Rania Khalil

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KU Leuven

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Wellesley College

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Politecnico di Milano

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The University of Manchester

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Kansas State University

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UNL - New University of Lisbon

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University of the Basque Country, Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea

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The University of Newcastle

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Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

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Arts as Introduction to Architectural Courses in Qatar; Reflections on Studio Teaching

Where Is Qatar from Complete Streets?

Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, 2018

In Qatar, it is perceived that the country’s street system should be improved. Traffic crashes an... more In Qatar, it is perceived that the country’s street system should be improved. Traffic crashes and congestion are seen as a threat to the safety of the community in Qatar and a negative element that detracts from the attractiveness of its main streets and the comfort of its users. Promoting a strategy such as the complete streets policy in Qatar could help enhance its streets livability, safety, and walkability. In order to understand where is Qatar from the complete streets policy, a ten-point tool was used to evaluate three local neighborhoods, including one old/traditional, one recently developed, and an upcoming future neighborhood. The results of this study imply that the future/upcoming development performs well against the evaluation criteria of the complete streets policy compared to the old neighborhoods. This shows Qatar’s commitment and significant progress towards developing complete streets for its citizens to achieve active lifestyle and sustainability.

An assessment tool to evaluate complete streets in developing countries: the case of Qatar

International Journal of Sustainable Society, 2018

Complete streets refer to a simple and effective transportation policy to improve traffic safety ... more Complete streets refer to a simple and effective transportation policy to improve traffic safety and comfort for all users within urban areas. Car dependency is a major concern in developing countries. Endorsing complete streets in any place could improve the sense of security and make people less dependent on cars. The purpose of this study is to develop a ten-point assessment tool to evaluate the neighbourhoods in developing countries. This tool is capable of identifying strengths and weaknesses areas in any neighbourhood based on the complete streets policy. The tool was developed and tested on a traditional neighbourhood in Qatar. The assessment tool was successful in identifying specific and detailed improvement areas in the case study. This tool can be used in the future to investigate new neighbourhoods during the development phase, redevelop existing neighbourhoods, and improve provisions for modes of transport.

Rebuilding Old Downtowns: the Case of Doha, Qatar

City planners and urban designers often argue that downtown development/re-development plans can ... more City planners and urban designers often argue that downtown development/re-development plans can be best understood when providing two different categories of products; the regulating plan consisting of general controls and diagrams, and the master plan consisting of specific interventions and perspectives. In the case of developing and/or redeveloping old downtown's, this paper argues that these plans are best understood when considering the change in the socio-cultural, behavioral, environmental, and economical conditions of the place. Doha city, one of oldest cities in the gulf, has witnessed a rapid change in its demographics over the past decade. The city has been thoroughly modernized, a massive change in its inhabitants culture and behavior has occurred and the need to re-develop its old downtown has arose. Rebuilding the old Doha downtown aims at improving the quality of life and ensuring that heritage and culture carry-on as the country grows and evolves. It is anticipa...

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Energy utilization and human behavior in higher education facilities

Qatar Foundation Annual Research Forum Proceedings, 2012

Energy consumption can be attributed to many factors; technology, energy prices, general economic... more Energy consumption can be attributed to many factors; technology, energy prices, general economic conditions, attitude and behavior towards energy use. Studies indicate that although people are often aware of the benefits of using energy more efficiently, a variety of social, cultural, and economic factors often prevent them from doing so. This paper presents the findings of a research project funded by Qatar Foundation to understand the behaviors, attitudes, and levels of understanding among faculty, staff, and students related to energy use in Qatar University buildings. A multi-method approach was used in five buildings including web surveys, behavioral observations, environmental measures and focused interviews. The analyses considered differences between the three population groups. Among the findings, QU staff is most concerned about conserving energy in QU buildings while students are the least concerned. A significant proportion of survey respondents are not aware of the uni...

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