Curriculum Vitae

AR. DR. MOHD FIRRDHAUS BIN MOHD SAHABUDDIN

Senior Lecturer
  • Department of Architecture
    Faculty of Built Environment

BIOGRAPHY

Mohd Firrdhaus Mohd Sahabuddin is a Professional Architect registered with the Board of Architects Malaysia (LAM), a member of the education committee for the Malaysian Institute of Architects (PAM) and a graduate member of the Royal Incorporation of Architects Scotland (RIAS). He is also a graduate member of the Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) and the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE). He gained his Master's degree in Advanced Sustainable Design from the University of Edinburgh and was later awarded the ‘Andrew Grant Award’ for the best dissertation in the University for the year. He then pursued his study at a PhD level at the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow with the British Government Sponsorship under the Commonwealth Scholarship Tenable in the United Kingdom. He worked with the Public Works Department (PWD) of Malaysia from 2005 to 2021. His last position was as the head of the Architectural Forensic Unit in the Architectural Branch, Public Works Department of Malaysia. Currently, he is holding a position as a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Architecture, Faculty of Built Environment, University of Malaya. His research work focuses on the areas of sustainable architecture and indoor environmental quality (IEQ) such as thermal comfort, visual comfort, indoor air quality, and building ventilation. 

 

 

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • BUILT ENVIRONMENT
    THERMAL COMFORT
  • AIR POLLUTION ENGINEERING
    INDOOR AIR QUALITY
  • BUILDING DESIGN
    SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • PhD (Arch), (Architecture)
    University of Strathclyde, United Kingdom
  • PostGrad (Arch), (Architecture)
    University of Strathclyde, United Kingdom
  • MSc (Advanced Sustainable Design), (Advanced Sustainable Design)
    Edinburgh University, United Kingdom
  • BArch, (Architecture)
    Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)
  • DIPLOMA SENIBINA, (Senibina)
    Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Pelantikan Sebagai Penyelaras, Program Sarjana Seni Bina
    01 Dec 2023 - 30 Nov 2025 (Department of Architecture, Faculty of Built Environment)
  • PENYELARAS AUDIT KUALITI DALAMAN MEWAKILI JABATAN SENIBINA
    15 Apr 2021 - present (Department of Architecture, Faculty of Built Environment)
  • WAKIL GANTI (TETAP) JAWATANKUASA PEMBANGUNAN, RENOVASI DAN PEROLEHAN PERABOT, UNIVERSITI MALAYSA (JaPRUM)
    30 Apr 2021 - present (University Malaya)
  • Task Force Member
    15 Dec 2023 - 26 Jan 2024 (Department)
  • Pelantikan Ahli Jawatankuasa Spesifikasi Perolehan Bekalan/Perkhidmatan/Kerja
    06 Apr 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 (Department of Architecture, Faculty of Built Environment)
  • Pelantikan Sebagai Ahli Taskforce Penyediaan Data Kos Universiti Malaya
    01 Mar 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 (University Malaya)
  • Perlantikan Sebagai Ahli Jawatankuasa Open Day 2.0 Fakulti Alam Bina pada 19 Ogos 2023
    19 Aug 2023 - 19 Aug 2023 (Department)
  • Perlantikan Sebagai Ahli Jawatankuasa Open Day 1.0 Fakulti Alam Bina pada 19-20 Mei 2023
    19 May 2023 - 20 May 2023 (Department)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • PROFESSIONAL MEMBER WITH BOARD OF ARCHITECTS MALAYSIA (LAM) , MEMBER
    2022 to 2022 (National)
