Creating Walkability With Wayfinding Techniques Through Adaptive Reuse For Historical Site, Alaa Al-Merheb, Mary Felix, Eslam M. Elsamahy, Mostafa Khalifa, Khaled El-Daghar

Architecture and Planning Journal (APJ)

Wayfinding refers to information systems that guide pedestrians through a physical location, enhancing their understanding and experience of the space. Wayfinding is especially crucial in complex urban environments, healthcare and educational campuses, and transportation systems. An effective wayfinding system ensures that such situations remain less stressful and allows individuals to feel safe and secure. Adaptive reuse, also called building reuse, is basically a process in architecture where old structures get refitted for different uses. Adaptive reuse renews old buildings, making them assets to the local community, be it low-income housing, student housing, community centers, or mixed-use creative venues. The process …

Evaluating The Landscape Design Features Of The Lebanese Educational Spaces Through Kid’S Wellbeing Model, Bouchra Naim, Mary Felix, Mostafa Khalifa, Rayan Najjar

Architecture and Planning Journal (APJ)

Educators perceive the worth of a school's encompassing open-air spaces as an essential feature in light of the present ecological worries and the growing of curricular requests of teaching within the rapid development world. This study provides an outline of evaluation model that assists the effect of landscape design features in educational outdoor spaces for kids in Lebanese’s schools. kids mental health and wellbeing are affected by the instructive landscape and inspects the unavoidable mentalities and practices that have prompted the underestimating of the schoolyard environment, as well as explicit strides to assess fruitful instructive landscape that give experiences to …

Future Cities: Exploring Circularity For Sustainable Urban Cities, Benjamin Moral

Architecture and Planning Journal (APJ)

In an era marked by rapid urbanization, the imperative of sustainability looms large for future cities. The growing global urban population portends increased resource demand, environmental stress, and socio-economic challenges, compelling a shift towards circularity. Circular principles, aimed at minimizing waste and optimizing resource use, embody a regenerative vision for urban spaces. While this concept gains traction worldwide, comprehensive studies simplifying its application are scarce. This research examines and diagnoses how Circularity can revolutionize urban sustainability, with objectives to evaluate circular economy models and analyses case studies and benefits. Employing an exploratory research design, this study drew data from secondary …

Urban Morphology And Adaptive Re-Use: Balancing Heritage And Modernity In Cairo’S Al-Gamaleya District, Doha Amer, Iman Gawad, Mohamed Abdel-Shakour

Architecture and Planning Journal (APJ)

Understanding the urban morphology of cities is crucial for comprehending how their physical structures can evolve in response to various needs. This study focuses on the historic urban spaces of Gamaleya in Cairo, exploring the evolution of urban morphology and how adaptive reuse can provide a development approach that preserves the character of historic areas. This is particularly important in light of the changes brought about by the accumulation of urban morphological layers over the years. Al-Gamaleya known for its rich culture, heritage and traditional architecture, is a unique case study to examine the influence of urban morphology on urban …

Effect Of Traditional Architecture And New Urbanism On Public Health: A Medical Perspective, Eron J. Powell, Jeremy R. Ellis

Transformative Medicine

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Revitalizing Visual Identity: A Framework To Improve The Quality Of Urban Space In Historic Districts Case Study: Al-Saliba Street, Cairo, Ahmed Mohamed Thabet

Journal of Engineering Research

Recently, the visual identity of urban spaces represents a basic variable of human-made environments. Because the human is being affected by the natural and artificial surroundings of his environment, the cultural values, and the social environment participate in the creation of urban spaces. Therefore, the importance of evaluating the visual identity of urban spaces becomes evident in their improved qualities. In this context, the historic districts contain planning patterns, social networks, historic buildings, ceremonial rituals, and traditional lifestyles, crafts, and skills. All of that forms the uniqueness of the cities that contain historical sites and configures the visual identity of …

The Role Of Quality-Of-Life Indicators In Developing Ur-Ban Communities: An Applied Study Of The Case Of Egyp-Tian Rural Urbanization, Hatem Mostafa Rashed El Bakry Hatem El Bakry

Journal of Engineering Research

Quality of life is a comprehensive concept that assesses the well-being of individuals and communities based on multiple criteria including health, education, economy, environment, and security. Its definitions vary, but they generally refer to a balance between physical, psychological, and social aspects. The most important criteria for its assessment include public health, income level, quality of education, environmental sustainability, and social security.

