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Publications across academic journals, edited volumes, conferences, and sustainability-focused media platforms.

My publications reflect my research focus on sustainable architecture, environmental performance, and education for the built environment. Through journal articles, books, book chapters, and professional articles, I aim to contribute to advancing knowledge and practices toward a more resilient and regenerative future.

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Citation-Indexed Journal Articles

2025

  1. Rong Li, Zalina Shari & Mohd Zainal Abidin Ab Kadir.
    Title: Building orientation effects on HVAC energy performance: Educational building analysis in China's hot-summer-cold-winter zone.
    Journal: Journal of Surveying, Construction and Property, Vol.16(1), pp.118-132.
    Indexing: MyCite | e-ISSN: 1985-7527
  2. Rong Li, Zalina Shari & Mohd Zainal Abidin Ab Kadir.
    Title: A conceptual framework for multi-objective optimization in building performance: Integrating intelligent algorithms, simulation tools and climate adaptation - a thematic review from 2020 to 2024.
    Journal: Multidisciplinary Reviews, Vol.8(12), 2025385.
    Indexing: SCOPUS | e-ISSN: 2595-3982
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.31893/multirev.2025385
  3. Rong Li, Zalina Shari & Mohd Zainal Abidin Ab Kadir.
    Title: A review on multi-objective optimization of building performance - Insights from bibliometric analysis.
    Journal: Heliyon, Vol. 11(4), pp.1-31.
    Indexing: JCR Q1 IF:3.4,SCIE, ERA, SCOPUS | ISSN: 2405-8440
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2025.e42480
  4. Ng Kean Jhun, Zalina Shari & Mohammad Mujaheed Hassan.
    Title: Exploring stakeholders' perception and priorities in promoting social sustainability through building design and public participation: A case study in Malaysia.
    Journal: International Journal of Urban Sustainable Development, Vol. 17(1), pp. 1-19.
    Indexing: JCR Q3 IF: 2.5, ESCI, SCOPUS, Open Access | e-ISSN: 1946-3146
    DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/19463138.2025.2455618

2024

  1. Zhu Bonan, Zalina Shari & Li Zijian.
    Title: Feasibility study of retrofitting assessment framework for sustainable multi-storey residential buildings: A case study of China
    Journal: ALAM CIPTA, International Journal of Sustainable Tropical Design Research and Practice, Vol. 17 (1): 57-64.
    Indexing: SCOPUS, MyCITE, ERA | ISSN: 1823-7231
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.47836/AC.17.1.ART7

2023

  1. Abdelfatah Bousbia Laiche, Nur Dalilah Dahlan, Zalina Shari & Mohamad Fakri Zaky Jaafar
    Title: Overall quality of life perception among occupants of green and non-green office buildings in Malaysia
    Journal: Nakhara: Journal of Environmental Design and Planning, Vol. 22 (2): 1-10.
    Indexing: SCOPUS | ISSN 2672-9016
  2. Noor Laily Mohamed, Zalina Shari & Nur Dalilah Dahlan.
    Title: Building envelope retrofit for energy savings in Malaysian government high-rise offices: A calibrated energy simulation
    Journal: Jurnal Teknologi (Science & Engineering), Vol. 85 (4): 1-15.
    Indexing: SCOPUS, MyCite, ERA | ISSN 0127-9696
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.11113/jurnalteknologi.v85.15124

2022

  1. Nur Amalina Syairah Mohamed, Zalina Shari & Nur Dalilah Dahlan.
    Title: A taxonomy study of mosque roof design in Klang Valley, Malaysia
    Journal: Journal of Islamic Architecture, Vol. 7 (1): 1-10
    Indexing: SCOPUS, ERA | ISSN 2086-2636
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.18860/jia.v7i1.15241

