Wan Mariah Wan Harun

PROFILE

Academic Qualifications		Degree Year Obtained Institution BSc. [Housing, Bldg & Planning] 1983 University of Science Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia. B.Arch 1987 University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland, UK. MSc. Bldg Science 1988 University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland, UK.
Personal Profile		Ms. Wan Mariah teaches Architecture in the School of HBP. She obtained a B. Sc. (HBP) degree from USM in 1983 and worked as a project officer at the Urban Development Authority, Penang before joining USM as a tutor in 1984. She went for further studies in 1985 at Strathclyde University, Glasgow and obtained a B. Architecture in 1987 and M. Sc. (Computer Aided Building Design) in 1988. She is currently completing her Ph. D. studies at the same university. Her area of interest are Architecture, Environmental Psychology and Building Performance. AREA OF INTEREST/EXPERTISE Architecture Design & Education, Responsive Architecture, Sustainable Architecture, , Universal Design. CAREER HISTORY: 1983-1985               Project Officer, Architecture Department, Penang Development Corporation, Penang. 1994-1995               Part-time Lecturer, School of Housing, Building and Planning, University of Science Malaysia, Penang. 1995-1998               Architect, Arkitek Atma, Sg. Nibong, Penang. 1996-2003               Lecturer, School of Housing, Building and Planning, University of Science Malaysia, Penang. 2004-2012               Senior Lecturer,  School of Housing, Building and Planning, University of Science Malaysia, Penang.   2012-Present           Deputy Dean for Student Affairs & Networking.

RESEARCH

1.        "Rationalization of Office Space in Lanarkshire Health Board, Glasgow". Common Services Agency, Glasgow, 1989.

2.        Co-Researcher: Research "Pelan Tindakan Pembangunan Warisan Sejarah, Majlis Perbandaran Taiping", anjuran Majlis Perbandaran Taiping, 1995.

3.        Kajian Pengawalan dan Penempatan Semula Setinggan, Peringkat Nasional, Bah. II: Seluruh Malaysia, 1999-2001.

4.        Head Researcher: Kajian Kes Keselesaan Termal dan Kesan Ke Atas Persepsi, Perilaku dan Kepuasan Penghuni di Rumah Sesesuah, Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang, 2004.

5.        Head Researcher: Rekabentuk Tandas Sejahtera di Kampus Induk, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 2006 – 2007.

6.        Head Researcher: Toilet Design for Hajj Best Practices, CETREE, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 2007.

7.        Co-Researcher: The Impact of Varied Design Modifications to The Environment Performance &  Energy Consumption at The Glass Showcase Building in Malaysian Climate, FRGS Grant, 15 Oct 2007 – 15 Oct 2009.

8.        Co-Researcher: Sustainable Tropical Environment in The Design of Low-Energy Building to Reduce The Impact of Global Warming, RU Grant, 28 Mei 2008 – 27 Mei 2009.

9.        Co-Researcher: Semantics Input of The Waiting/Lobby Area in General Hospitals in The Northern Region of Peninsula Malaysia, FRGS Grant , 15 Oct 2007 – 15 Oct 2010].

10.     Co-Researcher: Research on Approach on Green Building Design and Practice in Malaysian Construction Industry, Research University Grant 16 Dec 2008 – 15 Dec 2011

11.     The Study of New Optimum Features for Building Envelope to Minimize Solar Gain and Maximize Indoor Air Quality (IEQ) for School Buildings. FRGS Aug 2010 – July 2013.

12.     Head Researcher: An Exploratory Study on Emergency Evacuation Design in Multi-Storey Buildings for Mobility-Impaired Occupants in Malaysia, ERGS Grant, RM50.00, 14 Aug 2011 - 14 Ogos 2013.

13.     Project Leader: Knowledge Application on the Culture of Persons with Disabilities (PwD) and Universal Design: Accessibility Concept and the Rights of PwD in the Built Environment, Knowledge Transfer Grant, RM164,896.85, 14 Aug 2012 - 13 Aug 2014.

14.     ERGS: Co-Researcher – Garden Healing Element in Healthcare Facilities (RM50,000.00) 15 Aug 2011 – 13 Feb 2014.

 

15.     NAPREC: Co-Researcher – Examining the Impact of Building Design of the Public Hospital Building in Malaysia (RM113,000.00) 1 Aug 2012 – 31 Jan 2015.

SUPERVISION

Undergraduate Teaching:

1.        RAG132: Introduction to the Built Environment & Human Settlement

2.        RAG161: Building Construction 1

3.        RAG265: Building Construction 2

4.        RAK345: Housing Studies

5.        RAS203: Architecture Studio 1

6.        RAS204: Architecture Studio 2

7.        RAS305: Architecture Studio 3

8.        RAS306: Architecture Studio 4

9.        RUL274: Compulsory Industrial Training (Cordinator)

Ph.D Supervision:

1.        Co-Supervisor: Adel Abdullah Omar, Lighting and Daylighting (2008-2011). Co-Supervisor. 

2.        Co-Supervisor: Nedhal Ahmed Mahmoud Ali.  Impact of Building Envelop Modifications to The Thermal Performance and Its Energy Saving of Residential Buildings in Tropical Region. (2008-2011). Co-Supervisor.

