The conference will be hosted at the School of Future Environments (#SoFE) at Auckland University of Technology (#AUT) in #Auckland, #NewZealand in collaboration with #CIBW116.
Link: https://www.sasbe2024.com
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdC46gskf_w
Green Roofs
1000 citations | Applied Energy, Elsevier
Our paper on #GreenRoofs has received ~1000 #citations and is among the #MostRead in Applied Energy Journal (Elsevier). Green roofs are an important part of #UrbanGreening and are critical for #ClimateChange #adaptation, #UrbanMicroclimate improvement, and #Endusers' comfort.
Read our paper here:
Title: State-of-the-art analysis of the environmental benefits of green roofs
Authors: Umberto Berardi, Amir Ghaffarianhoseini and Ali GhaffarianHoseini
Link: https://lnkd.in/gTQxqKis
Future of Auckland
Auckland faces a pivotal moment in its urban evolution
Auckland needs a #dynamic, #resilient, #smart, and forward-looking #UrbanFuture that addresses #ClimateUrgency and prioritizes #citizens' needs and #wellbeing. We've seen both innovative initiatives and neglect in recent years, so how can we move in the right direction? Read our short note featured in Architecture Now:
https://lnkd.in/g3N2SEAh
Auckland City Challenges
Do we know the city's expansion challenges and their negative impacts?
#Auckland is expanding but we lack a clear urban strategy for #SustainableGrowth to prevent #UrbanSprawl. We need more scientific studies to compare the impacts of the city growing to the north/west/south with those of urban #densification (#MediumDensityHousing).
Urban sprawl negatively affects #traffic, #energy use, the #UrbanMicroclimate, and the environment.
In the following paper, published in Energy and Buildings (Elsevier), we discuss the urban microclimate of #NewZealand and argue that it deserves more multifaceted attention: https://lnkd.in/gCsnKpyT
Authors: Zahra Jalali, Amir Ghaffarianhoseini, Ali GhaffarianHoseini, Michael Donn, Abdulbasit Almhafdy, PhD, FHEA., Charles Walker and Umberto Berardi
SmartCitiesWeek: Remarks by Prof. Ali & AmirGhaffarian
The Smart Cities Week Aotearoa by Smart Cities Council concluded today, marking the end of an insightful two-day event that showcased the #Future of #Urban #Innovation and #Resilience. With an impressive lineup of speakers, including Sarah W. of Spark New Zealand, Desley Simpson from the Mayor of Auckland's office Auckland Council, and Juhi Shareef from Tourism Holdings Limited, attendees were treated to a wealth of knowledge and #ForwardThinking ideas.
The event featured robust discussions on various critical topics such as:
🏙️ #LowerCarbon, #HealthierBuildings by Andrew Eagles, NZGBC
🌆 A City Central #DigitalTwin by Matt Wheeler and, Simon Oddie, from Beca and Eke Panuku Development Auckland
🌍 Using #SystemThinking for #ClimateResilience moderated by Cushla Loomb from Beca
🏗️ Exploring #DigitalTechnologies for #ResilientUrbanDevelopment by Michael Duce and Alix Abanda
🤖 #AI in #DigitalTwin by Kerri Gray WSP in New Zealand
🚀 Future of #UrbanMobility by John Lieswyn and Adam O'Connor
Support from leading universities, entities, and organizations such Auckland University of Technology, Spark New Zealand, Beca, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Christchurch City Council, Auckland Council, etc played a crucial role in the event’s success.
The Smart Cities Week Aotearoa 2024 provided a platform for #Collaboration and #KnowledgeSharing, setting the stage for future innovations that will drive the development of #Smart, #SustainableCities.