Quality of life indicators are used in the development of urban communities to ensure the provision of health and education services, advanced infrastructure, and green spaces. Some developing countries such as Brazil, India, and Kenya also rely on …

Ach- Straw Rice And Rubber Crumbs For Energy Saving And Heat Transfer Enhancement In Administrative Buildings, Mai Wahba Madkour, Rasha Mohamed Dabaon, Hosny Ahmed Dewer3

Journal of Engineering Research

This paper provides a concise summary of the use of recycled Ach-Straw Rice (ASR) and rubber-crumbs in cement bricks, focusing on their impact on improving energy efficiency and heat transfer in both internal and external walls for Administrative Buildings. The study highlights key findings regarding the optimal ratios of rice straw ash and rubber crumbs based on experimental evidence, as well as their potential applications in energy-saving technologies. The environmental benefits of using these recycled materials are also discussed. To support the research, a building model was created using the Design-Builder software. A comparison was made between conventional cement bricks …

A Comprehensive Framework For Assessing The Impact Of Heritage Areas Renewal Projects On Visibility And Pedestrian Movement, Wesam Abou El-Haggag Mehanna, Walaa Abou El-Haggag Mehanna

Journal of Engineering Research

Urban heritage reflects the cultural and historical significance inherent in cities. Heritage environments are pivotal attractions, distinguished by their landscapes, buildings, meanings, and patterns that illustrate the historical and cultural context. The conservation and development of cultural heritage constitutes a primary focus of urban renewal policies, with protecting both their buildings and heritage spaces being a critical trend in urban settings. This represents considerable challenge for planners and designers, as it is essential to ensure that renewal and development activities do not detract from the visual identity of the locality and its heritage district. Unplanned renewal operations may expose these …

Life Cycle Analysis Of Tourism Destinations According To Butler's Model: A Case Study For Tourist Centers On The Red Sea Coast, Mohamed Sayed Hassan Gadallah Mohamed Sayed, Ebtehal Ahmed Abdalmoity Ebtehal Abdalmoity, Ahmed Mohamed Elsayed Abdallah Marzouk Ahmed Marzouk, Heba Mostafa Hassan Heba Mostafa

Journal of Engineering Research

The Butler Destination Life Cycle Model is one of the most prominent analytical tools used to understand the development and change of tourist destinations over time. The model is based on dividing the life cycle of a tourist destination into successive stages: exploration, emergence, development, consolidation, stagnation, and then deterioration or revival. This model helps identify the stages that a tourist destination goes through, providing tools to understand the economic, social, and environmental changes that may affect it.

The importance of Butler’s model lies in the fact that it provides a comprehensive vision for the development and sustainability of tourist …

Comparative Analysis To Evaluate The Effect Of The Green Infrastructure Elements On Thermal Performance In Existing Cities: An Applied Study Of El-Mahalla El-Kubra, Basant Elsayed Abufarrag, Ahmed Rezk, Neveen Youssef Azmy, Walaa Abou El-Haggag Mehanna

Journal of Engineering Research

Urban areas face challenges linked to climate change and rapid urbanization. Factors such as greenhouse gas emissions, reduced vegetation, and increased energy demands for cooling and heating contribute to urban thermal discomfort, exacerbated by the lack of green spaces and overpopulation. These factors have led to elevated temperatures, which negatively affect the thermal comfort and well-being of urban residents. Green infrastructure elements significantly reduce urban temperatures, improve air quality, and enhance thermal comfort, while also supporting biodiversity and enhancing urban resilience. This study aims to evaluate and identify the most effective strategy of green infrastructure elements for improving thermal comfort …

The Smart Village Approach For Employing Technology To Enhance Quality Of Life And Achieve Sustainability In Rural Areas, Amira Mohammed Elnady, Rania Elghamry, Enji Eldarwish

Journal of Engineering Research

The construction of smart villages represents an innovative and forward-thinking vision aimed at bringing about a radical transformation in the lives of rural communities. It seeks to integrate advanced technology and smart solutions into the very core of the infrastructure and services provided to village residents. In a world characterized by rapid development and accelerating changes, it has become essential to keep up with technological advancements and promote sustainable development worldwide, including in rural areas. Smart villages serve as an innovative model for sustainable development, striving to enhance the quality of life for their residents by providing a more efficient …

