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Building impacts on carbon emissions and climate change

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To sum up, today my presentation is about Building and Carbon EmissionChallenges and Solutions ,Carbon emission in the Building sector, Building assume as 40% of all global CO2 emission, This amount of emission may breakdown in to Operational emissions …. Heating, cooling, lighting and appliances and Embodied carbon: manufacture, transport and installation. Factors contributing to […]

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Quality education: Architecture Student’s Views on the Critical Stress Factors Impeding their Learning Outcome

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The findings indicate significant differences in stress perception between students in Iraq and Nigeria but no notable variation between undergraduate and postgraduate students. Additionally, the study uncovered previously undocumented stress factors in academic literature. By shedding light on mental health challenges in architecture education within underexplored non-Western contexts, particularly Africa and the Middle East, this

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Affordable housing for students

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Reasons for Affordable Housing for International Students are identified as, Limited Budget, High Cost of Living, Language Barriers, Cultural differences, Safety Concerns. These are factors affect choosing appropriate affordable accommodation for students. The solutions proposed as, 1. living in a campus belong to the same university that ensure safety and solves transportation issues, 2. living

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Allow remote working

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Working from home has evolved from a niche perk to an integral part of the modern work landscape. With benefits for employees and employers alike, as well as economic and environmental benefits, the conveniences and rewards of remote and work-from-home jobs are considerable and wide-reaching.It offers several benefits such as: 1. Better Work-Life Balance, 2. Less Commute Stress,

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Affordable housing for employees

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Affordable housing for employees is a crucial solution to ensure workers can access suitable living conditions without spending more than 30% of their gross income on housing-related costs. It should be cost-effective, ensuring that rent or mortgage, utilities, and maintenance are affordable, and ideally located close to the workplace to reduce commuting time and expenses,

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The Importance of Open-Access Libraries

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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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Pedestrian priority on campus

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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

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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 practices targets

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Sustainable practices encompass a wide range of actions aimed at reducing environmental impact, conserving resources, and promoting long-term ecological balance. These practices target critical areas such as energy use, waste management, water conservation, and sustainable agriculture. By focusing on reducing carbon footprints, enhancing energy efficiency, and promoting renewable energy sources, sustainable practices work to mitigate

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