Zaki Mallasi
Zaki leads the integration of digital design technologies for KCCT, aligning innovative tools and computational design with the firm’s architectural delivery. With a background in architecture and project delivery, he ensures that BIM strategy enhances both design quality and technical efficiency across KCCT’s market sectors.
Within KCCT, Zaki directs digital design standards, Revit training, process automation, parametric modeling, and VDC implementation. He is a strong advocate for the intersection of design and technology to improve collaboration, streamline workflows, and expand possibilities within the built environment, and is passionate about leveraging that technology to unlock creativity and help architects realize their visions more effectively.
A frequent international speaker and adjunct lecturer, Zaki shares his expertise through professional and academic forums worldwide. He is a founding member and past president of the Arab Society for Computation in Architecture, Art, and Design, where he continues to advocate for innovation and global dialogue in the AEC industry.
LEED Accredited Professional, Building Design + Construction
Autodesk Revit-Certified Instructor
Arab Society for Computation in Architecture, Art and Design, Treasurer and Past President
“Designing with Pixels: Parametric Thinking for Patterning Dynamic Building Facades.” Journal of Façade Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management
“Using Parametric BIM Integration for Prototyping Future Responsive Facades.” Journal of Façade Design and Engineering
“Integrating Physical and Digital Prototypes Using Parametric BIM in the Pursuit of Kinetic Façade.” Proceedings of the ASCAAD-2016 International Conferences: Parametricism v. Materialism
Integrated Building Performance: Workflow, Tools & Techniques Used by Architects & Engineers to Improve Energy Efficiency Through Computation, Advancing Computational Building Design Conference
Rethinking the Discourse of Architectural Education Teaching Using BIM Technology, Learning and Technology Conference
Prototyping Future Smart City Forms: Combining Sensory Technology and BIM Simulation to Visualize Environmental Impact, International Conference Collaboration for Innovation, 2015
BIM for Owners: Applications, Benefits, and What to Expect as an Owner, Jeddah Chamber of Commerce
Master of Science, Virtual Built Environments, University College
Bachelor of Science, Architecture, University of Khartoum, Sudan