Master Degree (Research) Supervision

1.        Main Supervisor: Norhayati binti Abu Bakar. Kajian Peranan Penjaja Kota dan Cabarannya Dalam Konteks Persekitaran Bandar di Pusat Bandar, Kuala Lumpur. (2008-2011).

2.        Fairuzzana binti Ahmad Padzi, MSc by Research, The Study of Interior Space Wayfinding for Visually Impaired People: Case Study of Masjid Jamek and Taman Melati (Thesis submitted and have undergone a successful Viva in Sept. 2014)

3.        Nur Liyana binti Othman, Ph,D., Examining the Impact of Building Design on Maintenance of the Public Hospital Building in Malaysia.

4.        Post Graduate BArch: Architecture Disseration: Have supervised more than 40 Students.

5.        Post Graduate BArch: Architecture Design Thesis Group Supervision and Internal Assessor: Have supervised and assessed more than 200 students.

Industrial Training/Practicum/Community Case Study:

Industrial Training visits: students in Kuala Lumpur, Jun 1996.

1.     Industrial Training visits: students in Seremban and Malacca, Mei 2000.

2.     Industrial Training visits: students in Kelantan, 9-12 Mei 2004.

3.     Industrial Training visits: students in Penang [16 students], 22-25 Jun 2007.

4.     Design Studio: Case Study Visit to Cameron Highlands, 6-8 July 2003.

5.     Architecture Studio 1: Case Study Visit to Kuala Lumpur, 8-11 January 2004

 

6.     Design Studio: Case Study Trip to Melaka 2-5 March 2007.

 

PUBLICATION

Books:

1.        Hassan A.S,, Ismail A.M., Wan Harun W.M,, Syed Fadzil S.F., Ku Hassan K.A., Wahid J., Hanafi Z, & Abdul Samad M.H., [2004], “Rekabentuk Seni Bina: Portfolio Tahun 2004’, Penerbitan Pusat Pengajian PBP, ISBN: 983-41749-0-X, 93 pages.

Academic Journals:

1.        Abdul Rahman A.M., Ramli M., Kandar M.Z., Wan Harun W.M. [1984], “In Search of an Ideal Low-Cost Dwelling Design in Tropical Malaysia’”, Majalah Arkitek, Vol.6, No.5, Sept/Oct ’94.

2.        Wan Harun W.M., Syed Fadzil S.F. & Hassan A.S. [2009].  “Toilet Design for Hajj: Considerations on Health, Religious Factors and Modern Technologies.” ALAM CIPTA: International Journal on Sustainable Tropical Design Research and Practice, Volume 4 (Issue I), December 2009, ISSN 1823-7231.

3.        Ibrahim, F., Wan Harun W.M. (2010). “The Waiting Space Environment: Perception by Design.”  American Journal of Engineering and Applied Science 3 (3): 569-575, 2010. ISSN 1941-7020.

4.        Nedhal A. Al-Tamimi, Syed Fadzil S.F. & Wan Harun W.M. [2011]. "The Orientation, Ventilation and Varied WWR on the Thermal Performance of Residential Rooms in the Tropics, Journal of Sustainable Development, Vol. 4. No.2 April 2011, ISSN 1913-9063/1913-9071 (online).

5.        Mansor R., Othuman Mydin M. A., Ismail M. & Wan Harun W. M. [2012].  "Categorization of General Problems and Defects in Historical Building.", UEM, Analele UniversitaTII, Anul XIX, NR. 1, 2012, ISSN 1453 - 7397.

6.        Wan Mariah Wan Harun, Tiun Ling Ta, Muna hanim Abd Samad, Nor Zarifah Maliki, Surayahani Mohd Yusof (2013), Liveable Cities Enhance Opportunities: Accessible Design for All, INFORMM, USM, Penang (International) 2-5 Oct 2013.

7.        Wan Mariah Wan Harun, Tiun Ling Ta, Muna hanim Abd Samad, Nor Zarifah Maliki, Surayahani Mohd Yusof (2013), Liveable City In The Making: Universal Design Approach, 1^st National Conference on Knowledge Transfer, Equatorial Hotel Bangi, 21-23 Aug 2013.

8.        Wan Mariah Wan Harun*¹, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Fuziah Ibrahim¹, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tiun Ling Ta², Assoc. Prof. Dr. Muna Hanim Abdul Samad¹, Dr. Nor Zarifah Maliki¹, Sia Siew Chin A.M.W³, Surayahani Mohd Yusuf^1,  (2014), Universal Design Approach in Humanizing Space in the Built Environment: The Future Concern for All, International Conference on Indonesian Architecture & Planning (ICIAP): 2^nd Biennale “Space for the Next Generation”, Universitas, Gadjah Mada, Indonesia, 21-22 Aug 2014 (Paper selected to include in Jurnal Arsitektur dan Perencanaan / Journals of Architecture and Planning).

