Abdullah Saeed Karban- PhDURP, MSURB, BSArch
- Assistant Professor at Umm al-Qura University
Abdullah Saeed Karban
- PhDURP, MSURB, BSArch
- Assistant Professor at Umm al-Qura University
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Introduction
Abdullah Saeed Karban currently works at the Department of Architecture, at Umm Al-Qura University. Abdullah does research in Qualitative and Multi-method Research, Their current project is 'Sustainable neighbourhoods and Hospitality in Saudi Arabia'.
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November 2008 - January 2024
Education
March 2016 - May 2021
August 2003 - May 2008
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Publications (25)
The efficient management of mobility at Muzdalifah Train Station is essential for handling the rising influx of pilgrims and guaranteeing a seamless and secure transit experience during Hajj (Al-Ghamdi & Al-Harbi, 2020). This research investigates the function of a cohesive visual identity as a strategic method for enhancing crowd movement and prom...
The world is steadily embracing the concept of sustainability, with a growing focus on incorporating sustainable design principles into building construction—particularly in hotels. This approach aims to improve energy performance and minimize construction and operational expenses by utilizing locally sourced environmental materials. Such practices...
This study examines the role of wayfinding systems, including signage and urban identity, in ensuring crowd health and safety in Makkah Al-Mukarramah's residential neighborhoods during peak pilgrimage seasons, such as Hajj and Umrah. Millions of Al-Rahman guests rely on these systems to navigate unfamiliar, densely populated areas. However, the cur...
Research on urban transport and mobility through everyday practices has generated new theoretical and methodological approaches to achieve more sustainable urban morphologies. This paper focuses on the characterization of the process of urban (re)qualification through the binomial of public space–public transport, based on the analysis of Trambesòs...
The wayfinding systems are considered to guide pilgrims to public areas or draw attention to instructions that must be implemented to achieve safety and comfort during Hajj. Despite, the current wayfinding systems are unable to independently guide the vast number of people from various racial and ethnic backgrounds to Al-Mashaaer Al-Mugaddassah met...
Enhancing the Urban Heritage of the urban environment to suit religion-tourism and users' expectations and return the cityscape to Islamic urban planning and design is one strategy to improve public space in the Holy City of Makkah, and it is one goal of the Saudi 2030 Vision. This paper aims to offer historical context for the foundation of the ho...
Urban growth in the Holy City of Makkah witnessed many changes from the beginning of the city, led by religious, economic, and political factors. The study aims to evaluate the trend of urban growth in Makkah, Saudi Arabia; it employed a systematic literature approach categorized into three for evaluating previous studies in this study for urban gr...
![Fig. 1 CSF of PPP for AH source; [29]](publication/367970512/figure/fig1/AS:11431281117132855@1675381849086/CSF-of-PPP-for-AH-source-29_Q320.jpg)
Saudi Arabia recently established public–private partnerships (PPPs) in order to increase the private sector’s involvement in financing and providing affordable housing. However, the successful implementation of the PPP for affordable housing in Makkah necessitates careful consideration of possible barriers. As a result, the purpose of this study i...
The construction industry is one of the main economic sectors that contribute significantly to social and economic development. However, the lack of skilled labour is one of the factors affecting the success of projects in the construction industry. Skilled labours are the potential for enhancing overall delivery of construction projects to achieve...
Passive spaces are a passive design strategy that aims to reduce energy consumption and increase user satisfaction in buildings. One example of passive space is the air shaft. The air shaft is a vertical void within the building from the ground level to the roof level, and it provides the building with natural ventilation and daylight, especially i...
There are indications that buildings that include vertical shafts can affect the performance of buildings. Many Publications in major peer-reviewed journals from different fields (energy and buildings) were found using various keywords (Air shaft, light well, vertical shaft, thermal performance, etc.). The review of previous studies was on the...
Adaptive reuse for existing historic and abandoned buildings has become a dominant strategy for integrating sustainable function. It is a fast-growing strategy and common in developed countries to conserve ancient and redundant landmark buildings, especially those with historical and heritage meaning to save them for coming generations. Meanwhile,...
The way-finding systems provide the necessary information that ensure comfort and safety for the guests of Allah during the Hajj season. In addition, it contributes to saving the time of pilgrims by enriching their experiences through improving the visual scenes in those sites by associating them with the cultural and historical rooting. Way-findin...
Enriching visitors' experiences at religious, historical sites (RHS) is getting more attention than before. This research aims to identify and investigate the influential factors enriching the visitors' experience at such a site, using Al-Khandaq battle site as the case study. Forty-two respondents were interviewed at the site and NVivo 12 pro soft...
