Examining Biomimicry-Based Sustainable Urban Design Solutions from an Islamic Tradition Perspective

Authors

  • Hailane Salam School of Architecture and Interior Architecture, College of Built Environment, Universiti, Teknologi MARA, 42300 Puncak Alam Campus, Selangor, Malaysia
  • Tengku Anis Qariah School of Architecture and Interior Architecture, College of Built Environment, Universiti, Teknologi MARA, 42300 Puncak Alam Campus, Selangor, Malaysia
  • Mohammad Syathir Amini Shahbudin Department of Built Environment Studies and Technology, College of Built Environment Universiti Teknologi MARA, 32610 Seri Iskandar, Perak, Malaysia.
  • Liyana Mahfuzah Mohd For School of Architecture and Interior Architecture, College of Built Environment, Universiti, Teknologi MARA, 42300 Puncak Alam Campus, Selangor, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24191/bej.v21iSpecial%20Issue.1502

Keywords:

Biomimicry, Sustainable Urban Design, Sustainability , Islamic Tradition, Frameworks

Abstract

The study begins by examining the intersection of architecture, urban design, sustainable design, biomimicry, and Islamic tradition to understand the current landscape of sustainable urban design solutions. Identifying a critical issue related to the lack of integration between Islamic traditions and biomimicry in urban design poses significant challenges to stakeholders aiming for culturally and ecologically responsive solutions. This research departs from traditional approaches by embracing a phenomenology methodology, addressing the existing research gap concerning the alignment of sustainable design practices with Islamic values and principles. The methodology involves thematic analysis of data collected through document analysis, focusing on Malaysian architectural practices that integrate biomimicry and Islamic influences. The study is designed to systematically investigate and develop a framework that offers a more effective and innovative way to blend cultural and environmental elements in urban design, enhancing the practical application of sustainability principles within the Malaysian context. This research is expected to contribute to the understanding of sustainable urban design by providing new insights, practical frameworks, and recommendations, thereby enhancing understanding and improving practices in Malaysia.

Author Biographies

Hailane Salam, School of Architecture and Interior Architecture, College of Built Environment, Universiti, Teknologi MARA, 42300 Puncak Alam Campus, Selangor, Malaysia

Hailane Salam is the Head of the School of Architecture and Interior Architecture at the College of Built Environment, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia. He teaches both postgraduate and undergraduate students and can be reached via email at hailane@uitm.edu.my.

Tengku Anis Qariah, School of Architecture and Interior Architecture, College of Built Environment, Universiti, Teknologi MARA, 42300 Puncak Alam Campus, Selangor, Malaysia

Tengku Anis Qariah is a lecturer at the Centre of Studies for Architecture, College of Built Environment, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia. She teaches both postgraduate and undergraduate students.

Mohammad Syathir Amini Shahbudin , Department of Built Environment Studies and Technology, College of Built Environment Universiti Teknologi MARA, 32610 Seri Iskandar, Perak, Malaysia.

Mohammad Syathir Amini Shahbudin is a lecturer in the Department of Built Environment Studies and Technology, College of Built Environment, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Seri Iskandar, Perak, Malaysia. He teaches both postgraduate and undergraduate students.

Liyana Mahfuzah Mohd For, School of Architecture and Interior Architecture, College of Built Environment, Universiti, Teknologi MARA, 42300 Puncak Alam Campus, Selangor, Malaysia

Liyana Mahfuzah Mohd For is a lecturer at the Centre of Studies for Architecture, College of Built Environment, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia. She teaches both postgraduate and undergraduate students.

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Salam, H., Tengku Anis Qariah, Amini Shahbudin , M. S. ., & Mohd For, L. M. . (2024). Examining Biomimicry-Based Sustainable Urban Design Solutions from an Islamic Tradition Perspective. Built Environment Journal, 21(Special Issue). https://doi.org/10.24191/bej.v21iSpecial Issue.1502

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