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Dialogue in the studio: Supporting comprehension in studio-based architectural design tutorials (2020)
Journal Article
Tahsiri, M. (2020). Dialogue in the studio: Supporting comprehension in studio-based architectural design tutorials. Art, Design and Communication in Higher Education, 19(2), 149-165. https://doi.org/10.1386/adch_00020_1

This article examines perceptions regarding the purpose and delivery of tutorials in the architectural design studio that can support how students comprehend feedback. It draws on literature on ‘dialogic feedback’ and theoretical accounts of ‘dialogu... Read More about Dialogue in the studio: Supporting comprehension in studio-based architectural design tutorials.

An integrated sustainability-management approach for universities (2020)
Journal Article
Umar, T. (2020). An integrated sustainability-management approach for universities. Proceedings of the ICE - Engineering Sustainability, 173(7), 344-355. https://doi.org/10.1680/jensu.19.00014

Sustainability has become a recognised important sector and a main concern in modern life. The attention towards sustainability was particularly increased when the UN set the target of achieving 17 Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. The role of u... Read More about An integrated sustainability-management approach for universities.

UAE's commitment towards UN Sustainable Development Goals (2020)
Journal Article
Umar, T., Egbu, C., Ofori, G., Honnurvali, M. S., Saidani, M., Shibani, A., …Goh, K. (2020). UAE's commitment towards UN Sustainable Development Goals. Proceedings of the ICE - Engineering Sustainability, 173(7), 325-343. https://doi.org/10.1680/jensu.19.00036

In 2015, the UN member countries, on mutual understanding, identified 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), to be achieved by 2030. According to several reports, some countries are reflecting good progress, but overall, no country is on track towa... Read More about UAE's commitment towards UN Sustainable Development Goals.

A systematic review of risk assessment tools for contaminated sites – Current perspectives and future prospects (2020)
Journal Article
Mahammedi, C. E., Mahdjoubi, L., Booth, A., Akram, H., & Butt, T. E. (2020). A systematic review of risk assessment tools for contaminated sites – Current perspectives and future prospects. Environmental Research, 191, Article 110180. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2020.110180

© 2020 Elsevier Inc. Health and safety hazards associated with the redevelopment of contaminated sites can be complex and pose considerable risks. A systematic literature review was conducted on risk assessment tools for contaminated sites. These too... Read More about A systematic review of risk assessment tools for contaminated sites – Current perspectives and future prospects.

An assessment of health profile and body pain among construction workers (2020)
Journal Article
Umar, T., Egbu, C., Honnurvali, M. S., Saidani, M., & Al-Mutairi, M. (2020). An assessment of health profile and body pain among construction workers. Proceedings of the ICE - Municipal Engineer, 173(3), 125-135. https://doi.org/10.1680/jmuen.18.00019

Construction is one of the most hazardous and complex industries worldwide, which may result in the most fatal accidents and occupational illnesses. It is also regarded as a major industry not only in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries but also... Read More about An assessment of health profile and body pain among construction workers.

Indicators of healthy architecture: A systematic literature review (2020)
Journal Article
Rice, L., & Drane, M. (2020). Indicators of healthy architecture: A systematic literature review. Journal of Urban Health, 97, 899–911. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11524-020-00469-z

The design of the built environment plays an important role as a determinant of health. As a society, we are spending an increasing proportion of our time indoors and now spend over 80% of our life inside, so the design of buildings can greatly impac... Read More about Indicators of healthy architecture: A systematic literature review.

Exploring transformative pedagogies for built environment disciplines: The case of interdisciplinarity in low carbon transition (2020)
Journal Article
Sibilla, M., & Kurul, E. (2021). Exploring transformative pedagogies for built environment disciplines: The case of interdisciplinarity in low carbon transition. Building Research and Information, 49(2), 234-247. https://doi.org/10.1080/09613218.2020.1811076

The integration of transformative pedagogies into curricula is recognized as a strategy to deal with the new demands of complexity in learning, which include equipping future professionals with the necessary knowledge and skills to transition to a lo... Read More about Exploring transformative pedagogies for built environment disciplines: The case of interdisciplinarity in low carbon transition.

Evaluation of the Q Method as a public engagement tool in examining the preferences of residents in metal mining areas (2020)
Journal Article
Sardo, A. M., & Sinnett, D. (2020). Evaluation of the Q Method as a public engagement tool in examining the preferences of residents in metal mining areas. Frontiers in Communication, 5(55), https://doi.org/10.3389/fcomm.2020.00055

In this study, we describe and present an evaluation of how the Q Method was used to engage members of local communities, to examine how those living in former metal mining landscapes value their heritage and understand their preferences for the long... Read More about Evaluation of the Q Method as a public engagement tool in examining the preferences of residents in metal mining areas.