Using Orientation To Enhance The Effectiveness Of Smart Skins To Increase The Energy Efficiency Of Office Buildings In Egypt, Marwa Mohammed Aboahmed Jr, Adel Abdelhameed Radwan Sr, Hassan Alsayed Abumahmoud Sr

Journal of Engineering Research

- Recently, Egypt has been facing a major energy crisis. Office buildings in Egypt consume large amounts of energy. Since most office spaces are centrally air-conditioned and rely mainly on artificial lighting, and because the building skins is one of the most important components of the building that affects energy consumption, the Research aims to benefit from one of the principles of environmental design, which is a simple principle such as (orientation of the building) to increase the effectiveness of The role of the smart skin in achieving energy efficiency for office buildings in Egypt. The effect of the smart …

The Relationship Between Artificial Intelligence And Urban Street Design To Meet Contemporary Human Needs, Azza Sobhi Elsakka, Marwa Ahmed Kamer Eldawla

Journal of Engineering Research

The fast expansion of urban construction has given rise to urgent public health problems in the context of the green economy and sustainable urban development, notably environmental pollution and the rising prevalence of chronic illnesses associated with urbanization.

The idea of developing "healthy cities" is receiving much attention as a result of these growing urban health problems.

In the meantime, urban dwellers' quality of life and health are significantly impacted by the planning and design of urban street space. Urban planners must accommodate resident demands for public events and make adjustments for motor vehicle traffic while adhering to the green …

Green Building Information Modeling Framework For Sustainable Residential Development In Egypt, Mohamed Ahmed Nabawy Dr., Ahmed Gouda Mohamed, Ahmed Osama Daoud Dr.

Civil Engineering

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Green Building Information Modeling Framework for Sustainable Residential Development in Egypt

by Mohamed Nabawy *, Ahmed Gouda Mohamed , Israa Awad and Ahmed Osama Daoud * Construction Engineering and Management Programme, Civil Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, The British University in Egypt (BUE), El Sherouk City, Cairo 11837, Egypt * Authors to whom correspondence should be addressed. Buildings 2025, 15(7), 1035; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings15071035 Submission received: 20 January 2025 / Revised: 23 February 2025 / Accepted: 27 February 2025 / Published: 24 March 2025 (This article belongs to the Special Issue Building …

Multi-Channel Features Combined With Gray Features For Remote Sensing Image Classification, Khaled Hasan, Hussien Harb, Lamiaa A. Elrefaei, Hala M. Abdel-Kader

Mansoura Engineering Journal

Image classification in remote sensing is crucial for various applications like deforestation monitoring and Land Use/Land Cover (LULC) mapping. While grayscale images offer simplicity, recent advancements have enhanced classification by integrating spatial and relative data. However, relying solely on grayscale images overlooks valuable color information from different channels. To overcome this, researchers have explored two strategies: combining diverse features and utilizing multi-channel features. These methods merge spatial information and exploit shared features across channels. Despite their improved performance compared to grayscale, they face increased dimensionality, necessitating dimensionality reduction techniques. In our study, we propose a novel approach that integrates spatial …

An Experimental And Numerical Investigation On The Flexural Behavior Of Two-Way Slabs Reinforced By Hybrid Reinforcement Schemes, Mahmoud A. Zidan, Mohamed H. Makhlouf, A. S. Debaiky, Gamal I. K.

Mansoura Engineering Journal

This study examines the Characteristics of flexural behavior in a two-way slab reinforced with a hybrid combination of Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer. (GFRP) and steel reinforcement. It determines the effectiveness of hybrid reinforcement and fiber addition in enhancing the flexural resistance of two-way reinforced concrete slabs. Researchers tested twelve reinforced concrete slabs and divided them into four groups. There were two control specimens: one steel-reinforced and one glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP)-reinforced, for comparison with the hybrid specimens. The remaining specimens were reinforced using a combination of steel bars and GFRP bars, The study focused on three-parameter categories: reinforcement type (steel …

Imperial Crosshairs: Grand Marronage At Negro Fort Along The Apalachicola River, Colby J. Williams Ii

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Grand marronage describes the process whereby Africans sought to liberate themselves from enslavement through means of escape to establish permanent communities and create a truly free society. The Southeastern region of the modern United States was once a geopolitical arena where European and Euro-American empires sought to spread their power and influence over both the Indigenous and African inhabitants. Following the American Revolution was the War of 1812, fought between the former colonial master and the recently formed United States. Commonly referred to as the Second War of American Independence, and infamously known for the burning of the White House. …

