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Excellence

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As of August 2026

100000

Research Grants
Received (MYR)

155

Papers
Published

10

Qualified Main Supervisors

Research Groups & Thrusts

"FBE’s research ecosystem is anchored by two Research Groups and four Research Thrusts. Each thrust represents a staff member’s primary research focus and contributes to the Faculty’s broader research vision. Rather than limiting scholarly exploration, these thrusts provide a foundation from which staff can pursue interdisciplinary interests, emerging research opportunities, and collaborative ventures. By encouraging connections across research thrusts and groups, FBE cultivates a dynamic environment where diverse perspectives converge to address complex challenges and create meaningful impact. This focused yet flexible structure supports the Faculty’s aspirations in research excellence, innovative pedagogy, postgraduate development, and the advancement of a distinct and future-oriented academic direction."

Sr Dr Wilson Rangga anak Anthony Jiram

Deputy Dean (Research and Innovation)

COLLABORATE

Architecture & Heritage

Construction & Sustainable Environments

Architecture, Design & Digital Innovation

Architectural Design • Sustainable Design • Contemporary Architecture • Digital Design • BIM for Architecture • VR/AR • 3D Modelling • Digital Visualisation

Heritage, Culture & Community

Heritage Conservation • Historic Buildings • Cultural Landscapes • Vernacular Architecture • Cultural Practices • Community Participation • Heritage Management

Construction Technology & Digitalisation

Construction Technology • IBS • Prefabrication • BIM • Digital Twin • IoT • Artificial Intelligence • Construction Automation • Project and Facilities Digitalisation

Sustainable Urban Resilience & Green Environments

Sustainable Construction • Green Buildings • Infrastructure Resilience • Liveability • Affordable Housing • Smart Cities • Quality of Life • Sustainable Neighbourhoods

Publications

Knowledge thrives when it is shared.

At FBE UNIMAS, publications serve as a driving force for generating new ideas, advancing research, and connecting communities through meaningful discourse. With an ever-expanding body of scholarly work, FBE continues to champion the dissemination of Built Environment knowledge through impactful, high-quality publications that inspire innovation and shape the future of the field.

Books

Baharun, A. (2022). Energy Efficient Building for Sarawak.

Ahmad Zaini, A.; Razali, A. W.; Zaini, N.; Tamjehi, S.D., Hun Chuen, G. (2019). Top 10 Building Information Modeling (BIM) Factors Handbook. Are you Ready?

Book Chapters

Zaini, A. .I. (2019). Taxonomizing Architectural Detail Components for Urban Scale 3D Models in Virtual Reality. In Salleh, E & Powell, R (Eds), The Future of Architectural Education + Practice In Malaysia. Kuala Lumpur: Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia.

Journal Papers

Abdullah A. and Wahid J. (2022). Returning to Nothing : The Lost of Malay Settlement in Pasir Mas, Kelantan. Local Wisdom Scientific Online Journal, 14(1), 48-60.

Ahmad Zaini A., Khairul Hisham N., Abdul Aziz A. and Abdul Aziz N. (2022). Economic Model of Green Building Construction : A Conceptual Model. IOP Conf. Series: Earth and Environmental Science, 1022(1), 1-7.

Azmi N.A., Baharun A., Arici M. and Ibrahim S.H. (2022). Improving thermal comfort in mosques of hot-humid climates through passive and low-energy design strategies. Frontiers of Architectural Research, 2022(Aug), 1-10.

Amer Koesmeri D.R., Wahid J., Karsono B. And Zaini A.I. (2022). Turning Challenge Into Advantage: UNIMAS Experience In Conducting Architecture Design Studio During COVID-19 Pandemic. Lecture Notes In Civil Engineering, 223(1), 145-152.

Chai, C., Abidin, A.I., Khoso, A.R., Ling, L., Xiong, Y., Gui, H. (2022). Optimising Energy Performance Of An Eco‑Home Using Building Information Modelling (BIM). Innovative Infrastructure Solutions.

Madisibi Z., Gungat L., Ladin M. and Jausus N. (2022). Investigation on the Public Bus Issues in Kota Kinabalu City. Transactions on Science and Technology, 9(2-2), 125-132.

Tamjehi S.D., Zaini N., Kamaruddin S.S., Gui H.C., and Darmansah N. (2022). STATUS OF SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION PRACTICE IN MALAYSIA: A REVIEW PAPER. Malaysian Construction Research Journal, 15(Special issue 1), 38-48.

