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Evaluating The Transformation Of Land Use And Morphology On The Microclimate: The Case Of Gemmayzeh Neighbourhood – Beirut, Hiba Mohsen, Rokia Raslan, Ibtihal El- Bastawissi
Evaluating The Transformation Of Land Use And Morphology On The Microclimate: The Case Of Gemmayzeh Neighbourhood – Beirut, Hiba Mohsen, Rokia Raslan, Ibtihal El- Bastawissi
BAU Journal - Health and Wellbeing
This paper investigates the effect of urban areas on local climate by examining the correlation between urban morphology, land use and urban thermal climates. It focuses on Gemmayzeh area in Beirut. Urban parameters were evaluated by developing an energy balance model with the aim of understanding how heterogeneous geometry, height, and finishing material can change the mechanical and thermal structure of the urban atmosphere. It simulates the current urban condition in order to compare it with other scenarios using ENVI-met 4.The results from the numerical simulation reveal that a network of green infrastructure connecting the existing green patches can ameliorate …
The Adopted Procurement Systems In Theconstruction Processes Of The Informal Settlementsin Beirut, Khaled Sadek Senior Lecturer,, Ibtihal El-Bastawissi Professor, Faculty Of Architecture, Design And Built Environment, Rokia Raslan Senior Lecturer, Institute Of Environmental Design & Engineering, Samer Sayary Assistant Professor, Faculty Of Architecture-Design And Built Environment
The Adopted Procurement Systems In Theconstruction Processes Of The Informal Settlementsin Beirut, Khaled Sadek Senior Lecturer,, Ibtihal El-Bastawissi Professor, Faculty Of Architecture, Design And Built Environment, Rokia Raslan Senior Lecturer, Institute Of Environmental Design & Engineering, Samer Sayary Assistant Professor, Faculty Of Architecture-Design And Built Environment
BAU Journal - Health and Wellbeing
Compared to other cities, the construction of informal settlements in the city of Beirut is caused by a range of interrelated factors including population growth, ruralurban migration and political intrigues. These settlements follow a reverse development process where people occupy the land, then build on it, install infrastructures, and finally, acquire ownership. The aim of this study is to identify the adopted procurement methods in the construction process of informal settlements in Beirut through the different construction phases of these settlements. The methodology used in this study is based on a qualitative analysis of the informal housing in Beirut as …
Developing A Collaborative Framework For Linkingwoman’S Health, Walkability With Neighborhooddesign: A Pilot Study In Beirut, Hiba Mohsen Assistant Professor, Faculty Of Architecture-Design And Built Environment, Hala El Ahmadieh Assistant Professor, Faculty Of Medicine
Developing A Collaborative Framework For Linkingwoman’S Health, Walkability With Neighborhooddesign: A Pilot Study In Beirut, Hiba Mohsen Assistant Professor, Faculty Of Architecture-Design And Built Environment, Hala El Ahmadieh Assistant Professor, Faculty Of Medicine
BAU Journal - Health and Wellbeing
Urban environments, which lack adequate social environments suitable for walking, lead to spreading a culture of poor diet and minimal physical activity amongst its dwellers, and thus become one of the major contributing environmental factors that lead to obesity. Nevertheless, the evidence review findings on the association between urban parameters and health outcomes still needs to be investigated and requires integrated system approach for informed health planning. In a car dependent city, like Beirut, with a weak pedestrian infrastructure in addition to unhealthy modern lifestyle, there is significant health problems, particularly obesity, in women. Though genetic tendency is known to …