DR. NAJAH BINTI MD ALWI
Department of Architecture
Faculty of Built Environment
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Dr. Najah Md Alwi (Flor) specializes in sustainable architecture and inclusive urban design. She has over fifteen years of international experience in New Zealand, Malaysia, and the UK, studying energy-efficient buildings and inclusive urban spaces, as well as working as a Part II LAM/RIBA Graduate. Dr. Najah is also a Green Building Index (GBI) accredited professional since 2012, a current PAM ESG Committee member, and a Council Member of EUROPH for Human Habitat & Settlement. With a PhD in Social Science (Architecture & Urban Landscape) and a master's in Sustainable Design, she actively collaborates with various construction industries and policymakers to advocate climate resilience and net-zero buildings. Dr. Najah is part of the research supervision team at Universiti Malaya. Interchangeably a member of the Green Sustainable Architecture Lab (GSAL) and Urban Community Architecture Lab (UCAL), she contributes to sustainable design innovations and advocates for a low-carbon future and social well-being. Currently her research centers on circular economy and green infrastructure technologies. She welcomes PhD and master’s students interested in exploring research to sustainable design, life cycle and connectivity in urban design. Students who wish to explore the intersection of governance, environmental, social, and cultural sustainability in architecture and urban spaces are also encouraged to apply. |
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| LEARNING AND MAKING CARBON VISIBLE: A LIVING LAB PILOT OF MERCU ALAM BINA'S OPERATIONAL AND WHOLE-LIFE CARBON TOWARDS UM?S NET ZERO VISION |
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| "CREATICE CHAOS: DRAW, DESIGN, AND RECYCLE WITH FLAIR!" |
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| Strategies For Balancing Heritage Authenticity And Sustainability Heritage Buildings In Um Upon Rehabilitation |
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AN EMPIRICAL STUDY IN PERCEIVING CAMPUS LEGIBILITY THROUGH COGNITIVE MAPPING
Tunable foil pneu: A concept study on kinetic shading systems for climate-sensitive building envelopes
Embracing Circular Economy in Malaysia's Construction Industry: Readiness, Challenges, And Strategic Pathways
PERCEPTUAL DIFFERENCES OF TREE REMOVAL IN DEVELOPMENT AREAS AMONG LANDSCAPE PROFESSIONALS
From Classroom to Community: Empowering Year 2 Architecture Students as SDGs Champions
Pragmatic Consideration on Eco-Friendly Building Materials for Healthy Homes
Architecture and the Everyday: Analysing Malaysian Cross-Cultural Coffee Spaces
Re-Imagining Kedai Pati: Local Third Places, Kota Bharu, Kelantan
REVIEWING THE BENEFITS OF ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE (ESG) APPROACH IN URBAN GREEN SPACES
Tunable foil pneu: A concept study on kinetic shading systems for climate-sensitive building envelopes
Energy transitioning school buildings in Peninsula Malaysia: A case study on the potential of photovoltaic power
Eco living–An effective interior spatial planning as an intervention towards healthy living environment