  • ACADEMIC MEMBER WITH PERTUBUHAN ARKITEK MALAYSIA (PAM) , MEMBER
    2022 to 2022 (National)
  • ACADEMIC MEMBER WITH PERTUBUHAN ARKITEK MALAYSIA (PAM), MEMBER
    2021 to 2022 (National)
  • PROFESSIONAL MEMBER WITH BOARD OF ARCHITECTS MALAYSIA (LAM), MEMBER
    2021 to 2021 (National)
  • AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEATING, REFRIGERATING AND AIR-CONDITIONING ENGINEERS (ASHRAE), MEMBER
    2019 to 2020 (International)
  • CHARTERED INSTITUTION OF BUILDING SERVICES ENGINEERS (CIBSE), GRADUATE MEMBER
    2019 to present (International)
  • THE ROYAL INCORPORATION OF ARCHITECTS IN SCOTLAND (RIAS), GRADUATE MEMBER
    2019 to present (International)
  • LEMBAGA ARKITEK MALAYSIA, PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECT
    2019 to present (National)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • Award for the Best Community Engagement Project in the International Conference on Academia-Community Engagement (InACE) 2023 at Pullman Hotel, Bangsar
    Universiti Malaya & Universitas Airlangga, 2023 (National)
  • Andrew Grant Award for Best Dissertation
    The University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom, 2012 (University)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Hijriyah, Linda; Alias, Anuar; Sahabuddin, Mohd Firrdhaus Mohd (2023). Exploring walkability research trends based on systematic literature review (SLR) by applying PRISMA, OPEN HOUSE INTERNATIONAL. . doi:10.1108/OHI-02-2023-0031
  2. Stoddart, Christopher; Muhammad-Sukki, Firdaus; Anderson, Mark; Ardila-Rey, Jorge Alfredo; Ayub, Ahmad Syahrir; Sahabuddin, Mohd Firrdhaus Mohd; Rahmat, Mohd Khairil; Muhtazaruddin, Mohd Nabil; Zulkipli, Muhammad (2022). A Study of Zero Bid Wind Farm for Future Scotland's Energy Demands-A New Approach, APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL. 12(7). doi:10.3390/app12073326
ESCI
  1. Mohd-Sahabuddin, Mohd Firrdhaus; Dahlan, Ammar Sadik; Jamil, Azli Mohamad; Muhammad-Sukki, Firdaus (2023). Dynamic Insulation Systems to Control Airborne Transmission of Viruses in Classrooms: A Review of 'Airhouse' Concept, JURNAL KEJURUTERAAN. 35(3), 567-576. doi:10.17576/jkukm-2023-35(3)-04Dynamic
  2. Sahabuddin, Mohd Firrdhaus Mohd; Aminuddin, Asrul; Muhammad-Sukki, Firdaus; Shukri, Sharyzee Mohmad (2022). Indoor and Outdoor Air Quality in Densely Populated Areas: Case Studies of High-Rise Social Housing in Kuala Lumpur, PERTANIKA JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY. 30(2), 1623-1640. doi:10.47836/pjst.30.2.42
Scopus
  1. Hijriyah L., Alias A., Mohd Sahabuddin M.F. (2023). Exploring walkability research trends based on systematic literature review (SLR) by applying PRISMA, Open House International. . doi:10.1108/OHI-02-2023-0031
  2. Sahabuddin M.F.M., Aminuddin A., Muhammad-Sukki F., Shukri S.M. (2022). Indoor and Outdoor Air Quality in Densely Populated Areas: Case Studies of High-Rise Social Housing in Kuala Lumpur, Pertanika Journal of Science and Technology. 30(2), 1623-1640. doi:10.47836/pjst.30.2.42
  3. Stoddart C., Muhammad-Sukki F., Anderson M., Ardila-Rey J.A., Ayub A.S., Mohd Sahabuddin M.F., Rahmat M.K., Muhtazaruddin M.N., Zulkipli M. (2022). A Study of Zero Bid Wind Farm for Future Scotland s Energy Demands A New Approach, Applied Sciences (Switzerland). 12(7). doi:10.3390/app12073326
Others
  1. Gonzalez-Longo, C., & Mohd Sahabuddin, M. F. (2019). High-Rise Social Housing in Hot-Humid Climates: Towards an Airhouse Standard for Comfort. Applied Sciences, 9(23), 4985.
