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View article: A Study of Changes in User Satisfaction in Metro Stations in Dubai
A Study of Changes in User Satisfaction in Metro Stations in Dubai Open
Over the past twenty years, rapid urbanization in Dubai has fundamentally changed land use. This has necessitated significant infrastructure development to meet the needs of the growing urban population. Therefore, this study examines chan…
View article: The impact of artificial lighting on improving the visual experience of museum visitors: A case study of Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization
The impact of artificial lighting on improving the visual experience of museum visitors: A case study of Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization Open
Lighting is a crucial element in museum design, directly influencing visitors’ psychological responses, visual experience, and overall satisfaction. Despite its significance, limited research exists on artificial lighting in museums within…
View article: Fire prevention and mitigation technologies in high-rise buildings: A bibliometric analysis from 2010 to 2023
Fire prevention and mitigation technologies in high-rise buildings: A bibliometric analysis from 2010 to 2023 Open
Purpose: This study provides a comprehensive bibliometric analysis for research in the area of fire prevention and mitigation in high-rise buildings, an emerging crucial subject. The analysis covers the period between 2010 and 2023, with t…
View article: Artificial Intelligence Islamic Architecture (AIIA): What Is Islamic Architecture in the Age of Artificial Intelligence?
Artificial Intelligence Islamic Architecture (AIIA): What Is Islamic Architecture in the Age of Artificial Intelligence? Open
Revisiting the long-debated question: “What is Islamic architecture?”, this research article aims to explore the identity of “Islamic architecture (IA)” in the context of artificial intelligence (AI) as well as the novel opportunities and …
View article: The effects of light distribution, color temperature, and Illuminance on the drawings’ quality of fine arts and Design students
The effects of light distribution, color temperature, and Illuminance on the drawings’ quality of fine arts and Design students Open
This study was performed to analyze the light from a psychological point of view and explore how different types of light affect the emotions and performance of students of the College of Fine Arts and Design (CFAD) when illuminance and co…
View article: Simulation-based multi-objective genetic optimization for promoting energy efficiency and thermal comfort in existing buildings of hot climate
Simulation-based multi-objective genetic optimization for promoting energy efficiency and thermal comfort in existing buildings of hot climate Open
This study conducts a detailed analysis to improve to enhance the energy performance of residential buildings in UAE through various retrofit measures. The applied methodology involved developing a calibrated building energy model for a tw…
View article: Cohousing design guidelines for better social integration in the United Arab Emirates
Cohousing design guidelines for better social integration in the United Arab Emirates Open
Considering cohousing as a new typology in the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) housing market is a challenge due to the cultural and societal dimensions. However, the variety of societies in the Emirates reflecting various habits, experiences,…
View article: Impact of legislative precision in the management of the Casbah
Impact of legislative precision in the management of the Casbah Open
The historic centre of Algiers ( Casbah ) presents a state of severe decay. Laws and legislative measures have been promulgated in the past three decades to provide an adequate framework for the conservation of the old city. This paper inv…
View article: Computational Design and Virtual Reality Tools as an Effective Approach for Designing Optimization, Enhancement, and Validation of Islamic Parametric Elevation
Computational Design and Virtual Reality Tools as an Effective Approach for Designing Optimization, Enhancement, and Validation of Islamic Parametric Elevation Open
Virtual reality was investigated with various computational design approaches to improve users’ ability to communicate, share, and grasp the design’s requirements to better conceptualize ideas during various design and review stages. The s…
View article: COMPUTATIONAL DESIGN FOR FUTURISTIC ENVIRONMENTALLY ADAPTIVE BUILDING FORMS AND STRUCTURES
COMPUTATIONAL DESIGN FOR FUTURISTIC ENVIRONMENTALLY ADAPTIVE BUILDING FORMS AND STRUCTURES Open
Introduction: With the rapid development in computational design, both architectural design and representation processes have witnessed a revolutionary change from the analog to the digital medium, opening new doors for adaptability in the…
View article: Comparative Analysis of Building Information Modeling (BIM) Patterns and Trends in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with Developed Countries
Comparative Analysis of Building Information Modeling (BIM) Patterns and Trends in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with Developed Countries Open
This research seeks to gain a deeper understanding of the current ecosystem of BIM technology and its utilization in the UAE. Since the UAE has been an early adopter of BIM, its utilization of BIM is now likely to reach that of developed n…
View article: Risk Assessment of Heat Stroke during the Marathon of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics in Sapporo, Hokkaido
Risk Assessment of Heat Stroke during the Marathon of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics in Sapporo, Hokkaido Open
A marathon is a grueling endurance race, and runners are at risk of heatstroke. Therefore, the thermal environment of the marathon course should be accurately assessed. Solar radiation, a factor in the thermal environment, is particularly …