9.        Nur Liyana Othman, Mastura Jaafar, Wan Mariah Wan Harun, Fuziah Ibrahim (2014) A case Study on Moisture Problems and Building Defects, AcE-Bs2014Seoul, Asian Conference on Environment-Behaviour Studies, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, S.Korea, 25-27 August 2014. (Index conference Paper)

10.     Fuziah Ibrahim, Wan Mariah Wan Harun, Wan Nor Wahidah Syumaiyah Wan Kamaruddin, (2014), International Conference on Indonesian Architecture & Planning (ICIAP): 2^nd Biennale “Space for the Next Generation”, Universitas, Gadjah Mada, Indonesia, 21-22 Aug 2014 (Paper selected to include in Jurnal Arsitektur dan Perencanaan / Journals of Architecture and Planning).

11.     Wan Mariah Wan Harun*¹, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tiun Ling Ta², Assoc. Prof. Dr. Muna Hanim Abdul Samad¹, Dr. Nor Zarifah Maliki¹, Sia Siew Chin A.M.W³, Surayahani Mohd Yusuf^1,  (2014), Knowledge Transfer on the Public Spaces and Buildings in Petaling Jaya City, Persidangan Kebangsaan Kedua Program Pemindahan Ilmu, Putrajaya, 11 September 2014.

12.     Fuziah Ibrahim, Wan Mariah Wan Harun, Wan Nor Wahidah Syumaiyah Wan Kamaruddin, (2014), The Healing Garden Physical Attributes for a Century Old Healthcare Premises, 2nd International Workshop on Liveable City “Remapping the Idea of Liveable City through History and Theory” to be held on 9-11 December 2014.

International Proceedings:

1.        Wan Harun W.M,, Syed Fadzil S.F. & Hassan A.S., [2006]. “Rethinking Toilet Design Criteria in Sustaining a Healthy Lifestyle: The Social Cultural and Religious Perspective”. Proceedings International Conference On Sustainable Housing 2006 (ICSH2006), 18 -19 September 2006, School of Housing, Building & Planning, USM, ISBN 983-41749-1-8. pp 153-159.

2.        Wan Harun W. M. & Ibrahim F, [2007]. “Educating Actors of the Built Environment:  Challenges and Experiences in the School of Housing, Building and Planning, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang.” Proceedings International Conference on Challenges and Experiences in Developing Architectural Education in Asia, 8-9 June 2007, Department of Architecture, Faculty of Civil Engineering & Planning, Islamic University of Indonesia, Yogyakarta.  ISBN: 978-979-99016-1-3. 11/.. Pages.

3.        Wan Harun W.M. & Abdul Samad M.H. [2007]. “The Role of Architecture in Enhancing the Experience of Tourism in a City: A Case Study of the Architecture of Buildings in Historic Malacca City”, Proceedings 5^th.Tourism Educator’s Conference on Tourism and Hospitality, 3-4 Aug. 2007, USM.  ISBN: 978-983-3986-46-0.

4.        Abdul Samad M.H & Wan Harun W.M [2007]. “Eateries as Part of Tourism Product: A Case Study of Pulau Langkawi”, Proceedings 5^th.Tourism Educator’s Conference on Tourism and Hospitality, 3-4 Aug. 2007, USM. ISBN: 978-983-3986-46-0.

5.        Wan Harun W.M., Abdul Samad M.H. & Wan Hassan W. H. [2008].  “Sustainable Constructtion Process: A Tool for Sustainable Development.”  Proceedings International Conference on Environmental Design UMRAN, Prospering The World, Kulliyyah of Architecture & Environmental Design, International Islamic University Malaysia, 17-19 July 2008. ISBN 978-983-3142-07-1. pp 299-315.

6.        Abdul Samad M.H., Abdul Rahman A.M. & Wan Harun W.M. [2008].  “The Awareness and Role of Building Professionals Towards Green Developments.”  Proceedings International Conference on Environmental Design UMRAN, Prospering The World, Kulliyyah of Architecture & Environmental Design, International Islamic University Malaysia, 17-19 July 2008. ISBN 978-983-3142-07-1. pp 163-176.

7.        Wan Harun W.M., Syed Fadzil S.F. & Hassan A.S. [2007].   “Toilet Design for Hajj: Considerations on Health, Religious Factors and Modern Technologies.” Accepted for next publication December Vol 4 (Issue 1) 2009, in ALAM CIPTA: International Journal on Sustainable Tropical Design Research and Practice, Faculty of Design and Architecture, Universiti Putra Malaysia.

