Dr Lina Khaddour's Outputs (20)

Net Zero Emissions Buildings, Shifting the Focus from Energy Efficient to Whole Life Carbon Emission: A Review Study (2025)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Obead, R., D'Amico, B., & Khaddour, L. (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

Buildings’ 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, much researc... Read More about Net Zero Emissions Buildings, Shifting the Focus from Energy Efficient to Whole Life Carbon Emission: A Review Study.

Urban agriculture land suitability assessment using AHP and geospatial analysis in Gondar Zuria, Ethiopia (2025)
Journal Article
Badasa Moisa, M., Karuppannan, S., Jie Wong, Y., & Khaddour, L. A. (2025). Urban agriculture land suitability assessment using AHP and geospatial analysis in Gondar Zuria, Ethiopia. DYSONA – Applied Science, 6(2), 322-333. https://doi.org/10.30493/das.2025.478550

In a context of growing population and escalating food demand, urban agriculture emerges as a crucial solution for enhancing food security and promoting ecological sustainability globally. This study aims to analyze land suitability for urban agricul... Read More about Urban agriculture land suitability assessment using AHP and geospatial analysis in Gondar Zuria, Ethiopia.

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. (2025). Framework for the UK Construction Industry Transition to Net Zero Design: A Delphi Techniques and Structural Equation Model Approach. International journal of construction management, 25(5), 495-509. 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.

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.

Evaluating Sustainability Threats in Mega-scale Residential Projects (Damascus Construction Companies Perspective) [In Arabic] (2022)
Journal Article
Khaddour, L. A. (2022). Evaluating Sustainability Threats in Mega-scale Residential Projects (Damascus Construction Companies Perspective) [In Arabic]. Damascus University Journal for Engineering Sciences, 38(1), 54-71

Syria is witnessing an increase number of mega-scale, more sustainable housing projects. This is due to these projects role in: meeting the increased demand for housing, creating new jobs, encouraging investments and moving the wheel of the post-war... Read More about Evaluating Sustainability Threats in Mega-scale Residential Projects (Damascus Construction Companies Perspective) [In Arabic].

Life-cycle sustainability risk management a multi-stakeholder approach: the case of Damascus post-war residential projects (2021)
Journal Article
Khaddour, L. A. (2022). Life-cycle sustainability risk management a multi-stakeholder approach: the case of Damascus post-war residential projects. Environment, Development and Sustainability, 24(11), 12756-12786. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10668-021-01963-3

Postwar Residential Reconstruction Projects (PRRP) are widely complex and have significant risks. It is necessary to address sustainability risks in PRRP in order to respond to the war disastrous consequences. Thus, reducing sustainability risks asso... Read More about Life-cycle sustainability risk management a multi-stakeholder approach: the case of Damascus post-war residential projects.

Strategic framework of operational energy performance improvement potential for Damascus post-war social housing (2021)
Journal Article
Khaddour, L. A. (2022). Strategic framework of operational energy performance improvement potential for Damascus post-war social housing. Intelligent Buildings International, 14(3), 283-297. https://doi.org/10.1080/17508975.2021.1874859

In Syria, the war's devastating destruction to the built environment, especially to the housing and energy sectors, has mounted the demand for energy-efficient social housing. Hence, the implementation of the housing energy efficiency law, endorsed b... Read More about Strategic framework of operational energy performance improvement potential for Damascus post-war social housing.

Multi-criteria Strategic Framework for Improving Residential Buildings Operational Energy Efficiency (Case Study Damascus Residential Youth Buildings) [In Arabic] (2020)
Journal Article
Khadour, L. A. (2020). Multi-criteria Strategic Framework for Improving Residential Buildings Operational Energy Efficiency (Case Study Damascus Residential Youth Buildings) [In Arabic]. Damascus University Journal for Engineering Sciences, 36(1), 57-72

The poor thermal performance of traditional residential buildings has led to residents' complaints in light of the post-war energy shortage and the increasing periods of power cuts. Therefore, improving residential building energy efficiency is a key... Read More about Multi-criteria Strategic Framework for Improving Residential Buildings Operational Energy Efficiency (Case Study Damascus Residential Youth Buildings) [In Arabic].

Total quality environmental management (TQEM) framework towards sustainability (UK novated D&B principal contractors) (2010)
Thesis
Khaddour, L. Total quality environmental management (TQEM) framework towards sustainability (UK novated D&B principal contractors). (Thesis). Nottingham Trent University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/3420962

To reduce the substantial environmental damage of the built environment, contractors have to comply with an increasing number of environmental building regulations. Apart from the purely practical implications of compliance, there is a perception of... Read More about Total quality environmental management (TQEM) framework towards sustainability (UK novated D&B principal contractors).

Case studies on the implementation of TQEM in UK building contractors (2009)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Khaddour, L., Ramsay-Dawber, P., & Morledge, R. (2009, September). Case studies on the implementation of TQEM in UK building contractors. Presented at 25th Annual ARCOM Conference, Nottingham, UK

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 towards Sustainability in the UK Construction Industry (2009)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Khaddour, L., Ramsay-Dawber, P., & Morledge, R. (2009, December). TQEM towards Sustainability in the UK Construction Industry. Paper presented at Association of Post Graduate Research Conference, Manchester, UK

TQEM in the UK construction industry: Some key findings from a survey (2008)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Khaddour, L., & Darkwa, J. (2008, September). TQEM in the UK construction industry: Some key findings from a survey. Presented at 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, Cardiff, UK

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.

A survey of key findings on the implementation of TQEM in the UK construction (2008)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Khaddour, L., Ramsay-Dawber, P., & Morledge, R. (2008, September). A survey of key findings on the implementation of TQEM in the UK construction. Presented at The construction and building research conference of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, Dublin, Ireland