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Investigation of Indoor Thermal Perceptions and Comfort Temperature in Educational Spaces in Qatar
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Qatar University Press
, 2023 , Conference Paper)
We conducted thermal comfort field surveys in female educational spaces in Qatar in the autumn and winter of 2018 and 2020 – 21 and collected 324 datasets. They contained all the four environmental measurements and ...
Transit-oriented Development from the View of Traditional City Model
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Qatar University Press
, 2023 , Conference Paper)
Several communities have adopted the transit-oriented development (TOD) model to improve the urban form of the city. Through the TOD model, citizens are enabled and encouraged to travel by public transit and live near it, ...
The Use of Newly Developed Public Transportation System in Relation to People’s Thermal Perception of Outdoor Climate
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Qatar University Press
, 2023 , Conference Paper)
In the past decade, Doha the capital city of Qatar has witnessed a massive shift in various fields including economy, education, and sports sector. This flux caused rapid population growth, and as a result have led to an ...
Environmental Sustainability Comparative Assessment of Low-Rise and High-Rise Neighbourhoods based on People’s Lifestyle Preferences: The Case of Doha, Qatar
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Qatar University Press
, 2023 , Conference Paper)
The urban form of Doha city has undergone numerous changes owing to rapid economic growth during the past few decades. The Qatar National Vision 2030 highlights Environmental Sustainability as one of the key sectors of ...
Multimodal Transport For Smart Mobility in Emerging Cities: Case of Doha
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Qatar University Press
, 2023 , Conference Paper)
A mobility focused smart city ensures an urban place that is shaped with latest innovations accentuating the overall well-being of its citizens. One of the significant aspects for assessing the Smart Mobility in an emerging ...
An Analytical Review of Attempts to Mitigate Visual Pollution in Urban Settings
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Qatar University Press
, 2023 , Conference Paper)
Visual pollution is the main issue rising in urban settings these days. The residents of the built environment or the surrounding communities are negatively impacted by this sort of pollution. Visual pollution reduces ...
RSM Analysis for Optimum Content of Graphene Nanoplatelets for 3D-Printed Clay Strength
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Qatar University Press
, 2023 , Conference Paper)
This study applies Response Surface Methodologies (RSM) methods to maximize 3D-Printed clay mechanical properties. Mixes containing different Graphene Nanoplatelets (GNPs) contents were printed and tested in compression ...
Assessment of Aesthetic Control in Qatar’s Urban Design
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Qatar University Press
, 2023 , Conference Paper)
Aesthetic control is concerned with the visual appearance of the built environment, specifically in the urban setting. The built environment aesthetics can directly influence place identity, property values and the business ...
Exploring Crowd Management and Evacuation Strategies using Microscopic Pedestrian Simulation: A Case Study of Souq Waqif
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Qatar University Press
, 2023 , Conference Paper)
Safe egress plans are critical for crowd evacuation at touristic attractions, particularly during special events, as visitors are often unaware of their options. Identification of bottlenecks in the walking spaces are vital ...
Application of PERS to Evaluate Walkability in State of Qatar
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Qatar University Press
, 2023 , Conference Paper)
Well-designed pedestrian facilities are essential to promote walking among residents. These facilities also act as safe space for use of cycling and other personal mobility vehicles. In 2018, Ministry of Transport developed ...