All Outputs (5)

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.

Sustainable zero emissions refurbishment for residential – historical buildings (2022)
Presentation / Conference
Obead, R. (2022, July). Sustainable zero emissions refurbishment for residential – historical buildings. Paper presented at SPACE International Conference 2022 on Sustainable Architecture Planning and Urban Design, London

In order to combat climate change's harmful effects, many steps must be taken to reduce greenhouse gases. Reducing carbon emissions in the construction sector for both new and existing buildings plays a major role in achieving a zero-emissions econom... Read More about Sustainable zero emissions refurbishment for residential – historical buildings.

Roof Gardens Application in Hot, Humid Climate (Jubail Industrial City Case Study) (2017)
Conference Proceeding
Obead, R. (2017). Roof Gardens Application in Hot, Humid Climate (Jubail Industrial City Case Study).

Roof gardens have a significant role on environmental, economic, and social factors, including the reduction of carbon dioxide and increase the amounts of oxygen in the atmosphere, decrease the pollution and air-cooling, these benefits are important... Read More about Roof Gardens Application in Hot, Humid Climate (Jubail Industrial City Case Study).

Integrate Sustainable Standards In Interior Design Curriculum (Interior Design Department - Jubail University College - Case Study) (2015)
Conference Proceeding
Obead Ahmed, R. (2015). Integrate Sustainable Standards In Interior Design Curriculum (Interior Design Department - Jubail University College - Case Study). In Proceedings of The IRES 16th International Conference, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 16th November 2015 (20-25)

Humanity faces many challenges in this era. One of these challenges is the ability of people to satisfy their needs for living without consuming the resources for the coming generation. Through sustainability, societies can reduce their use of reso... Read More about Integrate Sustainable Standards In Interior Design Curriculum (Interior Design Department - Jubail University College - Case Study).