View article: Managing University of Sharjah Setting and Infrastructure Towards a Sustainable and Livable Campus
Managing University of Sharjah Setting and Infrastructure Towards a Sustainable and Livable Campus Open
This paper describes the setting and infrastructure management at the University of Sharjah (UoS) as a continuous effort towards a livable and sustainable campus. The UoS has been participating in the UI GreenMetric World Universities Rank…
View article: Evaluation of the Tensile Characteristics and Bond Behaviour of Steel Fibre-Reinforced Concrete: An Overview
Evaluation of the Tensile Characteristics and Bond Behaviour of Steel Fibre-Reinforced Concrete: An Overview Open
Conventional concrete is a common building material that is often ridden with cracks due to its low tensile strength. Moreover, it has relatively low shear strength and, unless reinforced, undergoes brittle failure under tension and shear.…
View article: Improvement of thermal performance and predicted mean vote in city districts: A case in the United Arab Emirates
Improvement of thermal performance and predicted mean vote in city districts: A case in the United Arab Emirates Open
Several studies have indicated that traditional architecture is known for its sustainable capability to manage climate effects, while contemporary architecture focused on style more than sustainability. This study intends to improve therma…
View article: The Impact of the Building Forms of Tall Buildings on Dust Accumulation and Thermal Performance in Hot Climates
The Impact of the Building Forms of Tall Buildings on Dust Accumulation and Thermal Performance in Hot Climates Open
This study aims to create an iconic dust-control skyscraper that resembles an environmentally friendly structure, by adapting a new dust simulation design approach. This method seeks to reduce dust dispersion in the air, control dust movem…
View article: Analysis of Requirements for Achieving Carbon Neutrality in a Cold Dense City Using GIS
Analysis of Requirements for Achieving Carbon Neutrality in a Cold Dense City Using GIS Open
Photovoltaics (PV) can make a significant contribution to achieving carbon neutrality in buildings. Geographic information systems (GIS) make it easy to model cities and simulate PV with high accuracy. However, the computational burden fro…
View article: Sustainable façade cladding selection for buildings in hot climates based on thermal performance and energy consumption
Sustainable façade cladding selection for buildings in hot climates based on thermal performance and energy consumption Open
Façade cladding system is essential contributor to the sustainable performance of buildings. Holistic investigation of building facade cladding performance with respect to the regional microclimate is paramount and can contribute to an und…
View article: Study on Daylighting Performance in the CFAD Studios at the University of Sharjah
Study on Daylighting Performance in the CFAD Studios at the University of Sharjah Open
One of the major concerns for achieving comfortability and sustainability inside studios is lighting quantity and quality.Integrating daylighting without creating glare in building design would reduce the intensive use of artificial lighti…
View article: INVESTIGATING THE FACTORS INFLUENCING THE TQM IMPLEMENTATION ON ORGANIZATIONS PERFORMANCE
INVESTIGATING THE FACTORS INFLUENCING THE TQM IMPLEMENTATION ON ORGANIZATIONS PERFORMANCE Open
In today's business environment, competitive characteristics are considered essential to be able to develop and compete. Therefore, the government applied the best quality systems at all levels. In recent years most governmental institutio…
View article: Towards High-Performance Buildings using IoT and AI technologies: A Comprehensive Review
Towards High-Performance Buildings using IoT and AI technologies: A Comprehensive Review Open
Improving buildings' energy efficiency while preserving indoor thermal comfort conditions of hot climate regions has been within the high-interest topics among academics.Researchers have noted that achieving both concepts is essential to i…
View article: Self-learning Buildings: integrating Artificial Intelligence to create a building that can adapt to future challenges
Self-learning Buildings: integrating Artificial Intelligence to create a building that can adapt to future challenges Open
Adaptability is a crucial quality in nature, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) provides leverage for adaptability in Architecture. In this paper, AI is integrated to create Self-learning buildings that can adapt to future challenges. The ai…
View article: The challenges and opportunities of online learning and teaching at engineering and theoretical colleges during the pandemic
The challenges and opportunities of online learning and teaching at engineering and theoretical colleges during the pandemic Open
Education has been one of the major areas disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aims to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on users’ (students and faculty members) learning in higher education, examining how engineering st…
View article: Design of Islamic Parametric Elevation for Interior, Enclosed Corridors to Optimize Daylighting and Solar Radiation Exposure in a Desert Climate: A Case Study of the University of Sharjah, UAE
Design of Islamic Parametric Elevation for Interior, Enclosed Corridors to Optimize Daylighting and Solar Radiation Exposure in a Desert Climate: A Case Study of the University of Sharjah, UAE Open
This study used innovative computational design tools to improve a corridor’s visual and environmental conditions, such as solar radiation exposure and optimal daylighting, at the University of Sharjah’s (UoS) campus in the United Arab Emi…