Ar. Dr. Abdul Razak Sapian is a Professor at Department of Architecture, Kulliyyah of Architecture & Environmental Design. Currently he is the Dean at Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design, IIUM. He graduated his first degree in Housing Building & Planning (Hons.), USM in 1993, majoring in Architecture and graduated his Bachelor of Architecture degree from University of Dundee, UK in 1995. In 2003 he obtained his Ph.D. in Architecture from UTM. Professionally he is a registered Professional Architect with Lembaga Arkitek Malaysia (LAM A/A 154) and Corporate Member of Pertubuhan Arkitek Malaysia (PAM M 2089). His areas of specialization are environmental engineering (natural ventilation & thermal comfort, energy and passive design strategy), Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) and housing (High and low rise residential building).
He has published more than 50 articles in reputable international (ISI and Scopus) and local refereed journal as well as presented in many national and international seminars. He also published a numbers of book in the area of his interest such as in architecture, conservation and heritage. Active in research with novelty ideas and product has lead him in participation and won several awards at university, national and international level research exposition such as in IRIIE (IIUM Research, Invention and Innovation Exhibition), ITEX (International Invention and Technology Exhibition), and SIIF (Seoul International Invention Fair). Currently he is also conducting few researches on his area of specialization, among others are as follows; CFD Investigation on the Potential of Solar Induced Ventilation in Enhancing the Stack Ventilation Performance for Hot and Humid Climate. Thermal Performance of Green Wall in Tropical Climate and Possibility of Using Ventilated Facade in Reducing the Indoor Air Temperature of Malaysian Building. In term of supervision, he has and in progress supervising more than 20 postgraduate and more than 50 undergraduate students in IIUM and also outside IIUM as external supervisory committee.
Being a registered professional architect, he is actively involved in related consultancy under the university business arm. Even prior to his appointment as IIUM academic staff in 1989, he has served few public and private organization such as CIDB (Construction Industry Development Board Malaysia) and Architect firms until he successfully setting up his on private practice namely Dr. Abdul Razak Architect. Currently he is involved with the development of IIUM teaching hospital in Kuantan, few Endowment fund Mahallah projects namely Mahallah Syeikh Humaid and LTAT and preparing comprehensive Bako peninsular master plan for Sarawak government. Other consultancy project that he is involved covers residential, commercials and institutional projects either for private and public clients. Because of his vast experience in academic and practice, he was and currently appointed as Committee, Advisor and Board Member as well as External Examiner in many universities and school of architecture locally and internationally such as university of Punjab, University of Kyoto, UCSI, City U, Geomatica College, USM, UKM, UPM, UTM, USIM and UiTM. In Lembaga Architect Malaysia, he is also one of the accreditation committee members for part 1 and part 2 Architecture programme. Working closely with Standard Malaysia and SIRIM as Technical and Working Group committee since 1999 has given him an opportunity to contribute and develop more than 25 Malaysian Standards that related to energy efficient such as MS 1525:2001/2007/2014 Code of Practice on Energy Efficiency and Use of Renewable Energy for Non-Residential Buildings.

• Engineering Tech ~ Applied Sciences And Technologies ~ Urban Planning ~ Planning of Construction (Including Commercial Building, Community Planning, Construction Open Building, Development Models, Environmental Sustainable Habitat, Industrial Building, Seaport and Airport, Residential, Residential and Public Building, Road, Bridge and Highway, Spatial and Physical Planning, Urban Renewal, Integrated Construction,Intelligent Building, Land Reclamation and Land Readjustment, Dam and Irrigation Systems)
• Engineering Tech ~ Applied Sciences And Technologies ~ Landscape Architecture and Planning ~ Landscape Ecology - Sustainable and ecological planning and design of land and building
• Engineering Tech ~ Applied Sciences And Technologies ~ Construction and Project Management ~ Design of Construction (Including of Bridges, Commercial Building, Construction, High Rise Building, Industrial Building, Industrialised Building/Construction System (IBS/ ICS), Port and Airport, Residential, Residential and Public Building, Road and Highway, Seismic and Dynamic Resistant, Structural Design and Assessment, Smart Building, Intelligent Building, Dam and Irrigation Systems) - Using CFD to predict the energy efficiency and conservation in building especially in residential buildings.
• Engineering Tech ~ Applied Sciences And Technologies ~ Urban Planning ~ Planning of Construction (Including Commercial Building, Community Planning, Construction Open Building, Development Models, Environmental Sustainable Habitat, Industrial Building, Seaport and Airport, Residential, Residential and Public Building, Road, Bridge and Highway, Spatial and Physical Planning, Urban Renewal, Integrated Construction,Intelligent Building, Land Reclamation and Land Readjustment, Dam and Irrigation Systems) - Passive design startegy in high and low rise residential building

