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The role of daylight in preserving identities in heritage context (2007)
Journal Article
Al-Maiyah, S., & Elkadi, H. (2007). The role of daylight in preserving identities in heritage context. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 11(7), 1544-1557. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2005.11.004

The narrow alleys and the small neighbourhood squares are the most recognisable urban configuration forms that highlight the fabrics of Old Cairo. Parts of Old Cairo are currently going through major conservation projects. The extent of the success o... Read More about The role of daylight in preserving identities in heritage context.

Whose identity? Valuing the culture built heritage in diverse and tensioned societies (2007)
Journal Article
Elkadi, H. (2007). Whose identity? Valuing the culture built heritage in diverse and tensioned societies. İTÜ dergisi A, 4(1), 45-55

The UNESCO declaration on cultural diversity in 2002 has raised more questions than answers. More recent events around the world have highlighted the immediate need for legislative actions to protect cultural built heritage in tensioned societies... Read More about Whose identity? Valuing the culture built heritage in diverse and tensioned societies.

Cultures of glass architecture (2006)
Book
Elkadi, H. (2006). Cultures of glass architecture. Hampshire, UK: Ashgate

When designing, architects are responding to and creating a relationship between identity, culture and architectural style. This book discusses whether the extent of the use of glass facades has increased, or indeed enhanced, the creation of mean... Read More about Cultures of glass architecture.

The impact of applying recent façade technology on daylighting performance in buildings in eastern Mediterranean (2002)
Journal Article
Saridar, S., & Elkadi, H. (2002). The impact of applying recent façade technology on daylighting performance in buildings in eastern Mediterranean. Building and Environment, 37(11), 1205-1212. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0360-1323%2801%2900095-6

Energy shortage has surfaced in Lebanon during and after the civil war. There is a need to rationalise the use of energy in the building sector. Building façade design in Lebanon is not taking full advantage of the daylighting availability. Architec... Read More about The impact of applying recent façade technology on daylighting performance in buildings in eastern Mediterranean.

Sustainability approaches for incarceration architecture (2002)
Journal Article
Al-Hosany, N., & Elkadi, H. (2002). Sustainability approaches for incarceration architecture. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 6(5), 457-470. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1364-0321%2801%2900013-2

Incarceration architecture by definition negates many aspects of sustainability. Natural and humane values embedded in the penal system can be in many ways ambiguous. Throughout history, it was mainly the role of sociologists to advance theories and... Read More about Sustainability approaches for incarceration architecture.

Chapter 5 (2002)
Book Chapter
Elkadi, H. (2002). Chapter 5. In Africa Environment Outlook : Past, present and future perspectives (366-398). United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Ecological approach for the evaluation of intelligence energy features in a building's skin (2000)
Journal Article
Elkadi, H. (2000). Ecological approach for the evaluation of intelligence energy features in a building's skin. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 4(1), 91-103. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1364-0321%2899%2900010-6

The recent development of ‘intelligent’ features and techniques for buildings’ skins are intended to meet certain energy targets. These targets are rarely looked at in an integral way. Research in this area aims to reduce energy consumption as a cons... Read More about Ecological approach for the evaluation of intelligence energy features in a building's skin.

The relevance of GIS in the evaluation of vernacular architecture (1999)
Journal Article
Ford, M., Elkadi, H., & Watson, L. (1999). The relevance of GIS in the evaluation of vernacular architecture. Journal of Architectural Conservation, 5(3), 64-75. https://doi.org/10.1080/13556207.1999.10785252

In the present climate of financial restrictions, the importance of identifying those buildings that are of greatest value has increased. Identification necessitates knowledge, not only of the architectural and historic worth of a building, but also... Read More about The relevance of GIS in the evaluation of vernacular architecture.

Evaluation of the intelligent skin (1998)
Journal Article
Harris, J., Elkadi, H., & Wigginton, M. (1998). Evaluation of the intelligent skin. Renewable Energy, 15(Sp Ed), 1336-1341

A participatory model for the regeneration of Australian cities : the case of Geelong
Journal Article
Elkadi, H. (in press). A participatory model for the regeneration of Australian cities : the case of Geelong. Global journal of engineering sciences, 4(4), 2-8. https://doi.org/10.33552/GJES.2020.04.000595

Urban regeneration projects have become a key focus of attention in cities globally. The case study of Geelong City, Australia, illustrates the challenges of maintaining the viability and relevance of the city while shifting from its historical indus... Read More about A participatory model for the regeneration of Australian cities : the case of Geelong.

Smart Integrated Ecological Approach for Geelong, Australia
Presentation / Conference
Elkadi, H. Smart Integrated Ecological Approach for Geelong, Australia. Presented at 24th International Conference on Urban Planning, Regional Development and Information Society, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germany

Regeneration of many cities is essential to enable their sustainable re-development but importantly to maintain their viability and creativity in this global and rapidly changing world. Most cities face major ecological challenges that require immedi... Read More about Smart Integrated Ecological Approach for Geelong, Australia.

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.