Impact Of Crack Location, Crack Initial Length, And Crosshead Speed On Fracture Toughness Of Polypropylene And Glass Fiber-Reinforced Polypropylene Pipes, R. Singer, A. Koriem, A. M. Ollick, M. Elhadary

Mansoura Engineering Journal

Fracture toughness (K_IC) is a critical parameter for evaluating the performance of materials, particularly in engineering applications where structural integrity is crucial. The objective of this study is to investigate the fracture toughness characteristics of polypropylene (PP) and glass fiber-reinforced polypropylene (GFPP) pipes. Specifically, evaluating the influence of crosshead speed, crack location, and initial crack length on the K_IC of these materials under both tensile loading (Mode I fracture) and bending conditions. Tensile tests were conducted on both materials using two specimen configurations and varied notch lengths to simulate Mode I fracture conditions. Additionally, three-point bending tests …

Investigating The Behavior Of Green Covers And Stone Pavers In Historic Urban Spaces During Pandemics: Case Study Beit Al Qadi Square – Historic Cairo - Egypt, Doaa Salaheldin Ismail Elsayed

Mansoura Engineering Journal

Respiratory pandemics are becoming global phenomena demanding post-pandemic re-adaptation practices. In this context, the study questioned if selecting green covers or stone pavers would participate in containing or propagating bioaerosols. The research explored the correlation between pavements and viral aerosols' mass concentration and deposition values. It focused on two design alternatives adopting grass and red stone examined in an open space prone to urban regeneration projects. The study employed both qualitative and quantitative approaches. The former involved literature survey, field investigations and onsite measurements, besides a multi-scalar satellite image analysis. The latter digitally introduced a coronavirus pollutant in the open …

Defining Demand - The Suitability Of Sensor-Based Demand-Controlled Ventilation Within Deep Energy Retrofit Dwellings, Seamus Harrington, Mark Mulville

Articles

This paper reviews a Sensor-Based Demand-Controlled Ventilation (SBDCV) system which seeks to provide fresh air for breathing and to dilute and exhaust pollutants and odours. Previous studies have demonstrated that the constant pressure system increases ventilation extract and inflow based on relative humidity levels and/or presence detection and works on the assumption that the level of ventilation provided is sufficient to control the concentration of all indoor air pollutants, including those that are not occupant generated. This paper presents the results obtained from monitoring the indoor air quality of eight dwellings that had undergone a fabric-first deep energy retrofit and …

Toward A Construct-Based Definition Of Urban Green Space: A Literature Review Of The Spatial Dimensions Of Measurement, Methods, And Exposure, Doo Hong Lee, Brent Chamberlain, Hye Yeon Park

Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning Student Research

Interdisciplinary research has significantly advanced our understanding, benefits, and measurements of Urban Green Space (UGS). Further, the rapid expansion of research on this topic has resulted in a diverse array of definitions, which can rely on implicit assumptions without a formal definition. This variability highlights the need for a carefully structured framework to refine and combine these definitions. This narrative review examines constructs underlying UGS, particularly focusing on the spatial aspects of how we spatially measure UGS, the measurements of UGS, and how we define exposure; the latter focuses on two methods: viewsheds and image segmentation. Our findings reveal a …

Housing Affordability Impacting Factors In U.S. Urban Areas From 2010 To 2020: An Empirical Review Of Theoretical Factors, Colby Lee Woodson

Community and Regional Planning Program: Theses

This study examines housing affordability in United States Combined Statistical Areas (CSAs) and counties from 2010 to 2020, using American Community Survey and Building Permits Survey data. It evaluates theoretical frameworks from George Galster and Kwan Ok Lee. Using a multiscalar approach, affordability is assessed through a costs-over-income ratio, incorporating both supply- and demand-side factors. A novel contribution is the integration of elder dependency rates, which limit housing turnover and exacerbate supply constraints. Findings indicate that rising full homeownership—particularly among older households—has reduced tenure mobility. The study also shows that CSAs offer a stronger analytical resolution than counties. Despite home …

Production Of Alinite-Chlormayenite Clinker And Its Hydration Behavior With Increasing Gypsum Content, Marco Simoni, Aniruddha Baral, Zhili Ren, Tristana Y. Duvallet, Robert B. Jewell, Christiane Rößler, Theodore Hanein

