUTH EAST ASIAN ARCHITECTURE AND ITS BUILT ENV 2010/2011
INTRO. TO BUILT ENVIRONMENT 2018/2019 2016/2017
INTRODUCTION TO ARCHITECTURE 1999/2000
MASTER DESIGN STUDIO 1 2018/2019
MASTER DESIGN STUDIO 2 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019
MASTER DESIGN THESIS 1 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019
MASTER DESIGN THESIS 2 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020
MASTER THESIS DESIGN 2 2018/2019
RESEARCH METHODS & TOPICAL STUDIES 2005/2006
RESEARCH METHODS FOR THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT 2011/2012 2010/2011 2009/2010 2008/2009 2007/2008 2006/2007
RESEARCH METHODS IN ARCHITECTURE 2014/2015 2012/2013
THEORY OF ARCHITECTURE 1999/2000
TOPICAL STUDIES 2009/2010 2008/2009


Research Projects


Completed
2021 - 2023 The Environmental Analysis on Multi-Purpose Hall in Adapting with the Pandemic and Remain its Sustainability
2021 - 2022 The Making of a Coffee Table Book on the Relocation of Masjid Kampung Laut from Nilam Puri back to Kampung Laut, Kelantan Darul Naim for East Coast Economic Region Development Council (ECERDC)
2017 - 2019 Defining typology of Urban Mosque Facade Design: Fundamental Strategies for Assessment of Thermal Comfort
2017 - 2019 Defining typology of Urban Mosque Facade Design: Fundamental Strategies for Assessment of Thermal Comfort
2017 - 2021 Towards Green Office Design: Assessment of Green Interior Design Element in Shop Office Building Typology in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
2016 - 2016 Malaysian Carbon Reduction and Environmental Sustainability Tool (MYCREST) Assessor Refreshment Course
2015 - 2019 Analyzing the Fundamental Eco School/Green School Program in Solving Basic Problems of Sustainability of School Environment in Malaysia
2015 - 2017 Fundamental Guide to the Design, Symbolism and the Making of Malay Garden
2015 - 2021 Analysing the Fundamental Values of Islam and Malay Culture Pertaining to Privacy in the Traditional Malay Houses and Its Application in the Present Malay Society and Housing Design in the Urban Areas
2013 - 2016 Empirical Evaluation of Aesthetics Preferences and Environmental Performance of Sun Shading Devices Using Carving of Malay Traditional Houses
2011 - 2012 Turath - Heritage
2011 - 2014 RU 2011: Discovering The Architectural Significance of Perak Heritage Palaces at Kuala Kangsar, Perak
2011 - 2014 RU 2011: The Efficiency of Various Shading Devices in Reducing Glare Under A Hot Humid Daylight in Malaysia
2008 - Daylight Performance of Long-span Airport Terminal Design and its Link with Energy Effeciency and Visual Comfort.
2008 - 2010 An Observation on the Effectiveness of Adaptive Reuse Works of Old Shop Houses at Kampung Baru, Kuala Lumpur
2008 - 2011 Sound Absorption of Carved Wood Panel with Islamic Geometric Pattern
2006 - 2009 Integration of Environmental Simulation and Analysis in A Virtual Reality Framework: The Assessment of Urban Masterplan And Outdoor Spaces Based On Environmental Performance in A 3D Real-Time Visualisation In Hot, Humid And Hot, Arid Climates
On-Going
2018 - Present Towards Malaysia Education 4.0: Assessing Physical Learning Environment of Design Studio in Promoting Teamwork and Collaborative Experience Among Students in Public University in Malaysia
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
2012 - Present Integrated Islamic and Environment Friendly Building: A Sustainable Development Model
2008 - Present (RU 2011) Configuring the Nature of Colonial Hospital Architecture In Peninsular Malaysia-(Series 1)-Special Studies on the Tuberculosis Ward and Hospital Administration Building Typologies of Kota Bharu Hospital.


