Climatic Treatments for Housing in the Traditional Holy Cities: A Comparison between Najaf and Yazd Cities

Jasim, Ihsan Abbas; Farhan, Sabeeh Lafta; Al-Maliki, Laheab A.; Al-Mamoori, Sohaib Kareem

doi:10.1088/1755-1315/754/1/012017

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“…The architectural and urban planning aspects of traditional Arab neighborhoods exhibit a distinctive morphology characterized by narrow winding streets, cul-de-sacs, and clustered housing. This design strategy is not only a response to climatic conditions, offering shade and ventilation, but is also a reflection of the neighborhood's social structure, emphasizing security and privacy [7]. The courtyard houses, a prevalent feature, serve as the nucleus of family life, providing a private outdoor space.…”

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Spatial Dynamics and Social Order in Traditional Towns of Saudi Arabia’s Nadji Region: The Role of Neighborhood Clustering in Urban Morphology and Decision-Making Processes

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2024

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This study explores how the layout of neighborhoods in traditional settlements of Saudi Arabia’s Najdi region influence social interactions and urban planning decisions. The study uses a multidisciplinary approach that includes urban morphology, architectural phenomenology, and sociological study methods to investigate the relationships between spatial organization and decision-making processes on both the macro and micro levels of decision-making. The purpose is to look at how collective action decision-making processes affect the urban fabric and how social norms influence spatial organization at different levels. The study applies case study and spatial analysis approaches to investigate how the traditional settlements’ spatial structure promotes peace among the inhabitants while also sustaining cultural traditions. The qualitative approach investigates how spatial arrangements influence behaviors, developing a better understanding of how residents interact with their surroundings. According to the study’s findings, these spatial layouts sustain customs and assist communities in adapting to environmental changes by retaining cultural activities. The study identifies the significance of balancing development with the retention of important traditional values in the implementation of long-term urban conservation plans. Traditional Najdi towns can serve as urban design examples, emphasizing the need to acknowledge the distinct value of vernacular architecture in modern urban development while also fostering social cohesion.

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Spatial Dynamics and Social Order in Traditional Towns of Saudi Arabia’s Nadji Region: The Role of Neighborhood Clustering in Urban Morphology and Decision-Making Processes

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2024

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“…The winter is short, cold, and wet, with an average temperature of 24 °C. The average annual rainfall is 100 mm in the wet period and 30 mm in the dry (Jasim et. al.…”

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Statistical analysis of the best GIS interpolation method for bearing capacity estimation in An-Najaf City, Iraq

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The presence of an economical solution to predict soil behaviour is essential for new construction areas. This paper aims to investigate the ultimate interpolation method for predicting the soil bearing capacity of An-Najaf city-Iraq based on field investigation information. Firstly, the engineering bearing capacity was calculated based on the in-site N-SPT values using dynamic loading for 464 boreholes with depths of 0–2 m, using the Meyerhof formula. The data then were classified and imported to the GIS program to apply the interpolation methods. Four deterministic and two geostatistical interpolation methods were applied to produce six bearing capacity maps. The statistical analyses were performed using two methods: the common cross-validation method by the coefficient of determination (R2) and root mean square error (RMSE), where the results showed that ordinary kriging (OK) is the ultimate method with the least RMSE and highest R2. These results were confusing so, the backward elimination regression (BER) procedure was applied to gain the definite result. The results of BER show that among all the deterministic methods, the IDW is the optimal and most significant interpolation method. The result of geostatistical methods shows that EBK is the best method in our case than the OK method. BER also applied to all six methods and shows that IDW is the ultimate significant method. The results indicate no general ultimate interpolation method for all cases and datasets type; therefore, the statistical analyses must be performed for each case and dataset.

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“…The term climate change awareness summarizes the factors that describe and determine the participation of people in creating an environmentally and climate-friendly society (Kuthe et al 2019 ; Mermer 2010 ; Cannon et al 2020 ); as to understand the environmental issues better, it is essential to adjust the social understandings and actions to support the changing climatic conditions (Craig et al 2019 ; Jasim et al 2021 ). This research tries to investigate the university students’ awareness about climate change, for they are considered the leaders of the future and the conscious and influential class in society.…”

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Perception of climate change effects on water resources: Iraqi undergraduates as a case study

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Developing countries suffer from the effects of climate change on water resources more than other countries. This paper aims to specify the undergraduates’ knowledge about climate change effects on water resources. This study was conducted through a questionnaire distributed using Google form in May 2021. Descriptive analysis was used to display the level of awareness, and then the correlation between the respondents’ gender, stage, and scientific specialization were analyzed. The results showed that the general knowledge for all questionaries ranged between 40 and 50 %. Moreover, a weak positive correlation with the highest Spearman’s rho of 0.15 was shown for the students’ gender with their understanding of climate change main cause by 0.06 for the academic stage versus knowledge of climate change causes. Moreover, the results indicated a weak role for university education in exchange for a prominent role for television and social media in raising awareness. The research recommends integrating the Environmental Education (EE) programs into the Iraqi educational systems as it proposes a systematic educational method through which climate change and other environmental problems may be addressed holistically at all educational levels.

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Climatic Treatments for Housing in the Traditional Holy Cities: A Comparison between Najaf and Yazd Cities

Cited by 16 publications

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Spatial Dynamics and Social Order in Traditional Towns of Saudi Arabia’s Nadji Region: The Role of Neighborhood Clustering in Urban Morphology and Decision-Making Processes

Spatial Dynamics and Social Order in Traditional Towns of Saudi Arabia’s Nadji Region: The Role of Neighborhood Clustering in Urban Morphology and Decision-Making Processes

Statistical analysis of the best GIS interpolation method for bearing capacity estimation in An-Najaf City, Iraq

Perception of climate change effects on water resources: Iraqi undergraduates as a case study

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