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Net Zero Emissions Buildings, Shifting the Focus from Energy Efficient to Whole Life Carbon Emission: A Review Study (2024)
Conference Proceeding
Obead, R., Khaddour, L., & D'Amico, B. (in press). Net Zero Emissions Buildings, Shifting the Focus from Energy Efficient to Whole Life Carbon Emission: A Review Study.

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.

A comprehensive analysis of container vs prefabricated emergency shelters for post-disaster reconstruction in Damascus (2023)
Conference Proceeding
Khaddour, L., Obid, R., Yeboah, S., Osunsanmi, T., & Elhassnaoui, I. (in press). A comprehensive analysis of container vs prefabricated emergency shelters for post-disaster reconstruction in Damascus. In International Conference on Advanced Technologies for Humanity (ICATH 2023)

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.

Multiple-criteria optimization of residential buildings envelope toward nZEBs: simplified approach for Damascus post-war (2023)
Conference Proceeding
Khaddour, L., & Yeboah, S. (2023). Multiple-criteria optimization of residential buildings envelope toward nZEBs: simplified approach for Damascus post-war. In Energy and Sustainable Futures: Proceedings of the 3rd ICESF, 2022 (219-233). https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-30960-1_21

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.

Case studies on the implementation of TQEM in UK building contractors (2009)
Conference Proceeding
Khaddour, L., Ramsay-Dawber, P., & Morledge, R. (2009). Case studies on the implementation of TQEM in UK building contractors. In Proceedings 25th Annual ARCOM Conference (1051–1058)

To reduce the substantial contribution of the built environment, contractors have to comply with the increasing number of environmental regulations. Recent interest in the subject has resulted in global research initiatives that aspire to provide an... Read More about Case studies on the implementation of TQEM in UK building contractors.

TQEM in the UK construction industry: Some key findings from a survey (2008)
Conference Proceeding
Khaddour, L., & Darkwa, J. (2008). TQEM in the UK construction industry: Some key findings from a survey. In Proceedings 24th Annual ARCOM Conference (239–246)

As building projects get larger and more complex, clients are also increasingly demanding higher standards for their delivery. Total Quality Environmental Management (TQEM) has been recognized as a successful management philosophy in the manufacturin... Read More about TQEM in the UK construction industry: Some key findings from a survey.

Multi-attribute analysis for sustainable reclamation of urban industrial areas: case of Al-Qaboun, Damascus post-conflict
Conference Proceeding
Khaddour, L., Osunsanmi, T., Olawumi, T., & Bradly, L. Multi-attribute analysis for sustainable reclamation of urban industrial areas: case of Al-Qaboun, Damascus post-conflict. In Pathways & Partnerships for Sustainable Built and Urban Environments

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 areas: case of Al-Qaboun, Damascus post-conflict.