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Transforming Adversity Into Opportunity : Assessing User Satisfaction In Hospital Transformation In Lieu Of A Pandemic Through The Multi-Corridor Expansion Model For Epidemic Management And Environmental Design Enhancement, Omer Shujat Bhatti, Muhammad Asad Ghufran, Atta Ullah Shah

NAKHARA (Journal of Environmental Design and Planning)

The COVID-19 pandemic brought the world to a standstill, demonstrating the critical importance of preparedness and adaptation in the face of pandemics and epidemics. Pandemics and epidemics have been a persistent threat throughout human history, causing significant mortality and morbidity, as well as disrupting economies, societies, and politics. The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, had a profound impact on healthcare systems worldwide, leading to hospitals transforming into pandemic centers. This case study, conducted at Riphah International Hospital (RIH) in Islamabad, Pakistan, explores the transformation of an existing facility into a pandemic center, highlighting the challenges faced in managing …

Cultural Revitalization Of The Phae Road : An In-Depth Exploration Of Contemporary Lanna Architectural Facades And Urban Identity, Neeraparng Laohaviraphap, Ekkachai Mahaek

NAKHARA (Journal of Environmental Design and Planning)

This study presents a comprehensive analysis of contemporary Lanna architecture on Tha Phae Road, a historically and culturally significant street in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The main objective of this research is to conduct this comprehensive analysis of the revitalization process with a specific focus on the architectural facades of the revitalized buildings. The study aims to document and evaluate how traditional Lanna architectural elements have been integrated with Modern, Western, and Chinese architectural styles during the process, while also investigating its ensuing urban impacts.  Employing a descriptive case study approach, this research draws upon a diverse array of primary and …

Residential Unit Design For Natural Ventilation In Tropical Multi-Family High-Rises With A Double-Loaded Corridor, Chalermwat Tantasavasdi, Natthaumporn Inprom

NAKHARA (Journal of Environmental Design and Planning)

This research investigates practical methods to improve the efficiency of natural ventilation in residential units of multi-family high-rises without additional areas. Typical studio- and one-bedroom-types of small units were redesigned using: 1) air post, 2) transom window, 3) buffer space with one corridor opening and 4) buffer space with two corridor openings. The simulation study using a CFD program to reveal that the indoor average air velocity coefficient (Cv ) in the best redesigned case (0.46) significantly improves from the base case (0.01). The paper demonstrates an example of application to an actual climate in Bangkok, Thailand. It was …

Conversion Challenges : A Case Study Of Converting A Post And Lintel Structure To A Precast Concrete Structure Using Building Information Modeling (Bim), Chavanont Khosakitchalert, Nobuyoshi Yabuki

NAKHARA (Journal of Environmental Design and Planning)

Building Information Modeling (BIM) is now a widely accepted tool in the construction industry for designing and managing construction projects. However, converting a BIM model from one type of structure to another can be challenging. This case report aims to document the problems and challenges encountered when an engineer team attempted to create a precast concrete structural BIM model from an architectural BIM model that was initially designed to use a post and lintel system. The architect worked with the engineer team, facing several challenges when changing the structural system. One of the main challenges during the conversion process was …

Optimization Of Envelope Heat Gain And Interior Daylight Illuminance In Building Facade Design Under Reflectance Limitations : A Case Study Of Office Buildings In Thailand, Sarin Pinich, Kantaphong Srimuang, Atch Sreshthaputra

NAKHARA (Journal of Environmental Design and Planning)

The popularity of using glass as the main building envelope material in commercial high-rise buildings has brought about numerous legal actions in recent years due to the widespread impact of the visible light reflectance of glass facades on the surrounding area. However, choosing suitable reflectance values for glazing the building facade remains a viable solution to lessen envelope heat gain and reduce cooling energy demand. Despite this, maximizing daylight is essential to maintaining healthy vision and the circadian rhythm of the building users. As a result, finding the optimal solution for envelope glass property selection to provide minimum heat gain …

Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design For Low-Income Residents (B40) In Sabah, Malaysia, Zuraini Alias, Noor Malinda Mohamed Mohan, Mohd Reza Abdol Ghani, Mazni Saad, Mokhtar Abdullah

NAKHARA (Journal of Environmental Design and Planning)

