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Nayeem Asif

Academic Qualification

  • Doctor of Philosophy in Architectural Studies - Doctor of Philosophy, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
  • Master of Science in Architectural Studies - Masters Degree, University Putra Malaysia
  • Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) - Bachelor Degree, Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology, Dhaka

Nayeem Asif (Dr.)

Assistant Professor
IIUM Gombak Campus

KULLIYYAH OF ARCHITECTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN

nayeem@iium.edu.my
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Expert Profile


Nayeem Asif is teaching as an Assistant  Professor at the Department of Architecture, Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design in IIUM.  His research interests lie in the area of  Islam and  Built environment, Mosque Architecture, Spatial Analysis and Community Engagement. He has published several academic papers within the niche of his research interest which are kept open-access for the purpose of sharing knowledge and benefiting the Ummah.


Area of Specialisation


  • Engineering Tech ~ Applied Sciences And Technologies ~ Architecture ~ Built Environment - Mosque Architecture, Space Syntax, Community Development
  • Social Science ~ Social Science ~ Community Development ~ Other Community Development n.e.c. - Community engagement
  • Humanities ~ Humanities ~ Arts and Culture ~ E-Culture (Including Digitisation of Cultural Heritage) - History and theory of Architecture


Teaching Responsibilities


ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 1 (STUDIO) 2023/2024
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 2 (STUDIO) 2023/2024
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 3 (STUDIO) 2019/2020
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 4 (STUDIO) 2019/2020
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 5 (STUDIO) 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 6 (STUDIO) 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021
ARCHITECTURAL GRAPHICS 2020/2021
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION & MATERIALS 2 2020/2021
BUILDING SERVICES 2 2022/2023
COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN - 2D 2018/2019
COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN - 3D 2020/2021 2019/2020
COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN 2 2022/2023 2021/2022
HERITAGE STUDIES 2021/2022 2019/2020
HERITAGE STUDIES 1 2023/2024 2021/2022 2020/2021
HERITAGE STUDIES 2 2023/2024 2021/2022 2020/2021
HISTORY AND THEORY OF ARCHITECTURE 2 2021/2022 2019/2020
HISTORY AND THEORY OF ARCHITECTURE 3 2022/2023
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY FOR THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT 2023/2024
STRUCTURE 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020
THEORY OF ARCHITECTURE 2019/2020
WORKING DRAWING AND SPECIFICATION 2023/2024


Supervision


1. To Investigate The Important Of Internet Connection In Education And Socio Economic Development In Rural Area Of Sabah, Malaysia 2. Regenerate Of The Fishery Sector : A Fisherman Center.
Master Completed 2024 Main Supervisor
1. The Importance Of Cultural Centre In Understanding The Value Of Arts & Culture Among Community In Sarawak, Malaysia 2. Sarawak Design Incubation Centre : Spurring Sarawak Timber Economic Growth Through Innovation And Empowerment.
Master Completed 2024 Main Supervisor
Inventory Of Shophouses Architectural Heritage Of Kajang Old Town, Selangor Mesmerising The Uniqueness Of Kajang Old Town Through Urban-Life Linkages.
Master Completed 2022 Main Supervisor
The Effects Of Reinventing Spaces For Physical Distancing Adherence Towards Work Performance In Open Plan Office Layout Resiliency In Endemic:Reimagine Working And Living In Bangsar South.
Master Completed 2022 Main Supervisor
Transformable Architecture : Mosque As A Disaster Relief Cum Community Development Center At Kota Bharu, Kelantan/Pedestrian Network Syntactic Analysis And The Users' Perception In Klang Royal Town : A Case Study Of Jalan Tengku Kelana And Jalan Dato Hamzah Flood Transitional Shelter Cum Community Development Center At Kuala Krai, Kelantan.
Master Completed 2022 Main Supervisor
1. Vertical School : A New Typology For The City 2. Safety Issue Of Elementary School Children In Vertical Mixed Used School Building.
Master Completed 2021 Main Supervisor
Determining The Need For Generating Third Place To Enhance Neighbourhood Interaction At Pengkalan Kubor, Tumpat, Malaysia ; Pengkalan Kubor Cross Border Trade And Culture Centre.
Master Completed 2021 Main Supervisor
Identfying Needs Of School Environment For Refugee Children Mrt Centre & Multi-Hub At Farmgate, To Reduce Massive Traffic Congestion And Re-Create New Public Recreational Facilities.
Master Completed 2021 Main Supervisor
1. Future Urban Indigenous (Orang Laut) Settlement Of Danga Bay, Johor Bharu 2. Cultural Decay Factors Of Urang Selatar - The Sea Nomad Of Tebrau Strait.
Master Completed 2020 Main Supervisor
The Impact Of Implementation Of Islamic Design In Low Cost House Layout Toward Better Spousal Communication (2) Kuala Lumpur Silat Olahraga Training Complex.
Master In Progress Main Supervisor
Bermed Structures (Erth Structures) As A Sustainable Shelter For Landslide Prevention In Cameron Highland, Pahang (2)Investigating The Feasibility Of Earthen Buildings In Malaysia For Energy Efficiency, Affordable Construction And Sustainability 2..
Master In Progress Main Supervisor
Bermed Structures (Erth Structures) As A Sustainable Shelter For Landslide Prevention In Cameron Highland, Pahang (2)Investigating The Feasibility Of Earthen Buildings In Malaysia For Energy Efficiency, Affordable Construction And Sustainability 2..
Master In Progress Main Supervisor
Factors Affecting The Implementation Of Flood Resilient Housing Design In Malaysia.
Master In Progress Main Supervisor
Innovation Of The Residential Buildings And Community In The Emerging City Firozabad, India.
Master In Progress Co-supervisor