  2. Mohd Sahabuddin, M. F. B., & Gonzalez-Longo, C. (2020). Achieving health and comfort in high-rise residential buildings by using dynamic-hybrid air permeable ceiling (DHAPC). American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) Transactions, 125(2).
  3. Sahabuddin, M. F. M., & Howieson, S. (2020). Improving indoor air quality using dynamic insulation and activated carbon in an air permeable ceiling. Building Services Engineering Research and Technology, 41(4), 441-453.
  4. Sahabuddin, M. MF & Gonzalez-Longo, C. 2015. Traditional values and their adaptation in social housing design: Towards a new typology and establishment of Air House standard in Malaysia. International Journal of Architectural Research: ArchNet-IJAR (9), 31-44.
Chapter in Books
  1. Mohd Sahabuddin, M. F. (2017). Airhouse : Angan-Angan Budak Kampung. In M. F. Aziz & R. Nordin (Eds.), Sains-Lah Vol.2 (pp. 99 105). Simptomatik Press.
Article in Proceeding
  1. Azli, M., Abdullah, J., Abdullah, Y. A., & Mohd-Sahabuddin, M. F., Taib, I., Shukri, S. M., Abdullah, A. (2024). A THEMATIC REVIEW OF NEIGHBOURHOOD BUILT ENVIRONMENT FACTORS THAT AFFECT THE SENSE OF COMMUNITY. ICE and Success Multidisciplinary, 1(4), 58-84.
  2. Mohd Sahabuddin, M. F. B., & Gonzalez-Longo, C. (2019, February). Balancing comfort and indoor air quality in high-riser buildings for social housing in Kuala Lumpur: from regulations to construction. In 51th AiCARR International Conference Venice (pp. 286-300).
  3. Mohd Sahabuddin, M. F., & Gonzalez-Longo, C. (2018, April). Assessing the indoor comfort and carbon dioxide concentration in high-rise residential buildings in Kuala Lumpur: The People's Housing Programme. In CIBSE Technical Symposium 2018.
  4. Sahabuddin, M. F. M., & Gonzalez-Longo, C. (2017, July). Natural ventilation potential in Kuala Lumpur: assumptions, realities and future. In 33rd International Conference on Passive and Low Energy Architecture: Design to Thrive.
  5. Mohd Sahabuddin, M. F. B., & Gonzalez-Longo, C. (2015, April). Traditional Values and Their Adaptation in Social Housing Design: Towards A New Typology and Establishment of Air House Standard in Malaysia. In 17th ICSAUD International Conference Venice (pp. 273-281).
Other Publications
  1. Architecture Malaysia Magazine (2021). In-Person with LEEMAR. Pertubuhan Arkitek Malaysia. Volume 34 Issue 3/2022. Kuala Lumpur. - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  2. Architecture Malaysia Magazine (2021). How Bamboo is Used in Different Parts of South-East Asia?. Pertubuhan Arkitek Malaysia. Volume 33 Issue 4/2021. Kuala Lumpur. - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  3. JKR & SIRIM. (2021). JKR/SIRIM 4:2021: Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) for Office Buildings. Jabatan Kerja Raya Malaysia. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. - Technical Report
  4. Mohd Sahabuddin, M. F. (2016). Pengudaraan Semulajadi di Kediaman Tinggi: Permasalahan & Penyelesaian . MajalahSains. https://www.majalahsains.com/pengudaraan-semulajadi-di-kediaman-tinggi-permasalahan-penyelesaian/ - Online Magazine
  5. Mohd Sahabuddin, M. F. (2016a). Dilema Rekabentuk Masjid di Malaysia: Hilangnya Konsep Kesederhanaan & Kelestarian. MajalahSains. https://www.majalahsains.com/dilema-rekabentuk-masjid-di-malaysia/ - Online Megazine
  6. Mohd Sahabuddin, M. F. (2016c). Rumah Tradisional Melayu: Antara Seni, Sains dan Realiti. MajalahSains. https://www.majalahsains.com/rumah-tradisional-melayu-antara-seni-sains-kuno-realiti/ - Online Megazine