8.        Syed Fadzil S.F, Abdullah A. & Wan Harun W.H. [2009] “The Impact of Varied Orientation and Wall Window Ratio (WWR) to Daylight Distribution in Residential Rooms.” International Symposium on Construction in Developing Economies: Commonalities Among Diversities, Penang, 5-7 October 2009, ISBN: 978-967-5417-34-4, pp 478-485.

9.        Ibrahim, F., Abdul SamadM.H. & Wan HarunW.M. [2008].  “Interior Semantics of Lobby/Waiting Area In General Hospitals; A Preliminary Study.” Proceedings International Conference on the Built Environment in Developing Countries, 3-4 Dec 2008, ISBN 978-983-3986-40-8, pp 341-354.

10.     Wan Harun W.M. & Ibrahim, F. [2009]. “Human-environment Relationship study of waiting areas in hospitals.” Proceedings International Association of Societies of Design Research 2009, Seoul, Korea, October 18-22, 2009. ISBN 978-89-963194-0-5, [CD-ROM].

11.     Abu Bakar, Norhayati, Wan Harun W.M. & Wahid, Julaihi, Wahid (2010).  “Place-Making of Roadside Eatery and Its Characteristics: A Case Study in Kuala Lumpur City Centre.”  Proceedings 1st International Conference on Sustainable Architecture and Urban Design: Issues on Global Energy Crisis and Its Impact on Design (ICSAUD2010), 3-4 Mar 2010, ISBN 978-967-5417-67-2, pp452-463.

12.     Sharifah Fairuz Syed Fadzil, Nedhal A. Al-Tamimi, Adel Abdullah & Wan Mariah Wan Harun (2010).  “Wall Window Ratio (WWR) and Its Influence on Internal Air Temperatures and Natural Light Level in Glazed Room in The Tropics. ” Proceedings 1st International Conference on Sustainable Architecture and Urban Design: Issues on Global Energy Crisis and Its Impact on Design (ICSAUD2010), 3-4 Mar 2010, ISBN 978-967-5417-67-2, pp679-686.

Seminar Papers:

1.        Wan Harun W.M. [1998]. “Colours in Architecture’”, Seminar Colours For Sale, 20 Jun 1998 organized by School of Housing, Building & Planning, USM.

2.        Wan Harun W.M. [2000]. ‘Pengawalan & Penempatan Semula Setinggan: Negeri Melaka’ at The Conference on  Setinggan Sifar Tahun 2005, ‘Pengawalan Dan Penempatan Semula Setinggan DI Malaysia’ organized by Kementerian Perumahan Dan Kerajaan Tempatan & USM, Hotel Concorde Kuala Lumpur, 30-31 Oktober 2000.

3.        Wan Harun W.M. [1994].  “In Search of an Ideal Low-Cost Dwelling Design in Tropical Malaysia”, Symposium Senibina – Preokupasi, Menangani Perubahan dalam Arkitektur, 28-29 Julai 1994, organised by School of Housing, Building & Planning, USM.

4.        Wan Harun W.M. [2003].  “Architecture Studio Programme”presented during the MPSM Accreditation Visit, 2003.

5.        Syed Fadzil S.F., Wan Harun W.M. [2007]. ”Yearly Shading Guidelines for Buildings in Mecca and Shading Design Suggestions for Tent Layouts for Mina and Arafah.” National Seminar on Hajj Best Practices Through Advances in Science and Technology, 28 - 30 May 2007.

6.        Ibrahim, F., Abdul Samad M.H. &  Wan Harun W.M. (2010). “Waiting Area Affordance in Local Healthcare Facilities.” 30th International Seminar for Public Health Group (PHG) of The Union of International Architectes (UIA) at Kuala Lumpur, 29 Nov 2010-01 Dec 2010.

7.        Wan Mariah Wan Harun, invited speaker on ”Accessibility & Universal Design:
Key Concepts and Implementation in the Built Environment”, at the Universal Design Seminar organised by Jabatan Kebajikan Masyarakat Negeri Pulau Pinang, held at Komtar on 23 December 2010.

Teaching Modules:

1.   Kandar M.Z., Wan Harun W.M. et al, 2002, Modul Kursus Asas Pengurusan Kontraktor Binaan (Course Module for Basic Management for Building Contractors)

2.     Muna Hanim, Wan Harun W.M. et al; 2007,  Architecture Programme Module for setting up of Architecture Course for Yayasan Al-Bukhary. Modul Mata Pelajaran: Cadangan Program Kerjasama Akademik Institut Pendidikan Tinggi Al-Bukhary [IPTB] dengan Universiti Sains Malaysia

Professional & Creative Works:

1.        Cover Concept & Design, Persidangan Perumahan dan Komuniti, Ke Arah Abad 21, 17-18 Nov.1997, anjuran bersama Pusat Pengajian Perumahan, Bangunan & Perancangan, USM dengan Suruhanjaya Perumahan dan Pembangunan Sarawak.