2021

  1. Abdelfatah Bousbia Laiche, Nur Dalilah Dahlan, Zalina Shari & Mohamad Fakri Zaky Jaafar
    Title: A review of the global evidence: Comparison of occupant satisfaction between green and non-green certified buildings
    Journal: ALAM CIPTA, International Journal of Sustainable Tropical Design Research and Practice, Vol. 14 (2): 1-11.
    Indexing: SCOPUS, MyCITE, ERA | ISSN 1823-7231
  2. Ibiyeye Aminat Idowu, Mohd Fakri Zaky Ja'afar, Zalina Shari, Nur Dalilah Dahlan & Kasham J. Shamang
    Title: Perception of IEQ factors on workplace satisfaction using Kano satisfaction model: A case study of malls in hot-humid climate
    Journal: Jurnal Kejuruteraan, Vol. 33(4): 1069-1080.
    Indexing: ESCI, MyCite | ISSN: 0128-0198
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.17576/jkukm-2021-33(4)-29
  3. Nur Amalina Syairah Mohamed, Zalina Shari, Nur Dalilah Dahlan & Abiyeye Aminat Idowu
    Title: Architectural sustainability on the impacts of different air-conditioning operational profiles and temperature setpoints on energy consumption: Comparison between mosques with and without HVLS fan in the city centre mosques
    Journal: Journal of Design and Built Environment, Vol. 21(2): 19-38.
    Indexing: SCOPUS, MyCite, ERA | ISSN: 1823-4208
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.22452/jdbe.vol21no2.3

2020

  1. Zalina Shari
    Title: Editorial: Pathways to urban sustainability: Protecting cultural heritage and ecosystems and achieving a better quality of life
    Journal: ALAM CIPTA, International Journal of Sustainable Tropical Design Research and Practice, Vol. 13 (Special Issue 1): 1-5
    Indexing: SCOPUS, MyCite, ERA | ISSN 1823-7231

2019

  1. Nur Dalilah Dahlan, Mainur Kurmanbekova, Zalina Shari & Amirudin Abdul Aziz
    Title: Impact of built environment on thermal perceptions among office workers in tropical low carbon city: A physical inactivity awareness assessment
    Journal: ALAM CIPTA, International Journal of Sustainable Tropical Design Research and Practice, Vol. 12(2): 57-73
    Indexing: SCOPUS, MyCite, ERA | ISSN 1823-7231
  2. Zalina Shari
    Title: Editorial: Green building movement in Malaysia: Past, present and future
    Journal: ALAM CIPTA, International Journal of Sustainable Tropical Design Research and Practice, Vol. 12 (Special Issue 1): 1-6
    Indexing: SCOPUS, MyCite, ERA | ISSN 1823-7231
  3. S. M. Jubaer Alam & Zalina Shari
    Title: Occupants interaction with window blinds in a green-certified office building in Putrajaya, Malaysia
    Journal: Journal of Design and Built Environment, Vol. 19(1): 60-73
    Indexing: SCOPUS, MyCite, ERA | ISSN: 1823-4208
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.22452/jdbe.vol19no1.6

2018

  1. Ibiyeye, A.A., Mohd Fakri Zaky Jaafar, Zalina Shari & Nur Dalilah Dahlan
    Title: Indoor environmental quality performance of mixed-mode ventilated shopping malls in hot-humid climatic region
    Journal: International Journal of Built Environment and Sustainability, Vol. 5(3): 187-200
    Indexing: MyCite | e-ISSN: 2289-8948

2017

  1. Shari, Z. & Soebarto, V.
    Title: Development of an office building sustainability assessment framework for emerging/developing countries - case of Malaysia
    Journal: Pertanika Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vol. 25(3) Sept: 1449-1472
    Indexing: SCOPUS, ESCI, MyCite, ERA | ISSN: 0128-7702

2016

  1. Idowu, Ibiyeye, Shari, Zalina, and Jaafar, Mohamad
    Title: Evaluating natural ventilation provisions and occupants' ventilation behaviour in five terrace housing types in Putrajaya, Malaysia
    Journal: International Journal of Architectural Research: ArchNet-IJAR, Vol.10(2): 130-152
    Indexing: SCOPUS | ISSN: 1938-7806

2015

  1. Ibiyeye, A.I, Mohd, F. Z. J. & Zalina, S.
    Title: Natural ventilation provisions in terrace-house designs in hot-humid climates: Case of Putrajaya, Malaysia
    Journal: Pertanika Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vol. 23(4): 885-904
    Indexing: SCOPUS, ESCI, MyCite, ERA | ISSN: 0128-7702
  2. Ibiyeye, A.I., Zalina Shari & Mohd FZ Jaafar
    Title: Occupants’ utilization of natural ventilation: A study of selected terrace house designs in hot-humid climate
    Journal: International Journal of Built Environment and Sustainability, Vol. 2(2): 62-74
    Indexing: MyCite | e-ISSN: 2289-8948

