Mohamed Ismail’s Post

RESEARCH PUBLICATION Q1 ASEJ📢 “DAYLIGHTING AND ENERGY CONSUMPTION IN MUSUEMS AND BRIDGING THE GAP BY MULIT- OBJECTIVE OPTIMIZATION” My 1st research published for Ain Shams Engineering Journal, by ELSEVIER. The research is now open access for public.. good for building energy optimization frameworks and museums analysis. Co-Authors: Dr.Ashraf Nessim & Dr. Fatma Fathy https://lnkd.in/dSbRVk3C ———————- ABSTRACT: Museums environment is complicated and defined by indoor air quality, thermal and lighting comfort. Artifacts deterioration is factored by extreme conditions of thermal exposure or excessive lighting. With high control required for exposed old monuments and visitor comfort, museums energy systems reach extreme levels. In this paper, we aim to find the gap in museums high energy loads and reach solutions through architectural design. The paper studies comparison results for different techniques in fifty recent case studies to identify the specific factors that matter most to museum buildings. These factors are implemented simultaneously on one base model in three climatic states by multi-objective optimization. The best option will showcase each climate optimum conditions. The paper introduces optimum architectural procedures optimizing sDA and ASE to minimum 70% and maximum 10% respectively while decreasing thermal load. The results help architects and policy makers achieve daylighting and energy optimization in museums through architecture. #Research #Musuems #Energy_optimization #Daylighting #Journal

The options for improving the acoustical conditions in architectural heritage buildings can be extremely limited. This was also the case for the Jubileumzaal at KU Leuven's University Hall, which suffered from long-standing complaints about high noise levels and low speech intelligibility during social gatherings, when hundreds of conversations are taking place simultaneously. None of the surface finishings of the room could be modified. In a recent research study with Jan Van den Wyngaert, Marie Verlinden and Gerrit Vermeir, sound absorbing chandeliers have been developed, designed, tested, and finally applied in the room. The result is not only aesthetically pleasing, but also effective: the reverberation time reduced from 5.1 to 2.2s at mid frequencies, and the noise level at full capacity decreased from 85 to 81 dB(A). However, it was also found that the effectiveness of the chandeliers would be substantially improved if some of the walls could be made more sound absorbing, as this would decrease the directionality of the sound field. The full study, which has just been published in Applied Acoustics, can be consulted at https://lnkd.in/de2XUDSr (temporary free access). KU Leuven Faculty of Engineering Science Department of Civil Engineering - KU Leuven #acoustics #construction #architecture #engineering

When nature's patterns are incorporated into our architecture, a connection is created between the building and its occupants, akin to our bond with nature. Our brains and bodies evolved in natural environments and are designed to function at the Earth's natural frequency, known as the Schumann Resonance, which is 7.83 hertz. This frequency underpins all life on the planet. Scientific studies show that the human brain reaches its maximum potential for health and well-being when it resonates with the Earth's frequency of 7.83 hertz. Recent studies have also demonstrated that ancient buildings with natural geometry, such as vaulted ceilings, increase alpha waves in human brains. These waves are associated with relaxation and mental clarity. Being in tune with the Earth's frequency also benefits our physical health, performance, and well-being. However, modern life poses a challenge. The lack of natural patterns and interference from electrical devices disrupt our connection with the Earth's natural frequency, damaging our immune system, energy, and sleep. Architecture must go beyond the physical to enhance human well-being. At BIOTONOMY, we design buildings with natural geometry and Nature-Based Solutions, avoiding electromagnetic pollution from conventional systems. If you are interested, sign up for our list to receive invitations to our training programs and participate in real-world projects. #biotonomy #naturebasedsolutions #ancientarchitecture