2.        Architecture Logbook Design, Architecture Design Studio, School of Housing, Building and Planning.

3.        Supervision of Working Drawing for Tender by Jabatan Pembangunan USM for Cadangan Membina Bangunan Kompleks Pusat Pengajian Perumahan, Bangunan dan Perancangan, Pengurusan dan Ilmu Pendidikan Universiti Sains  Malaysia,  1999.

4.        Design of the Motorola Lecture Room,  School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Engineering Campus, USM, 2007 to be used as Prototype Design for Motorola Room in IPTAs in Malaysia and Overseas.

5.        Jury Evaluation Form, Pecipta07, International Exposition of Research and Innovations of Institutions of Higher Learning 2007.

6.        Exhibition of  Architecture Studio RAS303 for the MPSM [Board of Malaysian Architectural Education] – Accreditation Visit, 2004, HBP.

7.        Organised Exhibition of 213 students’ projects from RUS 101: Integrated Studio 2005/06, HBP

8.        Organised Exhibition of 248 students’ projects from RUS 101: Integrated Studio 2006/07, HBP.

9.        Contributed to ‘Projek Pengajaran “WebBased”, Pusat Pengajian Perumahan, Bangunan & Perancangan sehingga membawa kepada Penganugerahan Trofi Bulan Kualiti, USM, 11 Nov.1999.

Editorial Board /Editor of Books, Videos and Others:

1.        Assistant Editor (2003), Coretan: Buletin School of Housing, Building & Planning, USM.

2.        Editor (2004), Coretan: Buletin School of Housing, Building & Planning, USM.

3.        Wan Harun W.M. Muna Hanim Abdul Samad (2005) (Editors). Proposed New Model for HBP, Ecotecture- Architecture for the Future, 10 pages, HBP

4.        Wan Harun W.M. Abdul Malek Abdul Rahman, Muna Hanim Abdul Samad (2005]) (Editors).  Logical Framework Analisis for Architecture Programme, USM, 22 pages.

5.        Wan Harun W.M. Muna Hanim Abdul Samad & Azlina Abdullah, (Editors & Writers), Memorandum CAEM Visit, 6-7 Aptil 2009, HBP, USM, 154 pages.

6.        Wan Harun W.M, Muna Hanim Abdul Samad,  Mehrdad Mazloomi & Fatemeh Khozaei (Editors).  Proceedings 1st International Conference on Sustainable Architecture and Urban Design: Issues on Global Energy Crisis and Its Impact on Design (ICSAUD2010), 3-4 Mar 2010, ISBN 978-967-5417-67-2.

7.        Wan Harun W.M, Julaihi Wahid, Muna Hanim Abdul Samad,  Mehrdad Mazloomi & Fatemeh Khozaei (Editors).  2nd International Conference on Sustainable Architecture and Urban Design: Intervention - Reaching Out to the Bottom Billion (ICWSAUD2012) on 3 - 5 March 2012, USM..

Report:

1. Wan Harun W.M. prepared with The Programme Chairman and The Architecture Committee [2003].  “Memorandum untuk Lawatan Panel Majlis Pengajian Seni Bina Malaysia [MPSM]”, 2003. 69 pages.

2.   PM Abdul Hadi Endut, Wan Harun W.M, PM Zulkifli Hanafi, Muna Hanim Abdul Samad,. et al.  Report on B.Arch Programme from 4 to 3 years (Ijazah Sarjana Muda Sains Perumahan, Bangunan dan Perancangan Seni Bina dari Empat (SPU ) ke Tiga Tahun (SPTT), 1997, 37 pages.

3.   Interim Report  “Kajian Pengawalan dan Penempatan Semula Setinggan Peringkat Nasional, Bah. II.” 30 Oct. 1999.

4.   Proposal Report “Dasar dan Strategi Pembasmian Setinggan Malaysia”, prepared by USM for Kementerian Perumahan dan Kerajaan Tempatan Malaysia, 30 April 2001.

5.   Executive Summary “Dasar & Strategi Pembasmian Setinggan Malaysia”, prepared by USM for Kementerian Perumahan dan Kerajaan Tempatan Malaysia, 30 April 2001.

6.   Report on “Kajian Pengawalan & Penempatan Semula Setinggan Negeri Melaka”,  prepared by USM for Kementerian Perumahan dan Kerajaan Tempatan Malaysia, 30 April 2001.

7.   Wan Harun W.M. & Muna Hanim Abdul Samad and 2004, Architecture Studio Co-ordination Report (Penyelarasan Studio-studio Seni Bina) 10 pages, HBP.

8. Dokumen Program Sarjana Muda Sains untuk Kementerian Pengajian Tinggi Mac 2011.

 

9. Dokumen Program Sarjana Muda Senibina utnuk Kementerian Pengajian Tinggi 2011 

OTHERS

ACADEMIC RECOGNITION AND LEADERSHIP

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External Examiner for Design Thesis:

1.        Final Year Interior Design Students, Equator Academy of Arts, Penang held at Kompleks Masyarakat Penyayang, Jalan Utama, Pg, 2 April 2011: 16 Students.