2013

  1. Zalina Shari & Veronica Soebarto
    Title: Investigating sustainable practices in the Malaysian office building developments
    Journal: Construction Innovation, Vol. 14(1): 17-35
    Indexing: SCOPUS, ESCI, ERA | ISSN 1471-4175
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/CI-12-2012-0064

Non-Citation-Indexed Journal Articles

2024

  1. Lee Chia Hui, Zalina Shari, Mohd Zairul & Jeffrey Lawrence D'Silva.
    Title: Exploring the design framework for food waste recycling awareness in Chow Kit Wet Market.
    Journal: International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, Vol. 14(8), 1604-1622.
    Indexing: ERA | ISSN: 2222-6990
    DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.6007/IJARBSS/v14-i8/22532

2023

  1. Mohammad Mujaheed Hassan, Peter Aning Tedong, Azlina Mohd Khir, Zalina Shari, Zakiah Ponrahono, Muhammad Phaizal Sharifudin.
    Title: Exploring the influence of social environments on wellbeing in urban communities: A literature review and key indicators for future research.
    Journal: International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, Vol. 13(18), 455-473.
    ISSN: 2222-6990
    DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.6007/IJARBSS/v13-i18/19979
  2. Mohammad Mujaheed Hassan, Peter Aning Tedong, Azlina Mohd Khir, Zalina Shari, Zakiah Ponrahono, Muhammad Phaizal Sharifudin.
    Title: Reimagining cities: Paving the path to happy city.
    Journal: International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, Vol. 13(10), 420-439.
    ISSN: 2222-6990
    DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.6007/IJARBSS/v13-i10/18818
  3. Mohammad Mujaheed Hassan, Peter Aning Tedong, Azlina Mohd Khir, Zalina Shari, Zakiah Ponrahono, Muhammad Phaizal Sharifudin.
    Title: Exploring the effects of the built environment on urban community wellbeing.
    Journal: International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, Vol. 13(10), 189-208.
    ISSN 2222-6990
    DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.6007/IJARBSS/v13-i10/18699
  4. Mohammad Mujaheed Hassan, Peter Aning Tedong, Azlina Mohd Khir, Zalina Shari, Zakiah Ponrahono, Muhammad Phaizal Sharifudin.
    Title: Unveiling optimal urban nature for community wellbeing: Finding vital key indicators from preceding urban studies.
    Journal: International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, Vol. 13(9), 1812-1932.
    ISSN 2222-6990)
    DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.6007/IJARBSS/v13-i9/18299

2017 and older

  1. Ibiyeye, A.I, Jaafar, M.F.Z., Shari, Z. & Dahlan, N.D. (2017).
    Title: IEQ performance and occupants’ satisfaction of a mixed-mode ventilated shopping mall in hot-humid climate of Malaysia.
    Journal: Journal of Built Environment, Technology and Engineering, Vol.2 (March): 1-11.
    ISSN: 0128-1003
  2. Zalina Shari & Veronica Soebarto (2015).
    Title: Comparative Review of Existing Building Performance Assessment Systems: Appropriateness for the Context of Emerging/Developing Countries
    Journal: ALAM CIPTA, International Journal of Sustainable Tropical Design Research and Practice, Vol. 8 (1): 1-12.
    ISSN: 1823-7231
  3. Ibiyeye, A.I, Mohd F. Z. J., Zalina, S. & Dahlan, N.D. (2015).
    Title: Mixed-mode ventilation in Malaysia's shopping malls: A taxonomy study
    Journal: ALAM CIPTA, International Journal of Sustainable Tropical Design Research and Practice, Vol. 8 (Special issue2): 72-82
    ISSN: 1823-7231
  4. Maszura Abdul Ghafar, Rahinah Ibrahim, Zalina Shari & Farzad Pour Rahimian (2013).
    Title: Embedding work culture in Building Information Modeling (BIM) for enhancing collaboration in global projects
    Journal: International Journal of 3-D Information Modeling, Vol. 2 (2): 16-29
    ISSN: 2156-1710
  5. Shari, Z. & Soebarto, V.I. (2012). Delivering sustainable building strategies in Malaysia: Stakeholders’ barriers and aspirations
    Title: ALAM CIPTA, International Journal of Sustainable Tropical Design Research and Practice, Vol. 5 (2): 3-12
    ISSN: 1823-7231
  6. Zalina Shari, M. Fakri Zaky Jaafar, Elias Salleh & Lim Chin Haw (2008)
    Title: The potential of sustainable building rating system in the Malaysian building industry
    Journal: ALAM CIPTA, International Journal of Sustainable Tropical Design Research and Practice, Vol. 3 (1): 3-14
    ISSN: 1823-7231
  7. Meor Fared, Zaky Jaafar, Zalina Shari & Abdul Rahim Mat Zin (2007)
    Title: Studio report: Architectural projects for second year
    Journal: ALAM CIPTA, International Journal of Sustainable Tropical Design Research and Practice, Vol. 2 (1): 69.
    ISSN: 1823-7231
  8. Zalina Shari & Mohd Fakri Zaky Jaafar (2006).
    Title: Towards a holistic sustainable architectural education in Malaysia.
    Journal: ALAM CIPTA, International Journal of Sustainable Tropical Design Research and Practice, Vol. 1 (1): 57-65
    ISSN: 1823-7231