Yee Yong L., Andrew Kah How L., Hun Chuen G. And Ahmad Zaini A. (2022). BIM Implementation In Sarawak Construction Industry: Awareness, Readiness And Challenges. E3S Web Of Conferences, 347(1), 1-13.

Zaini N., Jali N., Payandenick M., Tamjehi S., Kamaruddin S. and Ahmad Zaini A. (2022). Experiencing the Integration of Augmented Reality (AR) in Teaching and Learning of Architectural Works. International Journal of Education and Pedagogy (IJEAP), 4(3), 229-240.

Wahid J., Abdullah A., Salleh B. And Karsono B. (2021). PROVING INTO URBAN LINKAGE THEORY: THE CASE OF INDIA STREET, KUCHING, SARAWAK. International Journal Of Social Science Research, 3(3), 30-40.

Ismi Ibrahim, Rizal Khairuddin, Azli Abdullah, Izzati M Amin, And Julaihi Wahid, (2021), Analysis Of Biophilic Design In Communal Space Of An Office Building. Case Study: Pertubuhan Arkitek Malaysia (PAM) Centre AIP Conference Proceedings 2347, 020299; Https://Doi.Org/10.1063/5.0052824

Karsono B., Koesmeri D., Wahid J. And Basim M S. (2021). Eclecticism In Architecture Of Masjid Bandaraya Kuching, Malaysia. IOP Conference Series: Materials Science And Engineering, 1101(1), 1-8.

Karsono B., Basim M S., C O C. And Wahid J. (2021). Place Attachment In The Riverfront Public Space Case Of Malaysia. IOP Conference Series: Materials Science And Engineering, 1101(1), 1-8.

Wahid J., Basim S., J C. And Azli A. (2021). Gallivanting With Architecture. IOP Conference Series: Materials Science And Engineering, 1101(1), 1-9.

Wahid J., Abdullah A., Kamel Saleh B. And Awad J. (2021). The Wood Carvings Of Two Traditional Timber Mosques In Kelantan And Terengganu. IOP Conference Series: Materials Science And Engineering, 1101(1), 1-15.

Hun-Chuen, G., Wong, S.S.L., Ahmad Zaini, A. And Abdullah Goh, N. (2021). Online Learning Amidst Covid-19 Pandemic – Explicating The Nexus Between Learners’ Characteristics, Their Learning Environment And The Learning Outcomes In Built Environment Studies. Interactive Learning Environments.
Https://Doi.Org/10.1080/10494820.2021.1978504.

Azmi, N. A., Arıcı, M., & Baharun, A. (2021). A Review On The Factors Influencing Energy Efficiency Of Mosque Buildings. Journal Of Cleaner Production, Vol. 292, Pp. 126010.

Samo, K. A., Baharun, A., & Rigit, A. R. H. (2021). The Development Of A Preliminary Design For A Tidal Energy Plant. Engineering, Technology &Amp; Applied Science Research, 11(1), 6730–6733.

Kamran S., Andrew Ragai Henry R. And Azhaili B. (2021). The Development Of A Preliminary Design For A TidalEnergy Plant. Engineering, Technology & Applied Science Research, 11(1), 6730-6733.

Yacob S., Baharun A., Wahid J., Ibrahim S.H., Ngitar V., Mohd Nawi M.N. and Mohamed O. (2020). Thermal Comfort Assessment: A Comparative Study of Passive Ventilation System in Modern and Malay Traditional House. Journal of Advanced Research in Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Sciences, 75(3), 81-90.

Deni D., Bambang K., Rinaldi M., Adi S. And Eri S. (2021). The Divergence Between Prophet’s Masjid And Present Masjid: An Architectural Essay. International Journal Of Engineering, Science And Information Technology, 1(2), 130-134.

Karsono B., Basim M S., C O C. And Wahid J. (2021). Place Attachment In The Riverfront Public Space Case Of Malaysia. IOP Conference Series: Materials Science And Engineering, 1101(1), 1-8.

Yee Yong L., Andrew Kah How L., Hun Chuen G. And Ahmad Zaini A. (2022). BIM Implementation In Sarawak Construction Industry: Awareness, Readiness And Challenges. E3S Web Of Conferences, 347(1), 1-13.

Syed Sahimi S., Mahbub R., Ahmad Zaini A., Zaini N. And Samat Y. (2021). Assessing Predicting Factors: Good Management Practices Towards The Successful Implementation Of Green Supply Chain Management (GSCM) In IBS Construction Project. Malaysian Construction Research Journal, 33(1), 73-81.

