Impact of Heritage on Contemporary Sustainable Interior Design Solutions

Rashdan, Wael; Mhatre, Vrushali

doi:10.2495/sc190051

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“…Embracing change while preserving cultural heritage is no small feat. Dubai's success in blending traditional architecture with modern, energyefficient designs can act as a guiding light [89]. Similarly, the idea of retrofitting existing buildings with energy-efficient solutions, akin to initiatives taken by cities like Copenhagen, can be instrumental for Saudi Arabia [90].…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Adapting Disaster Preparedness Strategies to Changing Climate Patterns in Saudi Arabia: A Rapid Review

Mani,

Goniewicz

2023

Sustainability

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This rapid review critically evaluates the impact of climate change on Saudi Arabia, elucidating its adaptive measures and the ensuing global ramifications. Using a structured framework, we conducted exhaustive database searches spanning 2010–2023, focusing on articles pertinent to Saudi Arabia’s climate adaptation and disaster readiness. Through a rigorous dual-reviewer process, the data was systematically synthesized. Our findings reveal that Saudi Arabia confronts pressing water scarcity issues, particularly highlighted by a surge in desalination dependence, which presents both sustainability and adaptability challenges. Infrastructure resilience in key cities such as Riyadh and Jeddah stands out, emphasizing innovative solutions imperative to counteracting unforeseen environmental disruptions. Furthermore, the nation’s endeavor to meld its deep-rooted cultural legacy with emergent environmental imperatives is distinctive, representing a confluence of tradition and contemporaneity that resonates globally. The geopolitical dynamics, accentuated by Saudi Arabia’s dominant role in international arenas, bring to the fore the socio-political and economic shifts induced by climate change. Additionally, the dawn of technological advancements underscores the pivotal role of robust digital frameworks in countering climatic challenges. Saudi Arabia’s policy and governance undertakings furnish salient insights into adaptive modalities, underscoring a triad of collaboration, vision, and ingenuity. Conclusively, this review delineates Saudi Arabia’s intricate trajectory through climate change intricacies, affording pivotal insights that bear significance for global scientific discourse on adaptive strategies, particularly emphasizing the integral balance of tradition, modernity, and innovation.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Adapting Disaster Preparedness Strategies to Changing Climate Patterns in Saudi Arabia: A Rapid Review

Mani,

Goniewicz

2023

Sustainability

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“…To provide clients with a wide range of customizable alternatives, designers can use smart internal design strategies to craft adaptable and intelligent design solutions. [24].…”

Section: Smart Interior Designmentioning

confidence: 99%

Architectural Reply for Smart Building Design Concepts Based on Artificial Intelligence Simulation Models and Digital Twins

Almusaed

Yitmen

2023

Sustainability

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) simulation models and digital twins (DT) are used in designing and treating the activities, layout, and functions for the new generation of buildings to enhance user experience and optimize building performance. These models use data about a building’s use, configuration, functions, and environment to simulate different design options and predict their effects on house function efficiency, comfort, and safety. On the one hand, AI algorithms are used to analyze this data and find patterns and trends that can guide the design process. On the other hand, DTs are digital recreations of actual structures that can replicate building performance in real time. These models would evaluate alternative design options, the performance of the building, and ways to improve user comfort and building efficiency. This study examined the important role of intelligent building design aspects, such as activities using multi-layout and the creation of particular functions based on AI simulation models, in developing DT-based smart building systems. The empirical data came from a study of architecture and engineering firms throughout the globe using a CSAQ (computer-administered, self-completed survey). For this purpose, the study employed structural equation modeling (SEM) to examine the hypotheses and build the relationship model. The research verifies the relevance of AI-based simulation models supporting the creation of intelligent building design features (activities, layout, functionalities), enabling the construction of DT-based smart building systems. Furthermore, this study highlights the need for further exploration of AI-based simulation models’ role and integration with DT in smart building design.

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“…In addition to limiting severe temperature stress, the courtyard reradiates the interior heat into the night air because of its high surface-to-volume ratio. As proven by Muhaisen and Gadi that the heating and cooling requirements of courtyard buildings are significantly influenced by their proportions [16][17][18].…”

Section: History Of the Courtyardmentioning

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Courtyard Existence between the Past and the Present, Case Study: Central Region, Saudi Arabia

Elantary¹,

Eldeeb²

2023

cea

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The courtyard is one of the architectural features used in ancient times for many purposes, such as climate modifiers, as a place for family gatherings, and as a playground for children. Over time, the courtyard gradually disappeared, and it no longer has a special presence in residential buildings. The study deals with exploring courtyards in the old and modern buildings in the central region of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which was characterized by its strong presence in ancient times. Therefore, the paper holds seven case studies to compare the most important features in commons, middle, and contemporary houses. The research reaches the truth of the extinction of the courtyard and its replacement by other elements that negatively affected the social, ecological, and economic aspects of Saudi residents, and assures the dependence on mechanical treatments that harmfully distressed the building energy likewise affected the social aspects at the level of family and society alike. Courtyards with environmental design basics provided high energy efficiency to building through daylight and ventilation which helps in decreasing electricity and HVAC loads. This paper invites researchers and builders to reuse the courtyard or the Patio concept again as a design tool in contemporary buildings to save future resources and maintain sustainability principles.

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Impact of Heritage on Contemporary Sustainable Interior Design Solutions

Cited by 8 publications

References 26 publications

Adapting Disaster Preparedness Strategies to Changing Climate Patterns in Saudi Arabia: A Rapid Review

Adapting Disaster Preparedness Strategies to Changing Climate Patterns in Saudi Arabia: A Rapid Review

Architectural Reply for Smart Building Design Concepts Based on Artificial Intelligence Simulation Models and Digital Twins

Courtyard Existence between the Past and the Present, Case Study: Central Region, Saudi Arabia

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