Books (Editorial)

  1. Olanrewaju, A., Shari, Z. and Gou, Z. (Eds). (2019)
    Title: Greening Affordable Housing: An Interactive Approach
    City & Publisher: Boca Raton, Florida: CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group
    ISBN: 978-1138102606
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1201/b22317
  2. Baharudin, N., Abd. Manan, M.S., Sarkum, S., Shari, Z. & Sharif, R. (Eds.). (2015).
    Title: Thinking Hands of Hajeedar
    City & Publisher: Serdang: FRSB, UPM
    ISBN: 978-967-5545-13-9
  3. Meor Razali, M.M.F., Baharuddin, N., Sharif, R., Ismail, S., Maarof, S., Shari, Z., Wan Mohamed, W.S. and Ismail, I.S. (Eds.). (2012).
    Title: Putra Architectural Exhibition PAX2012: Hajeedar, Wooi Lok Kuang & Tan Loke Mun
    City & Publisher: Serdang: FRSB, UPM
    ISBN: 978-960-321-7

Book Chapters

Book: Gelber, M., Boon, C.W. & Hijjas, S. (Eds) (2019), Greening Malaysia: Building Towards Sustainability, Kuala Lumpur: Pertubuhan Arkitek Malaysia
ISBN: 978-967-5264-24-5
Chapters:

  1. Zalina Shari. Environmental Preservation and Innovation Sdn Bhd (EPIC). Pages: 46-53
  2. Zalina Shari. Menara Kerja Raya. Pages: 72-81
  3. Zalina Shari. Suasana PjH. Pages: 110-119
  4. Zalina Shari. Heriot-Watt University Malaysia. Pages: 154-163
  5. Zalina Shari. Why Not Wood: A Case for Engineered Timber Construction in Malaysia. Pages: 254-263

Book: Kumar, B. (Ed.) (2018) Contemporary Strategies and Approaches in 3-D Information Modeling, Hershey: IGI Global
ISSN: 2326-6139; eISSN: 2326-6155
Chapter:
6. Maszura Abdul Ghafar, Rahinah Ibrahim, Zalina Shari & Farzad Pour Rahimian (2018). Integration of BIM Work Culture for Improving Global Project Collaboration Productivity. Pages: 136-157

Book: Baharuddin, N. (Ed.) (2015) Thinking Hands of Hajeedar, Serdang: FRSB, UPM
ISBN: 978-967-5545-13-9
Chapter:
7. Zalina Shari. Islamic Conceptual Thinking in Master Planning. Pages: 46-65

Book: Baharuddin, N., Ibrahim, R. & Raja Ahmad Affendi, R.A.A. (Eds.) (2013) Sustainable Tropical Environmental Design Exhibition (STEDex ’13), Vol. 5, Serdang: UPM Press
ISSN: 2180-0685
Chapters:
8. Zalina Shari & Tan Wan Joo. Visual Verve. Pages: 42-43.
9. Zalina Shari & Lee Jian Xian. Bold in Nature. Pages: 34-35