Completed

2021 - 2023	Penyediaan pelan pengurusan pemuliharaan (CMP) dan kerja-kerja pendokumentasian yang berkaitan ke atas bangunan warisan kebangsaan - bangunan Sultan Abdul Samad (BSAS Blok A) dan bangunan Pejabat Pos Besar (BSAS Blok B)
2019 - 2023	A Green Operation Practices Framework for Small and Medium Chalet Operators at East Peninsular Malaysia Marine Park Islands
2018 - 2018	Kajian dan Pembangunan Standard Industri Pembinaan Perumahan Kebangsaan
2015 - 2018	Identifying the Minimum Invasive Active Fire Protection Measures for Malaysian Heritage Buildings Towards Better Preservation of the Built Heritage
2014 - 2018	Development of Cost Modelling Prediction Tool for Green Home
2013 - 2016	Empirical Evaluation of Aesthetics Preferences and Environmental Performance of Sun Shading Devices Using Carving of Malay Traditional Houses
2013 - 2016	The Provision of Research Consultancy for Bako Master Plan Study
2013 - 2017	Development of Ecological Indicators for Islamic Eco-Campus Environment
2010 - 2012	CFD Investigations on the Potential of Solar Induced Ventilation in Enhancing the Stack Ventilation Performance for Hot and Humid Climate.
2007 - 2011	Crime Prevention Through Housing Design and Planning: A Study on Terrace Housing Areas in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor
2007 - 2011	Emulating the Practice of "Buying Off the Plan" in the Housing Industry in Australia: A Feasibility Study for Malaysia
2004 - 2010	The Effect of Wider Frontage of The Terrace House (TH) to Natural Ventilation

On-Going

2023 - Present	Program Pembangunan Bagi Kajian Sosioekonomi Penduduk Wilayah KETENGAH
2022 - Present	Kajian Mengoptimumkan Penggunaan Kuarters Guru Tidak Berpenghuni Milik Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia
2022 - Present	PROTOTYPE DEVELOPMENT OF LCC (LIFE CYCLE COST) DATABASE REQUIREMENTS FOR SUSTAINABLE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT SYSTEM OF EDUCATIONAL BUILDING
2022 - Present	Kajian Program Pembangunan Ekopelancongan Menelurusi Sungai Sedili Besar
2021 - Present	Determining Biophilic Design Model towards Stress Reduction and Productivity Enhancement for a Restorative Indoor Environment
2019 - Present	Smart Interior Design (SID) Framework as an Integrated Energy Efficiency Approach for Smart Building and IoT-Driven Future.
2019 - Present	A Novel Method in Nurturing Students? Motivation and Resilience Through a Validated Embedded Multi-Dimensional Student Engagement Framework (Use of Gamification) for Higher Learning Institution
2019 - Present	Perunding bidang Rekabentuk Bandar bagi Pelan Pengurusan Pembangunan Persisir Pantai Pekan Kuah-Klebang, Langkawi Kedah
2019 - Present	Air Flow Characteristics and Behaviour Around Openings with Various Types of Shading Elements
2019 - Present	Seamless contracting and contractual provisions framework to reinforce BIM collaborative and integrative environment in the Malaysian construction industry
2018 - Present	Kajian Garis Panduan Pembangunan STRATUM dan Kajian Kes
2016 - Present	Enhancing the Green Building Index (GBI) Malaysia with Biomimicry Life's Principles (BLP) in Alleviating the Urban Heat Island (UHI) Effect for the Built Environment
2013 - Present	Regenerative Islamic Heritage Research Unit(RIHRU)
2013 - Present	The Architecture of Australia's Muslim Pioneers
2012 - Present	IIUM Master Plan (Planning Soft and Hard Scape)
2012 - Present	Integrated Islamic and Environment Friendly Building: A Sustainable Development Model
2012 - Present	Asean Project Handbook on Core Competencies and Domestic Regulations in the Architecture Services
2008 - Present	Environmental Analysis and Virtual Reality Research Unit (EAVRRU)
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.

