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Promote sustainable commuting

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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livable cities planning principle and rolls to make a city sustainable

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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Good health and wellbeing: The impact of indoor air quality

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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Measuring the level of sustainability in cities using circles of sustainability tool

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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Sustainable cities and communities: FWCI

Field-Weighted Citation Impact (FWCI) is a key metric used to evaluate the influence of research within its respective field by normalizing citation counts across disciplines. This presentation explores how FWCI can be applied to measure the impact of research on Sustainable Development Goal 11 (SDG 11), which focuses on creating inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable

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Retrofitting heritage’s Buildings for Energy Efficiency and Climate Resilience

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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Testing and Scientific Evaluation of Sandwich Panel Composite (New Build Standard). SDG12 Sustainable Cities Section 11.4

On Wednesday 26/2/2025, in Civil Engineering Department with the presence a number of academic staff and number of Engineers, a workshop consisted of 4 seminars.Seminar 1: Effect of high temperature on the structural behaviour of R.C. BuildingsPresented by : Prof. Dr. Omar Qarani AzizSeminar 2: Visibility study for fire occurrence in Erbil CityPresented by :

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Affordable and Clean Energy/ Clean Water and Sanitation Workshop

On Feb. 25th, 2025, the Chemical and Petrochemical Engineering Department has conducted the: “Affordable and Clean Energy/ Clean Water and Sanitation Workshop” The workshop covered SDGs (6 and 7) and included five sessions as bellow: Access to clean water and sustainable sanitation is a cornerstone of human health, environmental protection, and economic development, as underscored

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