Book: Baharuddin, N., Ibrahim, R. & Raja Ahmad Affendi, R.A.A. (Eds.) (2012) Sustainable Tropical Environmental Design Exhibition (STEDex'12), Vol. 4, Serdang: UPM Press
ISSN: 2180-0685
Chapters:
10. Zalina Shari & Mohd Lukman Abdullah. Expressionistic Functional.
Pages: 162-163.
11. Zalina Shari & Esther Wong ShanYa. Pulsing Soul. Pages: 160-161
12. Zalina Shari & Ngu Xian Dung (2012). Rejuvenating Healing Embrace. Pages: 154-155
13. Zalina Shari & Esther Wong ShanYa. Zealous. Pages: 152-153
14. Zalina Shari. Recreational and Creative Centre. Page: 158
15. Zalina Shari. Work, Respite and Revitalize. Pages: 148-149.

Book: Meor Razali, M.M.F., Baharuddin, N. & Sharif, R. (Eds.) (2012), Putra Architectural Exhibition (PAX2012): Hajeedar, Wooi Lok Kuang & Tan Loke Mun. Vol.1, Serdang: FRSB UPM
ISBN 978-967-960-321-7
Chapter:
16. Hajeedar Abdul Majid & Zalina Shari. Mersing Laguna Development.
Pages: 32-36

Conference Proceedings (Editorial)

  1. L.C. Haw, Z. Shari, A.F. Abdullah and S.F. Abd. Shukor (Eds.). (2018).
    Title: Proceedings of the International Conference on Resilient Smart Technology, Environment and Design (ReSTED 2018), 14-15 Nov 2018, at SERI, UKM, Bangi.
    ISBN: 978-967-2224-16-7

  2. Z. Shari, L.C. Haw, A.F. Abdullah, T.B. Tuan and M.F. Khamidi (Eds.). (2018).
    Title: Energising Green Buildings, Proceedings of the 2nd Malaysia University-Industry Green Building Collaboration Symposium (MU-IGBC 2018), organised by Malaysia Green Building Confederation, in collaboration with UPM, UKM, UTeM and UoRM, 8 May 2018, at Tenera Hotel, Bangi.
    ISBN: 978-967-15984-0-5

  3. Shahidan, M.F., Shari, Z., Abd. Aziz, F., Dahlan, N.D. and Rahimian, F. P. (Eds.). (2013).
    Title: Proceedings of the Sustainable Tropical Environmental Design 2013 (SusTED’13), organized by UPM, University of Central Lancashire and University of Sydney, 18-19 Dec 2013, at UPM, Serdang.
    ISBN 978-1-901922-96-7

  4. Shari, Z. (Ed). (2012).
    Title: Proceedings of the Malaysian Architectural Education Conference (MAEC) 2012, advised by the Heads of Architecture School (COHAS), Malaysia, at FRSB, UPM, 21 Sept 2011 – 5 Oct 2012, at UPM, Serdang.
    e-ISBN: 978-967-5545-05-4

Conference Papers

  1. Rong Li, Zalina Shari and Mohd Zainal Abidin Ab. Kadir (2025).
    Title: Optimising building orientation for energy efficiency: A simulation study in China's hot summer and cold winter regions
    Published in: Proceedings of the ASEAN Postgraduate Conference 2024 (APGC 2024), p.207-221
    Conference Details: Organised by Centre of Sustainable Urban Planning and Real Estate (SUPRE), held at the Faculty of Built Environment, Universiti Malaya, 13 Nov 2024
    e-ISBN: 978-983-44450-6-5

  2. Mohamad, N. L., Shari, Z. and Dahlan, D. (2018).
    Title: Building envelope retrofit: Enhancing energy performance in existing government office buildings in Malaysia
    Published in: Z. Shari, L.C. Haw, A.F. Abdullah, T.B. Tuan and M.F. Khamidi (eds), Energising Green Buildings, Proceedings of the 2nd Malaysia University-Industry Green Building Collaboration Symposium (MU-IGBC 2018), p.285-293
    Conference Details: Organised by Malaysia Green Building Confederation, held at Tenera Hotel Bangi, 8 May 2018
    ISBN: 978-967-15984-0-5