Research Projects


Completed
No data
On-Going
2020 - Present The elements of hospital layout affecting healthcare providers-patient communication: A case study of Sultan Ahmad Shah Medical Center and Kuantan Medical Center


Award & Recognition


03 Aug, 2023 Best Paper Award - Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) National
02 Nov, 2022 Silver Medal - Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) National
10 Sep, 2022 Al Ghazali Award - Lecturer of Wise Words - ARCHAIS KCDIO
30 Dec, 2021 Best Mentor (Architectural Category) - Asia Young Designer Award (AYDA) International
31 Oct, 2021 Silver Medal - Others National
31 Oct, 2021 Bronze Medal - Others National
31 Oct, 2021 Gold Medal - Others National
31 Oct, 2021 Silver Medal - Others National
31 Jan, 2021 Silver Medal - Others National
15 Jan, 2021 Best Paper Award - Universiti Tun Hussein Onn National
23 Nov, 2019 Zircon Award - ARCHAIS, KAED KCDIO


Publications


Article

2024 A preliminary investigation into the unique features of timber application in Sarawakian traditional architecture. BORNEO JOURNAL OF SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY (BJoST), 6 (1) pp. 57-66
2023 A comparative analysis between experts and local people's perspective on challenges in creating flood resilient housing in Malaysia. International Journal of Business and Technology Management, 5 (3) pp. 1-12
2023 Eco-conscious tourism: a study on Green Turtle conservation measures at Pantai Kerachut, Penang. International Journal of Advanced Natural Sciences and Engineering Researches, 7 (10) pp. 313-319
2023 Inference of Sejahtera Academic Framework (SAF) principles in architecture pedagogy at DoA-KAED, IIUM. International Journal of Advanced Natural Sciences and Engineering Researches (IJANSER), 7 (10) pp. 294-301
2023 Inventory of architectural heritage shophouses in Jalan Mendaling, Kajang Old Town. Journal of Architecture, Planning and Construction Management (JAPCM), 13 (1) pp. 54-63
2023 Morphology and typology of Islamic dome architectural design in the middle east and central Asia: Persian Islamic dome. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 13 (9) pp. 831-846
2023 Review on guideline pertaining to flood resistance design for residential architecture in Malaysia and UK. Jurnal Kejuruteraan, 6 (Special Issue 1) pp. 1-16
2023 Unraveling the impacts of ocean plastic pollution and strategies for effective mitigation. International Journal of Advanced Natural Sciences and Engineering Researches, 7 (10) pp. 281-287
2022 Adaptive isolated personal workstation pod. REIID: Recapitulate Invention, Innovation, and Design, 1 (1) pp. 41-43
2022 Factors influencing social-learning experience in nearby pocket parks on campus ground. Research Square, () pp.
2022 Parametric design of a turtle rehabilitation centre. REIID: Recapitulate Invention, Innovation, and Design, 1 (1) pp. 79-84
2022 Understanding flood vulnerability issues in Hulu Langat residential zone: a study of Taman Sri Nanding, Hulu Langat, Malaysia. Journal of Advancement in Environmental Solution and Resource Recovery, 2 (2) pp. 56-63
2021 Kebun Komuniti Masjid: Ensuring food system resilience for affordable urban housing communities in the post-pandemic era. Habitat Magazine, () pp. 82-85
2021 Pembangunan kerangka definisi seni bina Melayu moden di Malaysia. Journal Design + Built, 14 (1) pp. 86-102
2021 Significant design attributes for outdoor learning environment in higher learning institutions. Journal of Architecture, Planning and Construction Management (JAPCM), 11 (1) pp. 91-99
