Browsing Dissertations for Sustainable Design of Built Environment (SDBE) by Title
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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 ... -
Sensory Pollution from Treated Wood Panels on Perceived Air Quality and Human Comfort
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2013-04)The aim of the present study is to examine the effects of sensory pollution from treated wood panels, commonly used in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), on perceived air quality (PAQ) and human comfort. Human subjects between ... -
Simulation Study of Thermal Effects of Vegetation Covered Sand dune mounds within the Landscape around Urban Structures in the UAE
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2012-06)Urbanization is one of the many factors that have caused numerous environmental concerns around the world. Such issues that are the root subject of concern is Urban Heat Island effect, a condition that describes the ... -
“Smart Home” - From A Concept To A Living Product in the UAE
(The British University in Dubai (BUID), 2019-09)Smart Home has a significant role in assessment of requisite appliances and systems. The recent developments in the Internet of Things (IoT) have used technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning ... -
A Solution for Future Designs using Techniques from Vernacular Architecture of Southern Iran, Evaz
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2016-07)Historical buildings and structures are a valuable evidence to represent the method of living on the ancient times. In addition, it will prove that how the development elevated in higher positions. The life style of human ... -
Strategies for Promoting & Integrating Renewable Energy Resources in UAE
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2011-04)Power is a critical infrastructure input and the lifeblood of the development and growth of the economy of any country. Renewable Energy (RE) supplies are of increasing environmental and economic importance in all ... -
A Study for Energy Consumption patterns and Carbon Dioxide emissions for Residential Building in Dubai
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2011-12)The climate is changing and recent years show that the earth is warming up, sea level is rising and carbon dioxide (CO2) increasing as well. Human activities are considered as part of climate change due to the amounts of ... -
The Study of Vegetation Effects on Reduction of Urban Heat Island in Dubai
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2011-12)Rapid urbanization in the past 100 years has resulted in many environmental issues in large cities. Urban Heat Island which is the condition of excess heat in city centers is one of these environmental issues. Dubai which ... -
A Study on Reducing Heat Gains through the use of Bio-Climatic Facades
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2009-04)For centuries, humans have built shelters that were bio-climatic and adapted to the region they belonged to. They achieved comfort within their enclosures without the over-dependence on electricity. But since the advent ... -
A Study on Reducing Heat Gains through the use of Green Envelope
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2013-05)The increment of ambient temperature in urban areas caused by heat island phenomenon increases the stress on cooling loads and increases the electricity peak demand. 75% of electricity consumption in Abu Dhabi is used for ... -
Studying the Impact of Height and Unified Design model in Housing Communities on Micro-climate condition in Dubai Case Study of Mohammad Bin Rashid Housing Establishment Project
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2018-11)This research investigates the impact of Building heights and unified building form over the microclimate variables within a residential community located in Dubai . The research begins by conducting a literature review ... -
Subjective Evaluation of UAE inhabitant’s perceptions of their Residential & Commercial Indoor Environments
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2013-04)Research has perpetually shown us that an Indoor Environment quality is a judged by a detailed evaluation of its Indoor Air quality, Thermal Comfort, Acoustic and Visual Comfort. We also understand that physiological and ... -
The Sustainability (Environmental and Economical) impact of upgrading Bahrain building regulations for affordable housing units: Case study in Bahrain
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2014-12)According to World Population Review, Bahrain population is estimated to be around 1,336,250 people and it’s expected to grow further till 2100. The rapid increase of population and continues growth of cities in Bahrain ... -
Sustainability of Interior Design materials for 5* Hotels in the UAE
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2020-09)The study aimed to gain insights from the interior designers regarding the implementation of sustainability in the luxury five-star hotels' interior design in the context of the UAE. To achieve this primary aim, the following ... -
Sustainability within interior design curriculum in UAE & impact on design mindset
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2015-04)Because of the alarming situation of the current global environmental problems, Arab nations need to take immediate and comprehensive action in saving the environment. One of these actions is offering environmental education ... -
The Sustainable Development of Local Housing Units in UAE
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2011-05)WWF (2010) ranked United Arab Emirates (UAE) as the country with the world's largest Ecological Footprint per capita in 2007, by means of that if the earth's population consumed and emitted carbons as much as UAE residents ... -
Sustainable Solutions for Construction Waste Reduction in UAE
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2015-06)The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is one of the biggest waste producers in the world and it is currently going through the challenge of realizing sustainability in construction and the conservation of the natural environment. ...