Lukman Hakim Mahamod

Unique Elements of the Traditional and Vernacular Masjids in Malaysia; Traditional Elements Acquainting Practical Sustainability

Since indigenous construction, sustainability had appeared into practice though it was not performed in high technology manner. The paper focuses on the traditional masjids in Malaysia where traditional technology of passive design has long been inculcated. Passive design strategies which are practical are ablution from rain water harvesting, comfortable interior without mechanical ventilation and flexible layout with future expansion, employment of materials suitable to the climate and simple device of roofing system that gives major contribution to the indoor space quality. The paper reveals that practical sustainability features used by the former generations suggest great contributions to the future of architecture and construction without inflating the cost. Three masjids are chosen to be case studies and they are examined and observed in order to conform on the performance of practical sustainability

Islamic tourism: beyond than just Halal food and a place for prayer

This paper is concerned with the Islamic tourism product that is shariah compliant accommodations. The overviews of Islamic tourism can be identified based on the literature review available. In Malaysia context, Islamic tourism can be defined as any activities, events and experience undertaken in a state of travel that is in accordance with Islamic teaching. This concept is widely discussed among the researchers as a result of the increasing number of Muslim travellers around the world recently. However, the Islamic tourism concept is always mistakenly understood where it is actually beyond than just halal food and availability of prayer places. The present studies focused on the operation stage, but the design and construction stage of shariah compliant hotel are remained undiscovered. Therefore, this paper will focus on the linkage of shariah compliant hospitality with construction industry during the design stage.