Outputs (36)

Ubiquitous digital repositories in the design studio: a case study. (2016)
Conference Proceeding
DOUNAS, T. and SPAETH, B. 2016. Ubiquitous digital repositories in the design studio: a case study. In Herneoja, A., Österlund, T. and Markkanen, P. (eds.) Proceedings of the 34th Education and research in computer aided architectural design in Europe conference (eCAADe 2016): complexity and simplicity, 22-26 August 2016, Oulu, Finland. Oulu: University of Oulu [online], volume 1, pages 241-249. Available from http://papers.cumincad.org/cgi-bin/works/paper/ecaade2016_208

The paper investigates the usability and effect of a ubiquitous digital repository in the architectural design process. Acknowledging the post-digital era where students work with diverse media either digital or analogue, the project explores the sui... Read More about Ubiquitous digital repositories in the design studio: a case study..

Complexity and simplicity: tensions in teaching computation to large numbers of architecture students. (2016)
Conference Proceeding
SPAETH, A.B., DOUNAS, T. and KIEFERLE, J. 2016. Complexity and simplicity: tensions in teaching computation to large numbers of architecture students. In Herneoja, A., Österlund, T. and Markkanen, P. (eds.) Proceedings of the 34th Education and research in computer aided architectural design in Europe conference (eCAADe 2016): complexity and simplicity, 22-26 August 2016, Oulu, Finland. Oulu: University of Oulu [online], volume 1, pages 229-236. Available from http://papers.cumincad.org/cgi-bin/works/paper/ecaade2016_104

This paper describes the challenges and approaches to introduce computational thinking to a large and diverse group of architecture students during an international workshop with 300 students from different cultural backgrounds and educational levels... Read More about Complexity and simplicity: tensions in teaching computation to large numbers of architecture students..

A multi-criteria group decision-making method for the thermal renovation of masonry buildings: the case of Algeria. (2016)
Journal Article
SEDDIKI, M., ANOUCHE, K., BENNADJI, A. and BOATENG, P. 2016. A multi-criteria group decision-making method for the thermal renovation of masonry buildings: the case of Algeria. Energy and buildings [online], 129, pages 471-483. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2016.08.023

The future of masonry buildings with heritage values is certain - the investments in making such buildings energy-efficient during renovations to meet the energy consumption requirements will increase over the next decade. However, decision makers fa... Read More about A multi-criteria group decision-making method for the thermal renovation of masonry buildings: the case of Algeria..

Improving collaboration between academia and industry through use of the knowledge transfer partnership. (2016)
Presentation / Conference
MACBEATH, F. and DIGNAN, M. 2016. Improving collaboration between academia and industry through use of the knowledge transfer partnership. Presented at the 5th World construction symposium 2016: greening environment, eco innovations and entrepreneurship, 29-31 July 2016, Colombo, Sri Lanka [online]. Available from: http://dl.lib.mrt.ac.lk/handle/123/12015/

Collaboration between the construction industry and academia has always been difficult. Both sides of the equation have different wants, needs and requirements and these are seemingly at odds with each other. However, it is well documented that, desp... Read More about Improving collaboration between academia and industry through use of the knowledge transfer partnership..

Re-thinking post-contract cost controlling techniques in the Nigerian construction industry. (2016)
Conference Proceeding
OMOTAYO, T. and KULATUNGA, U. 2016. Re-thinking post-contract cost controlling techniques in the Nigerian construction industry. In Sandanayake, Y.G., Karunasena, G.I. and Ramachandra, T. (eds.) Proceedings of the 5th World construction symposium 2016: greening environment, eco-innovations and entrepreneurship, 29-31 July 2016, Colombo, Sri Lanka. Colombo: University of Moratuwa [online], pages 380-388. Available from: http://www.becon.mrt.ac.lk/images/CIOB-2016/proceedings.pdf

The challenges of cost and time overruns, construction disputes and client dissatisfaction have plagued the construction industry in Nigeria. This may be as a result of the approaches used in monitoring construction costs. The execution phase of a co... Read More about Re-thinking post-contract cost controlling techniques in the Nigerian construction industry..

