Browsing Dissertations for Sustainable Design of Built Environment (SDBE) by Title
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A novel design technique for generating building form
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2018-11)This dissertation sets out to develop a novel design technique for generating building form in the early stage of the design. It recognizes generative design approaches potential to explore form integrally with instant ... -
A Novel Generative Design System for Ceiling Lighting Layouts
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2020-08)The dissertation suggests a novel design approach that generates reflected ceiling layouts. Presenting an algorithmic system scripted Dynamo in the form of a BIM plug-in. The system employs various design approaches through ... -
Optimisation of PV Cleaning Practices: Comparison Between Performance Based and Periodic Based Approaches
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2018-07)Solar energy has the largest untapped reserve in energy and is one of the fastest emerging energy markets. Especially in places that experience sunny clear days throughout the year such as the Middle East region, solar ... -
OPTIMIZING THE FAÇADE SKIN OF AN EXISTING OFFICE BUILDING WITH BIOMEMITIC DESIGN SOLUTIONS
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2018-08)As a city, Dubai has a vision for sustainable development, with goals that are outlined till the year 2050. In this city, buildings consume 80% of the energy generated locally. In line with this initiative, local government ... -
Optimum Design Model of Energy-Efficient Affordable Housing Units in UAE: Two Cases Study of Affordable Housing units in Dubai
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2020-03)In response to UN-Sustainable Development goals to provide a sustainable and comfortable living for people in all society segments and to Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid 50-Year Charter vision to attain self-sufficiency in ... -
Parametric Design Optimization in Sustainable Urban Design: In Hot Climate
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2012-11)The aim of this research is to investigate the potentials of applying parametric design optimizations processes over the conventional urban design processes in a achieving a more sustainable urban design, and incorporating ... -
Performance Analysis of Solar Gain and Day lighting Effect Using Different Choices of Materials of Double-Skin Facade under Desert Climatic Conditions
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2015-04)This study presents a performance analysis of solar gain and day lighting effect using different choices of materials of double-skin facade under desert climatic conditions. In addition, it evaluates the possible positive ... -
Performance of shading device inspired by traditional hejazi houses in Jeddah Saudi Arabia
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2010-08)With the recent economic boom in Saudi Arabia many new high-rise buildings, residential compounds and social complexes are under construction. Designing these buildings without respect to the residents‟ social and religious ... -
Photovoltaic Facades: Key to the Concept of Zero Energy Buildings
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2021-09)Buildings around the globe consume almost 40 % of energy, and building operations are based on non-renewable sources of energy, e.g., ventilation, air conditioning, electricity, heating, which contributes to over 33% of ... -
Potential of horizontal louvers in increased energy savings in a commercial building in Dubai
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2018-10)Building façade contributes to a major share of energy expenditure in residential as well as commercial buildings. There is a need to look for alternate options of façade design, in order to replace the glazing option ... -
The Potential of integrating PV in the Heritage Sites Case Study of Dubai Museum
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2015-04)The conserved historic building presents a realistic and live scene of the past telling how the society has contributed in the development of the human civilization. The renovation work is complicated due to the lack of ... -
The potential role of nuclear energy in mitigating CO2 emissions of te built environment in the United Arab Emirates
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2011-02)Carbon Dioxide emission is a foremost contributor to the threatening global warming and climate change. It is more than doubled in the UAE since 1990, and the electricity generated by conventional energy is responsible for ... -
Potentials of Retrofitting the Federal Buildings in the UAE to Net Zero Electricity Cost Buildings by Implementing Passive and Active Measures
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2016-08)The efforts of the United Arab Emirates' (UAE) government regarding sustainable developments are remarkable since the country was labeled with the highest ecological footprint in 2007. Many strategies and initiatives have ... -
Priority Index Development for Implementing (LED) Street Lighting System in UAE Federal Roadways
(The British University in Dubai, 2018-03)Since the World Economic Forum sets in 2004 the first Global Competitiveness Index that list countries according to several indicators, one of which is the infrastructure index, that consists of nine secondary axes, one ... -
Psychosocially Supportive Design within Workplaces
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2016-06)This thesis has been written to discuss psychosocially s supportive design within work places. It is no secret that built environments had affected our lives massively, work places in particular since we are spending almost ... -
Pushing an existing villa in Dubai to nearly Zero Energy Building passing through AL SA’AFAT rating system
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2017-05)Our surrounding environment is effected significantly due to the buildings impact which is a result of excessive energy consumption. Residential and commercial buildings use about 40% of the world total primary energy ... -
Research on the potential of photovoltaic technologies in reducing energy consumption in an urban mixed use residential community. A Case study for net zero energy community in Dubai, UAE.
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2018-08)Humans have an unquenchable thirst for energy. Accelerated global economic and population growth are the main influencing factors that has led to the increase in electricity consumption. In addition, the release greenhouse ... -
The Role of Project Portfolio Management in Fostering Innovation Within the Context of UAE’s Organizations
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2017-08)The research study is conducted with an aim to determine the ways through which large portfolio organizations of UAE can be able to foster innovation by adopting practices of Project Portfolio Management. On the basis ... -
The Role of Shading as a Passive Strategy in Traditional Built Environment in Hot Climate
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2007-11)Some Middle Eastern countries are located in the hot climate zone and are rich in natural resources particularly oil and gas. In recent years, due to the high income from oil, they have started to develop the urban fabric ... -
Sensitivity analysis of work plane illuminance to room surface reflectance values
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2018-11)Nowadays, the employees spend around 8 to 10 hours a day in their offices , therefore, the creating of right work environment is an essential matter in today’s designs for offices. However , some people till today don’t ...