RESEARCH PROJECT

National
  1. 2021 - 2023, RU Geran - UMCares
    Classroom Ventilation And School Community Awareness Encountering School Reopening Within The New Norm Of Covid-19 Pandemic ( Co-Researcher)
  2. 2022 - 2023, RU Geran - UMCares
    DISPENSER & UV CAB (ULTRAVIOLET CABINET) ( Principal Investigator(PI))

PAPER PRESENTED

ORAL PRESENTER
  1. CONTROLLING THE SPREAD OF COVID-19 VIRUS USING DISPENSER AND ULTRAVIOLET CABINET, International Academia Community Engagement 2023 (InACE 2023), Universiti Malaya & Universitas Airlangga (National) (29 Aug 2023 - 30 Aug 2023)
  2. Application of Passive Strategies for Visual Comfort in Buildings, 1ST INTERNATIONAL ARCHITECTURAL EDUCATION EXHIBITION & CONFERENCE (IAEEC 2021), Lembaga Arkitek Malaysia (LAM) dan Majlis Akreditasi & Pendidikan Senibina (MAPS) (International) (26 Oct 2021 - 31 Oct 2021)
PRESENTER
  1. Balancing Comfort and Indoor Air Quality in High-Riser Buildings for Social Housing in Kuala Lumpur: From Regulations to Construction, 51th AiCARR International Conference : The Human Dimension of Building Energy Performance (20 Feb 2019)
  2. Assessing the Indoor Comfort and Carbon Dioxide Concentration in High-Rise Residential Buildings in Kuala Lumpur: The People's Housing Programme, CIBSE Technical Symposium 2018 : Stretching the Envelope (12 Apr 2018)
  3. Natural Ventilation Potential in Kuala Lumpur: Assumptions, Realities and Future, Passive and Low Energy Architecture (PLEA) 2017 : Design to Thrive (03 Jul 2017)
  4. Traditional Values and Their Adaptation in Social Housing Design: Towards A New Typology and Establishment of Air House Standard in Malaysia, 17th International Conference on Sustainable Architecture and Urban Design (ICSAUD) 2015 (13 Apr 2015)

ACADEMIC/PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2023) Ketua Panel Penemuduga Kemasukan Ke Program Ijazah Sarjana Muda Sains Senibina 2023/2024, University, (Internal Examiner)
  2. (2023) Reviewing a Manuscript for Clean - Soil, Air, Water Journal, International, (Reviewer)
  3. (2023) Pelantikan Sebagai Pengerusi dan Panel Penilai Pembentangan Candidature Defence Bagi Calon Ijazah Doktor Falsafah, University, (Internal Examiner)
  4. (2022) Pelantikan Sebagai Panel Penilai Proposal Defence Bagi Calon Ijazah Tinggi Semester I, Sesi 2021/2022 (Ar. Norhaslin Nordin), University, (Internal Examiner)
  5. (2022) Jemputan Sebagai Panel Penilai Projek Akhir Studio Tahun 2 Semester 2, Bacelor Sains Senibina , UPM, National, (External Examiner)
  6. (2022) Reviewer for Article in Journal for 'The Impacts of Passive Design Strategies On Building Indoor Temperature in Tropical Climate', National, (Reviewer)
  7. (2021) Appointed as External Panel for Final Presentation Year 4 M.Arch (UPM), National, (External Assessor)
Contribution to external organisation
  1. (2024) Perlantikan Sebagai Ahli Jawatankuasa Kecil Penerbitan (Editorial Board) Untuk Pertubuhan Pengurusan Aset dan Projek Malaysia The Malaysian Asset and Project Management Association (Mapma), National, (Expert Advisor)
  2. (2022) As a Jury in The Event of Masjid Jamek Sultan Abdul Samad Kuala Lumpur Photography Competition 2022, National, (Expert Advisor)
  3. (2022) Appointed as a Panel Jury for a Photography Competition by Pam, National, (Expert Advisor)
  4. (2022) Appointed as a Member for a Vetting Thru Committee by Pam, National, (Expert Advisor)
  5. (2022) Appointed as Expert Advisor for Stem-Dbp Program 2021-2022, National, (Expert Advisor)
  6. (2022) Appointment as Committee Member for Pam Education Committee 2021-2022, National, (Technical Advisor)
  7. (2021) Working Committee for Jkr Standard Development On Indoor Environmental Quality (Ieq) for Office Buildings, National, (Expert Advisor)
Contribution to event
  1. (2023) Presented a Paper Titled Controlling The Spread of Covid-19 Virus Using Dispenser and Ultraviolet Cabinet At The International Conference On Academia-Community Engagement (Inace) 2023, International, (Participant)
  2. (2023) Appointed as a Guest Speaker for The Modern Sustainable Architecture With Vernacular Elements Webinar Diploma of Architecture Students, Politeknik Ungku Omar, National, (Panelist/Moderator)
  3. (2022) Appointed as External Panelist for Final Design Review Session for Bachelor of Science (Architectural Studies), National, (Panelist/Moderator)
  4. (2022) Lantikan Sebagai Panel Krit Bagi Studio Arc 5002 - Studio Pelajar Tahun 4 Di Universiti Putra Malaysia, National, (Panelist/Moderator)
  5. (2021) Appointed as a Speaker in Webinar 'Sustainable Approach & Social Well Being', National, (Panelist/Moderator)

