An Exploration Of The Evolving Boundary-Spanning Leadership Role Of Architects,
2025
TU Dublin
An Exploration Of The Evolving Boundary-Spanning Leadership Role Of Architects, Rory Concannon, Roisin Murphy, Oluwasegun Seriki
Articles
Architects form part of multidisciplinary teams in the construction of the built environment. Traditionally they have played a leading role within the construction process, often managing entire projects to completion. In recent years the composition of construction teams have evolved, leading to a perception that the architects leadership role has been diminished. Little is known about the boundary-spanning leadership required by architects, particularly in the light of the evolving roles. Through in-depth, semi-structured interviews, this research reduces this gap by exploring architect’s leadership practices in the context of changing boundaries within the construction team. Our findings reveal six specific competencies …
Effect Of Workplace Design On Collaboration And Satisfaction In Space System Command,
2025
Air Force Institute of Technology
Effect Of Workplace Design On Collaboration And Satisfaction In Space System Command, Joshua A. Hagood
Theses and Dissertations
This study addresses a significant knowledge gap regarding the influence of physical workplace design on employee collaboration and satisfaction with the physical environment within U.S. Space Force technical military organizations. While seminal industry research consistently demonstrates that physical design and indoor environmental quality influence employee satisfaction and collaboration (e.g., Candido et al., 2015; Sailer et al., 2021), the understanding of these impacts within military contexts remains limited. Using a quantitative post-occupancy evaluation survey, adapted from the Sustainable Post Occupancy Evaluation Survey (SPOES), multiple regression analyses revealed that physical elements collectively predict both satisfaction and collaboration. The final simplified model showed …
What Are The Limits To Smart Innovation? The Digital Underground Initiative And New Frontiers Of “Smartness” In Singapore,
2025
Singapore Management University
What Are The Limits To Smart Innovation? The Digital Underground Initiative And New Frontiers Of “Smartness” In Singapore, Prerona Das, Orlando Woods, Lily Kong
Research Collection College of Integrative Studies
This paper argues that the emergence of new frontiers of smart transformation, such as underground spaces, can pose significant challenges to the implementation of “smart” technological solutions. Exploring the case of Singapore’s Digital Underground initiative, we show that elements such as material complexity, co-ordination between stakeholders, and the availability of appropriate regulatory and administrative frameworks can problematize the implementation of subterranean smart initiatives. By considering multistake-holder perspectives on these “more-than-technological” factors, this paper offers lessons for urban planners, policymakers, and developers in cities around the world that are keen to leverage technology to unlock the potential of underground space.
Blending Informing Literacy And Visual Literacy: Instructional Vignettes In Art, Architecture, And Design,
2025
University of New Mexico - Main Campus
Blending Informing Literacy And Visual Literacy: Instructional Vignettes In Art, Architecture, And Design, Stephanie Beene, Sara Schumacher, Dana Statton Thompson, Mary Wegmann
University Libraries & Learning Sciences Faculty and Staff Publications
The ACRL Framework for Visual Literacy in Higher Education (Framework for Visual Literacy), based on empirical research into the trends, opportunities, and challenges facing the field of visual literacy in the twenty-first century,1 was codified in April 2022 and is an adaptable document to help learners grow their visual literacy competencies. In this chapter, written by four of the task force members charged with the creation of the Framework for Visual Literacy, we examine the relationship between the four themes in the Framework for Visual Literacy and the six frames of the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education …
Climate Information Use In Transportation Planning: A Survey Of Metropolitan Planning Organizations,
2025
Aspen Global Change Institute
Climate Information Use In Transportation Planning: A Survey Of Metropolitan Planning Organizations, Kelli M. Archie, James C. Arnott, Julie A. Vano, Daniella Hirschfeld, Rebecca Rasch, Emilio Mateo
Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning Faculty Publications
Climate change and its potential to impact transportation systems poses urgent challenges for sustainability and societal well-being, emphasizing a need to plan to reduce transportation infrastructure’s vulnerability to impacts such as sea level rise, extreme weather events, and increased erosion. Previous research has focused on document analysis and case studies and has highlighted the importance of including transportation professional needs in regard to understanding how transportation professionals use climate science. Through direct inclusion of transportation professional perspectives, this paper aims to fill the gaps in understanding about the use of climate information in transportation planning. To obtain data about local …