  3. Alam, J., Shari, Z. and Jaafar, M.F.Z. (2018).
    Title: Assessment of window blind operation to understand occupants' behaviour towards the use of daylight in a green office building in Putrajaya, Malaysia
    Published in: Z. Shari, L.C. Haw, A.F. Abdullah, T.B. Tuan and M.F. Khamidi (eds), Energising Green Buildings, Proceedings of the 2nd Malaysia University-Industry Green Building Collaboration Symposium (MU-IGBC 2018), p.129-134-293
    Conference Details: Organised by Malaysia Green Building Confederation, held at Tenera Hotel Bangi, 8 May 2018
    ISBN: 978-967-15984-0-5

  4. M. Abdul Ghafar, R. Ibrahim & Z. Shari (2014).
    Title: Embedding cultural knowledge in Building Information Modeling (BIM) for fabrication efficiency to reduce industrialized construction waste
    Published in: Proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Computing in Civil and Building Engineering (ICCCBE2014), pp.195-202
    Conference Details: University of Florida in Orlando, June 23-25 2014
    Indexing: SCOPUS | ISBN: 9780784413616

  5. Zalina Shari & Veronica Soebarto (2012)
    Title: Current sustainable development practices in the Malaysian construction industry: Stakeholders’ perspective
    Published in: Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on the Socio-Political and Technological Dimensions of Climate Change (STDCC2012), pp. 51–62
    Conference Details: Organised by Housing Research Centre (HRC), Universiti Putra Malaysia & University of Central Lancashire, held at Putrajaya Marriott Hotel, Malaysia, 19–21 November 2012
    ISBN: 978-967-960-327-9
    Award: Best Paper Award

  6. Zalina Shari & Veronica Soebarto (2012).
    Title: Green vs. sustainability performance assessment: A case study of an office building in Putrajaya, Malaysia
    Published in: Proceedings of the 28th International Conference on Passive and Low Energy Architecture (PLEA2012): Opportunities, Limits & Needs – Towards an Environmentally Responsible Architecture
    Conference Details: Held at Pontificia Universidad Catolica del Peru in Lima, Peru, Nov. 7-9 Nov 2012
    Indexing: SCOPUS | ISBN: 978-612-4057-89-2

  7. Zalina Shari, Veronica Soebarto & Terence Williamson (2011).
    Title: A mixed-methods approach in developing sustainable office building assessment framework for developing countries – case of Malaysia
    Published in: Abstract Proceedings of the 8th Asia Pacific Conference on Sustainable Energy, Environmental Technologies (APCSEET 2011), p.87
    Conference Details: Held at the University of Adelaide in Adelaide, South Australia, July 10-13

  8. Zalina Shari, Veronica Soebarto & Terence Williamson (2008).
    Title: Proposed development of Malaysian sustainable building assessment framework
    Published in: Proceedings of the 9th SENVAR + 2nd ISESEE 2008 International Seminar in Sustainable Environment & Architecture + International Symposium & Exhibition in Sustainable Energy & Environment, pp.415-424
    Conference Details: Organised by Institute Sultan Iskandar & Universiti Teknologi MARA, held at Intekma Resort Shah Alam, Dec. 1-3 2008
    ISBN 978-967-305-256-1.

  9. Lim Chin Haw, Elias Salleh, M. Fakri Zaky & Zalina Shari (2007).
    Published in: Proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Passive and Low Energy Architecture (PLEA2007), pp.37-43
    Conference Details: Organized by National University Singapore, Nov. 22-24
    Indexing: SCOPUS | ISBN: 978-981-05-9400-8

  10. Z. Shari, M.F.Z., Jaafar, E. Salleh & L.C. Haw (2007).
    Title: Establishing local weighting values of SBTool for application in Malaysia
    Published in: Proceedings of the Conference On Sustainable Building South-East Asia (SB07SEA), pp.106-114
    Conference Details: Organised by Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, held at Kuala Lumpur Conference Centre, Nov. 5-7 2007
    ISBN: 978-983-2466-08-6

  11. Zalina Shari & Mohd Fakri Zaky Jaafar (2006).
    Title: Integration and implementation of sustainability in Malaysian architectural education
    Published in: Proceedings of the ANZAScA 40th Annual Conference of the Architectural Science Association: Challenges for Architectural Science in Changing Climates,pp. 239-246
    Conference Details: Held at the University of Adelaide in South Australia, Nov. 22-25 2006
    ISBN: 0-9586961-2-8

