
Bahaa Bou Kalfouni
Zatrudnienie
- 2020 - PhD candidate w Gdasnk university of technology
- w Department of Urban Design and Regional Planning
Obszary badawcze
Kontakt dla biznesu
- Lokalizacja
- Al. Zwycięstwa 27, 80-219 Gdańsk
- Telefon
- +48 58 348 62 62
- biznes@pg.edu.pl
Media społecznościowe
Kontakt
- bahaa.kalfouni@pg.edu.pl
Wybrane publikacje
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A Vision of Sustainable Design Concepts for Upgrading Vulnerable Coastal Areas in Light of Climate Change Impacts: A Case Study from Beirut, Lebanon
Rapid urbanization combined with the effects of climate change has increased the vulnerability of poor urban communities to natural hazards, particularly to informal settlements located in coastal areas. Apart from socio-economic challenges, the effects of climate change threaten the very existence of these settlements. They are particularly vulnerable due to their poor structural quality and lack of adequate infrastructure to...
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Redesigning Informal Beirut: Shaping the Sustainable Transformation Strategies
Lebanon is distinguished by its strategic geographical location among the Arab countries. Beirut, as the capital city and the major commercial and cultural centre of the country, is a point of interest for migrants. The region has witnessed many changes since the end of World War II, which have resulted in internal and external conflicts, migrations, the centralization of the country’s economy, etc. Furthermore, the city has witnessed...
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Design for well-being: from disadvantaged to satisfactory built environment, building places for vulnerable communities
Purpose - This study aims to explore the potential scope for physical improvements in disadvantaged neighbourhoods by identifying appropriate architectural and urban design solutions that enhance psychological and biological well-being. For this purpose, a case study from Beirut, Lebanon, called Sabra and Shatila, is examined. Design/methodology/approach - This study adopts qualitative methods, including fieldwork and...
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