A Green Concrete Mixture Using Rice Husk As Partially Cement Replacement,
2025
The British University in Egypt
A Green Concrete Mixture Using Rice Husk As Partially Cement Replacement, Khloud Khalid Eldamshiry, Zeina Salama, Amany Micheal, Rania Rushdy Moussa, Ayatallah Raafat
Architectural Engineering
Egypt's agricultural waste production has increased significantly in recent decades, leading to improper disposal methods and environmental pollution. Rice husks are the most common agricultural solid waste in Egypt, contributing to "black clouds" and causing health issues. On the other hand, Cement, a crucial component of construction materials, generates unsound residues and greenhouse gas emissions. Green concrete with rice husks could be a profitable solution for environmentally sound construction, reducing cement consumption and increasing the durability and integrity of new materials. This study investigates the use untreated rice husk fibres with a concrete mixture, avoiding burning and contributing to environmental …
Implementing Vertical Gardens In Educational Buildings To Reduce Energy Consumption And Achieve Low Carbon Emissions,
2025
The British University in Egypt
Implementing Vertical Gardens In Educational Buildings To Reduce Energy Consumption And Achieve Low Carbon Emissions, Khloud Khalid Eldamshiry, Mohamed Esmat Elattar, Ahmed Abubakr
Architectural Engineering
Nowadays, the change of climate has been a crucial problem for architects to address since buildings consume more than half of the energy that results in carbon dioxide emissions that contribute to climate change. Vertical gardens have been proven in studies to be capable of significantly offsetting carbon dioxide emissions from building. in addition to passively cooling and insulating the structure As a result, the energy required for building operation is lowered in what appears to be a butterfly effect. The bulk of non-residential buildings in Egypt have been built without regard for energy efficiency regulations in recent years. As …
The Utilisation Of The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4ir) Technologies In E-Government Service Delivery: A Systematic Literature Review,
2025
University of Johannesburg
The Utilisation Of The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4ir) Technologies In E-Government Service Delivery: A Systematic Literature Review, Arnet Zitha, Noluntu Mpekoa, Sheethal Tom
African Conference on Information Systems and Technology
The integration of Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technologies is transforming e-Government by boosting citizen engagement and enhancing service efficiency. However, gaps still exist in understanding the various applications, impacts, and barriers to adoption. This systematic review synthesises literature from 16 studies published between 2017 and 2025, illustrating how technologies like blockchain, artificial intelligence, big data, Internet of Things, and machine learning are employed and their effects on e-Government service delivery. The review reveals that 4IR technologies continue to play a vital role in e-Government services by addressing security threats, simplifying verification and authentication, building trust, and improving the quality and …
The Impact Of Interactive Classroom Interior Design On Student’S Perceived Well-Being: A Case Study Of Egyptian Language Schools In Cairo.,
2025
The British University in Egypt
The Impact Of Interactive Classroom Interior Design On Student’S Perceived Well-Being: A Case Study Of Egyptian Language Schools In Cairo., Dalia Moati, Tasneem Gamal, Rodina Mostafa, Yara Farrag
Architectural Engineering
The impact of classroom interior design on students’ perceived well- being, encompassing cognitive, physical, and social aspects, is substantial. While there is increasing evidence supporting the importance of individual interior elements such as lighting, colour, and furniture, most research examines these factors separately, neglecting their combined effects. This research seeks to examine how an integrated approach to interactive classroom interior design through flexible seating areas, ergonomic furniture, natural lighting, colours psychology, acoustics, and thermal comfort influences student well- being (physical, social, and cognitive). The research explores the most effective combinations of design components in fostering a positive and supportive learning …
Utilization Of Colors, Lighting, And Materials As A Narrative Ai-Tool To Convey Human Emotions In Museums’ Interior Spaces. A Case Study Of The Museum Of Islamic Art Cairo, Egypt.,
2025
The British University in Egypt
Utilization Of Colors, Lighting, And Materials As A Narrative Ai-Tool To Convey Human Emotions In Museums’ Interior Spaces. A Case Study Of The Museum Of Islamic Art Cairo, Egypt., Dalia Moati, Rawan Medhat, Fagr Hesham, Nada Khaled, Tamer
Architectural Engineering
