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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 Buildings for Sustainable Urban Development: Enhancing 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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Quality education: Architecture Student’s Views on the Critical Stress Factors Impeding their Learning Outcome

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

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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Integration of BIM with time, cost and sustainability of residential project in Kurdistan region

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).

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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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The Importance of Open-Access Libraries

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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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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