Outputs (19)

Case Study: Management of public irrigation systems in Morocco: Challenges and innovations for resilient agriculture (2024)
Book Chapter
Guemouria, A., Tanji, R., El-Harraki, W., Elhassnaoui, I., Chehbouni, A., Bouchaou, L., Pantsi, C., & Khaddour, L. (2024). Case Study: Management of public irrigation systems in Morocco: Challenges and innovations for resilient agriculture. In A. Silva Afonso, & J. Manuel Gonçalves (Eds.), Engineering, Water and Food Nexus (57-65). World Federation of Engineering Organizations

A hybrid machine learning modelling for optimization of flood susceptibility mapping in the eastern Mediterranean (2024)
Journal Article
Abdo, H. G., Richi, S. M., Alqadhi, S., Zeng, T., Prasad, P., Kotaridis, I., Alharbi, M. M., Khaddour, L. A., & Mallick, J. (online). A hybrid machine learning modelling for optimization of flood susceptibility mapping in the eastern Mediterranean. Natural Hazards, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11069-024-07081-3

Floods are considered one of the most destructive natural disasters due to the human and economic losses caused. The Eastern Mediterranean region is subject to devastating annual flood events due to the complex geographical characteristics of this re... Read More about A hybrid machine learning modelling for optimization of flood susceptibility mapping in the eastern Mediterranean.

A comprehensive analysis of container vs prefabricated emergency shelters for post-disaster reconstruction in Damascus (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Khaddour, L., Obead, R., Yeboah, S., Osunsanmi, T., & Elhassnaoui, I. (2023, December). A comprehensive analysis of container vs prefabricated emergency shelters for post-disaster reconstruction in Damascus. Presented at 5th International Conference on Advanced Technologies and Humanity (ICATH’2023), Rabat, Morocco

The escalation of both natural and man-made disasters globally has led to profound challenges for nations grappling with the aftermath, particularly in the provision of post-disaster emergency shelters. These shelters hold critical significance in di... Read More about A comprehensive analysis of container vs prefabricated emergency shelters for post-disaster reconstruction in Damascus.

Multi-Attribute Analysis For Sustainable Reclamation Of Urban Industrial Sites: Case From Damascus Post-Conflict (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Khaddour, L., Osunsanmi, T., Olawumi, T., & Bradly, L. (2024, June). Multi-Attribute Analysis For Sustainable Reclamation Of Urban Industrial Sites: Case From Damascus Post-Conflict. Presented at The 2024 World Sustainable Built Environment Conference (WSBE24), Online

The reclamation of urban industrial zones presents intricate challenges within urban planning, notably in post-disaster scenarios aimed at revitalizing urban landscapes. This study delves into the complexities and decision-making intricacies involved... Read More about Multi-Attribute Analysis For Sustainable Reclamation Of Urban Industrial Sites: Case From Damascus Post-Conflict.

Framework for the UK Construction Industry Transition to Net Zero Design: A Delphi Techniques and Structural Equation Model Approach (2024)
Journal Article
Osunsanmi, T. O., Gillies-Denning, E., Khaddour, L., Olawumi, T. O., & Moobela, C. (online). Framework for the UK Construction Industry Transition to Net Zero Design: A Delphi Techniques and Structural Equation Model Approach. International journal of construction management, https://doi.org/10.1080/15623599.2024.2337143

The shift towards net zero design for the construction industry poses complex challenges, which can be likened to a three-headed hydra embodying energy, water, and carbon emissions. The industry stakeholders have grappled with addressing the challeng... Read More about Framework for the UK Construction Industry Transition to Net Zero Design: A Delphi Techniques and Structural Equation Model Approach.

Net Zero Emissions Buildings, Shifting the Focus from Energy Efficient to Whole Life Carbon Emission: A Review Study (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Obead, R., Khaddour, L., & D'Amico, B. (2024, April). Net Zero Emissions Buildings, Shifting the Focus from Energy Efficient to Whole Life Carbon Emission: A Review Study. Presented at Environmental Design, Material Science, and Engineering Technologies conference, Dubai, UAE

Building construction and operation are significant contributors to global world emissions. Therefore, reducing emissions in this sector is an essential step in global efforts toward a zero-emission economy. As a response to this need, many works hav... Read More about Net Zero Emissions Buildings, Shifting the Focus from Energy Efficient to Whole Life Carbon Emission: A Review Study.

Multiple-criteria optimization of residential buildings envelope toward nZEBs: simplified approach for Damascus post-war (2023)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Khaddour, L., & Yeboah, S. (2022, September). Multiple-criteria optimization of residential buildings envelope toward nZEBs: simplified approach for Damascus post-war. Presented at International Conference on Energy and Sustainable Futures 2022, Coventry, UK

Syria faces significant challenges in optimizing residential building energy consumption to subsequently reduce CO2 emissions due to its conventional construction methods and systems, exacerbated by the recent conflict. Post-war re-construction provi... Read More about Multiple-criteria optimization of residential buildings envelope toward nZEBs: simplified approach for Damascus post-war.

Comparative analysis of residential building envelopes newly implementing the building insulation code in Damascus (2023)
Journal Article
Khaddour, L. A. (2024). Comparative analysis of residential building envelopes newly implementing the building insulation code in Damascus. International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, 21, 1509-1536. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13762-023-05053-x

The selection of envelope construction technique has the highest impact on sustaining indoor thermal comfort while reducing energy consumed for heating and cooling. Numerous insulation codes are implemented worldwide to improve building envelope modi... Read More about Comparative analysis of residential building envelopes newly implementing the building insulation code in Damascus.

Multi-criteria sustainability risk management for post-war residential re-construction: the case of Damascus (2023)
Journal Article
Khaddour, L. A., & Deng, W. (2023). Multi-criteria sustainability risk management for post-war residential re-construction: the case of Damascus. Journal of Housing and the Built Environment, 38(3), 1939-1982. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10901-023-10024-2

The Syrian conflict nine years of destruction have had catastrophic influence on the built environment. Post-war Residential Re-construction Projects (PRRP) have been one of the most challenging and controversial responsibilities. PRRP play vital rol... Read More about Multi-criteria sustainability risk management for post-war residential re-construction: the case of Damascus.

Ecological and Carbon Footprints of Cities (2023)
Book Chapter
Khaddour, L. A., Yeboah, S. K., & Dodoo, J. K. (2023). Ecological and Carbon Footprints of Cities. In M. Abraham (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Sustainable Technologies. (2nd edn). Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-90386-8.00044-9

Population and urbanisation are main contributors of carbon emissions, energy demand, resource consumption, waste generation and climate change. Tackling climate change is the emerging challenge of cities as through the process of obtaining their nat... Read More about Ecological and Carbon Footprints of Cities.