17 Aug, 2020	Best Media Presence - Kulliyyah of Architecture & Enviromental , IIUM	KCDIO
04 May, 2019	Silver Medal - 30th International Invention, Innovation & Technology Exhibition 2019	International
05 Aug, 2016	7th Asia's Education Excellence Award (Education Leadership Award) - CMO Asia	International
29 Nov, 2012	Gold Medal - Seoul International Invention Fair 2012	International
17 May, 2012	Bronze Medal - 23rd International Invention, Innovation & Technology Exhibition 2012 (ITEX'12)	International
17 May, 2012	Bronze Medal - 23rd International Invention, Innovation & Technology Exhibition 2012	International

Article

2023	Conceptual framework of Biophilic Design Elements (BDE) for indoor work settings. Journal Kejuruteraan, Special Issue 6 (1) pp. 123-137
2022	Capturing the heritage of British Colonial school building through measured drawings in Malaysia : a case of PULAPOL Batu Lama School. International Journal of Environment, Architecture, and Societies, 2 (1) pp. 16-26
2021	Realizing sustainable Building Information Modelling (BIM) construction projects through the adoption of relational multi-party collaborative contract. Malaysian Construction Research Journal, 14 (3 Special Issue) pp. 203-217
2020	Baitul Rahmah: a final evolution of the Malay classical style amidst change. Cultural Syndrome, 2 (1) pp. 78-99
2020	Women in construction boots: the enabling factors from the perspective of female adolescents. International Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation, 24 () pp. 1-8
2019	A review of sustainable design in the automotive industry. Journal of Architecture, Planning and Construction Management, 9 (2) pp. 57-68
2019	Natural ventilation for energy efficient office buildings: a comparative analysis on three buildings in Kuala Lumpur. International Journal of Integrated Engineering, 11 (4) pp. 252-259
2019	Reviewing and identifying the green criteria in relation to the building cost: project management. Journal of Advanced Research in Engineering Knowledge, 6 (1) pp. 30-34
2018	Mosque : A statement of citizenship. Planning Malaysia, 16 (1) pp. 96-104
2018	Women as skilled labour: A review of issues, challenges and prospects. International Journal of Engineering & Technology, 7 (3.25) pp. 441-445
2017	CFD modeling of natural ventilation in a void connected to the living units of multi-storey housing for thermal comfort. Energy and Buildings, 144 (1) pp. 1-16
2017	Potential of voids to enhance natural ventilation in Medium Cost Multi-Storey Housing (MCMSH) for hot and humid climate. Potential of Voids to Enhance Natural Ventilation in Medium Cost Multi-Storey Housing (MCMSH) For Hot and Humid Climate, 12 (10) pp. 3137-3144
2017	Translation of social citizenship to architecture & built environment: A methodological review. Planning Malaysia: Journal of the Malaysian Institute of Planners, 15 (1) pp. 235-244
2016	A comparative analysis on materials and resources in green assessment tools for various countries. Key Engineering Materials, 700 () pp. 256-265
2016	Site planning and orientation for energy efficiency: a comparative analysis on three office buildings in Kuala Lumpur to determine a location for building shading device. Key Engineering Materials, 700 () pp. 247-255
2016	The effects of void on natural ventilation performance in multi-storey housing. Buildings, 6 (3) pp. 1-19
2015	Application of solar-induced ventilation prototype in Small and Medium Enterprise building. Indoor and Built Environment, 24 (3) pp. 384-400
2014	Mass flow rate induced by combined roof solar roof collector and vertical stack in hot humid climate. Journal of Green Building, 9 (1) pp. 166-177
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
2014	Using computational fluid dynamics in the determination of solar collector orientation and stack height of a solar induced ventilation prototype. Pertanika Journal of Social Science & Humanities, 22 (1) pp. 273-288
2013	Thermal comfort investigation in traditional and modern urban canyons in Bandar Abbas, Iran. Pertanika Journal of Social Science & Humanities, 21 (4) pp. 1491-1515
2011	A new concept design of a motorbike with 3D model for the Malaysian market. Journal of Design Research, 9 (1) pp. 16-43
2011	Microclimate and thermal comfort of urban forms and canyons in traditional and modern residential fabrics in Bandar Abbas, Iran. Modern Applied Science, 5 (2) pp. 43-56
2010	Enhancement of stack ventilation in hot and humid climate using a combination of roof solar collector and vertical stack. Building and Environment, 45 (10) pp. 2296-2308
2009	Validation of the computational fluid dynamics (CFD) method for predicting wind flow around a high-rise building (HRB) in an urban boundary layer condition. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 14 (2) pp. 1-20
2008	Evaluation of residential satisfaction of low-cost housing in Kano state. Al-Risala, (8) pp. 79-94

