Papers by Dalia H . Eldardiry
JOURNAL OF SASTAINABLE CITIES AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT, Feb 6, 2024
Internal displacement, often triggered by conflict or natural disasters, has left millions worldw... more Internal displacement, often triggered by conflict or natural disasters, has left millions worldwide seeking refuge in temporary settlements. These camps, while providing essential necessities, face design challenges in balancing longevity and the freedom of movement for displaced individuals. Prolonged displacement, particularly for children, raises concerns about educational continuity and social cohesion. This paper explores the concept of fast-deployable shelters for IDPs using recycled maritime containers. The research stems from the observation of a large number of refugee children in all age groups requiring adequate spaces for learning, working, and social interaction. Inspired by the work of the Molham volunteer team, which aids disaster-affected communities, the study aims to propose an affordable and sustainable solution for IDP housing and social spaces. The research employs a mixed-methods approach, combining analysis of case studies and qualitative feedback from IDPs in northern Syria. This approach enables comprehensive insights into the design requirements and social needs of IDPs. The paper proposes a prototype boarding school unit constructed from recycled shipping containers. This design offers several advantages: Fast deployment allows for rapid construction, minimizing disruption to education. Provide an environmentally friendly and cost-effective solution. The modular design allows for flexibility in layout and expansion, catering to varying needs and site conditions. The design incorporates communal spaces to foster social cohesion and promote a sense of normalcy among IDPs. The proposed prototype demonstrates the potential of recycled maritime containers to provide fast-deployable, sustainable, and socially inclusive shelters for IDPs, particularly children.
Universal Journal of Educational Research, 2024
This study explores the impact of the crises on architectural and design education in the Arab re... more This study explores the impact of the crises on architectural and design education in the Arab region. It focuses on the dramatic effect of crises on students' learning outcomes in core courses in two Gulf universities. The study comprises two sections. The first is a theoretical background based on a comprehensive literature review to ensure the global relevance of this research, and the second is a statistical analysis of data collection. The statistical analysis compared the means of the student's grades for the learning outcome variables of the courses before and after COVID-19. It examined whether the students achieved the course's learning outcomes during the crises. The researchers selected the academic years 2018–2019 for collecting the data before the crisis. And the academic year 2020–2021, during the crisis. The first course results show a significant difference between the two means of skill module variables during and after COVID-19. The results confirm the negative impact of the crises on the efficiency of students taking practical courses requiring higher skill levels. In contrast, the results of the second course show a major difference among the two means of values module variables during and after COVID-19. The results confirm the negative impact of the crises on the efficiency of students in developing their communication methods for improving their work. The results confirm that despite the successful measures taken to reduce the risks of crises by the two universities, to remedy the adverse effects resulting from it, higher education requires the development of a short-term risk management plan within the next two years and the development of a long-term plan for any future surprises. That affects the efficiency of architectural education and design in the labor market to eliminate any future adverse effects on the graduation attributes of fresh graduates of Architecture and Design. The plan should focus on practical activities, training students on risk management, and practicing professionalism.
Civil engineering and architecture, Jul 1, 2024
In Bahrain, renewing urban projects is a common practice. Unfortunately, some projects miss the p... more In Bahrain, renewing urban projects is a common practice. Unfortunately, some projects miss the proper collaborative practice from stakeholders. Therefore, the researchers of this study found such a problem is valid for studying in order to improve the professional practice for renewing urban projects, and decided that this study would examine the importance of a collaborative stakeholder approach and its significance in professional practice. With this approach, architects may communicate their job in a manner that helps others unfamiliar with the field understand the significance of their difficult choices and their work. Moreover, this research elaborates on the importance of stakeholder collaboration with sustainable urban development projects. Furthermore, it includes the sectional inclusion of architectural ethics in the scope of professional activity, as guided by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) in this branch, which is essential to inspire this method of stakeholder approach. AIA standards for equitable communities emphasize on the importance of stakeholder collaboration, participation, and focus group identification. The study showed that Bahrain's urban planning authority also provides guidelines and stakeholder importance in urban projects but the appropriate implementation is needed. This study operated the case study method and performed a case study on two sites of Manama urban planning for expanding high-rise buildings. The research used semi-structured interviews to collect experts' views on the current situation. The sample was selected with a non-probability sampling technique using a snowballing sampling technique. The case study, though it dealt with varying urban planning and management contexts, shared significant similarities, most notably, the degree to which stakeholders collaborated differed depending on the nature of the actors involved, the setting, and the stage of the planning process. Although the results were based on a limited sample of projects, they provide insights on the problem, causes, and procedures that might aid in shifting from informative consultative practices to collaborative governance models in urban planning.
