Ghaid Ateek

The emergence of advanced technologies, globalization and modernization policies has affected architectural and urban practices negatively. Nowadays, buildings are considered the major source of greenhouse gas emissions and global warming. The urgent need to reduce energy consumption and design more self-sufficient buildings have made some countrie...

Abstract: Cities reflect as well as shape their inhabitant’s values and outlooks in various ways” (Bell & De shalit, 2011) Cities and their built environment are reflections of the cultural structure and the dynamics of local identity. hence, they are clearly revealing history, religious and ethnic settings of the region. the difference between ea...

Abstract: Sustainability as a concept has been known since the recognition of tangible and intangible needs to survive. It aims at encouraging architects to frame their design decisions in terms of environmental, social, economic, and cultural impact for the longterm. taking into consideration the present situation to meet people’s needs, and to en...

Abstract: Building sector has been accounted for 40% of total energy consumption in the European Union and the United States. Accordingly, building companies and governments are responding to make new buildings self-sufficient and to become “nearly zero-energy buildings”. Implementing passive environmental design strategies, local resources, and su...