Earth and Environmental Sciences Faculty Publications

An alternative low-energy alinite-chlormayenite clinker was produced and its hydration with different gypsum content was studied. The clinker was produced at 1225 ◦C using reagent-grade materials in an electric kiln with alinite, larnite, and chlormayenite content of 48, 24, and 16 wt%, respectively. The hydration kinetics of the clinker with different gypsum additions (0,10, 20, and 40 wt%) did not have a distinct induction period, and the hydration was faster than Portland cement. Alinite was in general more reactive than chlormayenite. In the presence of a limited amount of gypsum (10 and 20 wt%), alinite consumed gypsum to form ettringite …

Urban Planning For Regional Food Equity, Miriam Caroline Sullivan

City and Regional Planning

47 million people, including 14 million children, face food insecurity in the United States of America annually. Defined by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) as: when people don’t have enough to eat and don’t know where their next meal will come from. Food insecurity is a systemic issue caused by systems greater than any individual failure. Poverty and unemployment, lack of affordable housing, chronic public health issues, racism and discrimination all play a role in the state of American food security (Feeding America, n.d.). A tenet of this research and project development is the right of all people, …

74/1 | Hellenistic Nysa-Scythopolis Stratigraphy And Architecture, Gabriel Mazor, Walid Atrash, Debora Sandhaus

IAA Reports—Monograph Series of the Israel Antiquities Authority

This is the fifth volume of publications of the Bet She’an Archaeological Project, describing the large-scale IAA excavations at the site of Bet She’an–ancient Nysa-Scythopolis, during 1986–2002. Bet She’an V: Hellenistic Nysa-Scythopolis is the second volume presenting the full excavation report of the IAA excavations at Tel Iẓṭabba, conducted between 1991 and 1994. The first volume in this series, Bet She’an IV (IAA Reports 62), focused on two corpora of finds: stamped amphora handles and sealings. The current volume, Bet She’an V, is comprised of two parts (IAA Reports 74/1, 74/2) dedicated to the stratigraphy, architecture and finds from the …

The Healthy Campus Project: Assessing The Indoor Health Of The Campus Environment, Amy Claire Bourque, Sam Carduner

SPARK Symposium Presentations

Research, monitor, observe, and analyze the health of a designated building on Belmont University’s campus in accordance with “The 9 Foundations of Healthy Building,” along with information from Healthy Buildings: How Indoor Spaces Can Make You Sick – or Keep You Well.

Techne 2023-2024, Elena M’Bouroukounda, Jieun Yang

TECHNE

EDITOR’S NOTE. This second edition of TECHNE, following last year’s relaunch as an archive of student work, reflects a growing commitment to showcasing projects across all architectural sub-disciplines. In this edition, featuring work from the 2023-24 academic year, readers will find student-written explorations of architectural history—an opportunity to pause and reflect. We hope this publication serves as a catalyst for dialogue between past and present as students shape the built environment of the future. A deep understanding of where we come from will help guide the department’s trajectory as it engages with the world at large. This book remains an …

Student Planners, City Futures: A Crp Documentary, Natalie Kate Venable

City and Regional Planning

Student Planners, City Futures, is a documentary following Professor Dave Amos and 22 students as they prepare a draft of Grover Beach’s General Plan Circulation Element update. Students in their final year in Cal Poly’s City & Regional Planning program take CRP410 – Community Planning Lab I and CRP 411 – Community Planning Lab II during fall and winter quarter as their capstone planning studio. Each studio completes a different project each year. For the 2024-2025 school year, Professor Amos’s section was tasked with completing a General Plan Circulation Element update for the City of Grover Beach. The film …

Religious Spaces Reimagined: Adaptive Reuse And Community Integration In Suburbs, Emily Fischer

City and Regional Planning

Tucked away in a quiet pocket of Los Angeles adjacent to Downtown known as Pico Union, a historic synagogue sat mostly empty, its congregation having long since moved on. But in 2013, the building was given a new purpose. The Pico Union Project transformed it into a multifaith and cultural center, turning what was once an underused space into a thriving community hub. Guided by the Jewish principle of ‘love your neighbor as yourself,’ its mission is to uplift and empower diverse communities through arts, social justice, and service. Now, on any given day, families stop by to pick up …