Browsing Dissertations for Sustainable Design of Built Environment (SDBE) by Title
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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. ... -
Sustainable transportation in Dubai: Evaluating the Effectiveness and Efficiency of Dubai Metro System
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2016-01)Dubai is a fast developing city which in the past few years has taken major steps towards having a more sustainable urban development. Furthermore, this city is home to one the most innovative urban rail networks in the ... -
Sustainable urban development strategies to enhance outdoor thermal comfort and promote walkability in the United Arab Emirates
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2021-10)Thermal comfort has a variety of implications for how people act in their built environment, including their mobility options. In many places, particularly those prone to severe weather, trip time and distance are less ... -
Techno-Economic Analysis of Autotrophic Microalgae for Biofuel Production in India
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2013-05)Modern society relies on non-renewable sources of energy which is the dominant source of energy, which accounts for nearly 84% of the overall increase in demand between 2005 and 2030 (Khan et al., 2009). The energy ... -
Techno-Economic and Environmental Evaluation of Introducing Renewable Energy Systems in a Reverse Osmosis Desalination Plant
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2016-06)It is quite conspicuous that the population tends to increase in the coming decades which would evidently increase the global demand for fresh water. In Middle Eastern regions, the source of fresh water is usually a ... -
Testing and Evaluation of a Smart Irrigation System towards Smart landscaping in UAE
(The British University in Dubai, 2017-11)It is clear that the population is growing drastically causing an increase in urban development and landscape expansion which as a result increase the demand for water. In the GCC region, water is becoming a threat with ... -
The thermal performance of green roofs in the hot, humid microclimate
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2012-04)Green roofs can alleviate the heat island effect in cities, regulate building temperatures and provide a positive impact on the built environment. This thesis reviews the evidence of the environmental impact with and without ... -
Urban Heat Islands: Potential effect of organic and structured urban configurations on temperature variations in Dubai, UAE
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2011-05)Urban heat islands are phenomena that occur coupled with rapid urban developments. The study was carried out to show the effect of organic and structured urban configurations on temperature variations throughout the year, ... -
The Use of Useful Daylight Illuminance (UDI) to Test New Designs for Improving Daylight Performance of Office Buildings in Dubai-UAE
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2009-11)Daylighting has often been recognized as a useful source of energy savings and visual comforts. There has been increasing interest in using daylight to save energy in buildings. In the recent years, particular concerns ...