International Society for the Study of Vernacular Settlements
The 'organic’ direction and energy saving are key postulates of sustainable development today... more The 'organic’ direction and energy saving are key postulates of sustainable development today. The term "organic architecture" was first formulated in the 1890s in the works of Louis Sullivan, who used this phrase to distinguish himself from prevailing eclecticism. Later, its principles were defined in the works of Frank Lloyd Wright, developed in the works of Alvar Aalto, Richard Neutra, Luigi Fiumara, and others. This paper examines this issue of organic architecture and city planning and its relevance to the modern world. It employs complex and systematic approach as a research methodology. Systematic approach was manifested in the analysis and synthesis of the main directions of organic architecture, their types and genres, which correlate with the evolution of city planning, Historical and urban planning analysis has been utilized to understand the impact of organic principles on cityscapes, and a scientifically based complex approach explores the relationships be...
Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research, 2016
From the observation of the urban settlements in Egypt from the past to the present, within resea... more From the observation of the urban settlements in Egypt from the past to the present, within research, it was monitored the closed vernacular communities developing in Egypt. Therefore, the core of the research was directing towards comparing between the two vernacular settlements; one from the past, the establishing of Cairo city, the other from the present, Al-Rehab City. Architectural principals are the main features of the comparison, then the followed by urban components that include; residential buildings, public buildings, and urban fabric as well. Consequently, the paper covered the social and culture factors that encouraged people to residence within the past and the present in the two eras, which will reflect positively upon solving people urban problems and avoid creating slum areas. This paper includes two stages to compare between the two vernacular settlements in the different era; a theoretical background in the literature provides architectural and urban features and social criteria for establishing of Cairo city, in 640 AD. Then, it comes to the analysis of the collected data in the current era for Al-Rehab City. The paper incorporates two methods of data collection. First, a field surveys among Al-Rehab City and obtained maps to determine the principal architectural and urban components. Second, a questionnaire survey of the residences was done to explain the factors that encouraged them to live in this closed vernacular settlement in the current era. Consequently, the paper compares between the two settlements to guide the planners to develop interactive vernacular settlements in Egypt.
New Design Ideas, Jomard Publishing, 2023
Since Covid-19 began to spread, street food vendors' activities have raised many issues. The lock... more Since Covid-19 began to spread, street food vendors' activities have raised many issues. The lockdown of restaurants and coffees to control the pandemic in the cities appeared to be a vital response to the city's dramatic procedures. Therefore, the development of street food vending in the form of food trucks was one of these activities that responded to the Covid-19 pandemic and became a phenomenon during the lockdown period in Bahrain. Food trucks are scattered in many areas serving the community by providing food services. But the unplanned location of some food trucks negatively affects the quality of the city's open spaces causing problematic urban changes and producing traffic jams; moreover, it needs to consider the landscape architecture elements. Therefore, the study explains the term street food vendors and their hazards due to COVID-19 circumstances, followed by illustrating the regulation that manages food truck activities. Then it analyzes the risks resulting from some case studies. The study ends with presenting design guidelines to improve the criteria of the site location of the food truck activities. These guidelines will assist the municipalities in avoiding any possible negative impacts and the haphazard positions of these food trucks in cities.
Journal of Sustainable Cities and Built Environment. , 2023
Internal displacement, often triggered by conflict or natural disasters, has left millions worldw... more Internal displacement, often triggered by conflict or natural disasters, has left millions worldwide seeking refuge in temporary settlements. These camps, while providing essential necessities, face design challenges in balancing longevity and the freedom of movement for displaced individuals. Prolonged displacement, particularly for children, raises concerns about educational continuity and social cohesion. This paper explores the concept of fast-deployable shelters for IDPs using recycled maritime containers. The research stems from the observation of a large number of refugee children in all age groups requiring adequate spaces for learning, working, and social interaction. Inspired by the work of the Molham volunteer team, which aids disaster-affected communities, the study aims to propose an affordable and sustainable solution for IDP housing and social spaces. The research employs a mixed-methods approach, combining analysis of case studies and qualitative feedback from IDPs in northern Syria. This approach enables comprehensive insights into the design requirements and social needs of IDPs. The paper proposes a prototype boarding school unit constructed from recycled shipping containers. This design offers several advantages: Fast deployment allows for rapid construction, minimizing disruption to education. Provide an environmentally friendly and cost-effective solution. The modular design allows for flexibility in layout and expansion, catering to varying needs and site conditions. The design incorporates communal spaces to foster social cohesion and promote a sense of normalcy among IDPs. The proposed prototype demonstrates the potential of recycled maritime containers to provide fast-deployable, sustainable, and socially inclusive shelters for IDPs, particularly children.