Kamaruddin S., Mohammad2 M. and Mahbub R. (2021). The Current State of the Implementation of Mechanisation and Automation (M&A) in Industrialised Building System (IBS) in Construction Industry. Research in Management of Technology and Business, 2(2), 699-711.

Shan, J.C., Chai, C.S., Gui, H.C. & Xiong, Y.L. (2021) Enhancing Project Integration Using Cloud-Based Building Information Modelling: A Conceptual Model. International Journal Of Advanced Research In Technology And Innovation, 3(3),12-25.

Hun-Chuen, G., Wong, S.S.L., Ahmad Zaini, A. And Abdullah Goh, N. (2021). Online Learning Amidst Covid-19 Pandemic – Explicating The Nexus Between Learners’ Characteristics, Their Learning Environment And The Learning Outcomes In Built Environment Studies. Interactive Learning Environments. Https://Doi.Org/10.1080/10494820.2021.1978504.

Abdullah, N.M.Q., Lee, Y.Y., Lee, Y.H., Gui, H.C., Whyte, A. (2021). Perception Analysis Of Industrialized Building System (IBS) Implementation For G7 Contractors In Kuching, Sarawak. ASM Science Journal, Vol.14, 2021

Mohamed Shaari S., Ariffin M., Jaapar A. and Ismail H. (2021). An Overview Of The Influence of Transformational Leadership on Innovation Adoption Among Malaysian Construction Companies. International Surveying Research Journal, 8(1), 58-74.

Husini et al. (2021) THE OCCUPANTS’ VISUAL ACUITY AND PERFORMANCE: METHODS FOR MEASURING OCCUPANTS’ VISUAL AND WRITING PERFORMANCES IN DAYLIGHT SPACES. Journal of Building and Environmental Engineering Vol. 2, Issue 1 (2021) 45-52

Karsono, B., Arar, M., Wahid, J., Saleh, B., (2020), Bamboo Application In Building Design: Case Study – Green School, Bali, Indonesia, International Transaction Journal Of Engineering, Management, & Applied Sciences & Technologies (ITJEMAST), Vol. 11 (7) (2020)

Yacob S., Baharun A., Wahid J., Ibrahim S.H., Ngitar V., Mohd Nawi M.N. And Mohamed O. (2020). Thermal Comfort Assessment: A Comparative Study Of Passive Ventilation System In Modern And Malay Traditional House. Journal Of Advanced Research In Fluid Mechanics And Thermal Sciences, 75(3), 81-90.

Yacob S., Baharun A., Wahid J., Ibrahim S.H., Ngitar V., Mohd Nawi M.N. and Mohamed O. (2020). Thermal Comfort Assessment: A Comparative Study of Passive Ventilation System in Modern and Malay Traditional House. Journal of Advanced Research in Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Sciences, 75(3), 81-90.

Atthaillah Et Al. (2020) Rapid Material Estimation For Reinforced Concrete Construction Utilizing A Parametric Tool For Aceh's Post-Disaster Case IOP Conf. Ser.: Mater. Sci. Eng. 796 012035

Karsono, B., Arar, M., Wahid, J., Saleh, B., (2020), Bamboo Application In Building Design: Case Study – Green School, Bali, Indonesia, International Transaction Journal Of Engineering, Management, & Applied Sciences & Technologies (ITJEMAST), Vol. 11 (7) (2020)

Zaini A.A. And Sofwan N.M. (2020). Modelling Risk Factors And Challenges With The Implementation Of Risk Management In High-Rise Building Construction. Malaysian
Construction Research Journal, 32(3), 59-70.

Zaini N., Ibrahim S., Darmansah N., Razali A., Tamjehi S., Zaini A., Hamza H. And Syed Sahimi S. (2020). Energy Consumption Assessment On Industrialised Building System (IBS). Malaysian Construction Research Journal, 32(3), 51-57.

Zaini A.A., Razali A.W., Gui H.C., Zaini N. And Tamjehi S.D. (2020). Assessing Strategies Of Building Information Modeling (BIM) Implementation In Sarawak Construction Industry. IOP Conference Series: Earth And Environmental Science, 498(1), 1.

Tamjehi S.D., Zaini A.A., Zaini N., Razali A.W. And Gui H.C. (2020). Exploring Building Information Modeling (BIM) Awareness In Sarawak Construction Industry. IOP Conference Series: Earth And Environmental Science, 498(1), 1.