2021 Sustainability of Malay wood craftsmanship symbolism in deciphering Malaysia’s architectural identity. Proceedings of DARCH 2021 1st International Conference on Architecture & Design, () pp. 37-56
2021 Systematic review of sustainable design approach for Mosque. Journal of Islamic Architecture (JIA), 6 (4) pp. 369-375
2021 The role of home pocket garden to achieve quality of life during the pandemic era. Environment-Behaviour Proceedings Journal, 6 (18) pp. 271-281
2021 The study on the functional aspects of mosque institution. Journal of Islamic Architecture, 6 (4) pp. 229-236
2021 Tipologi bangunan seni bina Melayu moden di Malaysia. Journal of Design + Built, 14 (1) pp. 114-130
2021 Urban home gardening: inspiring endeavours during the Covid-19 pandemic at a terrace housing area. Habitat Magazine, 12 () pp. 86-89
2020 Reflection on the national architectural identity of Malaysia: a qualitative study based on the thoughts of Achmad Moerdijat. Journal of Architecture, Planning and Construction Management, 10 (2) pp. 44-54
2020 Streetscape at Jalan Temenggung, Kota Bharu, Kelantan: evaluating its effectiveness towards the walking culture. Journal of Architecture, Planning and Construction Management, 10 (2) pp. 66-77
2020 The significance of vertical farming concept in ensuring food security for high-density urban areas. Jurnal Kejuruteraan, 32 (1) pp. 105-111
2019 Bridging the gap for Malay literature content on built environment through wiki as a collaborative writing tool. International Journal of Engineering &Technology, 8 (1.9) pp. 547-550
2019 Street, landscape and courtyard: study on the essence of public space in Islamic built environment. International Journal of Engineering & Technology, 8 (1.9 (2019)) pp. 543-546
2019 The role of traditional market in the traditional Islamic cities : case studies of Tebriz Bazaar and grand Bazaar Tehran. International Journal of Engineering & Technology, 8 (1.9) pp. 622-625
2019 Urban mosque in the compact city of Kuala Lumpur: suitability and design considerations. Geographia Technica, 14 (Special Issue) pp. 138-147
2018 Design framework for urban mosque in the city of Kuala Lumpur : A qualitative approach. International Journal of Architectural Research: ArchNet-IJAR, 12 (3) pp. 170-182
2018 Issues on effective energy management system for vertical development of urban mosque in Malaysia. Journal Design + Built, 11 (1) pp. 1-7
2018 Reflection of cultural practices on syntactical values: An introduction to the application of space syntax to vernacular Malay architecture. Frontiers of Architectural Research, 7 (4) pp. 521-529
2018 Urban mosques among high-rise: the issue of parking efficiency within compact urban settings. Journal Design + Built, 11 (1) pp. 1-9
2017 Mosques as emergency shelters in disaster prone regions. Pertanika Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, 25 (S) pp. 567-574
2016 Evaluating possible innovative and sustainable approach of mosque in contemporary world. Journal Design + Built, 9 () pp. 56-61
2016 Evaluating the potential of mosque institution in contributing to the Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) System. Research Journal of Fisheries and Hydrobiology, 11 (3) pp. 153-157
2015 Inactive mosques : The crisis of contemporary Muslim communities. Advances in Environmental Biology, 9 (5) pp. 367-370
2015 Redefining Islamic garden: comparative analysis of approaches, ideas and design framework. Jurnal Teknologi, 75 (9) pp. 77-81
2015 The concept of mosque based on Islamic philosophy : a review based on early Islamic texts and practices of the early generation of the Muslims. Advances in Environmental Biology, 9 (5) pp. 371-374
Conference or Workshop Item