Award & Recognition


31 Oct, 2021 Gold Medal - Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) National
31 Oct, 2021 Gold Medal - Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) National
13 Jun, 2014 Gold Medal - International Research Invention & Innovation Exhibition for 2014 University
08 Nov, 2013 Best paper Award - International Conference on Architecture and Built Environment (ICABE) International
20 Sep, 2005 Best Paper Award - International Seminar in Sustainable Environment & Architecture (SENVAR), Bandung Indonesia International


Publications


Article

2023 Evaluating the impact of vernacular façade design on indoor thermal performance in Malaysia’s modern masjids. International Journal of Environment, Architecture and Societies : Strengthening The Resilience Of Heritage to the Nature of the Environment, Architecture, and Societies, 3 (1) pp. 44-58
2021 Towards green office: a systematic literature review on smart office interior in Malaysia. Journal of Architecture, Planning & Construction Management, 11 (1) pp. 54-63
2020 Readaptation of Malay vernacular architecture for indoor thermal comfort in modern masjids towards a sustainable design. Planning Malaysia, 18 (2) pp. 158-169
2018 Design analysis to achieve green/eco school building design typology for Malaysia. Planning Malaysia, 16 (2) pp. 39-49
2018 Determining model configuration for thermal simulation of urban mosque façade design. Planning Malaysia, 16 (1) pp. 348-359
2018 Office interior: the influence of office environmental factors towards task performance. International Journal of Engineering and Technology(UAE), 7 (3) pp. 116-119
2017 An analysis of privacy in the space organisation of traditional Malay houses in peninsular Malaysia. Advanced Science Letters, 23 (7) pp. 6208-6212
2017 Physical versus augmented reality model: Comparative study toward learning experiences at heritage studies gallery. Advanced Science Letters, 23 (2) pp. 890-893
2017 Sustainability concepts in Malay and Aceh traditional houses. PLANNING MALAYSIA:, 15 (1) pp. 1-15
2017 The implementation of environmental education and green programs in schools to achieve sustainability. Advanced Science Letters, 23 (7) pp. 6261-6265
2016 Designer’s office in Malaysia: comparative analysis on space planning and design issues. International Journal of Social Science and Humanities, 6 (6) pp. 427-432
2015 An analysis of indoor air temperature and relative humidity in office room with various external shading devices in Malaysia. Procedia Social and Behavioral Sciences, (179) pp. 290-296
2015 An assessment on glare from daylight through variuos designs of shading devices in hot humid climate, case study in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia. International Journal of Engineering and Technology, 7 (1) pp. 25-29
2015 Ratio determination of solids and voids for traditional Malay carvings: a preparation for environmental performance. International Journal of Engineering and Technology, 7 (2) pp. 126-129
2014 Cultural preservations through digital reconstruction of Bytul Anwar, Kuala Kangsar, Perak, Malaysia. International Journal of Social Science and Humanity (IJSSH), 4 (5) pp. 387-390
2014 The journey of murabbis in architecture pedagogy: the case of studio teaching as laboratory of passion and duty to future khalifas of the built environment. World Applied Sciences Journal, (30) pp. 148-166
2013 Cultural sustainability and Islamic perspectives in introducing a cohesive retirement village for Muslims. Procedia Social and Behavioral Sciences, 85 () pp. 164-178
2008 A review of office buildings in Malaysia: the window and lighting designs . Design Principles and Practices: An International Journal, 2 (4) pp. 45-68
2008 Evaluation of residential satisfaction of low-cost housing in Kano state. Al-Risala, (8) pp. 79-94
Conference or Workshop Item