Internal Examiner for Design Thesis: 

1.        Final Year Interior Design Programme [Student Initiated Design], PBP, USM, 28 Mac 2007: 27 Students

2.        Final Year Interior Design Programme [Student Initiated Design], PBP, USM, 28 Mac 2008: 25 Students

3.        Final Year Interior Design Programme [Student Initiated Design], PBP, USM, 27 and 30 Mac 2009: 31 students

4.        Final Year Interior Design Programme [Student Initiated Design], PBP, USM, 02 and 05 April 2010: 33 students

Reviewing Articles in Academic Journals / Assessor of Working Papers / Reviewing Books:

1.        Paper Reviewer [1998], “Changing Territory for Privacy Through Housing Transformation.” Housing, Building & Planning Journal, USM.

2.        Book Reviewer [2008], “Traditional Architecture: Its Sustainability in South-East Asia”,  Author/Editors: Ahmad Sanusi Hassan, Mahyuddin Raml & Abu Hassan Abu Bakar, School of Housing, Building and Planning, 140 pages.

3.        Paper Reviewer  [2008 ], “The relationship Between  Spirituality and The House in Islam”, Journal of Construction in Developing Countries [JCDC], School of Housing, Building and Planning, USM.

4.        Paper Reviewer [2008]. “Creating Accessible Built Environment: The Aged and The Disabled People in Malaysia”, Journal of Construction in Developing Countries [JCDC], School of Housing, Building and Planning, USM.

5.        Paper Reviewer [2008], “Roof Top Gardens for Sustainable Urban Living.”  2nd International Conference on Built Environment in Developing Countries [ICBEDC 2008].

6.        Paper Reviewer [2008],  “Designing Model of the Biological Buildings.”  2nd International Conference on Built Environment in Developing Countries [ICBEDC 2008].

7.        Paper Reviewer [2009], “The Relative Influence of Improving Pavements on Children’s School Travel Mode from Parents’ View in Tehran.”  3rd International Conference on Built Environment in Developing Countries [ICBEDC 2009].

8.        Paper Reviewer [2009], “Following Natural Patterns to Unite Architecture and Structure.” 3rd International Conference on Built Environment in Developing Countries [ICBEDC 2009].

9.        Paper Reviewer [2009], “Integrating Environmentally Sustainable Construction in the Architectural Design Studio Education at Universiti Technologi Mara: Opportunity and Challenges.” 1st. International Conference on Sustainable and Urban Design 2010 [ICSAUD]: Issues on Global Crisis and Its Impact on Design, 3-4 March 2010, USM.

10.     Paper Reviewer [2009], “The Ecological Design of Artificial Wetland in Urban Areas.” 1st. International Conference on Sustainable and Urban Design 2010 [ICSAUD]: Issues on Global Crisis and Its Impact on Design, 3-4 March 2010, USM.

11.     Paper Reviewer [2009], “The Sense of Place and Factors that Influence on Environment and People.” Ist. International Conference on Sustainable and Urban Design 2010 [ICSAUD]: Issues on Global Crisis and Its Impact on Design, 3-4 March 2010, USM.

12.     Paper Reviewer (2010). “Perception of Comfort and Walkability of Urban Walkways in Kuala Lumpur Commercial Districts.  4th International Conference on Built Environment in Developing Countries 2010 (ICBEDC2010), 2-3 Dec 2010, USM.

13.     Paper Reviewer (2010). “How Far Design Features in Malaysian Houses Can Facilitate Life Transition?”.  4th International Conference on Built Environment in Developing Countries 2010 (ICBEDC2010), 2-3 Dec 2010, USM.

14.     14    Paper Reviewer (2010).  “Evaluating the Impact of Urban Forms on Public Health of Older Adults: Assessing Supportive Healthy Community Design.   4th International Conference on Built Environment in Developing Countries 2010 (ICBEDC2010), 2-3 Dec 2010, USM.

15.     Head of Paper Reviewers: Architecture and Urban Design Section for 4th International Conference on Built Environment in Developing Countries 2010 (ICBEDC2010), 2-3 Dec 2010, USM.

 

16.     Paper Reviewer: “Concept of Humility and Sustainability in Traditional Mosque Design in Malaysia: Case Study of Tranquerah Mosque, Malaca.” For Journal Techno Social UTHM, Johor, 15 July 2010.

Member of a Panel Discussion /Forum /Competition Judge /Interview Panelist ETC:

1.        Chairperson: Forum Senibina - Praktis Semasa, Perspektif Profesional dan Pengguna , 15 Januari 1994, organized by Pusat Pengajian Perumahan, Bangunan dan Perancangan, Universiti Sains Malaysia.

2.        Panel Discussion for ‘Wacana Ilmu: Mampukah Wanita Hidup Tanpa Lelaki?’, organized by Majlis Perwakilan Pelajar, USM, 20 July, 2001.