This study explores the relationship between museum interior design and human emotional responses, focusing on how key design elements—color, lighting, and materials—can be optimized to enhance visitor engagement and emotional well- being. Conducted at the Museum of Islamic Art in Cairo, Egypt, the research examines two critical spaces along the visitor journey: the Medicine Hall, introducing the experience, and the Writings Hall, situated toward the end of the route, where fatigue and emotional disengagement often occur. Over a nine-week period, a mixed-methods approach was employed, integrating structured observation, behavioral mapping, and AI-assisted image modifications to generate controlled design variations, alongside …
An Investigation Of Hydro-Morphological Changes At The Estuarine Outlet Of Kitchener Drain, Northern Coast Of Egypt,
2025
Lecturer, Mansoura Higher Institute for Engineering and Technology, Egypt
An Investigation Of Hydro-Morphological Changes At The Estuarine Outlet Of Kitchener Drain, Northern Coast Of Egypt, Nada Mansour, Karim Nassar, Mahmoud El-Gamal, Tharwat Sarhan
Mansoura Engineering Journal
In recent years, sedimentation and coastline erosion have occurred in the Kitchener Drain, where its outflow meets the Mediterranean Sea. Several measures have been taken to mitigate the impact of these problems. Excavation continues toward the drain's outlet, and there have been multiple stages of hard protection work, such as groins along the drain's eastern and western banks. What would happen if the working near the drain was kept, where accretion and erosion are most severe. The Coastal Modelling System (CMS) was used to find it out. The two-dimensional hydrodynamic circulation model known as the CMS is outfitted with modules …
Novel Nano-Composite Materials (Nncms) With The Designations J1, J2, And J3 For Removal Several Harmful Ions,
2025
Department of Environmental Engineering, Management and Technology, Faculty of Engineering, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
Novel Nano-Composite Materials (Nncms) With The Designations J1, J2, And J3 For Removal Several Harmful Ions, Mohammed K. Al-Doseri, Safaa. R. Fouda, Mohamed Mossad, Mahmoud H. Mahmoud
Mansoura Engineering Journal
The most toxic material to the environment is heavy metals. remove heavy metals from wastewater is done by adsorption. Many papers have been done using different materials to take off toxic dangerous ions from wastewater. Noval Nano-composites material (NNCM)as designated as J1, J2, and J3 the most used adsorbents in this study. To conduct the experiments, synthetic wastewater was generated in the lab. Batch experiments were conducted to create the best conditions for removing these ions from the wastewater. The optimum conditions obtained were 90 min optimum contact time, and pH equal seven, optimal NNCM dose was 0.5 g/L achieving …
Intelligent System Designs For Hvac Energy Reduction In Buildings: Ai-Based Forecasting And Hybrid Active/Passive Approaches,
2025
Effat University
Intelligent System Designs For Hvac Energy Reduction In Buildings: Ai-Based Forecasting And Hybrid Active/Passive Approaches, Leena N. Alam, Rim M. Obaid, Thoraya Musa, Wegdan O. Alshateri, Passent M. Elkafrawy Prof
Effat Undergraduate Research Journal
The majority of building energy utilization worldwide is related to HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning) systems. Eighty percent of the energy produced in Saudi Arabia is used by buildings, and since 70\% of that energy is used for ventilation, air conditioning accounts for roughly 50\% of the nation’s electrical use. This study reviewed and compared much research that used various AI-based forecasting algorithms. Specifically, the study explored the potential of passive and active cooling methods and intelligent system designs and used this analysis to develop a hybrid model that combined AI-based forecasting with active/passive approaches for optimal energy savings. The …
Nucleus Rehabilitationcentre,
2025
Association of Arab Universities
Nucleus Rehabilitationcentre
Effat Undergraduate Research Journal
ImprisonmentofchildjuvenilesinSaudiArabiaisontherise due totherateofcrimecommittedbythesegroupofindividual.How- ever,imprisonmentalonewillnotbeabletocorrectthementalcondition of youngchildren,andcouldevenprovokethemtocommitmorecrimes later inlife.Thus,thegovernmentofSaudiArabiaintendstoestablisha rehabilitation centerforthesegroupsofpeoplethroughitsvision2030. Hence, inthisworkaconceptualproposedondevelopinganucleusreha- bilitation centeratJeddah,SaudiArabiaispresented.Inthiswork,the estimated netareaforthecenteris13118.3m2andthetotalgrossarea is 16699.56m2.Inaddition,thecenteriscomprisedoffewzonessuchas main reception,administration,archives,healthunit,reformprogram, entertainment,residenceofteenagers,mail,visitationandservice.More- over,therehabilitationcenterisproposedtobedevelopedatatDahban cityinJeddah,whichfulfilstherequirementfortherehabilitationcen- ter. Therehabilitationcenteraimstoproduceawell-behavedgeneration and helpthembeginanewphaseoflifewiththeirlocalcommunityand society,whichisinlinewiththevision2030ofSaudiArabia.
