effective means the date the accreditation period is accepted. UTM just had its accreditation renewed. not sure why it's taking too long for the information to be updated here...

I see... thanks for the information 👍👍😁

hi mr azarimy

im finishing my masters soon, do you have any information or thoughts about the implementation of BIM in construction industry especially from architecture firms in malaysia? should i get into it now..or it will be a waste of time because i dont really need it..?

thank you in advance.

BIM is already in place and have started to be implemented in major developments in malaysia. i think people in this industry are quickly learning how BIM adoption can save time and money from singapore. so it's a matter of time before the everyone uses it. but be aware that many firms are still very comfortable of doing things the old way. they would say they dont need it now, but im certain the time will come when they realize they can cut costs staggeringly (up to 30%!) by adopting them.

one way or another, i'm pretty certain schools in malaysia have introduced BIM particularly in construction and project management subjects. so u have been learning it anyways. u should get urself familiarized with BIM authoring tools (such as Revit), because as architects, u will need these to get into BIM.

(just in case, BIM is not just about tools like revit. BIM is a system of doing work. i hope u know that )

yap, im aware of BIM is a system..and Revit is a tool..

yes, ive learned the basic of BIM during my undergrad and a little bit more now..but i dont think it is enough for real world industry..the reason why i asked because when i did my year out for two years..i never used it..and the firm is quite big..that is why i just wondering about that haha

I reckon thats 2-3 years ago? Back then most local authorities and JKR were training their staffs and upgrading their system to be BIM ready. So its normal for firms not to be involved in it one bit.

But as they move on to new projects, particularly with current economic uncertainty, i imagine people cutting measures here and there. BIM would cut the long term cost. Hence people with BIM capability would be highly desired.

yes 2012-2014..well it look like we are moving into that direction and it just a matter of time..i guess no harm for me to pay a little more attention to BIM and familiarize myself with it now..so that once it coming in full gear..i will be prepared..hehe

Hi Sir,

This might be an unusual question but is there an architect who used to be an engineer and he/she designed and built bridges and was famous for it? I heard about it some time ago and I couldn't recall his name...

Santiago Calatrava.

Thank you!

Just got my spm results. Now what should i apply to get the chance to study abroad. Tell me what to apply, anyone?? I prefer more specific feedback. Would really appreciate it.

Does studying interior architecture needs to get recognition (like Part 1 Part 2?) same as studying Architecture?

it does. but not as extensive as an architecutral programme.

so far, here's the list of recognized interior design programmes:

http://lam.gov.my/index.php/accreditation/id-programmes.html

ok, thanks!
uhmm I didn't take art subject in SPM and I still can apply for the course right?
I'm going to apply scholarship for the course but I actually dk what to prepare for portfolio (I saw some of the universities stated that test/portfolio is needed if one didn't take Art subject in SPM)
So, I wonder what should I prepare/draw/include in my portfolio? (I have 0 experience )

Hi, can I ask if I do a diploma programme, let's just say UTM space's diploma in architecture, am I still applicable to go abroad for my degree?

Thanks!!

Yes. Art subject is a bonus, but not a compulsory requirement.
Portfolio requirement for scholarship is most likely different than what architecture schools require.

We usually want to see creative and artistic skills (where else could we see this if u didnt take art subjects in SPM?). So whatever creative product that u have done, regardless formally or informally, can be included. For example:

Sketches, illsutrations, paintings
Posters, magazine cover/layout, logo design
Grafitti and murals
Photography and photo editing
Models, sculptures, fashion design etc
Landscape or interior design

Remember, it could span as far back as 7 years old if need be.

Of course!

Abit confused now
I'm going to be taking a levels and going abroad after. But the whole list of oversea accreditted universities will be renewed in 2017, and I know some universities in the UK are kinda picky on what subject they prefer, some needing art+science+math and a good art portfolio, but problem here is most colleges dont offer Art as a subject in Malaysia. so I'm really paranoid on what subject i should take.

My question is
1.will most of the universities be removed from the list?
2. Also noted that most Australian and new zealand degrees only offer lam part 2, will there be a chance for their part 1 degrees to be included in the new list?
Or will I have to wait till 2017 to know the list @.@
3. Or would it be better to do a part 1 here first then go abroad for part 2? Is the Acceptance rate high this way?

Sorry for so much weird question I'm hella paranoid since I'll be the first to go abroad in my family if I follow this path
Thanks!!

1. ALL overseas universities will be removed from the list.
2. the list will be renewed. at the moment nobody can say for sure how many australian or NZ schools will be included in the list. so u have to wait till 2017 to know it for sure.
3. it's cheaper to do it this way. acceptance rate is more or less equal to part 1. so not much difference.

Alright,thanks a lot!!

Hi Mr. Azarimy,

I just applied my application via UPU, my category is under post-diploma. Just want to ask, working experience or SPM result, which one is carrying more weight?