Carbon and cost critical elements of office buildings: a case study. (2016)
Conference Proceeding
VICTORIA, M., PERERA, S., DAVIES, A. and FERNANDO, N. 2016. Carbon and cost critical elements of office buildings: a case study. In Sandanayake, Y.G., Karunasena, G.I. and Ramachandra, T. (eds.) Proceedings of the 5th World construction symposium 2016: greening environment, eco-innovations and entrepreneurship, 29-31 July 2016, Colombo, Sri Lanka. Colombo: University of Moratuwa [online], pages 106-114. Available from: http://www.becon.mrt.ac.lk/images/CIOB-2016/proceedings.pdf

Buildings emit two types of carbon (and greenhouse gases) namely Operational Carbon (OC) and Embodied Carbon (EC). Operational carbon is regulated in the UK as it contributed up to 70-80% of total emissions. On the other hand, EC started gaining atte... Read More about Carbon and cost critical elements of office buildings: a case study..

Group decision-making for the thermal renovation of masonry buildings in Algeria. (2016)
Conference Proceeding
SEDDIKI, M., ANOUCHE, K. and BENNADJI, A. 2016. Group decision-making for the thermal renovation of masonry buildings in Algeria. In Galiano-Garrigos, A. and Brebbia, C.A. (eds.) The sustainable city XI: proceedings of the 11th International conference on urban regeneration and sustainability (SC 2016), 12-14 July 2016, Alicante, Spain. WIT transactions on ecology and the environment, 204. Southampton: WIT press [online], pages 535-546. Available from: https://dx.doi.org/10.2495/SC160451

In Algeria, the residential and tertiary sectors are the ones with the highest energy consumption making use of 34% of the total energy. The government has launched a thermal renovation program for existing buildings to reduce energy consumption. The... Read More about Group decision-making for the thermal renovation of masonry buildings in Algeria..

An integrated Delphi-FAHP-PROMETHEE for the thermal renovation of masonry buildings in Algeria. (2016)
Conference Proceeding
SEDDIKI, M., ANOUCHE, K. and BENNADJI, A. 2016. An integrated Delphi-FAHP-PROMETHEE for the thermal renovation of masonry buildings in Algeria. In Amoêda, R., Lira, S. and Pinheiro, C. (eds.) Proceedings of the 5th International conference on heritage and sustainable development (Heritage 2016), 12-15 July 2016, Lisbon, Portugal. Barcelos: Green Lines Institute, pages 171-180.

In Algeria, the residential and tertiary sectors are the ones with the highest energy consumption making use of 34% of the total energy. The government has launched a thermal renovation program for existing buildings to reduce the energy consumption.... Read More about An integrated Delphi-FAHP-PROMETHEE for the thermal renovation of masonry buildings in Algeria..

Traditional architecture to enhance occupants' well-being for a sustainable future in the Middle East. (2016)
Conference Proceeding
FARDOUS, I.S. and BENNADJI, A. 2016. Traditional architecture to enhance occupants' well-being for a sustainable future in the Middle East. In Amoêda, R., Lira, S. and Pinheiro, C. (eds.) Proceedings of the 5th International conference on heritage and sustainable development (Heritage 2016), 12-15 July 2015, Lisbon, Portugal. Barcelos: Green Lines Institute [online], pages 489-498. Available from: http://heritage.greenlines-institute.org/en/heritage-2016

This paper is part of PhD research questioning to what extent modern adaptations to traditional architecture can affect occupants' well-being by modulating temperature and relative humidity. The research aims to assess traditional architecture in the... Read More about Traditional architecture to enhance occupants' well-being for a sustainable future in the Middle East..

Traditional architecture to enhance occupants' well-being for a sustainable future in the Middle [East]. (2016)
Presentation / Conference
FARDOUS, I.S. and BENNADJI, A. 2016. Traditional architecture to enhance occupants' well-being for a sustainable future in the Middle [East]. Presented at the 24th International Association of People-Environment Studies conference (IAPS24): the human being at home, work and leisure: sustainable use and development of indoor and outdoor spaces in late modern everyday life, 27 June - 1 July 2016, Lund, Sweden.

This is part of PhD research questions the pervasion of the Arabic Traditional Architecture (ATA) as visual and tangible architectonic features. The study considers the adaptation of traditional features to contemporary context using technology and i... Read More about Traditional architecture to enhance occupants' well-being for a sustainable future in the Middle [East]..