Constructing timber architecture: Merging the skills of architect, carpenter and masonry workers by Said, Ismail, Desa, Abdul Malik, Syed Ariffin, Syed Ahmad Iskandar

“…And, the carpentry group does the finishing tasks including painting. The architect coordinates the two teams with reference to the drawing and some work specifications. …”
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Knowledge transfer in on-collocated software architecture development: From the perspective of analysts and software architects by A., Salfarina, A. J., Marzanah, A., Sazly

“…Learning within software development involves the transfer of knowledge between different yet interdependent functional teams.In reality however, these teams often create islands of knowledge due mostly to indistinct flow of knowledge transfer (KT), thus fail to take advantage of the opportunity to learn from each other.Taking the non"collocated software architecture development teams as a challenge, the goal of this study is to investigate the nature of KT that occurs between the analyst and software architect teams in non-collocated software architecture development.Data are collected from semi"structured interviews with 30 respondents consisting of industrial experts ranging from analyst, software architects and project managers.We managed to gather sufficient evidence that proves KT occurs, and successfully characterize the areas of knowledge used and exchanged, the interdependency between teams, the utilization of knowledge, the medium used for KT and finally, the external conditions surrounding KT during non" collocated software architecture development.These findings are useful as they rest a good understanding of KT and its vital elements in non-collocated software architecture development for all prospective researchers and practitioners.…”
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Knowledge transfer in non-collocated software architecture development: from the perspective of analysts and software architects by Abdullah, Salfarina, A. Jabar, Marzanah, Anuar, Sazly

“…Taking the non-collocated software architecture development teams as a challenge, the goal of this study is to investigate the nature of KT that occurs between the analyst and software architect teams in non-collocated software architecture development. …”
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The liability of certifier under the relevant laws, housing sale and purchase agreement and building contract by Weng, Yong Kum, Ahmad, Abdullah Sani

“…The relevant acts and the building contract assign a number of duties and responsibilities to the architect. It follows that the architect carries a high degree of liability in connection with certification work. …”

Knowledge integration between planning and landscape architecture in contributing to a better open space by Hussain, S. Yasmin Sofia, Said, Ismail

“…However, the roles of a landscape architect only take places once the layout approved which has resulted to inappropriate zoning for open space in neighbourhood area. …”

Defining the tipology of islamic architecture case study: bayt al qur’an building & istiqlal museum by Wahid, Julaihi, Alamsyah, Bhakti

“…The Bayt Al Quran and Istiqlal Museum are a good example where the architect portrays the significant of Islamic elements and concepts in the buildings. …”
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The effect of design knowledge towards the performance of refurbishment projects in Malaysia by Ali, A.S.

“…One of the factors contributed to uncertainty in refurbishment projects is degree of design knowledge that an architect have. The knowledge of the designers in refurbishment design could influence the completeness of the design before work starts on site. …”
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Selection of Method in Construction Industry by using Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) by Putri Zulaiha, Razi, Noram Irwan, Ramli, Mohamad Idris, Ali, Putra Jaya, Ramadhansyah

“…The traditional procurement method, known for its separate entity by the client, architect and contractor. The architect will responsible for design work, while contractor will responsible for construction work. …”
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Integration of quality tool and environmental requirements in evaluating a green design concept by Mat Saman, M. Z., Wei, K. L.

“…Green architecture, or green design, is an approach to building that minimizes harmful effects on human health and the environment. The "green" architect or designer attempts to safeguard air, water, and earth by choosing eco-friendly building materials and construction practices.…”

Apartment Layout And Privacy Satisfaction by Wahid, Julaihi, Khozaei, Fatemeh

“…Housing design has always been a crucial subject of architect’s concern. Architecture in general and housing design in particular has often been criticized by some architects and also in academic literature for not fulfilling people's needs and requirements.…”
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The significant of Iranian domes: Analysis of morphology and typologies by Ashkan, M., Ahmad, Y.

“…Analytical analysis of Persian domical buildings is a preference implement to discern deep knowledge of traditional Persian architect-artisans in their work and to develop the modern theories of Islamic dome constitutions for setting new design criteria.…”
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Bridging the Gap: Architecture and Structural Engineering by A., Faridah, A., Abdullah Sani, R., Ismail

“…Up until about 150 years ago, a single individual, the ‘Master builder’ performed the roles of Engineer and Architect for the design of a building or bridge. Today, Structural Engineers and Architects are educated completely independently. …”
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Landslides in the hillside development in the Hulu Klang, Klang Valley by Abu Samah, Farisham

“…The site plan design that has been practiced on the hillside development area in the preview of the landslide tragedies that happened in Hulu Kelang. On the end the architect shall be aware of their roles and apprehend good design practice for hillside development in the future.…”
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Issue concerning certificate of completion and compliance in housing development projects in peninsular Malaysia by Md Dahlan, Nuarrual Hilal

“…Certificate of Completion and Compliance ('CCC') was introduced by the Government replacing Certificate of Fitness for Occupation ('CF') since 2007.CCC is produced by Principal Submitting Person ('PSP') being normally the professional architect, professional engineer or building draughtsman.The purpose of CCC is to expedite the development process and its approval for housing projects in Peninsular Malaysia and thus can attract investments. …”
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BUSCLIS for construction industry by Noraziah, Ahmad, Mohammad Affendy, Omardin, Noriyani, Mohd Zin, Roslina, Mohd Sidek, Mohd Helmy, Abd Wahab, Ram, Jiwat

“…BuSCLI facilitates user by computerized the forms and provide fast, efficient, transparent, effective service to the engineer, architect and contractor. Relevant and timely information managed by sophisticated BuSCLI with the database management system, MySQL.…”
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Architecture of multiple authorship by Denicke-Polcher, Sandra, Khonsari, Torange

“…The Live Projects are meant to challenge the definition of “architecture” and the profession of the architect: Projects are self-initiated with often limited funds which are often overcome through the use of locally found and discarded objects as construction materials. …”
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Timber engineering research and education in Malaysia by Jumaat, Mohd Zamin, Rahim, Ahmad Hazim Abdul, Othman, Johari, Razali, Fadini Mohamad

“…These include conducting short courses, seminars and producing relevant timber design materials to the engineers and architect, in particular, and the public in general. …”
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Concrete like a nation is ambitious by Simon, S.

“…With a lecture hall that is shaped like a blooming lotus, the architect was hoping to express the economic and administrative ideals of the 1960s. …”
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Integrity as the framework for a culture of virtues within university student development continuum by Mohd Ali, Mohd Nizam

“…These are after all the three integral principles of Rukunegara, a document for which its architect commented has long been forgotten despite its corresponding display at the back of each school exercise books. …”
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Live Projects as Research: Tools of Practice Research in Making Architecture by Mitchell, Maurice, Tang, Bo

“…Hands-off or hands-on? Do architects ‘design’ buildings or do they ‘make’ them? …”
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