Safety, facilities, and environment are known to be among the core factors that influence the Quality of Life (QoL) of neighbourhood communities. This study evaluates the low-income residents’ (B40) QoL and seeks to clarify whether People’s Housing Program Environment (PPRE) and Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) can be used collaboratively to improve the QoL of the People’s Housing Project (PPR) communities. This study hypothesizes that implementing CPTED is one of the strategies that may enhance the feeling of safety in residential environments. This …

Revisiting Vitruvius’ Town Planning Method In Architectural Education, Yandi Andri Yatmo, Paramita Atmodiwirjo

NAKHARA (Journal of Environmental Design and Planning)

This paper discusses the method of town planning described in Vitruvius’ Ten Books on Architecture and explores the possibility of its application in the process of design learning in architectural education. In particular, it addresses the prescriptive nature of the texts that outlined the method of town planning as an example of contextual strategies to highlight the key aspects of the design methodology to be followed in a structured manner. To explore the extent to which this method is applicable in a real design process, Vitruvius’ texts on town planning became the basis for method exploration in a class of …

Variation Of Moisture Content And Temperature Under The Road Shoulder Improved With Wicking Geotextile, Javad Galinmoghadam, Xiong Zhang

Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

Several Pavement Distresses Are Associated with Excess Water in the Pavement System. Hence, Controlling Subsurface Water is Crucial to Pavement's Long-Term Performance. Improving Pavement Drainage is Commonly Used to Control the Water Content in Pavement Layers. Conventional Drainage Systems Can Work under Saturated Conditions but Cannot Effectively Drain Capillary Water. a New Type of Wicking Geotextile Has Been Developed that Can Drain Water under Both Saturated and Unsaturated Conditions. in This Study, the Performance of This New Type of Geotextile in Draining Water from a Paved Road Shoulder is Evaluated. a Full-Scale Test Section Along Interstate 44 Was Constructed and …

The Impact Of Design Elements On Users’ Psychology To Foster Pro-Environmental Behavior In University Open Spaces., Dalia Moati, Toka Fahmy, Rehab El-Sayed

Architectural Engineering

Environmental psychology is the study of the interaction between the user and the environment. This field is crucial in understanding how the design elements affect human behavior, moods, and feelings. As well as, understanding the aspects and influences of environmental psychology is crucial key to investigating how design can influence human behavior to be environmentally friendly. This is known as pro- environmental behavior where human actions are sustainable and impacts the environment positively. Accordingly, this paper aims to explore the impact of outdoor design elements on environmental psychology to foster pro-environmental behavior in university campus open spaces. To achieve this, …

Edra 54: Bibliography, Tamara Karr

Bibliographies

edra 54: Environment and Health

Redefining Community In The Age Of The Internet: Will The Internet Of Things (Iot) Generate Sustainable And Equitable Community Development?, Carson Martinez

Pomona Senior Theses

There is a problem so immense in our built world that it is often not fully realized. This problem is the disconnection between humanity and the physical world. In an era of limitless data and information at our fingertips, buildings, public spaces, and landscapes are divided from us due to their physical nature. Compared with the intense flow of information from our online world driven by the beating engine of the internet, our physical world is silent. This lack of connection not only has consequences for sustainability but also for how we perceive and communicate with our built environment in …

กลยุทธ์การดำเนินงานด้านความยั่งยืนของธุรกิจรีสอร์ตที่ได้รับการรับรองมาตรฐานโรงแรมที่เป็นมิตรต่อสิ่งแวดล้อมในจังหวัดภูเก็ต: กรณีศึกษา คาลิมา รีสอร์ท แอนด์ สปา ภูเก็ต, พีชฮิลล์ โฮเต็ล และ อริญชย์นารา บางเทาบีช รีสอร์ท, ปานวาด ผลบำรุงวัชระ