Looking forward to continuing these important conversations and working together to build a smarter, more resilient future. Smart Cities Council - ANZ Corey Gray Amir Ghaffarianhoseini Charles Walker AUT School of Future Environments Brad Seaman Tom Pennington Robyn Francis Connie DeSpirito Heath Gráinne Flynn
#SmartCities #UrbanInnovation #SustainableDevelopment #Aotearoa2024 #DigitalTransformation #ClimateResilience #FutureOfCities #Sustainability #UrbanMobility
Formal Reflections in Architectural Conceptualization: Rationality versus Sensation
Timeless principles and forward-thinking concepts that continue to shape the architectural landscape today!
Reflecting back on one of our books published over a decade ago, "Formal Reflections in Architectural Conceptualization: Rationality versus Sensation", we are reminded of the timeless principles and forward-thinking concepts that continue to shape the architectural landscape today. This book, written by esteemed authors Ali GhaffarianHoseini, AmirHosein GhaffarianHoseini, and Amirali Rafiee, remains highly relevant in addressing contemporary challenges in architecture.
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#AUDP
The Auckland Urban Design panel provides independent design review of significant projects across the region.
Prof. Amir Ghaffarianhoseini: It's an honour to be selected as a new member of the Auckland Urban Design Panel (#AUDP) for the Refresh 2024-2026 by the AUDP Governance Board. #Auckland City is growing, and it's exciting to play a role in shaping the future of the city from my perspective, focusing on a #greener, #smarter, and more #climate-responsive Auckland.
Read more: Link
Auckland Council
Auckland University of Technology
#Ghaffarianhoseini
Urban overheating governance on the mitigation and adaptation of anthropogenic heat emissions
Mitigation and Adaptation of Urban Overheating
#Urban #overheating is not a new topic, but many #cities such as #Auckland and #Melbourne need to do a lot more on this, both from a #ScientificResearch and #ProfessionalPractice viewpoint. In this book chapter, we looked at urban overheating governance for the #mitigation and #adaptation of anthropogenic heat emissions.
Take a look here: Link
Authors: Elmira Jamei, Majed Abuseif, Amir Ghaffarianhoseini, Ali GhaffarianHoseini
Book: Mitigation and Adaptation of Urban Overheating | The impact of warmer cities on climate, energy, health, environmental quality, economy, and quality of life, Edited by: Nasrin Aghamohammadi and Mat Santamouris
#Ghaffarianhoseini
Why does the perception of street matter?
A dimensional analysis of multisensory social and physical attributes shaping the perception of streets
The #multisensory #perception of #urban areas matters. They should be #walkable, #green, #sociable, #safe, and beyond. In the future, they will also be #contextaware. But do we consider pedestrians' subjective perception and a perceptual #cognitive design approach for developing future urban areas? Check out our paper on this: Link
Authors: Sherina Rezvanipour, @Norhaslina Hassan, Amir Ghaffarianhoseini, Mahmoud Danaee
@Architectural Science Review
Taylor & Francis Group
With ~300 received #abstracts, we remind you to submit your #fullpapers for the #SASBE2024 conference before June 15, 2024. #Registration is now open on the website. Besides our great #keynotespeakers, we will have #industry expert talks and #workshops.
The conference will be hosted at the School of Future Environments (#SoFE) at Auckland University of Technology (#AUT) in #Auckland, #NewZealand in collaboration with #CIBW116.
Conference website: Link
Conference Chairs: Professor Ali GhaffarianHoseini & Professor Amirhosein GhaffarianHoseini
#SASBE2024
A Path Towards Carbon Neutrality
City Information Modelling, Springer
The use of #CityInformationModeling (#CIM) is essential to move towards #zeroenergy, mitigate #climatechange, and achieve effective #urbangreening. In this book chapter, we explore the use of CIM for realizing zero energy communities. Take a look here: Link
Authors: Hossein Omrany, Amir Ghaffarianhoseini, Ali GhaffarianHoseini, Kamal Dhawan, Abdulbasit Almhafdy, PhD, FHEA., @Daniel Oteng
Book: City Information Modelling, Edited by Ali Cheshmehzangi 艾历.切希, Michael Batty, Zaheer Allam, PhD, @David S. Jones
#Ghaffarianhoseini
Neuro-Architecture
Exploring the Intersection of Neuroscience and Design for Healthy Buildings and Urban Neighbourhoods
We have received exciting papers from renowned #scholars, #architects and #neuroscientists for our #neuroarchitecture special issue, and we have space for just a few more. Submit your paper now. I am guest editing this special issue with Derek Clements-Croome, Charles Walker and Ali GhaffarianHoseini.