SUPERVISION

Postgraduate Student
  1. (2023) The Adoption of Central Courtyard as a Traditional Archetype in Contemporary Architecture, SMAIL OUAHCHI
  2. (2023) UTILIZING VERNACULAR ARCHITECTURE’S MICRO REGENERATION APPROACHES FOR MODERN RURAL HOUSING IN CHINA, DANNI QIAO
  3. (2023) Research on the integrated design strategy of green building to improve social interaction and human behaviour in Malaysia Context, YAN CE WONG
  4. (2023) DESIGN IMPROVEMENTS FOR NATURAL VENTILATION IN MODERN CONTEMPORARY MOSQUES BASED ON MALAY VERNACULAR MOSQUES IN KELANTAN, MALAYSIA, MUHAMMAD RIZAL BIN KHAIRUDDIN
  5. (2023) A Framework for Walkable Neighbourhood in Sleman Regency, Yogyakarta, LINDA HIJRIYAH
  6. (2023) Indoor environment and the impact on the health of asthmatics children at home - the development of a risk management framework, INTAN BAYANI BT ZAKARIA
  7. (2023) Study on Application of Thermo-Bimetals as façade material in Malaysian climate via BIM simulation., NIK MOHD FAIZ NIK KAMRULZAMAN
  8. (2021) Climate responsive of urban planning and building design for high density areas in Kuala Lumpur for achieving thermal comfort, XIN CHINN LEE
  9. (2021) A Study on Multi-sensory Design that Influences on the Dining Experiences, AMANDA HUI XIN FU
  10. (2021) Contemporary Traditional: Bridging the gap in Malaysian fashion retail spaces, TIEH ZU GUANG
Under Graduate Students
  1. (2021) Climate Responsive of Urban Planning and Building Design for High Density Areas in Kuala Lumpur for Achieving Thermal Comfort
  2. (2021) Bridging the Gap in Malaysian Fashion Retail Spaces
  3. (2021) A Study on Multi-sensory Design that Influences on the Dining Experience

TEACHING

Bachelor
  1. (2021) Advanced Architectural Design Ii
  2. (2021) Research Methodology

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES

  • As a Coordinator On Behalf of Pam Education for Typo-Art Mural Program At Steg Hotel, Jalan Tiong Nam Organised by Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur, (18 Jun 2022 - 19 Jun 2022) (National)
  • Coaching and Mentoring Postgraduate Students for Preparing Presentation Skills in International Conferences, (11 Jun 2021 - 11 Jun 2021) (National)