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Contact Dr. Zalina Shari

I welcome inquiries regarding research collaborations, academic supervision, speaking engagements, or sustainability initiatives. Feel free to reach out if you are interested in connecting, collaborating, or learning more about my work.

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Department of Architecture, Faculty of Design and Architecture, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 UPM Serdang, Selangor, MALAYSIA.

Email

You can contact me directly via email:
zalina.shari@upm.edu.my | zalina.shari@gmail.com

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See also: Teaching Philosophy & Sustainable Design Education
Rethinking Rain | Sustainable Stormwater Strategies for Cities
Stormwater doesn’t have to be a problem. From rain gardens to green roofs, discover how nature-based solutions can help cities like KL manage floods, improve water quality, and create more livable spaces.
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Cooler Cities, Greener Spaces: A Sustainable Design Perspective by Dr. Zalina Shari
Drawing from academic insight and real-world examples, Dr. Zalina Shari explores how site selection and green infrastructure can shape cooler, healthier, and more resilient cities.
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Why We Keep Destroying Nature | Dr. Zalina Shari
A thought-provoking journey into why humans continue to harm the environment despite knowing the consequences—examining the roles of wealth, empathy, and inequality in shaping our collective inaction.
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Why Malaysian Public Spaces Need a People-First Approach
Many public buildings in Malaysia sit underused—not because they aren’t needed, but because the public was never asked what they needed. This post explores how better public participation in design can make our shared spaces more inclusive, sustainable, and alive.
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Low-Tech vs High-Tech in Architecture | Dr. Zalina Shari
A reflection on low-tech and high-tech approaches in architecture — and what “appropriate technology” really means for sustainable development.
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Welcome to My New Blog | Dr. Zalina Shari
Announcing the launch of my new blog — where I share reflections, research, and sustainability insights.
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