  12. Mohamad Fakri Zaky Jaafar & Zalina Shari (2006).
    Title:Domestic air conditioners in Malaysia: Operational characteristics and user behaviours
    Published in: Proceedings of the iNTA 2nd International Conference on Sustainable Architecture & Urban Design in Tropical Regions: Harmony in Culture & Nature, pp D15-1 – D15-6
    Conference Details: Duta Wacana Christian University in Yogyakarta, April 3-5 2006

  13. Zalina Shari, Elias Salleh & Mohamad Fakri Zaky Jaafar (2004).
    Title: Review of a sustainable public school design
    Published in: Proceedings of the 5th International Seminar on Sustainable Environmental Architecture
    Conference Details: Organised by Universiti Teknologi Malaysia in Skudai, Johor, Dec. 10-12 2004.

Professional Magazines

  1. Zalina Shari (2023).
    Title: High-rise Living and Mental Health: Learning from the Pandemic
    Magazine: Architectural Malaysia, Journal of the Malaysian Institute of Architects, Vol. 35 (1), pp.78-81.
  2. Zalina Shari (2022).
    Title: Public and Private Housing in Malaysia: A Review From the Sustainability Perspective.
    Magazine: FuturArc: The Voice of Green Architecture in Asia-Pacific, Vol. 76 (1Q 2022), pp.110-117.
  3. Zalina Shari (2021).
    Title: Women in Architecture: Serina Hijjas.
    Magazine: FuturArc: The Voice of Green Architecture in Asia-Pacific, Vol. 73 (2Q 2021), pp.40-49.
  4. Zalina Shari (2020).
    Title: Emerging Voices.
    Magazine: Architecture Malaysia, The Magazine of the Malaysian Institute of Architects, Vol.32 (Issue 2 2020), pp.83-91.
  5. Zalina Shari (2020).
    Title: Kuala Lumpur: Integrating Farms into Neighbourhoods.
    Magazine: FuturArc: The Voice of Green Architecture in Asia-Pacific, Vol. 68 (1Q 2020)
  6. Zalina Shari (2018).
    Title: Tropical Modernism: A Comparison of Two Approaches.
    Magazine: FuturArc: The Voice of Green Architecture in Asia-Pacific, Vol. 62 (Sept-Oct 2018), pp.26-37.
  7. Nirmal Kishnani, Florian Heinzelmann and Zalina Shari (2018).
    Title: FuturArc Price 2018 & FuturArc Green Leadership Award 2018: Jurors' Comments.
    Magazine: FuturArc: The Voice of Green Architecture in Asia-Pacific,, Vol. 60 (May-June 2018): 14-37, pp.80-83.
  8. Zalina Shari (2018).
    Title: Positive, Timely and Engaging: A Review of Paul Hawken's Drawdown.
    Magazine: FuturArc: The Voice of Green Architecture in Asia-Pacific, Vol. 58 (Jan-Feb 2018), p.68.
  9. Zalina Shari and Hans Lim (2017).
    Title: Urban Portraits: Kuala Lumpur.
    Magazine: FuturArc: The Voice of Green Architecture in Asia-Pacific, Vol. 57 (Nov-Dec 2017), pp.20-37.
  10. Zalina Shari (2017).
    Title: Menara Kerja Raya.
    Magazine: FuturArc: The Voice of Green Architecture in Asia-Pacific, Vol. 57 (Nov-Dec 2017), pp.70-73.
  11. Zalina Shari (2017).
    Title: How Green is Your Green Building?
    Magazine: Construction+: Bringing the Building and Design Industry to You, Issue 9 & 10 (Oct/Dec 2017), pp.28-31.
  12. Zalina Shari (2017).
    Title: Suasana PJH.
    Magazine: FuturArc: The Voice of Green Architecture in Asia-Pacific, Vol. 54 (May-June 2017), pp.72-77.
  13. Zalina Shari (2017).
    Title: Paramit's Factory in the Forest.
    Magazine: FuturArc: The Voice of Green Architecture in Asia-Pacific, Vol. 53 (Mar-April 2017), pp.22-31.
  14. Zalina Shari (2017).
    Title: Heriot-Watt University Malaysia.
    Magazine: FuturArc: The Voice of Green Architecture in Asia-Pacific, Vol. 52 (Jan-Feb 2017), pp.62-67.
  15. Zalina Shari (2017).
    Title: International School of Kuala Lumpur.
    Magazine: FuturArc: The Voice of Green Architecture in Asia-Pacific, Vol. 52 (Jan-Feb 2017), pp.56-61.
  16. Zalina Shari (2016).
    Title: Indigenous Green Architecture: The Future of Affordable Sustainable Building.
    Magazine: Construction+: Bringing the Building and Design Industry to You, Issue 3 (Oct 2016), pp.8-15.
  17. Zalina Shari (2016).
    Title: 'Recharged' Kilang Bateri.
    Magazine: FuturArc: The Voice of Green Architecture in Asia-Pacific, Vol. 46 (Jan-Feb 2016), pp.76-81.
  18. Zalina Shari (2015).
    Title: Country Report - Malaysia.
    Magazine: FuturArc: The Voice of Green Architecture in Asia-Pacific, Vol. 45 (Nov-Dec 2015), pp.49-51.
  19. Zalina Shari (2015).
    Title: Malaysia's Green Offices.
    Magazine: FuturArc: The Voice of Green Architecture in Asia-Pacific, Vol. 43 (July-Aug 2015), pp.90-95.
  20. Zalina Shari (2015).
    Title: Greening Tourism in Malaysia.
    Magazine: FuturArc: The Voice of Green Architecture in Asia-Pacific, Vol. 41 (Mar-April 2015), pp.112-113.
  21. Zalina Shari (2013).
    Title: Some Key Issues about the Green Building Index (GBI NRNC).
    Magazine: Architecture Malaysia, Journal of the Malaysian Institute of Architects, Vol. 25 (1): 78-82.
  22. Zalina Shari (2005).
    Title: First-Year Architecture Design Studio.
    Magazine: Architecture Malaysia, Journal of the Malaysian Institute of Architects, Vol. 17 (5),pp.40-41.