Razali, A. W., Darmansah, N. F., Zaini, A. A., Ibrahim, S. H., Zaini, N., Tamjehi, S. D., & Chuen, G. H. (2020). Optimization Of Palm Oil Fuel Ash (POFA) Content As Cement Replacement Based On Strength And Porosity. Materials Science Forum, 997, 3–7.

Yussof S., Zaini A.A., Ibrahim S.H. And Abdullah N. (2020). Assessing The Malaysian Standard Form Of Contract In Relation To The Current Construction Dispute And Dispute Resolution. Malaysian Construction Research Journal, 9 Specialissue 9(1), 151-161.

Zaini N., Ahmad Zaini A., Tamjehi S., Razali A. And Hun Chuen G. (2020). Implementation Of Building Information Modeling (BIM) In SarawakConstruction Industry: A Review. IOP Conference Series: Earth And Environmental Science, 498(1), 1-9.

Tamjehi S.D., Zaini A.A., Zaini N., Razali A.W. And Darmansah N. (2020). The Consciousness In Term Of Level Of Knowledge And Implementation Among Developer On The Current Sustainable Construction Practice In Malaysia. Malaysian Construction Research Journal, 32(3), 37-49.

Zaini N., Ibrahim S.H., Darmansah N.F., Razali A.W., Tamjehi S.D., Zaini A.A., Hamza H. and Sahimi S.N.S. (2020). Energy consumption assessment on industrialised building system (IBS). Malaysian Construction Research Journal, 32(3), 51-57.

Lee, W.P., Toh, T.C., Lew, Y.L., Khor, S.H., Goh, K.C., Gui, H.C., Zainordin, N., & Lee, C.K. (2020). CAPACITY BUILDING NEEDS OF SMALL AND MEDIUM CONTRACTING ENTERPRISES IN KLANG VALLEY MALAYSIA. International Journal of Industrial Management, 6, 17-27.

S. H. Ibrahim, N. I. Ahmat@Ibrahim, W. Julaihi, D. R. A. Koesmeri, A. A. Zaini, (2019) Comparison On Climatic Variables Of Rural, Suburban And Urban Areas In Relation To Urban Heat Island (UHI)

Karsono, B., Wahid, J., Novianti, Y., Nurhaiza, Hassan, S.M., (2019), Place Attachment in Public Space Case Study: Hiraq Square Lhokseumawe Aceh – Indonesia, presented at International Conference of Heritage & Culture in Integrated Urban Context (HUNIAN) 24th October 2019, Malang, Indonesia. International Journal of Engineering & Technology, vol.8(1.9) pg.626-629.

S. H. Ibrahim, N. I. Ahmat@Ibrahim, W. Julaihi, D. R. A. Koesmeri, A. A. Zaini, (2019) Comparison on climatic variables of rural, suburban and urban areas in relation to urban heat island (UHI) phenomenon,Journal of Engineering Science and Technology Vol. 14, No. 5 (2019) 3007 - 3027

K. C. Goh, H. H. Goh, K. Bilal, T. C. Toh And H. C. Gui (2019) Barriers Of Utilising Sustainable Alternative Material For Cement Production Industry In Malaysia.MALAYSIAN CONSTRUCTION RESEARCH JOURNAL (MCRJ), VOL.7 NO.2, Pg.124-136

Goh, K.C., Bilal, K., Goh, H.H., Mohamad, S., Chai, C.S., Gui, H.C. (2019). Cloud Computing Awareness In Malaysia Construction Industry. International Journal Of Recent Technology And Engineering. Volume-8 Issue-3S.

Darmansah et al 2019 Design concept of horse arena in Malaysia – A case study. IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, vol.527, no.1, pg.1-7.

Kabit, M.R., Lee, M.S., Zulkiply, N. And Gregory, Z.A.2019. Modelling Driver Injury Severity At Signalized Intersections In Malaysia, Journal Of Mechanics Of Continua And Mathematical Sciences, 14(Special Issue 4). Doi.Org/10.26782/Jmcms.Spl.4/2019.11.00028

Siong Ling-Chee S., Carvajal-Zarrabal O., Nolasco-Hipolito C., Abdullah M.O., Shoji E., Aguilar-Uscanga M.G., Al-Abideen Gregory Z. And Samawi S. (2019). Separation Of Sago Starch From Model Suspensions By Tangential Flow Filtration. Chemical Engineering Communications, 206(8), 1058-1071.

Zaini A., Binti Koesmeri D. and Binti Raja Mohd Yazit R. (2019). Taxonomizing Building Forms and Characteristics for Urban Scale Virtual Reality 3D Models. International Journal of Engineering & Technology, 8(1.9), 551-554.