For over a decade, we've been developing buildings with natural air conditioning and heating systems. After years of studying ancient architecture, we started applying these solutions to our projects. We had no scientific evidence that it would work, but our curiosity did not stop us from trying. The results were mind-blowing. The more we built using ancient technology, the more we understood the intelligence of natures systems. Fast-forward 15 years, and we've implemented these solutions in various climates, from extreme cold to intense heat. People are always amazed at how comfortable the indoor temperature is without using any mechanical or electronic components. The simplest way to explain how this system works is to understand that all organisms naturally regulate their body temperature. For example, humans store heat in fat and cool down by sweating. Similarly, our buildings use thermal mass to store heat and underground tunnels to cool the air. By mimicking the strategies of nature, ancient architecture, and modern technology, we are confident we can build a civilization beyond anything attempted in human history. This picture shows some basic design principles we're applying to a retrofit project in Malaga, Spain. If you want to join us on this journey and learn more, sign up for our waiting list and get invited to join our projects—see the link in our bio. #biotonomy #naturebasedsolutions #innovation

2. RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS STAGE (B.Arch. Design Thesis Stages) #Site Analysis: Environmental, topography, and soil studies for sustainable site planning. Historical and cultural context to shape design aesthetics and material choices. Infrastructure and access analysis for optimal connectivity. #User and Community Needs: Identify stakeholders and user needs, incorporating community feedback. Analyze space utilization for improved functionality and user experience. #Case Studies and Precedents: Examine relevant case studies to inform design strategies and extract key insights. #Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to codes, zoning laws, and sustainability standards. Spatial Program Development: Define space requirements, adjacency, and flow for functionality and adaptability. #Sustainability Analysis: Evaluate site ecology, energy and water conservation, and materials for low environmental impact. #Circulation and Connectivity: Analyze pedestrian/vehicular flow and integration with surrounding areas. #Technology and Innovation: Research smart technologies, resilient materials, and construction techniques. #Design Brief & Conceptual Framework: Set clear project goals, functional programs, and identify design constraints and opportunities. #Architecture #BArch #DesignThesis #ArchitecturalDesign #Education #ArchitectureStudents #DesignProcess #Research 

5 years ago today, the Anthropocene Architecture School held its first public event at the oldest Victorian music hall in the world - the Britannia Panopticon, during 2019’s Architecture Fringe. The event held space for a forum of discussion on architectural education & education more broadly during what has begun to be cited by scientists as the #Anthropocene, as human activity has reached a magnitude the equivalent of a geological event on the Earth’s climate systems. Naming the “school” after the Anthropocene was a provocation, an invitation - to look at the reality of the #climateemergency in order to imagine beyond today’s norms & of side-stepping using any cliched ‘climate’ or ‘green” phrases & this name has opened up many conversations since. This event built on the foundation laid by the launch of the AAS Library that February & the carrying out of research that assessed the experiences of Scottish architecture students in 2019. This research quantified students Knowledge of sustainability - what we defined as #ClimateLiteracy in 2020 before the phrase was adopted across industry & academia, their Awareness of climate & sustainability initiatives in the built environment space & their Engagement with built environment & #sustainability goings-on beyond their university education. This research was shared widely with curious academics & the research was cited & features in the ACAN! contribution to “Design Studio Vol. 1: Everything Needs to Change: Architecture and the Climate Emergency” edited by Sofie Pelsmakers & Nick Newman. The AAS was not intended to outlast its initial provocation but began to be invited elsewhere & to undertake other activities beyond teaching in academic institutions & has since engaged thousands upon thousands of people through a variety of events, workshops & media. You can book a ticket here (https://lnkd.in/e8UffVUn) to join us as we mark half a decade of the AAS at Civic House in Glasgow on the 22nd of June with a ceilidh & more.

