Simulation of the circulation complexity in student residence buildings using space syntax analyses (Case studies: Highland hall, Rita Atkinson, Rutgers University and Tooker Residences, USA)

The Barcelona Conference on Education 2023: Official Conference Proceedings

“…Given the substantial impact housing has on student's educational performance and personal development, there is a vast number of studies regarding student accommodation carried out all over the world, such as in Finland (Karna & Julin, 2015), Norway (Thomsen, 2007), United Kingdom (Vytniorgu et al, 2023), United States (Safizadeh, 2023;Foste & Irwin, 2023), Hong Kong (Hou, Lai & Edwards, 2020), Malaysia (Ulyani, Nor Aini & Zulkifli, 2011), Saudi Arabia (Hassanain, 2008), Nigeria (Adewunmi et al, 2011), Ghana (Nimako & Bondinuba, 2012), Brazil (Garrido & Mercure, 2013), and others.…”

“…The architectural aspect of the house and context are important for student housing satisfaction and play an important role in terms of accepting or not a student residence as a home (Thomsen, 2007:593). Also, the design and configuration of the living space can significantly affect the social condition of students (Safizadeh, 2023), since the chance for social interaction increases within circulation spaces (Huang, 2006). Convivial spaces like kitchens, laundry rooms, and common areas are also keen to promote social interaction, be them intentional or unintentionalor active and passive, as defined by Safizadeh (2023:3).…”

Impact of building envelope parameters on occupants’ thermal comfort and energy use in courtyard houses

“…The construction sector is considered one of the most cost-effective areas to decrease energy consumption in building industries (Alkalbani, Rezgui, Vorakulpipat, & Wilson, 2013;Bhatnagar et al, 2022;Kazemi & Courard, 2021a;Kazemi, Courard, & Hubert, 2022;Lee, Kim, Song, Kim, & Jang, 2017;Norouziasas et al, 2023;Thanu, Rajasekaran, & Deepak, 2023). Also, residential building leads to around 70% of energy consumption in developing countries (Manzano-Agugliaro, Montoya, Sabio-Ortega, & García-Cruz, 2015;Safizadeh, 2023). One of the most critical requirements of the building is to provide thermal comfort for occupants.…”