Conference or Workshop Item

2022	Conceptual framework of biophilic design elements (BDE) for indoor work settings. In: International Conference On Regional Architecture & Built Environment,
2022	The readiness of smart office interior implementation in Malaysia. In: 5th International Conference of Contemporary Affairs in Architecture and Urbanism (ICCAUA-2022),
2021	Negative impacts of chalets operation on the peninsular Malaysia marine park islands. In: 5th ABRA International Conference on Quality of Life,
2021	Sekolah Batu Lama Pulapol, Kuala Lumpur. In: International Conference on Heritage and Cultural Conservation 2020 (InHERIT 2020),
2020	Architectural design for infectious disease facilities: brief design review of case studies from the past & current facilities in Malaysia and around the globe. In: Medical Requirement and Design of Infectious Disease Facilities Workshop,
2019	A review of sustainable design in the automotive industry. In: National landscape Architectural Seminar,
2019	Preserving built heritage through education & research for sustainability: IIUM perspective & experiences. In: Simposium Kerajaan Tempatan Peringkat Kebangsaan 2019,
2018	Past, current and future perspectives of housing development and policy in Malaysia. In: 7th International Conference on Law And Society (ICLAS 7),
2017	Evolution of infectious disease ward design in Malaysia : Case study. In: International Union of Architects’ Public Health Group (UIA-PHG) Annual Meeting,
2017	Retrospect hospital project development from briefing to completion: Case study of IIUM Teaching Hospital experiences. In: Seminar ‘ Lessons Learnt’ : Projek Fasiliti Kesihatan & Hospital,
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,
2013	Hospital design in tropical Malaysia - towards a green agenda. In: 33rd UIA/PHG International Seminar on Public Healthcare Facilities,
2013	Hospital designs in tropical Malaysia: towards a green agenda. In: UIA-PHG Annual Healthcare Forum + GUPHA Meeting at IIDEX Canada,
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	An evaluation of government low cost housing layout plans and facilities in Kuala Lumpur . In: International Conference on Innovation and Technology for Sustainable Built Environment (ICITSBE 2012),
2012	Application of solar induced ventilation prototype in Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) building . In: ITEX 2012,
2012	Development & application of solar induced ventilation prototype for Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) building. In: Seoul International Invention Fair 2012 (SIIF 2012), COEX, Seoul, South Korea,
2012	Development of potential solar induced ventilation strategy in hot and humid climate . In: ITEX 2012,
2012	Natural ventilation around open ground floor or pilotis of high rise residential building: harmonization of modern with traditional housing in tropical areas. In: Archi-Cultural Translations through the Silk Road 2nd International Conference,
2012	Natural ventilation around open round floors with pilotis in high-rise residential buildings in tropical areas: harmonization of modern and traditional housing in tropical areas . In: 2nd International Conference on Archi-Cultural Translations through the Silk Road (iaSU2012 JAPAN),
2012	Reliving the traditional masjid architecture in contemporary world : the case of Masjid Al Falah - KAED Community Project. In: IRIIE 2012,
2012	The shaping of an ibadah friendly hospital : learnings from the bimaristan of the evergreen past and the practicality of today’s demands . In: 8th World Congress and Exhibition on Design and Health 2012,
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),
2009	An invention of "build-then-sell" in Malaysia via the housing law. In: CIBW 107 Symposium on Construction in Developing Economies: Commonalities Among Diversities,
2009	Property crime prevention in Malaysian housing: Issues and challenges . In: UMRAN 2009: Healing The World,
2008	Evaluation of residential satisfaction of low-cost housing in Kano state. In: 7th Annual Conference Management in Construction Researchers' Associations MICRA 2008,
2007	Effect of staggered housing layout on internal airflow of houses in Malaysia. In: 24th International Conference on Passive and Low Energy Architecture (PLEA 2007),
2005	Open space for people: an overview of open space typologies and utilization in Kuala Lumpur. In: The 6th International Seminar on Sustainable Environment and Architeecture (SENVAR),
2004	The association between landscape design elements and human activities in hot humid outdoor urban spaces - case studies in Kuala Lumpur city. In: JSPS-VCC Seminar on Passive Design Considerations in Built Environment,
2003	Air velocity behavior at courtyards in the tropical climate : case studies of courtyards at IIUM Campus. In: Seminar on Advances in Malaysia Energy Research,
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,
2000	Air velocity behaviour at tropical urban plazas adjacent to tall buildings: a case study of Kuala Lumpur. In: Sustainable Environment Architecture (SENVAR),