Practice Research Symposium Europe Examinations (School of Architecture & Urban Design) Please join us for the examination of Sally Mackereth's PhD - Animating the Inanimate: Architectural ‘Magicking’ at Work. 4pm CET Thursday 21 November The Hangar Carrer Emilia Coranty 16 Sant Marti, Barcelona "This PhD reflects on my creative preoccupations and identifies “magicking” as a distinctive form of my practice and contribution, operating at the intersection of magic and architecture, an uncomfortable pairing of worlds where the solid, rational, grounded, trustworthy is interwoven with the ethereal, intangible, illusory, mystical. Adopting a ‘thinking through making’ process, four case studies were examined through a lens of my flea-market collecting, tampering with books and several curious devices inspired by ancient navigational stick charts, which I assembled and then filmed. This offered up new insights into the grain of my creative practice including spatial and temporal distortion, performative intervention and a surrealist influence of collecting where Siren’s voices, ancient shipwrecks and volcanic eruptions are brought to life through the architectural details. The design thinking is aligned with my habit of collecting, where observations of a site are intuitively selected and put together in an assemblage of metaphorical specimens in a tray that are grouped and arranged then regrouped, paired up and juxtaposed for heightened effect. These catalogues of oddities comprised of seemingly mundane, apparently discarded, and unrelated physical objects and traces of past lives lived are carefully gathered together and recomposed, bestowing the components with new status. These blended animations become an anecdote retold, a play re-performed, a place reimagined, imbuing the new buildings with dramatic narrative tension and a latent temporality. With this new awareness of the factors influencing my creative process, I seek to reinforce these powerful motivations and drive my practice in new directions." Supervisors: nicholas boyarsky & Suzie Attiwill https://lnkd.in/gSTHTY5h RMIT College of Design and Social Context

When patterns of nature are incorporated into our architecture, it creates a connection between the building and its occupants, similar to our bond with nature. Our brains and bodies evolved in natural environments and are designed to function with the Earth's natural frequency, known as the Schumann Resonance, which is 7.83 hertz. This frequency supports all life on the planet. Scientific studies show that the human brain reaches its ultimate potential for health and wellness when it resonates with the Earth's 7.83-hertz frequency. Recent studies have also shown that ancient buildings with natural geometry, like vaulted ceilings, increase alpha waves in human brains. These waves are linked to relaxation and mental clarity. Staying in sync with the Earth's frequency also benefits our physical health, performance, and well-being. However, modern life poses a challenge. The lack of natural patterns and the interference from electrical devices disrupt our connection with the Earth's natural frequency, harming our immune system, energy, and sleep. Architecture must go beyond the physical to enhance human well-being.  At BIOTONOMY, we design buildings with natural geometry and Nature-Based Solutions, avoiding electromagnetic pollution from conventional systems. If you would like to learn more about this, sign up for our waiting list and be invited to our training programs and real-world projects - see link in bio   #biotonomy #naturebasedsolutions #ancientarchitecture

How wonderful it is to see all of the work from degree shows and schools of architecture around the country being posted on LinkedIn and Instagram at the moment. A hive of activity and a celebration of student and staff achievements. So much work has gone into these exhibitions. So much time and so much care. Each space of the pin up, a students journey through architectural education at either UG or PG. Each a time capsule but also a springboard for “the next steps” for both staff and student I remember the days before Instagram and social media and to see a degree show, you’d have to travel around the country and there was always that frustration if two dates clashed! Although I prefer a physical show, I am enjoying being able to take a peak into ones I can’t get to. It is also nice to have a digital footprint as a record these events. It’s interesting to see trends change, the ratio of models to panels, the curation of the spaces, the colours, materials, the focus for schools and courses at this particular time. The agendas. A snapshot in time for where architectural education is at this moment in time, in the summer of 2024. Where will we be next year? The future awaits #architecturaleducation #degreeshows

Excited to share that our latest research is now available online! 🎉 🎊 Our paper, titled "A many-objective optimization approach to design office building façade considering energy-daylight balance concept within prevalent climate types of Iran," has been released in the Journal of Building Engineering (JOBE), published by Elsevier. This work focuses on the concept of energy-daylight balance in architectural design by identifying appropriate weight distribution sets (WDSs) for parameters such as energy efficiency, daylighting, visual comfort, and thermal comfort. We applied the NSGA-III optimization algorithm in various climate contexts, demonstrating that different climates require different design priorities. The paper’s findings revealed that prioritizing energy efficiency or daylighting, depending on the climate, yields the best trade-offs in building performance. Feel free to read more about our findings here: https://lnkd.in/dxHYKazd #many_objective_optimization #Energy_daylight_Balace_Concept #Energy_efficiency #Daylighting #Visual_comfort #Therma_comfort