3.        Panel Speaker “Archi Talk” Entitled: ‘Architectural Crisis in Malaysia’, Architecture Day, Bilik Persidangan, HBP, Disember 2002

4.        Panel Speaker ArchWAVE 2005: The New Wave of Architecture: Constructive or Destructive, 24-25 February 2005, School of Housing, Building & Planning, USM.

5.        Panel Forum Mesyuarat Projek Khas Bahagian Gubalan, Jabatan Peguan Negara, bertajuk “Akta Orang Kurang Upaya 2008: Menuju Kesetaraan.”, di Hotel Holiday Inn, Pulau Pinang, 29 November 2008.

6.        Chairperson: International Conference on Built Environment in Developing Countries 2008 [ICBEDC], organized by Pusat Pengajian Perumahan, Bangunan dan Perancangan, 3-4 December 2008.

7.        Panel Speaker Bengkel Kempen Kesedaran Hak dan Keperluan Golongan OKU, 6-7 Ogos 2009, Bilik Ibnu Sina, Pusat Sejahtera, Universiti Sains Malaysia

8.        Interview Panelist for the Admissions to Bachelor of Architecture Programme for USM, 1997/1998  Academic  Session

9.        Interview Panelist for the Admissions to Bachelor of Architecture Programme for USM, 1998/1999  Academic  Session

10.     Interview Panelist for the Admissions to Bachelor of Architecture Programme for USM, 1999/2000  Academic  Session

11.     Interview Panelist for the Admissions to Bachelor of Architecture Programme for USM, 2000/2001  Academic  Session

12.     Interview Panelist for the Admissions to Bachelor of Architecture Programme for USM, 2002/2003  Academic  Session

13.     Interview Panelist for the Admissions to Bachelor of Architecture Programme for USM, 2003/2004 Academic  Session

14.     Interview Panelist for the Admissions to Bachelor of Architecture Programme for USM, 2004/2005  Academic  Session

15.     15.Interview Panelist for the Admissions to Bachelor of Architecture Programme for USM, 2005/2006  Academic  Session

16.     Interview Panelist for the Admissions to Bachelor of Architecture Programme for USM, 2006/2007 Academic  Session.

17.     Interview Panelist for the Admissions to Bachelor of Architecture Programme for USM, 2007/2008 Academic  Session

18. Inteview Panelist for Admission to 1st Year Architecture Program for USM, 2006/2007 Academic Session

19.     Inteview Panelist for Admission to 1st Year Architecture Program for USM, 2007/2008 Academic Session.

20.     Inteview Panelist for Admission to 1st Year Architecture Program for USM, 2008/2009 Academic Session.

21.     Interview Panelist for the Admissions to Bachelor of Architecture Programme for USM, 2008/2009 Academic  Session.

22.     Interview Penalist for International Student: Abdulah M.Saber Musazay.

23.     Interview Penalist for the Admission to Bachelor of Architecture Programme for USM, 2009/2010 Academic Session.

24.     Invited Lecturer on Toilet Facilities for Hajj at Makkah, Mina, Mudzdalifah & Arafah, Design Studio RAS 202, 11 Jan.2007.

25.     Invited Lecturer on Toilet Design in Tapah R&R, Design Studio RAS202, 12 March 2007.

26.     Judge for MAB Design Competition, Tranxxit: 20th. Architecture Workshop, School of Housing, Building & Planning, USM, 9-12 June 2008.

27.     Panel Judges for the “Pertandingan Kecerian Kebersihan dan Lanskap Antara Desasiswa 2007.”

28.     Judge for Photography, Sketches and Graphic Competition, ArchiWeek 2009, School of Housing, Building & Planning, 14 January 2009.

29.     Chairperson: 1st. International Conference on Sustainable and Urban Design 2010 [ICSAUD]: Issues on Global Crisis and Its Impact on Design, 3-4 March 2010, USM.

30.     Interview Penalist for the Admission to Bachelor of Architecture Programme for USM, 2010/2011 Academic Session.

31.     Interview Penalist for the Admission to 1st Year Architecture Program for USM, 2010/2011 Academic Session.

32.     Invited Lecturer on topic “Toilet Design: Culture and Etiquette” 2nd. Year Architecture Studio, HBP, USM, 26 July 2010.

33.     Judge for the “UAC Architectural Students Design Competition, Inter-Varsity Level” held at The Royal Chulan, Kuala Lumpur organised by UAC Berhad, 19 Aug 2010.

34.     Moderator: Social Science Post Graduate National Seminar, USM, 22-23 Nov. 2010, Hotel Berjaya Georgetown, Penang.

35.     Chairperson: 4th International Conference on Built Environment in Developing Countries 2010 (ICBEDC2010), 2-3 Dec 2010, USM.