2023 Assessment of indoor thermal condition on traditional vernacular masjid: a case study on Masjid Kampung Laut, Malaysia. In: 6th International Conference on Architecture and Civil Engineering, ICACE 2022,
2023 Assessment of indoor thermal condition on traditional vernacular masjid: a case study on Masjid Kampung Laut, Malaysia. In: 6th International Conference on Architecture and Civil Engineering, ICACE 2022,
2021 Exploring the possibilities of sustainable chinese cemetery in urban area. In: 1st International Conference on Architecture and Design,
2021 Good health and happiness through responsible architecture. In: VIRTUAL 3RD WORLD CONGRESS ON THE INTEGRATION AND ISLAMICISATION (2021 WCII): MENTAL HEALTH AND WELL BEING IN THE 4TH INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION,
2021 Revealing the unsung community masjids of Gombak to the Nation’s history. In: The International Conference on Heritage and Cultural Conservation (InHERIT) 2020,
2019 Analysing the fundamental values of Islam in the planning and design of historic Nusantara-vernacular masjid architecture for regional sustainable Malay Islamic architecture. In: Exhibition and Lecture Series: Malay Architecture-The Resilience of Tradition from Origins to the Contemporary,
2019 Symbolism and Meaning in Old Masjid Architecture of Malay Archipelago: A Case Study of Masjid in Kerinci, Jambi, Indonesia-presentation. In: 2nd International Conference on Islamic Architectural Heritage,
2019 Symbolism in Nusantara masjid architecture: Why and wherefores. In: Exhibition and Lecture : Malay Architecture Resilience of Tradition from Origin to the Contemporary,
2018 Case study on perspicacity of collaborative learning experiences. In: International Conference on Architecture and Civil Engineering (ICACE 2017),
2018 The myth and reality of historic Nusantara Masjid architecture: Nusantara Islamic Architecture. In: International Heritage and Cultural Conservation 2018 (INHERIT2018),
2018 Thermal comfort studies on houses in hot arid climates. In: 2nd International Conference on Architecture and Civil Engineering ( ICACE 2018 ),
2017 From shop houses to shop offices: evolution of modern shop offices design in Malaysia. In: 3rd Putrajaya International Built Environment, Technology and Engineering Conference,
2017 Spatial analysis of modern shop office floor plate in Malaysia. In: 3rd Putrajaya International Built Environment, Technology and Engineering Conference,
2016 Architecture for all: ageing & aged: a perspective from academia and practice in Malaysia. In: UIA-Symposium on Asian Age-Friendly City,
2016 Physical vs augmented reality model: comparative study toward learning experiences at heritage studies gallery. In: 2016 International Conference on Education (ICOED),
2016 Sustainability concepts in Malay and Aceh traditional houses. In: International Conference on Architecture & Built Environment :Sustainable Well-being in Architecture & Environmental Sciences (ICABE2016),
2015 An analysis of indoor air temperature and relative humidity in office room with various external shading devices in Malaysia. In: International Conference Green Architecture for Sustainable Living and Environment (GASLE) ,
2015 Designer’s office in Malaysia: comparative analysis on space planning and design issues . In: 2015 4th International Conference on Humanity, History and Society,
2015 Importance of preserving the natural environment in the design schools in Malaysia. In: Asian Conference on Environment-Behaviour Studies,
2015 Ingenious Malay wood carving as daylight filtering devices. In: Asian Conference on Environment-Behaviour Studies 2015,
2015 Shariah compliance hospitality design: a Malay Muslim oriented architecture. In: 6th Asian Conference on Environment-Behaviour Studies (AcE-Bs 2015),
2014 An assessment on glare from daylight through various design of shading devices in hot humid climate, case study in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. In: 2014 International Conference on Environmental Engineering and Development (ICEED 2014),
2014 Extracting the principles of sustainability from the architecture of colonial hospitals in Malaysia: appreciating the past wisdoms as best practices. In: XXVth International Union of Architects World Congress,
2014 Importance of preserving the natural environment in the design schools in Malaysia. In: Asian Conference on Environment-Behaviour Studies (AcE-Bs 2014),
2013 An observation of seating provision and users’ behaviour in the regional shopping complexes in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia . In: International Conference Architecture and Built Environment (ICABE) ,
2013 ECOTECT analysis: integration of architectural studio project with theory classroom assignment through computer simulation. In: The European Conference on Education ECE 2013 ,
2013 Spatial usage in the royal and commoner residences in Kuala Kangsar: a compatibility analysis to the Islamic guidelines and custom manifestations. In: International Conference on Architecture and Built Environment 2013 (ICABE2013),
2013 The journey of murabbis in architecture pedagogy: The case of studio teaching as laboratory of passion and duty to future khalifas of the built environment. In: International Conference on Innovation Challenges in Multidisciplinary Research & Practice (ICMRP) 2013,
2012 Ecotect: as part of the learning experience for young architecture students to raise awareness in environmental responsive building design. In: Malaysian Architectural Education Conference (MAEC) 2012,
2012 User perception at different architectural office setting: case study at International Islamic University Malaysia. In: 2012 International Conference on Humanities Historical and Social Science,
2010 A study on daylight performance through various complex shading devices in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. In: 11th International Seminar on Sustainable Environmnet and Architecture (SENVAR),
2010 Configuring the nature of colonial hospital architecture in peninsular Malaysia-serie 1- Special studies on the tuberculosis ward and hospital administration building typologies of Kota Bharu Hospital. In: IIUM Research, Innovation & Invention Exhibition (IRIIE 2010),
2010 In search of appropriate environment for the retirees in Malaysia. In: International Seminar on Public HealthCare,
2009 Experiencing and understanding the Minangkabau culture as part of architectural education experience. In: International Conference on Construction Industry 2009,
2008 Developing a virtual environment for viewing urban spatial planning and constructional features of an urban heritage site - the case of Fatehpur Sikri, India. In: 8th International Conference on Construction Application of Virtual Reality (CONVR 2008),
2008 Evaluation of residential satisfaction of low-cost housing in Kano state. In: 7th Annual Conference Management in Construction Researchers' Associations MICRA 2008,
2002 Towards a sustainable environment: an analysis on courtyards microclimate in the tropical region. In: Building Research and the Sustainability of the Built Environment in the Tropics,
Book

