Presenter Name: Prof. Dr. Omar Qarani AzizOn Sunday 4/5/2025, in Civil Engineering Department with the presence of the Head of the Civil Engineering Department and a number of academic staff, a seminar entitled (Integration of BIM with time, cost and sustainability of residential project in Kurdistan region) was presented by (Prof. Dr. Omar Qarani Aziz). […]
Brownfield is previously-developed land that has been Prepared by : abandoned or underutilized, and which may carry pollution, or a risk of pollution, from industrial use. The main difference in definitions of whether a piece of land is considered a brownfield or not depends on the presence or absence of pollution. So one of the
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Walking is the primary mode of transportation, which has been significantly reduced owing to motorized transportation. Connection inside a university is critical, especially at large institutions with several buildings and departments serving diverse purposes. This subject is significant from a variety of perspectives. When the campus area is not suitable for pedestrians, the demand
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Building on brownfield sites involves the redevelopment or repurposing of land previously used for industrial, commercial, or agricultural purposes but now vacant or underutilized. These sites, often located in urban or suburban areas, present unique opportunities for revitalizing communities, reducing urban sprawl, and conserving greenfields. Redeveloping brownfield sites helps alleviate the environmental burden of abandoned
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Sustainable commuting refers to transportation practices that reduce environmental impact, promote health, and contribute to a more sustainable urban environment. As urbanization accelerates, traditional commuting methods, such as single-occupancy vehicles, contribute to air pollution, traffic congestion, and energy inefficiency. Promoting sustainable commuting encourages the use of alternative transportation modes like walking, cycling, carpooling, and public
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The sustainable retrofitting of heritage buildings is critical to balancing cultural preservation with modern environmental challenges. This research explores strategies for improving the energy performance and climate resilience of historic structures while maintaining their architectural integrity. By integrating passive design, renewable energy solutions, and high-performance materials, retrofitting interventions align with Sustainable Development Goal 11 (Sustainable
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en-access libraries provide free access to knowledge. Access to information empowers people to exercise their political and socioeconomic rights, to be economically active, to learn new skills and to hold their governments to account. It enables informed decision-making, supports creativity and innovation, strengthens identity and provides transparency. Presented by lecturer/Dr.Lana Abubakir
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Circles of Sustainability is a method for understanding and assessing sustainability, and for project management directed towards socially sustainable outcomes. It is intended to handle ‘seemingly intractable problems’ such as outlined in sustainable development debates. The method is mostly used for cities and urban settlements. The style of the charts themselves could be described as a mixture of radar chart and bar chart. The method
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The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) defines indoor air quality (IAQ) as “the air quality within and around buildings and structures, especially as it relates to the health and comfort of building occupants”. The IAQ of the office environment is correlated highly with the health, comfort and productivity of its occupants. Health and comfort
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Livability refers to an urban system that contributes to the physical, social and mental wellbeing and personal development of all its inhabitants. It is about delightful and desirable urban spaces that offer and reflect cultural and sacred enrichment. robust There are five fundamental aspects of great, livable cities: and complete neighborhoods, accessibility and sustainable mobility,
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