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

ปัจจุบันทั่วโลกให้ความสำคัญกับการพัฒนาอย่างยั่งยืน เช่นเดียวกันในประเทศไทยซึ่งมีอุดสาหกรรมการท่องเที่ยวที่สร้างเม็ดเงินทางเศรษฐกิจมหาศาล แต่ก็เป็นภาคที่บริโภคพลังงานและสร้างผลกระทบมากมายเช่นกัน งานวิจัยนี้จึงมีวัตถุประสงค์เพื่อศึกษาแนวคิดการเข้าร่วมการรับรอง กลยุทธ์การดำเนินงานด้านความยั่งยืน รวมถึงผลจากการดำเนินงานนั้น ของรีสอร์ตในจังหวัดภูเก็ต ที่ได้รับการรับรองโรงแรมที่เป็นมิตรต่อสิ่งแวดล้อมในระดับ ทอง เงิน และทองแดง ระดับละ 1 กรณีศึกษา รวม 3 กรณีศึกษา และสรุปบทเรียนเพื่อเป็นแนวทางในการพัฒนาอุตสหกรรมการท่องเที่ยวอย่างยั่งยืนของไทยจากผลการศึกษาพบว่า 1) รีสอร์ตมีการปรับตัวสู่การเป็นที่พักที่มีการดำเนินการด้านความยั่งยืน โดยมีปัจจัยในการเข้าร่วมการรับรองโรงแรมที่เป็นมิตรต่อสิ่งแวดล้อม คือ ปัจจัยด้านการต่อยอดทางธุรกิจ ปัจจัยด้านสภาพแวดล้อมและที่ตั้ง และปัจจัยแนวคิดด้านสิ่งแวดล้อมของผู้บริหาร 2) กลยุทธ์การดำเนินงานด้านความยั่งยืนที่รีสอร์ตกรณีศึกษาเน้นมากที่สุด 4 หมวด ได้แก่ (1) ด้านการจัดการทรัพยากรและพลังงาน (2) ด้านการมีส่วนร่วมกับชุมชน (3) ด้านการจัดซื้อจัดจ้าง และ (4) ด้านการพัฒนาบุคลากร เนื่องจากธุรกิจที่พักแรมเป็นการลงทุนในระยะยาว สิ่งสำคัญคือการบริหารจัดการทรัพยากรเพื่อลดค่าใช้จ่าย รวมถึงพัฒนาบริการเพื่อสร้างรายได้ 3) ผลการดำเนินงานพบว่าค่าคะแนนภายใต้การดำเนินการด้านความยั่งยืนโดยรวมเป็นไปในทิศทางบวก อีกทั้งมุมมองผู้ประกอบการมองว่าการเข้าร่วมการรับรองดังกล่าวมีผลตอบรับที่ดี ทั้งจากผู้เข้าพัก พนักงาน และชุมชน โดยมองว่าทุกฝ่ายได้ผลประโยชน์ร่วมกัน แต่อย่างไรก็ตามผู้เข้าพักอาจมีข้อคิดเห็นในเชิงลบอยู่บ้าง เนื่องจากอาจขาดความเข้าใจในการดำเนินงานของรีสอร์ต จากผลการศึกษาชี้ให้เห็นว่ากรณีศึกษาระดับทองมีการดำเนินงานตามแผนงานที่ชัดเจน ปฏิบัติได้จริง ที่สอดคล้องตามตัวชี้วัดของเกณฑ์โรงแรมที่เป็นมิตรต่อสิ่งแวดล้อม ส่วนกรณีศึกษาระดับเงิน มีการดำเนินงานอย่างจริงจังใน 3 โครงการหลักอยู่เดิมจึงเป็นการเข้าร่วมโครงการเพื่อประชาสัมพันธ์การดำเนินงาน และต่อยอดไปยังการรับรองและรางวัลด้านความยั่งยืนอื่น ขณะที่กรณีศึกษาระดับทองแดงที่มีข้อแตกต่างด้านที่ตั้ง ซึ่งอยู่ในพื้นที่ท่องเที่ยวเชิงวิถีชุมชน มีการบูรณาการร่วมกับการประชาสัมพันธ์ทางการตลาดเป็นหลัก

Beirut Arab University Faculty Of Architecture Design & Built Environment Yearbook 2021-2022, Beirut Arab University, Faculty Of Architecture - Design And Built Environment, 2023

Yearbooks

The Faculty of Architecture - Design and Built Environment is proud and honored to release the seventh edition of the Yearbook, comprising the most prominent endeavors of the academic year 2021-2022. The work contained on the following pages gives a small glimpse of the diversity, sense of invention, exploration, passion and significance that characterize and define the design outputs from the studios and courses of Architecture and Design programs.

