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View article: Ornament and efficiency: material performance and environmental logic of arabesque in Bayt Al-Razzaz
Ornament and efficiency: material performance and environmental logic of arabesque in Bayt Al-Razzaz Open
Islamic structure is distinguished by its integration of ornamentation, cultural symbolism, and environmental responsiveness. One of its most iconic features is the arabesque—an intricate, rhythmic design that embodies religious concepts a…
View article: The Role of Generative AI in Architecture Education from Students’ Perspectives—A Cross-Sectional Descriptive and Correlational Study
The Role of Generative AI in Architecture Education from Students’ Perspectives—A Cross-Sectional Descriptive and Correlational Study Open
Architecture students have a limited understanding of technology’s pedagogical benefits, which creates a gap between the potential of technology-enhanced learning and its actual implementation. A promising solution to this underlying probl…
View article: Heritage Preservation Using Laser Scanning: Architectural Digital Twins Using Al-Mu’izz Street as a Case Study
Heritage Preservation Using Laser Scanning: Architectural Digital Twins Using Al-Mu’izz Street as a Case Study Open
Historic Cairo, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979, is renowned for its rich Islamic architecture, including sabils, which have played a crucial role in the urban fabric of this arid region. This study focuses on the oldest…
View article: Impact of Urban Compactness, Architectural Form and Climatic Considerations: an Analysis in Traditional Islamic Buildings
Impact of Urban Compactness, Architectural Form and Climatic Considerations: an Analysis in Traditional Islamic Buildings Open
The special metropolitan texture of Islamic urban areas mirrored its social, political construction which was reflected in the architectural forms organized along the central avenue with the city’s mosques, Madrasahs, Sabils, and Bimarista…
View article: Energy efficiency, carbon emissions, and thermal comfort comparisons between conventional and proposed clustered open courtyard housing using CEB blocks
Energy efficiency, carbon emissions, and thermal comfort comparisons between conventional and proposed clustered open courtyard housing using CEB blocks Open
This research aims to assess a compact economic housing model design proposal using walls constructed of compressed earth blocks as a nucleus for sustainable urban housing in Egypt. This research also aims to evaluate the effect of the dir…
View article: Comparison of Occupant Thermal Comfort with and without Passive Design for a Naturally Ventilated Educational Building: a case study in Cairo, Egypt
Comparison of Occupant Thermal Comfort with and without Passive Design for a Naturally Ventilated Educational Building: a case study in Cairo, Egypt Open
Occupant thermal comfort in educational buildings is important for students as it support the educational process itself. The passive design of naturally ventilated buildings plays a crucial role in achieving occupant thermal comfort but t…
View article: The Reflective Impact of Different Teaching Strategies in Teaching Architecture and Interior Design Practical Courses
The Reflective Impact of Different Teaching Strategies in Teaching Architecture and Interior Design Practical Courses Open
Achieving learning outcomes in a creative manner, actually considers a vision for all instructors whether theoretical courses or practical courses, in a reflective way where such reflection interfere to boost students’ self-confidence whil…
View article: Comparative energy performance simulation for passive and conventional design: A case study in Cairo, Egypt
Comparative energy performance simulation for passive and conventional design: A case study in Cairo, Egypt Open
Buildings design at the time of climate change must enhance their energy performance and in turn to minimize the undesired impacts on our environment. In this work, a comparative simulation analysis has been conducted to an administration …
View article: Generic Energy Efficiency Assessment for heritage buildings; Wekalat El-Ghouri as a case study, Cairo, Egypt
Generic Energy Efficiency Assessment for heritage buildings; Wekalat El-Ghouri as a case study, Cairo, Egypt Open
Passively designed buildings are the tradition of historic areas of metropolitan Cairo. According to UNESCO, Cairo was inscribed on the World Heritage in 1979 under the title of “Islamic Cairo”, recognizing its unquestionable historical, a…
View article: On the Development and Optimization of an Urban Design Comfort Model (UDCM) on a Passive Solar Basis at Mid-Latitude Sites
On the Development and Optimization of an Urban Design Comfort Model (UDCM) on a Passive Solar Basis at Mid-Latitude Sites Open
Urban climatology is a complex field owed to the intersecting parameters. In city planning, neighborhood fabric and vegetation plays a great role in modifying arid microclimates. This work presents an approach to enable urban designers to …
View article: A Proposed Methodology for Planning a Sustainable Village at Mid Sinai Arid Climatic Zone, Egypt
A Proposed Methodology for Planning a Sustainable Village at Mid Sinai Arid Climatic Zone, Egypt Open
This paper focuses on a hybrid sustainable design methodology for desert settlement development on a microclimate thermal impact basis.In a 4% inhabited hot arid country such as Egypt, there should be a new development model that stresses …