Online Magazines

  1. Zalina Shari (2022).
    Title: Artefact for Living: Addressing Adaptive Capacity and Need of Man - Editor's Note.
    Magazine: D-Zine Trend Magazine, Vol. 2(2), published by the Department of Architecture, UPM.
  2. Zalina Shari (2022).
    Title: Educating Future Architects - Editor's Note.
    Magazine: D-Zine Trend Magazine, Vol. 2(1), published by the Department of Architecture, UPM.
  3. Zalina Shari (2021).
    Title: Making Urban Areas More Sustainable and Liveable for the People.
    Magazine: D-Zine Trend Magazine, Vol. 1(1), published by the Department of Architecture, UPM.

Newspaper Articles

  1. Zalina Shari (2015).
    Title: Solutions that land us in a fix: Building new roads is not the answer to sustaining the number of vehicles in the Klang Valley.
    Newpaper: The Star Metro, 2 June, p.9.
  2. Zalina Shari (2015).
    Title: Limit urban sprawl: Time to start greening our cities for the future.
    Newspaper: The Star Metro, Comment section, 27 Jan, p.8.
  3. Zalina Shari (2014).
    Title: Celebrating Green Resorts.
    Newspaper: Sunday Star, starproperty.my section, Emerging Trends, 21 Dec, p.10.

Technical Reports

  1. Shari, Z. & Jaafar, M. F. Z. (2016).
    Report: Malaysian Carbon Reduction and Environmental Sustainability Tool (MyCREST): Classified Review Report, for Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB),Malaysia, 24 Jan.
  2. Zalina Shari (2016).
    Report: 2015 Malaysia University-Industry Green Building Collaboration (2015 MU-IGBC) Symposium: Post Symposium Report (Green Building Research Agenda), for Malaysia Green Building Confederation (MGBC).
  3. Jaafar, M. F. Z., Salleh, E. & Shari, Z. (2009).
    Report: Technical Report: Benchmarking of Sustainable Building Criteria in Malaysia, report of E-Science Project No: 06-01-04-SF0274, Faculty of Design and Architecture, Universiti Putra Malaysia.

Thesis

  1. Shari, Z. (2011).
    Title: Development of a Sustainability Assessment Framework for Malaysian Office Buildings Using a Mixed-methods Approach.
    PhD Thesis, School of Architecture, Landscape Architecture & Urban Design, University of Adelaide, SA.

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