Ibrahim S.H., Ibrahim N.I.A., Wahid J., Goh N.A., Koesmeri D.R.A. And Nawi M.N.M. (2018). The Impact Of Road Pavement On Urban Heat Island (UHI) Phenomenon. International Journal Of Technology, 9(8), 1597-1608.

Ibrahim, S. H., Zaini, N., Baharun, A., Zaini, A. A., Koesmeri, D. R. A., Nawi, M. N. M., & Baharum, F. (2018). Embodied Energy And CO2 Analysis Of Industrialised Building System (IBS) And Conventional Building System. Journal Of Advanced Research In Fluid Mechanics And Thermal Sciences, 51(2), 259-266.

Baharun A., Imran M.S., Ibrahim S.H. And Abidin W.A.W.Z. (2018). Night Cooled Radiant Cooling Panel For Sustainable Building Cooling Mode In Malaysia. Journal Of Construction In Developing Countries, 23(1), 61-79.

Imran M.S., Baharun A., Ibrahim S.H., Azlan W. And Abidin W.Z. (2018). Bioclimatic Home Cooling Design For Acceptable Thermal Comfort In Malaysian Climate. Malaysian Construction Research

Zaini A.I., Karsono B. And Awang Sulong A.H. (2018). From Sacred To Secular: Baruk Architecture On Secular Buildings In Sarawak. IOP Conference Series: Earth And Environmental Science, 213(1), 1.

J. W., B. K., D. R.A. K. And S. E. I. (2018). Revitalizing The Unused Urban Space,Case Study: Lhokseumawe, Aceh -Indonesia. IOP Conference Series: Earth And Environmental Science, 126(1), 1.

Ahmad Zaini, A. And Endut I.R. (2018). Major Challenges In Implementing Green Construction.

Ibrahim, S.H., Roslan, Q., Affandi, R., Razali, A.W., Samat, Y.S., Nawi, M.N.M., 2018. Study On The Optimum Roof Type With 30° Roof Angle To Enhance Natural Ventilation And Air Circulation Of A Passive Design. International Journal Of Technology. Volume 9(8), Pp. 1692-1701

Ibrahim, S. H., Zaini, N., Baharun, A., Zaini, A. A., Koesmeri, D. R. A., Nawi, M. N. M., & Baharum, F. (2018). Embodied energy and CO2 analysis of industrialised building system (IBS) and conventional building system. Journal of Advanced Research in Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Sciences, 51(2), 259-266.

Nolasco, C.H., Zarrabal, O.C., Xian, L.W., Kohei, M., Gregory, Z., Lihan, S. (2018) Production of Pigments by Rhodotorula mucilaginosa. Malaysian Journal of Microbiology, 14(4) special issues, 344-350.

Proceeding Papers

Abdullah A., Wahid J., Fathel Khalil K. and Boudiaf B. (2022). Towards the Future of the Malay Community in Kelantan. Environment Behaviour Proceedings Journal, 7(19), 45-52.

Jyi M.W.H., Zaini A.I., Koesmeri D.R.A. and Bakar R.A. (2022). Typology of Design Concepts for Luxury Car Showrooms. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, 223(1), 55-61.

Yazit R.N.S.R.M., Husini E.M., Sulong A.H.A. and Bakar R.A. (2022). The Method of Measuring Students’ Arabic Handwriting Performances in Classrooms. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, 223(1), 71-77.

Yazit R.N.S.R.M., Husini E.M., Zaini A.I. And Khamis M.K. (2022). Significance Of Illuminance Level In Hafazan Learning Task. Lecture Notes In Civil Engineering, 223(1), 63-69.

Yussof S. and Ahmad Zaini A. (2022). Conceptual Framework in Mitigating Construction Dispute. IOP Conf. Series: Earth and Environmental Science, 1022(12015), 1-5.

Zaini A.I., Yazit R.N.S.R., Goh N.A., Gregory Z.A.-A. And Embi M.R. (2022). Analysis On Recognizability And Legibility Of Urban Virtual Environment In Virtual Reality Through Cognitive Maps. Lecture Notes In Civil Engineering, 223(1), 23-30.

Zaini A.I., Yazit R.N.S.R., Goh N.A., Gregory Z.A.-A. And Embi M.R. (2022). Analysis On Recognizability And Legibility Of Urban Virtual Environment In Virtual Reality Through Cognitive Maps. Lecture Notes In Civil Engineering, 223(1), 23-30.

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