2023 Eco-conscious tourism: a study on green turtle conservation measures at Pantai Kerachut, Penang. In: 2nd International Conference on Contemporary Academic Research (ICCAR 2023),
2023 Effect of hospital interior environment and decoration on healthcare providers-patient communication: a case study of Sultan Ahmad Shah Medical Center and Kuantan Medical Center. In: DARCH 2023 April - 4th International Conference On Architecture & Design,
2023 Inference of Sejahtera Academic Framework (SAF) principles in architecture pedagogy at DoA-KAED, IIUM. In: 2nd International Conference on Contemporary Academic Research (ICCAR 2023),
2023 Mosque institution and building: evaluating sustainable space, function, program, and activities. In: 6th International Conference on Architecture and Civil Engineering (ICACE 2022),
2023 Pedestrian perception on walkability in the royal town of Klang: a case study of Jalan Tengku Kelana and Jalan Dato Hamzah, Bandar Klang. In: DARCH 2023 April - 4th International Conference On Architecture & Design,
2023 The potential of atrium design to maximize the passive cooling effect for low-rise public buildings in Malaysia. In: 2nd International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research and Practices (ICMRP-2023),
2023 Unraveling the impacts of ocean plastic pollution and strategies for effective mitigation. In: 2nd International Conference on Contemporary Academic Research (ICCAR 2023),
2022 Assessment of a Masjid as a place of racial harmony. In: 7th. Annual Joint Seminar On Islamic Architectural Heritage,
2022 Assessment of architectural research domains among students in Master of Architecture program. In: DARCH 2022- 2nd International Conference on Architecture & Design,
2022 Community perception on ‘third place’ generation and planning for enhanced neighbourhood interaction at Pengkalan Kubor, Malaysia. In: 6th International Conference on Civil and Environmental Engineering for Sustainability (IConCEES 2021),
2022 Compact desk: Work From Home (WFH) solution. In: AICAD IID,
2022 Evaluation of online teaching pedagogy's (OTP) effectiveness of history and the theory of architecture subject on undergraduates students' active experiential learning and course learning outcomes at KAED, IIUM. In: DARCH 2022- 2nd International Conference on Architecture & Design,
2022 Evaluation of online teaching pedagogy’s (OTP) effectiveness of history and theory of architecture subject on undergraduates students’ active experiential learning and course learning outcomes at KAED, IIUM. In: 2nd International Conference on Architecture & Design,
2022 Integration of environmental BIM analysis with design projects in the pedagogy of architectural education. In: DARCH 2022 - 2nd International Conference on Architecture & Design,
2022 Passive architectural solutions to reduce energy consumption for chalets at the Kapas Island, Malaysia. In: DARCH 22 2nd International Conference on Architecture & Design,
2022 Revitalise lost wood carving motifs for Rumah Kutai in KAED, IIUM. In: Recapitulate Invention, Innovation & Design 2021,
2022 The application of photogrammetry in architecture historical documentation: the measured drawing of Tanjung Sembrong Mosque and Teratak Selari Bonda. In: 6th International Conference on Civil and Environmental Engineering for Sustainability (IConCEES 2021),
2022 The study of housing preferences of the Seletar community in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. In: 1st International Symposium on Sustainable Rural Built Environments,
2022 Through his eyes: thoughts of Hajeedar on national architectural identity of Malaysia. In: DARCH 2022- 2nd International Conference on Architecture & Design,
2021 Community Perception on “Third Place” Generation and Planning for Enhanced Neighbourhood Interaction at Pengkalan Kubor, Malaysia. In: 6th International Conference on Civil and Environmental Engineering for Sustainability,
2021 Compact desk: work from home (WFH) solution. In: AICAD Invention and Innovation Design (IID) 2021,
2021 Negative impacts of chalets operation on the peninsular Malaysia marine park islands. In: 5th ABRA International Conference on Quality of Life,
2021 Revealing the unsung community masjids of Gombak to the Nation’s history. In: The International Conference on Heritage and Cultural Conservation (InHERIT) 2020,
2021 Sustainability of Malay Wood Craftsmanship Symbolism in Deciphering Malaysia’s Architectural Identity. In: DARCH2021 1st International Conference on Architecture and Design,
2021 Sustainability of Malay wood craftsmanship symbolism in deciphering Malaysia’s architectural identity.. In: DARCH 2021- 1st International Conference on Architecture & Design,
2021 The significant impact of home pocket garden on the quality of life during the pandemic era. In: 5th ABRA International Conference on Quality of Life,
2020 An historical study of the Ministry of Federal Territories building in Putrajaya within the perspective of the discourse on the national and Islamic architectural identity of administrative architecture. In: International Conference on Islam, Economy, and Halal Industry (ICIEHI),
2020 An historical study of the ministry of federal territories building in Putrajaya within the perspective of the discourse on the national architectural identity of administrative architecture. In: International Conference on Sustainable Design, Engineering, Management and Sciences 2019 ( ICSDEMS 2019),
2020 Re-discovering the Ingenuity of contemporary Malaysian mosques’ architectural characteristic as one of the prime symbol of South-Asian Islamic tourism hub. In: International Conference on Islam, Economy, and Halal Industry,
2020 The study of housing preferences of the Seletar community in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. In: 1st International Symposium on Sustainable Rural Built Environments 2020,
2019 Architectural styles of Malaysian mosque: suitability in compact urban settings. In: International Conference on Built Environment and Engineering 2018 - “Enhancing Construction Industry Through IR4.0” (IConBEE2018),
2018 Towards a paradigm shift in mosque architecture: coping up with the challenges of contemporary urban context. In: INSIGHT 2018 1st International Conference on Religion, Social Sciences and Technological Education,
2018 Utilizing student generated writing on wiki platform to enrich Malay literature content on built environment. In: 2nd International Conference on Education, Business, Islamic and Technology 2018 (ICEBIT),
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
2016 Masjid- the spiritual and physical hub for community development. WARIS Research Group, FRSB, UPM, ISBN: 978-967-960-4061
Book Section

