Shahira Abdelrazek

Shahira Abdelrazek
Delta University for Science and Technology · Department of Architecture

Doctor of Engineering

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September 2017 - present
Delta University for Science and Technology
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  • Professor (Assistant)
September 2017 - present
Delta University for Science and Technology
Position
  • Professor (Assistant)

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Publications (19)
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The continuous evolution of the urban space is a niche topic that is constantly under scrutiny, whether to better digress, analyze, improve, or solely maintain the existing state. This, however, in some cases is not an easy feat, especially if the urban context is in a discontinuous state of development. Coupled with rapid urbanization and urban de...
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Globally, designing cities to meet diverse community needs and improve well-being is becoming increasingly essential and challenging. At the foremost of this challenge is inclusive design (ID), which considers all individuals, is a key aspect, coinciding with a growing focus on public open spaces (POS), particularly after the outbreak of COVID-19....
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With the increase in car domination, air pollution, traffic congestion, and urban sprawl, sustainable, livable, creative, and walkable cities are critical, now more than ever, for improving quality of life. The effect of neighborhood urban morphologies on walkability has received much attention in recent years. In this vein, the main research quest...
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Goal Three of the Sustainable Development Goals emphasizes the concept of “leaving no one behind”; a model for inclusivity and coherence. Amongst those that are often “left behind” are patients at the end stage of their life due to a terminal illness or a medical diagnosis. These are often left to die without thought to the quality of life that the...
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Room occupancy prediction based on indoor environmental quality may be the breakthrough to ensure energy efficiency and establish an interior ambience tailored to each user. Identifying whether temperature, humidity, lighting, and CO2 levels may be used as efficient predictors of room occupancy accuracy is needed to help designers better utilize th...
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Tracking rural areas and studying them may not be an easy task. The concept of whether the area at hand is urban or rural could be simple, but lately rural areas could carry many features that may deviate the definition into one which is unclear. In urbanized rural development, reversing the urbanization spotted may not be the ideal way to go, urba...
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This paper explores walking and walkability in the smart city and makes a case for their centrality in the debate on the resilience and sustainability of smart cities, as outlined in the United Nations’ (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It is argued that, while the human/inhabitant-centric paradigm of urban development consolidates, and re...
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Egyptian cities have faced several challenges since the start of this new millennium; rapid population growth, urban decay at the expense of available shelter, and services, degradation of infrastructure and land, the downgrade of the environment, social structure and the economy in general, are all factors that have led to unsustainable living. Th...
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Healthcare facilities are complex and complicated structures that affect their inhabitants heavily. The effects may become both physical and psychological and address patients, users and visitors. However, recent studies have shown that "coming back to nature" affects hospital stays significantly. Patients that are given access to nature and contin...
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The cities of today have more to focus on than mere urban planning. The quality of life and the standards of living of its citizens is now a driving force in planning any new city. It is also needless to say that the effect that modern technology and innovation has on societies and cultures today, as well as on the decision-making process of any pl...
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The effect that modern technology and innovation has on societies and cultures today, as well as on the decision-making process of any place, is evident in our common everyday life. Each and every process that we as individuals undergo on a daily basis is interlinked with drivers based on knowledge and data compiled. Today, modern global practices...
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Regeneration changed from engineering concepts included rehabilitation of deteriorated or functional performance inefficient infrastructure, utilities, facilities, and buildings to comprehensive and integrated visions and actions which leads to the solution of problems and seeks to bring a lasting improvement in the physical (engineering), economic...
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Regeneration changed from engineering concepts included rehabilitation of deteriorated or functional performance inefficient infrastructure, utilities, facilities, and buildings to comprehensive and integrated visions and actions which leads to the solution of problems and seeks to bring a lasting improvement in the physical (engineering), economic...

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