Civil Engineering and Architecture, Horizon Research Publishing , 2024
In Bahrain, renewing urban projects is a common practice. Unfortunately, some projects miss the p... more In Bahrain, renewing urban projects is a common practice. Unfortunately, some projects miss the proper collaborative practice from stakeholders. Therefore, the researchers of this study find such a problem is valid for studying in order to improve the professional practice for renewing urban projects, and decided that this study would examine the importance of a collaborative stakeholder approach and its significance in professional practice. With this approach, architects may communicate their job in a manner that helps others unfamiliar with the field understand the significance of their difficult choices and their work. Moreover, this research elaborates on the importance of stakeholder collaboration with sustainable urban development projects. Furthermore, it includes the sectional inclusion of architectural ethics in the scope of professional activity, as guided by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) in this branch, which is essential to inspire this method of stakeholder approach. AIA standards for equitable communities emphasizes on the importance of stakeholder collaboration, participation, and focus group identification. The study showed that Bahrain's urban planning authority also provides guidelines and stakeholder importance in urban projects but needs to include the appropriate implementation. This study operated the case study method and performed a case study on two sites of Manama urban planning for expanding high-rise buildings. The research used semistructured interviews to collect experts' views on the current situation. The sample was selected with a non-probability sampling technique using a snowballing sampling technique. The case study, though it dealt with varying urban planning and management contexts, shared significant similarities, most notably, the degree to which stakeholders collaborated differed depending on the nature of the actors involved, the setting, and the stage of the planning process. Although the results were based on a limited sample of projects, they provide insight on the problem, causes, and procedures that might aid in shifting from informative consultative practices to collaborative governance models in urban planning.
Journal of Urban Research, 2011
Deteriorated conditions of the housing state are found in large-scale downtown urban areas, which... more Deteriorated conditions of the housing state are found in large-scale downtown urban areas, which reflect its deterioration upon the residences on many levels. In the city downtown, urban change problems are always accompanied by social problems and declining housing conditions. In other words, these circumstances produce an adverse impact on the environment and human well-being and cause poverty problems, in general, which deteriorate residential area situations, for instance:
i) Housing condition, ii) Quality of life iii) Standard of living.
On the other hand, from the poverty vision, during the past few decades, the base of the urbanization process in the world and in developing countries, in particular, has escalated rapidly because of population increase and high rates of urban changes accrued within the city boundary. Urban transition and deterioration of urban quality are of the significant factors that lead to poverty, which is deteriorating city urban conditions, such as poor housing conditions, miss land-use that consequentially deteriorate human Well-Being.
EDULEARN proceedings, Mar 1, 2017
This research examines how the media and open resources impact design process efficiency in desig... more This research examines how the media and open resources impact design process efficiency in design education. Through the internet, students can easily access the latest e-resources, learn about the most recent architectural and design trends, examine similar case studies, easily get the drawings for their design project, join competitions and awards, and use high technology in their work. These trends encourage students to rethink and look outside the box, opening their minds to profound philosophies that expand their design thinking and helping them to generate innovative ideas and creative designs. The research includes a two-stage approach to investigating the impact of the media and open resources on manipulation of the design studio, which is an essential part of design education. A theoretical background in the literature provides an understanding of the impact of the media and open resources on the performance of students. This study analyses the data collection and incorporates two methods of data collection. The first involves meetings and interviews with instructors in graduation design studios (architecture and interior design) located in the case studies used by the researchers. The second is a survey questionnaire for senior students. This study measures use of the media and open resources in the graduation design studio. It also measures satisfaction of students regarding their performance on graduation projects. The data reveals the effect of the media and open resources on student performances in the design process used for their graduation design projects in two universities in the Gulf region.