Amtrak Staples Mill Station: Strategic Vision Plan 2023, Daniel S. Longest

Master of Urban and Regional Planning Capstone Projects

This plan proposes the replacement of the current Amtrak Staples Mill Station with a new facility designed to incorporate civic art, multi-use development, and fast and easy train boarding. Drawing on successful examples like Union Station in D.C. and Main Street Station in Richmond, this plan encourages stakeholders to adopt a strategic vision for the station and its vicinity as an asset to the region. An independent commission with equal representation from state agency representatives and residents would enact these improvements through a public-private partnership, including a transit-oriented development scheme for adjacent land.

The Aesthetically Engaging City: The Role Of Beauty And Play In Urbanism And Human Fulfilment, Amy Roser

Theses

This thesis argues that cities can only become better attuned to the complex human need for identity, meaning, understanding, and self-expression when urban decision-makers better understand the nature and significance of aesthetic engagement. When we strive toward aesthetic goals in building and city planning, we then nurture, more fully, essential human activities and needs. This thesis argues that the aesthetic of the urban environment profoundly influences the thoughts, emotions, and behaviours of those who dwell there and is therefore inseparable from culture, everyday life, and the cultivation of human fulfilment. By doing so, this thesis reconceptualises architecture, the urban environment, …

Disaster Risk Assessment In The Context Of Social Justice Using Geospatial Data Analytics, Behrang Bidadian

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)

Disaster Risk Assessment in the Context of Social Justice Using Geospatial Data Analytics

Behrang Bidadian

In recent decades, urban areas have witnessed a rise in floods which have posed a significant threat to human life and wealth, due to the effects of global warming. While researchers have conducted extensive studies on natural disaster risk focusing on components such as hazard, exposure, and vulnerability, certain aspects of this field have remained inadequately understood. To fulfill this need, the primary objective of this dissertation was to enhance our understanding of flood risk in urban areas, considering it a crucial example of natural …

Contemplative Nearby Nature: A Design Proposal For Peralta Hacienda Historical Park, Russell Corbin

Pomona Senior Theses

In this Environmental Analysis thesis project, I analyze what contemplative landscapes are, why they are important, and how to design them, and then implement those learnings in a design proposal for a contemplative landscape at Peralta Hacienda Historical Park. In addition to this writing component of the thesis, I created diagrams, drawings, section renderings, a plan, and two 3d models that all help inform the intentions, meaning, and components of my design. These elements have been woven into the writing and attached as additional documents. Five key contemplative design elements have been identified which I hope can prove useful for …

Bicycling For Sustainable Urban Mobility: Comparing Urban Transformations In Paris And Bogotá, Luba Masliy

Pomona Senior Theses

Promoting cycling is one of the low-hanging fruits to decarbonizing transportation, with further extensive benefits to quality of life. The main deterrent to the adoption of cycling for transportation is the lack of safe and connected infrastructure. This thesis explores and compares the case studies of Paris and Bogotá, where cycling modal shares grew significantly within the last decade. Plans outlining ambitious goals around sustainable transportation were put in place, and total bicycle network lengths increased rapidly in both cities. My work focuses on examining policy and infrastructure developments that lead to increased adoption of cycling over time in Paris …

Trolley Line Trail Creative Placemaking Plan, Courtland Caldwell

Master of Urban and Regional Planning Capstone Projects

The Trolley Line Trail is a planned multi-use trail along the historic Richmond-to-Ashland Trolley corridor. The purpose of this plan is to identify potential creative placemaking locations and installations to highlight the trolley's unique past and present. This plan sets forth a vision for creative placemaking by gathering community feedback, analyzing properties along the Trolley Line Trail, and making recommendations for placemaking and public art. Ultimately, the recommendations laid out in this plan aim to preserve and acknowledge the community's unique identity while creating a safe, accessible experience for all users.

The Influence Of Urban Forms And Street Infrastructure On Pedestrian-Motorist Collisions, Taylor J. Foreman

College of Graduate Studies: Theses & Dissertations

Unwalkable cities are afflicted by serious issues such as increasing rates of pedestrian traffic accidents, public health concerns, and the denied right to have an accessible city. This study examines how different types of urban forms and street infrastructure contribute to the prevalence of traffic accidents in two major metropolitan cities in the United States: Atlanta, Georgia, and Boston, Massachusetts. This study utilizes geospatial analysis through the Average Nearest Neighbor and Optimized Hot Spot Analysis tools to determine the spatial distribution of traffic accidents throughout both cities. Additionally, statistical tests were conducted to explore the relationships between the number of …