36.     Chairperson:  2nd International Conference on Sustainable Architecture and Urban Design: Intervention - Reaching Out to the Bottom Billion (ICWSAUD2012) on 3 - 5 March 2012, USM.

Keynote/Invited Speaker (Conference /  Seminar / Symposium and other similar academic forums):

1.        Invited speaker on ”Accessibility & Universal Design:
Key Concepts and Implementation in the Built Environment”, at the Universal Design Seminar organised by Jabatan Kebajikan Masyarakat Negeri Pulau Pinang, held at Komtar on 23 December 2010.

2.        Invited speaker on the Universal Design Workshop organised by Persatuan Sukan dan Rekreasi Orang Kurang Upaya (PESRON) held at Kompleks Jabatan Belia & Sukan, Batu Uban, Pulau Pinang on 28 Jan 2011.

3.        Keynote Speaker, 2nd International Conference on Sustainable Architecture and Urban Design: Intervention - Reaching Out to the Bottom Billion (ICWSAUD2012) on 3 - 5 March 2012, USM.

Awards for Innovation:

1.        Paper: Wan Mariah Wan Harun, Sharifah Fairuz Syed Fadzil & Ahmad Sanusi Hassan, ‘Toilet Design for Hajj: Considerations on Health, Religious Factors and Modern Technologies’, National Seminar on Hajj Best Practices Through Advances in Science and Technology, 28 - 30 May 2007 – awarded and chosen to accompany research to Hajj, Mekah.

2.        Nominated for Anugerah Pendidik Sanggar Sanjung, 2006, Applied Science Category.

3.        Awarded Certificate of Completion of GBI Facilitator Course on 14, 28 & 29 November 2009, at Gurney Hotel, Penang.

4.     Excellence Service Award 2009 USM held at Equatorial Hotel, Penang, 20 April 2010.    

CONSULTANCY

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1.        Proposed Industrial Development, Fasa 2A and 3A di Atas Lot 2687 - 2867, Seksyen 3, Bandar Butterworth, SPU, Jalan Mak Mandin for Tetuan Imatex Bhd. (Devt. Cost: RM 7.8 Million).    

2.        Proposed Housing Development, Fasa 1, Pusat Bandar Utama, Bandar Aman Jaya for Tetuan Ideal Appraisal Sdn Bhd. (Devt. Cost: RM 34.4 Million).

3.        Proposed Housing Development on Lot 537, Jalan Pondok Upih, MK 6, Daerah Barat Daya, Pulau Pinang for PNS Development Sdn Bhd. (Devt. Cost: RM 11.3 Million).

4.        Proposed Housing and Commercial Development on Lot-Lot 128, 137, 608, 610, 612 dan 950, MK 8, SPT, Jalan Kubang Semang, Bukit Mertajam, Seberang Prai for Tetuan Mercumaju Sdn Bhd. (Devt. Cost: RM 6.9 Million).

5.        Proposed 70 Unit Loe Cost Terrace House, 39 Unit Medium Cost Terrace House, 6 Unit Semi-Detach House and 1 Unit Bungalow on Lot 1121, 1709 dan 1711, MK 1, Daerah SPU, Jalan Penaga, Permatang Bendahari, S.Prai for Tetuan Ever Noble Sdn Bhd. (Devt. Cost: RM 3.9 Million).

6.        Proposed Development of 3 Unit Quarters Class 'F' and Office Building on Lot 2273, MK13, Daerah Timur Laut, Jalan Paya Terubung, Air Itam, Pulau Pinang for Jabatan Perhutanan Negeri Pulau Pinang. (Devt. Cost: RM 300,000.00).

7.        Proposed Bungalow, MK Kajang, Daerah Ulu Langat for Encik Meor Muhammad. (Devt. Cost: RM 250,000.00).

8.        Proposed Factory on Lot 4846, 2820 & 2834, Seksyen 3, Bandar Butterworth, Seberang Prai Utara, Lorong Mak Mandin Tiga, Seberang Prai, Pulau Pinang.  (Devt. Cost: RM 10.5 Million).

9.        Design of School of Housing, Building and Planning, School of Education and School of Management Complex, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Pulau Pinang. (Devt. Cost: RM 6.75 Juta) (1998).

10.     “Conservation and Restoration Study of The Kapitan Keling Mosque, Georgetown, Penang.”, 1998.

11.     Consultant to School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering for the design of Motorola Lecture Room.

12.     Consultant for Access Audit AlBukhary Foundation Training Centre, 2011.

13.     Consultant service

14.     Consultant service to MPPP for Access Audit "Cadangan Penyediaan Kemudahan OKU bagi Kompleks & Pasar Padang Tembak, Pulau Pinang", 2012.

15.     Consultancy services to Majlis Perbandaran Pulau Pinang (MPPP) - upgrading the accessibility for PwD from Weld Quay to KOMTAR and Jalan Penang. 2012.

16.     Consultancy services to MPSP - the access audit on Sunway Carnival Mall, Seberang Perai, 2012.