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Etched in the Memory. (2015)
Journal Article
Forster, A. M., Vettese-Forster, S., & Borland, J. (2015). Etched in the Memory. RICS Building Conservation Journal, 28-29

Alan Forster, Samantha Vettese-Forster and John Borland explore the cultural value of preserving historic graffiti.

Estimation of hourly averaged solar irradiation: evaluation of models. (2010)
Journal Article
Tham, Y. W., Muneer, T., & Davison, B. (2010). Estimation of hourly averaged solar irradiation: evaluation of models. Building Services Engineering Research and Technology, 31, 9-25. https://doi.org/10.1177/0143624409350547

Hourly solar radiation data are required in many building services applications. These are also reported in the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers Guides A & J. Data from 16 locations in the UK were used to evaluate the so called Li... Read More about Estimation of hourly averaged solar irradiation: evaluation of models..

An investigation of hotel property renovation: The external parties' view (2007)
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Hassanien, A. (2007). An investigation of hotel property renovation: The external parties' view. Property Management, 25(3), 209-224. https://doi.org/10.1108/02637470710753602

The purpose of this paper is to present an empirically-based insight into the practice and perception of architects, interior designers and building contractors who make up the external parties involved in the hotel renovation process.

In the pap... Read More about An investigation of hotel property renovation: The external parties' view.

The effect of wind exposure on the tree aerial architecture and biomechanics of Sitka Spruce (picea sitchenisis Bong.). (2006)
Journal Article
Gardiner, B. A., & Brüchert, F. (2006). The effect of wind exposure on the tree aerial architecture and biomechanics of Sitka Spruce (picea sitchenisis Bong.). American Journal of Botany, 93, 1512-1521

This paper reports on the effect of wind loading below damaging strength on tree mechanical and physical properties. In a wind-exposed Sitka spruce stand in western Scotland, 60 trees at four different levels of wind exposure (10 m, 30 m, 50 m, 90 m... Read More about The effect of wind exposure on the tree aerial architecture and biomechanics of Sitka Spruce (picea sitchenisis Bong.)..

Exploring hotel renovation in large hotels: a multiple case study (2006)
Journal Article
Hassanien, A. (2006). Exploring hotel renovation in large hotels: a multiple case study. Structural survey, 24(1), 41-64. https://doi.org/10.1108/02630800610654414

This paper aims to explore the extent of the use of hotel renovation as a product development tool in the hospitality industry. It aims to gain an understanding of the nature of renovation within the context of large hotels. The approach is a multip... Read More about Exploring hotel renovation in large hotels: a multiple case study.

Hotel renovation within the context of new product development. (2005)
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Hassanien, A. (2005). Hotel renovation within the context of new product development. International Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Administration, 6(2), 63-98. https://doi.org/10.1300/J149v06n02_03

This article reports the results of empirical research into the renovation practices adopted by hotels in Egypt, and the perception of general managers in this particular sector. Analyses of questionnaire results suggest that significantly different... Read More about Hotel renovation within the context of new product development..

The application of facilities management expertise to the hotel renovation process. (2002)
Journal Article
Hassanien, A., & Losekoot, E. (2002). The application of facilities management expertise to the hotel renovation process. Facilities, 20(7/8), 230-238. https://doi.org/10.1108/02632770210435143

This paper considers the renovation of hotels in the context of facilities management. It evaluates a study carried out in Egypt into the attitudes of hotel general managers about the importance attached to hotel renovation and refurbishment. The fin... Read More about The application of facilities management expertise to the hotel renovation process..

A vision and methodology for integrated sustainable urban development: BEQUEST (2002)
Journal Article
Bentivegna, V., Curwell, S., Deakin, M., Lombardi, P., Mitchell, G., & Nijkamp, P. (2002). A vision and methodology for integrated sustainable urban development: BEQUEST. Building Research and Information, 30(2), 83-94. https://doi.org/10.1080/096132102753436468

The concepts and visions of sustainable development that have emerged in the post-Brundtland era are explored in terms laying the foundations for a common vision of sustainable urban development (SUD). The described vision and methodology for SUD res... Read More about A vision and methodology for integrated sustainable urban development: BEQUEST.

The assessment of sustainable urban development. (2002)
Journal Article
Deakin, M., Huovila, P., Rao, S., Sunikka, M., & Vreeker, R. (2002). The assessment of sustainable urban development. Building Research and Information, 30(2), 95-108. https://doi.org/10.1080/096132102753436477

This paper describes the outcomes of a survey of assessment methods for sustainable urban development (SUD) undertaken by an international network called BEQUEST. It addresses aspects of good practice in terms of SUD, explores the range of methods av... Read More about The assessment of sustainable urban development..

BEQUEST: the framework and directory of assessment methods. (2001)
Journal Article
Deakin, M., Curwell, S., & Lombardi, P. (2001). BEQUEST: the framework and directory of assessment methods. International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment, 6(6), 373-383. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02978869

This paper has outlined the areas of the Environment and Climate Programme (Economic and Social Aspects of Human Settlement) the BEQUEST project addresses. It has also examined the framework for analysis the project sets out for a common understandin... Read More about BEQUEST: the framework and directory of assessment methods..