All Outputs (7)

Student experience and the design of campus outdoor spaces : an optimized assessment and comparative cross-case analysis at Universities from two leading nations – England, UK & California, US (2021)
Thesis
Gabr, M. Student experience and the design of campus outdoor spaces : an optimized assessment and comparative cross-case analysis at Universities from two leading nations – England, UK & California, US. (Thesis). University of Salford

Universities are recently pressured to attracting more students and achieving higher rankings. Students’ experience is found to be one of the keyways universities are differentiating themselves. Universities aim to offer diverse landscape settings to... Read More about Student experience and the design of campus outdoor spaces : an optimized assessment and comparative cross-case analysis at Universities from two leading nations – England, UK & California, US.

The role of aesthetics in energy-retrofit strategies: the case of solid wall houses in the UK (2021)
Thesis
Seifhashemi, S. (2021). The role of aesthetics in energy-retrofit strategies: the case of solid wall houses in the UK. (Thesis). University of Salford

Solid wall dwellings are responsible for 36% of the carbon emission from the domestic sector in the UK. Among energy retrofit measures, Solid Wall Insulation (SWI) is the most effective in reducing energy demand. However, the current rate for insu... Read More about The role of aesthetics in energy-retrofit strategies: the case of solid wall houses in the UK.

Multiple perspective of public-private partnership project success : the case of Kuwaiti public housing initiative (2021)
Thesis
Alrashidi, M. Multiple perspective of public-private partnership project success : the case of Kuwaiti public housing initiative. (Thesis). University of Salford

Increased urbanisation has led to the use of public-private partnerships (PPP) in the provision of quality housing. However, to get the desired value from PPP housing projects, close attention must be paid to the stakeholders of each project and thei... Read More about Multiple perspective of public-private partnership project success : the case of Kuwaiti public housing initiative.

Developing a contextualised framework for culture-led urban sustainable development through creative hub concept (a case study of Iranian free zone) (2021)
Thesis
(a case study of Iranian free zone). (Thesis). University of Salford

Regenerating cities and adapting them to contemporary life circumstances is essential for improving cities' economic, social, and cultural situations. In order to regenerate cities, we, therefore, need to pay more attention to the cultural aspects of... Read More about Developing a contextualised framework for culture-led urban sustainable development through creative hub concept (a case study of Iranian free zone).

The resilience of urban design to pluvial flood (2018)
Thesis
Abdulkareem, M. (in press). The resilience of urban design to pluvial flood. (Thesis). The University of Salford

Resilient urban design has become an essential concern for cities needing to withstand the increasing number of natural and human-induced disasters. Yet cities and their infrastructures are becoming more vulnerable and threatened as flood protection... Read More about The resilience of urban design to pluvial flood.

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.