All papers will be published in Intelligent Buildings International @ Taylor & Francis Group
Take a look here: Link
More info:
Our physical environments, including our homes, offices, walkways, and urban parks, have significant potential to impact our physical and mental health and overall wellbeing. As we continue to design and develop greener, smarter, and healthier buildings and cities, it is crucial to consider the impact of our design decisions on end-users. Exploring the intersection of neuroscience with building and urban design can create spaces and environments that prioritize end-users' health, comfort, and wellbeing. The field of neuro-architecture has the potential to uncover how our perceptions of our surroundings impact our brains and, in turn, our mood, productivity, comfort, and wellbeing. While the field has been around for some time, there is still much to explore in terms of how the design, performance, and conditions of environments impact us. This special issue aims to showcase the latest research in the fields of neuro-architecture and healthy buildings and their implications for the design of future buildings and urban areas.
Potential topics includes:
The implications, frameworks, indicators, and future of neuro-architecture
The impact of neuro-architecture on end-users' behaviour, comfort, and well-being
Healthy buildings and urban neighbourhoods and their key performance indicators
Sick building syndrome versus physical and mental health
The role of environmental factors on brain function and end-users' mood and productivity
Selected case studies showcasing the benefits of neuro-architecture and/or healthy buildings and urban areas
The use of digital technology, such as virtual reality, AI, and beyond, in designing and/or assessing neuro-architecture and healthy built environments
Best practices for utilizing neuroscience in building/urban design
The impact of homes, offices, educational buildings such as schools, hospitals, etc., on end-users' well-being
The intersection of neuroscience and sustainable and intelligent building design
The significance of indoor thermal comfort on occupants’ perception
Building Research & Information, Taylor & Francis
We studied students' #perceptions and #experiences in different #educationalspaces at #AUT City Campus. We identified the factors affecting their #mood and #mental state, with indoor #thermalcomfort being the most significant one. The paper is published in Building Research & Information (BRI) @Taylor and Francis Group. Take a look here: Link
What is an intelligent building?
Architectural Science Review, Taylor & Francis
Our "What is an #IntelligentBuilding ?" paper is still the #MostRead paper, with 46k views in the entire record of #ArchitecturalScienceReview journal, and it is still receiving great attention. This shows there is still high interest in defining how we can make our buildings #smarter to #perform better for #EndUsers and the #environment. Take a look at our paper: Link
Here are our thoughts on why and how the New Zealand #BuildingIndustry must #Accelerate its transition to a #ZeroCarbon future, underscoring the significance of BRANZ's Transition to a Zero-Carbon Built Environment Programme! #Ghaffarian #GhaffarianHoseini
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Professor Ali GhaffarianHoseini and Professor Amirhosein GhaffarianHoseini’s insights: As urbanization accelerates, vertical forests stand out as a beacon of innovation for #SustainableCities. These structures offer critical solutions to urban challenges, but we must engage in robust analysis to ensure their success. #Ghaffarian # GhaffarianHoseini
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Auckland’s draft Regional Land Transport Plan (RLTP)
Professor Ali GhaffarianHoseini & Professor Ali GhaffarianHoseini
Professor Ali GhaffarianHoseini and Professor Amirhosein GhaffarianHoseini’s insights on Auckland’s draft Regional Land Transport Plan (RLTP) is open for public feedback, presenting a critical opportunity to influence our city's transport future. Here are my detailed insights and practical suggestions on key areas of the RLTP, aligned with current and future government initiatives. #Ghaffarian #GhaffarianHoseini
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