Meenware' is a vertical shaft that is carefully implemented in buildings as a design solution to provide daylight and natural ventilation for internal spaces. In Saudi Arabia, Meenware is typically applied in apartment buildings to overcome issues associated with deep plan buildings and allow daylight, natural ventilation, and services. Residents m...
This paper reviewed related research works and developments on the traditional architectural element “mashrabiya” focusing on its history, design and structure, typology, and functions in hot climates. Moreover, the paper assessed the effect of the traditional mashrabiya on the indoor thermal environment and thermal comfort in a selected case study...
![Figure 2: Repair of cracks by Epoxy-injection method [24]](profile/Monirul-Islam-2/publication/339103126/figure/fig1/AS:855948008620032@1581085316754/Repair-of-cracks-by-Epoxy-injection-method-24_Q320.jpg)
Over the last few years, building defects is major concern in Malaysian construction industry. Design mistake or building flaw define as a defect which reduces building value and make a hazardous situation. A Building defect arises due to various reason, such as low handiwork or the use of adherent components, climatic construction, and faulty desi...
Islamic hospitality is a reflection of religious and cultural values and principles that aim to enhance unity, equity, and social relationships. Despite its increase in demand by Muslims and even non-Muslims, the main principles of Islamic hospitality has been neglected due to the emergence of contemporary forms of hospitality. Therefore, the aim o...
This study gives a better understanding of the effect of crowding on pilgrims at the Hajj. It explores the levels of perceived crowding of Southeastern Asian pilgrims and investigates the effects of gender on their perceived crowding. Questionnaire in both Bahasa Melayu and English languages were administered for data collections from randomly sele...
This study gives a better understanding of the effect of crowding on pilgrims at the Hajj. It explores the levels of perceived crowding of Southeastern Asian pilgrims and investigates the effects of gender on their perceived crowding. Questionnaire in both Bahasa Melayu and English languages were administered for data collections from randomly sele...
Since the Kaaba was built, Allah has given the residents of Makkah the privilege to serve Hajj pilgrims to gain spiritual benefits. The traditional role of residents of Makkah during Haj was to provide for the needs of the pilgrims, which directly or indirectly affect their daily life, their community, and their housing design. Most previous studie...
This study aimed to develop a model for neighborhood-level urban sustainability assessment in Saudi Arabia. Sustainability indicators and currently defined sustainable characteristics of neighborhoods were investigated, analyzed, and categorized. The model was developed based on input from different stakeholder groups in Saudi Arabia, such as plann...
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i need references to keep unengaged responses from online questionnaire
السادة و السيدات الكرام
يعتبر هذا الاستبيان جزا مهما لإتمام رسالة الدكتوراه في مجال صناعة الضيافة والتي تهدف الى تحديد مفهوم الضيافة بما يراه سكان مكة المكرمة و وزوارها. مشاركتكم سوف تساهم بشكل فاعل في صياغة مفهوم الضيافة في مكة المكرمة على وجهه الخصوص.
لذا ارجوا منكم المشاركة في إتمام هذه الاستبانة والتي ستستغرق من وقتكم اقل من 5 دقائق . مع العلم ان جميع هذه المعلومات سوف تكون سرية وخاصة بالنواحي الاكاديمية فقط.
سائلا المولى العلي القدير ان يجعلها مساهمة منكم في خدمة الإسلام والمسلمين
الباحث / عبدالله بن سعيد كربان
في حالة وجود أي استفسار بخصوص البحث يرجى التواصل مع الباحث من خلال:
البريد الالكتروني:
Dears,
I would like to thank you in advance for your participation in this questionnaire. This questionnaire is a part of my thesis study entitled "The Concept of Hospitality as perceived by Makkah residents and visitors". This study aims participate in regulating the relationship between the hosts and guests to improve the hospitality services. It investigates the hospitality concept among Makkah residents and visitors. By achieving the study aim and objectives, the study attempts to incorporate concept of sustainability into future Saudi vision 2030 by means of the residents' roles in hosting the guests of Allah.
Thus, I would appreciate it if you could spend less than 5 minutes to complete this questionnaire which all responses will be recorded and kept strictly confidential and used for academic purposes only.
Thank you for your participation and I look forward to your reply.
Yours faithfully,
Abdullah Saeed Karban
If you have any queries about my research, please contact me through:
Email: Arch-Ask@hotmail.com
elements and components of sustainable neighborhoods