Book

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
2011	Tracer study 2011 First Degree and Post Graduates: International Islamic University Malaysia. Alumni and Career Services Division, International Islamic University Malaysia, ISBN: 798-967-10826-1-4

Book Section

2016	Reminiscing traditional masjid architecture in a contemporary world: The making of Masjid Al-Falah. In: Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design, IIUM, ISBN: 978-983-3142-33-0, pp. 199-206
2016	Reminiscing traditional masjid architecture in a contemporary world: The making of Masjid Al-Falah. In: Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design, IIUM, ISBN: 978-983-3142-33-0, pp. 199-206

Monograph

2019	Construction Industry Standard 26: 2019 Standard Perumahan kebangsaaan. In: Lembaga Pembangunan Industri Pembinaan Malaysia,
2019	Energy efficiency and use of renewable energy for non-residential buildings - Code of Practice (Third Version). In: SIRIM,
2019	Laporan teknikal pelan pengurusan pembangunan persisir pantai pekan Kuah-Klebang, Langkawi. In: PLANMalaysia Pejabat Projek Zon Utara,
2017	Development of ecological indicators for Islamic eco-campus environment. In: ,
2017	Energy efficiency and Use of renewable energy for residential buildings - code of practice. In: SIRIM,
2014	Bako Peninsular Master Plan 2014 – 2030. In: Sarawak State Government,
2014	Green approaches and barriers of green hotels and resorts in Peninsular Malaysia. In: ,
2012	CFD investigation on the potential of solar induced ventilation in enhancing the stack ventilation performance for hot and humid climate. In: s.n,
2009	Project brief for IIUM Hospital (Phase 1), International Islamic University Malaysia (Medical Campus)Kuantan, Pahang Darul Makmur . In: Unit Kerjasama Awam Swasta ,