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The effect of atrium configurations on energy usage in high-rise office buildings in semi-arid climate of Tehran
Thesis
Jaberansari, M. (in press). The effect of atrium configurations on energy usage in high-rise office buildings in semi-arid climate of Tehran. (Thesis). Salford University

The building sector is responsible for at least 30% of energy use in most countries worldwide (UN environment, 2017) and around 33% of energy is used by HVAC systems in buildings (Salib & Wood, 2013). As a passive design element, an atrium has th... Read More about The effect of atrium configurations on energy usage in high-rise office buildings in semi-arid climate of Tehran.

The socio-cultural architectural features of vernacular and contemporary dwellings for sustainable desert dwellings design in southwest Libya
Thesis
El-Hassi, A. (in press). The socio-cultural architectural features of vernacular and contemporary dwellings for sustainable desert dwellings design in southwest Libya. (Thesis). University of Salford

Southwest Libya is one of the most important desert regions in Libya with its significant historical oases and towns. This region is characterised by the unique design of vernacular desert dwellings, with a rich architectural heritage and a remarkabl... Read More about The socio-cultural architectural features of vernacular and contemporary dwellings for sustainable desert dwellings design in southwest Libya.

Valuing local built heritage in a global setting : identity & visual perceptions of cultural built heritage in Northern Ireland
Presentation / Conference
Elkadi, H. Valuing local built heritage in a global setting : identity & visual perceptions of cultural built heritage in Northern Ireland. Presented at UNESCO University and Heritage 10th International Seminar : Cultural Landscapes in the 21 st Century Cultural Landscapes, Laws, Management, and Public Participation: heritage as a challenge of citizenship, Newcastle ­upon ­Tyne, UK

In these troubled times with the world in search of its bearings and wayward minds using the terms culture and civilization in an attempt to turn human beings against one another, there is an urgent need to remember how fundamental cultural diversity... Read More about Valuing local built heritage in a global setting : identity & visual perceptions of cultural built heritage in Northern Ireland.

Using Peoplemap technique to elicit and broadcast sense of place
Presentation / Conference
Xu, L., Elkadi, H., & Leao, S. Using Peoplemap technique to elicit and broadcast sense of place. Presented at ANZAScA 2011 : From principles to practice in architectural science : the 45th Annual conference of the Australian and New Zealand Architectural Science Association, Sydney, Australia

The population in Geelong Region is expected to keep growing. In order to work towards a better future
of the region, it is essential to understand the feelings and needs of local communities and empower them in the
community affairs. This study... Read More about Using Peoplemap technique to elicit and broadcast sense of place.

Knowledge and cultural diversity
Book Chapter
Elkadi, H. (1999). Knowledge and cultural diversity. In K. O’Reilly (Ed.), Cultural Awareness in a Global Architectural Practice (119-223). Lausanne, Switzerland: Comportments & Authors

The Co-create GUI Engineering Curriculum for the 21st Century (CRUISE)
Report
Elmarakby, E. The Co-create GUI Engineering Curriculum for the 21st Century (CRUISE). The British Council

The Co-Create Government University Industry Engineering Curriculum for the 21st Century (CRUISE) project stands as a collaborative endeavour between academic institutions and industry, aiming to develop engineering education in Egypt. Funded by the... Read More about The Co-create GUI Engineering Curriculum for the 21st Century (CRUISE).