2023 Sponge Town: addressing water crisis for future urban development in Malaysia. In: Springer Singapore, ISBN: 978-981-19-8023-7, pp. 113-124
2022 Construction system of Masjid Jamek Sultan Abdul Samad. In: KAED Universal Design Unit (KUDU), ISBN: 978-983-3142-46-0, pp. 60-79
2021 Comparison of energy efficiency and thermal comfort technology: case studies of Tsinghua Eco Studio & S11 House. In: Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd, ISBN: 978-981-15-3764-6, pp. 195-199
2021 Prophetic seerah: an analysis of Prophet Muhammad S.A.W. leadership qualities in selected events. In: CENTRIS IIUM, ISBN: 978-967-25504-1-9, pp. 274-308
2021 Sustainability in architectural conservation of heritage building: a qualitative approach. In: Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd., ISBN: 978-981-15-3764-6 / 978-981-15-3765-3, pp. 201-209
2021 The Development of Methodological Framework in Redefining Discourse of Malaysia Architecture Identity. In: Penerbit UTHM, ISBN: 978-967-2817-14-7, pp. 54-68
2021 The Development of Methodological Framework in Redefining Discourse of Malaysia Architecture Identity. In: Penerbit UTHM, ISBN: 978-967-2817-14-7, pp. 54-68
2020 Evaluating the role of mosque as emergency shelter during natural disasters. In: Springer Nature Switzerland AG., ISBN: 978-3-030-17307-4, pp. 567-574
2019 The relevancy of mosque architecture in a multi-faith country: China as a case. In: Abdullatif Al Fozan Award for Mosque Architecture and Institut Terjemahan & Buku Malaysia Berhad, ISBN: 978-967-460-840-8, pp. 5-14
2016 Institution of mosque as disaster management center in the Muslim communities. In: Penerbit WARIS, ISBN: 978-967-960-4078, pp. 34- 43
2016 Islamic architecture and the current trend of development: where are we heading?. In: WARIS Research Group, ISBN: 978-967-960-411-5, pp. 12- 22