JES. Journal of engineering sciences, May 1, 2013
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research), May 13, 2020
Amid the current global climate change, countries are facing a critical challenge in consideratio... more Amid the current global climate change, countries are facing a critical challenge in consideration of dealing with its consequences. In Bahrain, the urbanization process has been of grave consequences upon the urban open spaces quality. Therefore, a low percentage of vegetation and "CONCRETE FORESTS" occurred, which acts as heat absorbents towards the building' inner spaces. Consequently, overpriced monthly electrical bills were resulted due to the excessive energy consumption in cooling the building. Furthermore, these cement blocks emit heat towards the surrounding urban spaces, deteriorating the urban quality of the city. Lamentably, these factors have released socioeconomic and environmentally unsustainable perception of cities in Bahrain. In the old part of Manama city, the capital of Bahrain, we find this problem very clear. According to the field survey, most of these buildings' facades either have no or minor climatic treatments. Paints and lesser types of thermal insulation; as well as; using natural materials in building blocks is the existing treatment-seeking least insulation impacts. The research presents the green walls upon buildings' facades as a cooling method of the interior spaces during summer and for a thermal insulation technique as well. This technique will add value in controlling the reasons of the Urban Heat Island (UHI) and overcoming as well in Bahrain.
Sustainability, Nov 9, 2022
This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative... more This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research), Mar 26, 2022
See the PRISMA 2020 for Abstracts checklist INTRODUCTION Rationale 3 Describe the rationale for t... more See the PRISMA 2020 for Abstracts checklist INTRODUCTION Rationale 3 Describe the rationale for the review in the context of existing knowledge. In introduction Objectives 4 Provide an explicit statement of the objective(s) or question(s) the review addresses. In research aim and objectives METHODS Eligibility criteria 5 Specify the inclusion and exclusion criteria for the review and how studies were grouped for the syntheses.
JES. Journal of engineering sciences, Nov 1, 2009
ISVS e-journal, Sep 2023
The 'organic’ direction and energy saving are key postulates of sustainable development today. Th... more The 'organic’ direction and energy saving are key postulates of sustainable development today. The term "organic architecture" was first formulated in the 1890s in the works of Louis Sullivan, who used this phrase to distinguish himself from prevailing eclecticism. Later, its principles were defined in the works of Frank Lloyd Wright, developed in the works of Alvar Aalto, Richard Neutra, Luigi Fiumara, and others. This paper examines this issue of organic architecture and city planning and its relevance to the modern world.
It employs complex and systematic approach as a research methodology. Systematic approach was manifested in the analysis and synthesis of the main directions of organic architecture, their types and genres, which correlate with the evolution of city planning, Historical and urban planning analysis has been utilized to understand the impact of organic principles on cityscapes, and a scientifically based complex approach explores the relationships between organic architecture and a range of social, economic and environmental phenomena at the current stage. The research methodology employed in this study revolves around a comprehensive examination of the formation and evolution of organic architecture and city planning, with a focus on the integration of energy-saving and Nature-saving technologies.
The paper identifies four main directions of organic architecture. The first is based on a harmonious combination of Nature, Architecture, and Man. Here, ‘organic’ means ‘subordinate to the landscape and climatic conditions of the environment.’ The founder of this idea is Frank Lloyd Wright. The period of emergence and flourishing was the 20s in the 20th century. The second stage, biomorphism, was formed in the 1950s and 1960s and was based on imitating natural forms. Oleksandr Lazarev, Santiago Kalatrava and others promoted this aspect of organic architecture. The third which appeared at the end of the 20th century, is aimed at preserving natural resources using energy-saving technologies. The fourth is the reuse of building materials and products and recycling.
The paper shows a gradual convergence of all directions; that is, buildings are increasingly combined with the surrounding spaces, and simultaneously, their forms are becoming more plastic, reminiscent of natural ones. Energy-saving technologies and recycling building materials and waste are becoming integral to organic architecture. Nevertheless, the most important thing is a person's connection with the environment and creating comfortable living conditions.