2021 MASJID LAMA BATU 6, BATU 6 JALAN GOMBAK, 53100 KUALA LUMPUR, SELANGOR MALAYSIA. Department of Architecture, Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design, International Islamic University Malaysia, ISBN: ISBN 978-967-25996-3-0
2021 MASJID LAMA BATU 6, BATU 6 JALAN GOMBAK, 53100 KUALA LUMPUR, SELANGOR MALAYSIA. Department of Architecture, Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design, International Islamic University Malaysia, ISBN: ISBN 978-967-25996-3-0
2021 TURATH: Islamic Architectural Heritage 2021. Department of Architecture, Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design, International Islamic University Malaysia, ISBN: 978-967-25996-0-9
2021 TURATH: Islamic Architectural Heritage 2021. Department of Architecture, Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design, International Islamic University Malaysia, ISBN: 978-967-25996-0-9
2014 Architecture as a celebration of multi-culturalism: revisiting Fatehpur Sikri. IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789674183363
2013 Istana Kuala Cegar: nostalgic splendour behind a humble facade. IIUM Press, ISBN: 978-967-418-272-4
2013 Rumah Tok Menteri II: a continuation of generations. IIUM Press, ISBN: 978-967-418-255-7
Book Section

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
2017 In the spirit of tradition: ornamentation, expressive forms and the environment. In: Areca Books, ISBN: 978-967-5719-31-8, pp. 95-105
2015 Research Methods for Visual Comfort Study . In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 978-967-418-331-8, pp. 87-106
2015 Research Methods for Visual Comfort Study . In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 978-967-418-331-8, pp. 87-106
2011 Beyond vernacular Malay architecture : the perception on the conservation and adaptive reuse of old townhouses at Jalan Doraisamy, Kuala Lumpur . In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 978-967-418-057-7, pp. 92-107
2011 Climate responsive strategies versus the cultural and religioud dimensions in the architecture of Malay traditional house. In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 978-967-418-057-7, pp. 59-70
2011 The Minangkabau architecture: students' personal experience at Pariangan Village, West Sumatera. In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 978-967-418-057-7, pp. 72-84
2011 The Minangkabau architecture: students' personal experience at Pariangan Village, West Sumatera. In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 978-967-418-057-7, pp. 72-84
Monograph

2017 Energy efficiency and Use of renewable energy for residential buildings - code of practice. In: SIRIM,
2012 Turath - heritage. In: s.n,