Browsing Dissertations for Sustainable Design of Built Environment (SDBE) by Title
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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 ... -
Utilizing Current Resources to Deliver Sustainable Living Solutions in Refugee Camps. Case study: Al Za’atari Camp
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2022-12)-Purpose: Due to the tremendous negative impacts caused by man-made disasters on human living worldwide, study emphasize on finding sustainable solutions for stable and durable living in refugees camps by looking into ...