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TEALS (tool for evaluation of academic library spaces) project : Evaluating physical library spaces (2012)
Presentation / Conference
Horn, A., Abbassi, N., Elkadi, H., & Owen, S. (2012, October). TEALS (tool for evaluation of academic library spaces) project : Evaluating physical library spaces. Presented at Library Assessment Conference : Building Effective, Sustainable, Practical Assessment, Charlottesville, Virginia

The aim of the TEALS (Tool for Evaluation of Academic Library Spaces) project was to establish a setting for the evaluation of academic library spaces. The outcomes of such evaluation were anticipated to provide insights into the
impacts of library... Read More about TEALS (tool for evaluation of academic library spaces) project : Evaluating physical library spaces.

Study on the visual performance of a traditional residential neighborhood in old Cairo (2012)
Journal Article
Almaiyah, S., & Elkadi, H. (2012). Study on the visual performance of a traditional residential neighborhood in old Cairo. Journal of Urban Technology, 19(4), 59-86. https://doi.org/10.1080/10630732.2011.649913

Traditional dwellings located in the hot arid zone in Egypt are well known for their sensitive architectural response to the region's climatic conditions and socio-cultural norms. The majority of these dwellings are well recognized for their courtyar... Read More about Study on the visual performance of a traditional residential neighborhood in old Cairo.

Study on the visual performance of a traditional residential neighbourhood in Old Cairo (2012)
Journal Article
Al-Maiyah, S., & Elkadi, H. (2012). Study on the visual performance of a traditional residential neighbourhood in Old Cairo. Journal of Urban Technology, 19(4), 59-86. https://doi.org/10.1080/10630732.2011.649913%3FjournalCode%3Dcjut20

Traditional dwellings located in the hot arid zone in Egypt are well known for their sensitive architectural response to the region’s climatic conditions and socio-cultural norms. The majority of these dwellings are well recognized for their courtyar... Read More about Study on the visual performance of a traditional residential neighbourhood in Old Cairo.

Transforming an academic library’s spaces : An evaluation study of Deakin University Library at Burwood campus using TEALS discovery (2012)
Presentation / Conference
Abbasi, N., Elkadi, H., Owen, S., & Horn, A. (2012, July). Transforming an academic library’s spaces : An evaluation study of Deakin University Library at Burwood campus using TEALS discovery. Presented at Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) Biennial Conference 2012, Sydney, Australia

Libraries worldwide are transforming their spaces to better align with the changing needs of
their communities. The aim of this paper is to outline the process and outcome of an
evaluation study of transformed academic library spaces at the Melbo... Read More about Transforming an academic library’s spaces : An evaluation study of Deakin University Library at Burwood campus using TEALS discovery.

Urban ecology and the future of cities (2012)
Presentation / Conference
Meikel, H., & Elkadi, H. (2012, June). Urban ecology and the future of cities. Presented at The 5th Healthy Cities: Working Together to Achieve Liveable Cities Conference, Victoria, Australia

The use of public transport in coastal Australia : Modes of travel to work and greenhouse emissions (2012)
Journal Article
Leao, S., & Elkadi, H. (2012). The use of public transport in coastal Australia : Modes of travel to work and greenhouse emissions. Advanced materials research, 347-53, 4034-4044. https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.347-353.4034

Commuting to work is one of the most important and regular routines of transportation in towns and cities. From a geographic perspective, the length of people’s commute is influenced, to some degree, by the spatial separation of their home and workpl... Read More about The use of public transport in coastal Australia : Modes of travel to work and greenhouse emissions.

Development of a tool for evaluation of academic library spaces (TEALS) (2011)
Presentation / Conference
Elkadi, H., & Abassi, N. (2011, December). Development of a tool for evaluation of academic library spaces (TEALS). Presented at Society for Research into Higher Education (SRHE) Annual Research Conference, Newport, Wales

The paper provides a brief description of the tool for evaluating the quality and utilisation of academic library spaces (TEALS). Supported by Deakin University Library, TEALS has been developed out of a research project in the School of Architecture... Read More about Development of a tool for evaluation of academic library spaces (TEALS).

Assessing daylighting performance of a traditional residential neighbourhood in historical Cairo (2011)
Presentation / Conference
Elkadi, H., & Al Maiyah, S. (2011, November). Assessing daylighting performance of a traditional residential neighbourhood in historical Cairo. Presented at International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) 17th General Assembly Scientific Symposium, Paris, France

Traditional dwellings located in the hot arid zones of the Arabian regions are well known for their sensitive
architectural response to the region’s climatic conditions and socio-cultural norms. The majority of these dwellings
are well recognized... Read More about Assessing daylighting performance of a traditional residential neighbourhood in historical Cairo.

Thermal and ventilation performance of a multifunctional sports hall within an aquatic centre (2011)
Presentation / Conference
Ragojapalan, P., & Elkadi, H. (2011, November). Thermal and ventilation performance of a multifunctional sports hall within an aquatic centre. Presented at Building Simulation Conference 2011 (BS 2011), Sydney, Australia

There has been an increasing demand for sports facilities in urban areas recently. As a result of this, more attention is drawn towards not only the energy performance of these building typologies, but also creating a healthy indoor environment for t... Read More about Thermal and ventilation performance of a multifunctional sports hall within an aquatic centre.

Visioning a University (2011)
Presentation / Conference
Elkadi, H. (2011, August). Visioning a University. Presented at International Conference of Australian Institute of Landscape Architecture (AILA), Brisbane, Australia

Diversity and thermal comfort in outdoor places (2011)
Journal Article
Kenawy, I., & Elkadi, H. (2011). Diversity and thermal comfort in outdoor places. International Journal of Diversity in Organizations, Communities and Nations: Annual Review, 11(1), 237-248

Sustainable cities should be livable cities where people from different backgrounds and with different aspirations can meet and interact with each other. Public places being the urban stages where the social interactions happen are considered importa... Read More about Diversity and thermal comfort in outdoor places.