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Neighbourhood Sustainable assessment tools analytical overview
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Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
, 2015 , Conference Paper)
Worldwide recession, rapid increase in energy cost, inefficient use of nonrenewable resources, global climatic changes and pollution are all indicators of a deteriorating built environment. Improving the living conditions ...
How to improve sustainability inside higher educational institutions: A strategic plan for Qatar University
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Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
, 2015 , Conference Paper)
Designing and implementing sustainable solutions means to take responsibility for the welfare of future generations as well as for our environment and planet. Positive approach towards sustainability should be an essential ...
Retrofitting traditional neighborhoods in Doha
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Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
, 2015 , Conference Paper)
Rapid urbanization in Doha during the past few decades has resulted in the disappearance of traditional neighborhoods that were replaced by modern mega real-estate developments, public buildings and projects. More traditional ...
Proposed cooling wall system: A lesson from nature
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ISEC Press
, 2015 , Conference Paper)
The study commences with a comparative analysis between desert adapted cactus plants and traditional mud houses. Primary comparative results yielded three main similarities: 1) Effective utilization of self-shading surfaces; ...