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Ar. Dr. Mohd Firrdhaus Mohd Sahabuddin

Ar. Dr. Mohd Firrdhaus Mohd Sahabuddin

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Senior Lecturer, Professional Architect & Entrepreneur

  • Education

    • University of Strathclyde

      2016 - 2019
      Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Sustainable Architecture Pass (Grad-On-Time)

      Funded by Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC)

    • The University of Edinburgh

      2011 - 2012
      MSc. Advanced Sustainable Design Co-founder of 'AirHouse' Concept 71%, Distinction by Recommendation

      Activities and Societies: Dissertation titled 'Traditional Values and Their Adaptation in Social Housing Design : Towards A New Typology and Establishment of 'Air House' Standard in Malaysia' was published in 'International Journal of Architectural Research' (IJAR) Vol.2 2015 - A Q2 Journal Funded by Public Service Department of Malaysia through 'Federal Training Award' (HLP) Scholarship

    • Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

      2001 - 2004
      Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) Initiator of Sustainable Muslim Cemetery Complex 2nd Class Upper

      Activities and Societies: Thesis project titled "Multi Level Muslim Cemetery Complex" was published in Architecture Malaysia Magazine (AM), 2004.

    • Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

      1998 - 2001
      Diploma in Architecture (Dip. Arch) Architecture 2nd Class Upper

      Funded by Public Service Department of Malaysia Scholarship

  • Experience

    • Ooi Architect

      May 2001 - Nov 2001
      Assistant Architect

    • Zone Architect

      Apr 2004 - Dec 2004
      Graduate Architect

    • Public Works Department Malaysia [Jabatan Kerja Raya Malaysia]

      Jan 2005 - Apr 2021
      Professional Architect

      Generally, Architectural Technology & Innovation Section (ATIS) was established to conduct, implement and search for the new innovative ideas in developing and promoting sustainable technologies for government projects in Malaysia. This section is also responsible to nurture innovative ideas to architects and implement tools that will enhance sustainable design practices. My responsibilities and duties as one of the team members in ATIS are to conduct, implement and carry out the programs that have been planned each year. As a conclusion, the programs that under my responsibilities in ATIS are mainly about advocating sustainable design technologies, searching for new innovative ideas, conducting internal or collaborative researches as well as providing consultancy services and expertise to PWD and other government agencies regarding sustainable design practices. Show less

    • University of Strathclyde

      Oct 2016 - Sept 2019
      PhD Researcher

    • Universiti Malaya

      Apr 2021 - now
      Senior Lecturer

    • Dr. Firrdhaus Architect (DFA)

      Jun 2021 - now
      Principal

    • Tanah Merah Glamping Village (TMGV)

      Dec 2022 - now
      Business Owner

    • SR ARCHITECTS

      Jan 2023 - now
      Research Director

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Professional Architect

      Board of Architects Malaysia / Lembaga Arkitek Malaysia (LAM)

    • MSc. Advanced Sustainable Design

      The University of Edinburgh

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Ar. Dr. Mohd Firrdhaus Mohd Sahabuddin
      Commonwealth Scholarship 2016 Commonwealth Scholarship Commission Aug 2016
    • Awarded to Ar. Dr. Mohd Firrdhaus Mohd Sahabuddin
      Andrew Grant Award The University of Edinburgh Nov 2012 Received "Andrew Grand Award" for best dissertation (82% - the highest standard encountered in The University of Edinburgh) in 2012.
    • Awarded to Ar. Dr. Mohd Firrdhaus Mohd Sahabuddin
      Best Student (Design) 2nd Year Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Sep 2000 Received "Best Student (Design) 2nd Year" for Design Studio Subject in 2000.