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Effects of multimedia characteristics on novice CAD learners practice performance (2012)
Journal Article
A-Rahman, M. A., Mahdjoubi, L., & A-Rahman, M. (2012). Effects of multimedia characteristics on novice CAD learners practice performance. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 8(3), 214-225. https://doi.org/10.1080/17452007.2012.683244

Based on the assumption that providing information using multiple modalities improves learners' performance, the teaching of computer-aided design (CAD) in the built environment is increasingly shifting from printed material to a multimedia approach.... Read More about Effects of multimedia characteristics on novice CAD learners practice performance.

Determination of urban sustainability compliance with national indicators (2011)
Presentation / Conference
Mahdjoubi, L., Horswell, M. W., & Akplotsyi, R. (2011, July). Determination of urban sustainability compliance with national indicators. Paper presented at Sustainable Development and Planning 2011, Southampton, UK

Improvements in methodologies for measuring and capturing data for the UK’s sustainability indicators (social, economic and environmental) means there is now a wealth of accurate and reliable approaches to assess sustainability levels. However the ma... Read More about Determination of urban sustainability compliance with national indicators.

Conceptual model for determining the effects of built environmental characteristics on children’s quality outdoor play (2010)
Presentation / Conference
Shirin, R., & Mahdjoubi, L. (2010, February). Conceptual model for determining the effects of built environmental characteristics on children’s quality outdoor play. Paper presented at Fourth International Conference on Design Principles and Practices, University of Illinois, Chicago

The purpose of this paper is to propose a conceptual model to examine the effects of built environmental characteristics on the quality of children’s outdoor play. The proposed conceptual model identifies the predominant research issues, which have s... Read More about Conceptual model for determining the effects of built environmental characteristics on children’s quality outdoor play.

Vernacular architecture and contemporary design in Oman: Challenges in a changing climate (2009)
Presentation / Conference
Taylor, T., Nikolopoulou, M., Mahdjoubi, L., & Cullen, N. (2009, September). Vernacular architecture and contemporary design in Oman: Challenges in a changing climate. Paper presented at Detail Design in Architecture, Translating sustainable design into sustainable construction, Cardiff

The buildings sector accounts for a considerable proportion of global energy and resource use and anthropogenic CO2 emissions. In Oman, the widespread introduction of mechanically air-conditioned and energy-inefficient buildings accompanied rapid eco... Read More about Vernacular architecture and contemporary design in Oman: Challenges in a changing climate.

Integrating our nation's diversity: Exploring the roles of multimedia in fostering multicultural participation. Volume 1: Participation of minority and ethnic communities in planning decision-making processes (2007)
Report
Mahdjoubi, L., & Moobela, C. (2007). Integrating our nation's diversity: Exploring the roles of multimedia in fostering multicultural participation. Volume 1: Participation of minority and ethnic communities in planning decision-making processes

Report prepared for British Academy, the National Academy for the Humanities and the Social Sciences