Sustainability
The residents of coastal cities have a strong relationship with the waterfront, which people of d... more The residents of coastal cities have a strong relationship with the waterfront, which people of different ages, types, levels of awareness, and cultural backgrounds use. People of different cultures tend to use these open spaces with various responses. They consider it a lung for them, and practice most of their entertainment and social events with different attitudes. Therefore, municipalities spend a large budget on designing, implementing, and developing these areas. However, sadly, during the COVID-19 pandemic, the local authorities in many cities decided to shut down the city, including the waterfront area. Al Khobar city, Saudi Arabia, was one of the cities had that had a broad lockdown. Consequently, the use of open spaces became dangerous, and municipalities placed many restrictions on using such spaces to control the spread of COVID-19. Residents had no opportunity to use them for exercise, sports, social activities, or even for enjoying the fresh air, negatively influencin...
New Design Ideas, Jomard Publishing, 2022
This study explores how designing commercial spaces that practice many social and trading activit... more This study explores how designing commercial spaces that practice many social and trading activities is a massive responsibility to the designer, especially in the post-COVID-19 pandemic. It should be a safe environmental place for such activities. There are several influences that health issues had on the transformation of architecture. There are some implications the pandemics may have on how architecture thinks and organizes the different spaces on different levels. Unfortunately, we have to live with COVID-19 and its mutants, which appear in various versions from time to time. The World Health Organization (WHO) announced a solid recommendation to rethink practicing trading activities instead of doing it in a closed environment to be in the open air and reviewing designing the common spaces is crucial to control the spreading of viruses. The WHO reported that having fresh air in such areas is a successful issue for safe places during the pandemic. The research discusses the appraisal of the use of the Courtyard for controlling the spread of COVID-19 in commercial buildings as one of the types of open spaces in commercial buildings to be a successful solution to accommodate such activities in safe open-air areas between such commercial buildings.
International Journal of Sustainable Development and Planning
Lack of understanding of phenomenological theory and sustainable pillars and bodily experience fo... more Lack of understanding of phenomenological theory and sustainable pillars and bodily experience for visitors causes poor design, then a bad feeling of the spaces via their five senses. If so, the complete interaction of users with the quality of such sites will be successful. Moreover, in such schemes, designers try to encourage walkability and staying longer, and enjoy the urban atmosphere in the historical parts of cities. This study aims to achieve sustainable renovation of projects using phenomenological theory when designing historical spaces, streets, squares, and green areas, as a conceptualizing key to the success of such projects. Culture as one of the sustainability pillars is the key limitation of this study. The study used phenomenological theory to analyze the area in renovation projects in the historic district of Manama city, Bab Al Bahrain, Kingdom of Bahrain. The study analyzed the bodily experiences of users at different times of the day. Furthermore, the results of...
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i) Housing condition, ii) Quality of life iii) Standard of living.
On the other hand, from the poverty vision, during the past few decades, the base of the urbanization process in the world and in developing countries, in particular, has escalated rapidly because of population increase and high rates of urban changes accrued within the city boundary. Urban transition and deterioration of urban quality are of the significant factors that lead to poverty, which is deteriorating city urban conditions, such as poor housing conditions, miss land-use that consequentially deteriorate human Well-Being.
It employs complex and systematic approach as a research methodology. Systematic approach was manifested in the analysis and synthesis of the main directions of organic architecture, their types and genres, which correlate with the evolution of city planning, Historical and urban planning analysis has been utilized to understand the impact of organic principles on cityscapes, and a scientifically based complex approach explores the relationships between organic architecture and a range of social, economic and environmental phenomena at the current stage. The research methodology employed in this study revolves around a comprehensive examination of the formation and evolution of organic architecture and city planning, with a focus on the integration of energy-saving and Nature-saving technologies.
The paper identifies four main directions of organic architecture. The first is based on a harmonious combination of Nature, Architecture, and Man. Here, ‘organic’ means ‘subordinate to the landscape and climatic conditions of the environment.’ The founder of this idea is Frank Lloyd Wright. The period of emergence and flourishing was the 20s in the 20th century. The second stage, biomorphism, was formed in the 1950s and 1960s and was based on imitating natural forms. Oleksandr Lazarev, Santiago Kalatrava and others promoted this aspect of organic architecture. The third which appeared at the end of the 20th century, is aimed at preserving natural resources using energy-saving technologies. The fourth is the reuse of building materials and products and recycling.
The paper shows a gradual convergence of all directions; that is, buildings are increasingly combined with the surrounding spaces, and simultaneously, their forms are becoming more plastic, reminiscent of natural ones. Energy-saving technologies and recycling building materials and waste are becoming integral to organic architecture. Nevertheless, the most important thing is a person's connection with the environment and creating comfortable living conditions.