Observatorycenter,
2025
Association of Arab Universities
Observatorycenter, Rim Thabit
Effat Undergraduate Research Journal
Humans havereliedonastronomyforanumberofthings, suchasdeterminingthedirectionsandseasonsoftheyear.InSaudi Arabia, astronomyisanessentialsciencebecauseitisgenerallyused in theirculturetodetermineRamadan,theperiodoffastingandthe celebration ofEid.Inaddition,SaudiArabiahassetvision2030and intendstobesuccessfulnationinthefieldofastronomy.Thus,inorder to achievethevision,thisworkproposesthedevelopmentofanobser- vatorycenteratSaudiArabia.Inthiswork,twocasestudiesrelatedto observatorycenterhavebeenanalysed.Basedonthecasestudies,the proposedobservatorycenterwillhaveanestimatednetareaof7,090m2. The observatorycenteriscomprisedoffewzones,suchasexhibition, planetarium, administration,learningcenterandservice.Thiscenteris proposedtobedevelopatAl-Samer,Jeddah.Thedevelopmentofthe ObservatoryCenterisexpectedtospreadawarenessofAstronomyand its importanceamongthecommunityofSaudiArabia.Inaddition,it will createafoundationforthesocietyinthefieldofastronomy.
Islamic Cultural Center,
2025
Association of Arab Universities
Islamic Cultural Center, Omiema H.Alnami
Effat Undergraduate Research Journal
Saudi Arabia is a popular destination for the Islamic community around the globe due to its holy city of Makkah. In addition, Saudi Arabia is nation, which is rich with Islamic cultural values, and it requires a proper medium for it to be preserved for the upcoming generations. Thus, this work presents a proposal on developing an Islamic cultural centre at Makkah, Saudi Arabia. In relation to this interest, this study has examined 3 cases studies with regards to Islamic cultural centre . Based on the evaluated case studies, the estimated net area for the Islamic cultural centre is 13061 …
Kinetic Energy Harvesting From Human Footsteps: Review And Case Study,
2025
Effat University
Kinetic Energy Harvesting From Human Footsteps: Review And Case Study, Mady Mohamed
Effat Undergraduate Research Journal
Kinetic energy generated from motion. Such energy is observable as the movement of an object. The heavier the object is, the faster it moves, and more kinetic energy it has. In this recent era where design and science integration are vital in architecture and energy and energy, both scientists and designers strive to push their respective fields towards achieving a more efficient built environment. Utilizing motion into the architecture to conserve energy for environmental and economic benefits is one of the recent challenges in the renewable energy (RE) field. This paper aims at comprehensively exploring the literature about the recent …
Humanizing Cities As An Approach For Solving Cities' Problems To Be More Livable,
2025
Assistant professor, Architectural Engineering& Building Technology Depart, Modern Academy, Cairo, Egypt
Humanizing Cities As An Approach For Solving Cities' Problems To Be More Livable, Kareem Mahrous Ali
Mansoura Engineering Journal
Most people around the world want to move from the countryside to the cities or from one city to another that provides them with all their human needs for a better life. The dream may come true for them or turn into a nightmare for reasons related to general problems facing most cities in the world, such as the high cost of living and the absence of social justice, these problems cause an increase in poor families, or the issue of refugees and the inability of some cities to welcome them, the energy crisis, and the challenges of climate change …
The Future Of The Arab Media Industry In Utilizing Artificial Intelligence Technologies: A Foresight Study (2024 To 2034),
2025
University of Cambridge, UK
The Future Of The Arab Media Industry In Utilizing Artificial Intelligence Technologies: A Foresight Study (2024 To 2034), Mohammedwesam Amer, Abdullah Mohammed Atbiqa
Middle East Journal of Communication Studies
This study explores the future of the Arab media industry from 2024 to 2034 in light of the increasing integration of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. It identifies key media sectors likely to be affected by AI—such as content creation, news production, editing, and audience engagement—and proposes strategies for effective implementation. The study employs a descriptive survey methodology grounded in the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT). Data were collected via an electronic questionnaire from a purposive sample of 264 respondents across 18 Arab countries, including academic elites and media professionals working with Arab media institutions. Findings reveal …
Too Hot To Handle: Assessing Practitioner Climate Service Needs To Advance Heat Resilience,
2025
Aspen Global Change Institute
Too Hot To Handle: Assessing Practitioner Climate Service Needs To Advance Heat Resilience, K. M. Archie, D. Hirschfeld, S. Meerow, J. C. Arnott, L. Keith, J. A. Vano, E. Mateo
Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning Faculty Publications
Extreme heat is deadly and it is disproportionately experienced by lower-income, minority, and marginalized community members. Heat practitioners are faced with the dual challenges of taking action to mitigate the level of heat experienced by local residents while preparing communities to manage unavoidable levels of elevated warming. In response to a lack of in-depth information about heat practitioner needs, this work aims to advance our understanding of how efforts to improve climate services may contribute to more effective extreme heat planning and decision-making in the United States. Through a two-round, mixed-methods approach that employed group interviews and a survey, we …
