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SIMULATING HUMAN SENSES TO IMPROVE THERMAL COMFORT
Get PDFBetween the synergies of environmental perception and technological advancement evolves the parallel world of the metaverse. Evolutionary virtuality intends to aid humanity in envisioning the threatened future of cities under environmental risks through tailored features. Traditionally, the sense of sight – which is the focus of virtual reality – has dominated the architectural practice. However, architects and urban designers have begun incorporating other senses into their work over the recent decade. The expanding understanding of the multimodal nature of the human mind that has evolved from cognitive neuroscience research has received little attention so far in the architecture field. This paper investigates the role of synthesized sensory experiences – such as visual, auditory, olfactory, gustatory, and thermal sensations – in designing revolutionary settings that aim to improve people’s interactions with their surrounding environments. A 15-minute experiment of an immersive experience in an office setting using virtual reality headsets is utilized to explore the role of multimodal sensory integration towards tolerance to the thermal environment. The findings revealed significant potential in using multiple senses – especially gustatory – to design thermally comfortable spaces. It is hoped that architectural design practice would progressively include our developing understanding of human senses and how they interact. This holistic approach ought to lead to the development of multisensory-inclusive workspaces that promote rather than hinder our social, cognitive, and emotional development
EXILE: HEARTBREAK, RESILIENCE AND VISCERAL ATTACHMENT TO ORIGINS IN THE NOVEL A CRIER DANS LES RUINS BY ALEXANDRA KOSZELYK
Get PDFIn the study, we propose to question the pragmatics of exile in the literary work A crier dans les ruines by Alexandra Koszelyk. This novel immerses us in post-disaster Ukraine. It tells the initiatory, poetic and melancholic journey of a young woman who must forge her identity on the history of her country that we are trying to stifle. The novel puts on stage people uprooted by force; some, attached to their roots, remain close to the irradiated zone; while the others, including the heroine Léna, decide to flee the place definitively to rebuild themselves elsewhere. However, despite the exile, the power of the roots of this young woman undoubtedly reminds her of where she comes from and her love for Ivan pushes her to return there. These different perceptions of exile will be amply analyzed by our study which will also highlight the strength of love in its many forms: the love of the two teenagers Léna and Ivan, books and literature, nature, which makes it possible to survive the trauma of loneliness and uprooting. This novel evokes in parallel the benevolent nature which always takes back its rights despite the radioactive storms
THE ROLE OF MEDIA IN SOCIAL AND CULTURAL CHANGE IN REMOTE AREAS BETWEEN REALITY AND HOPEA CASE STUDY OF THE SOUTH SINAI REGION IN EGYPT
Get PDFDespite the various social and human researches in Egypt that were focusing on different issues related to the impact of media on members of society; however the impact of the media on the inhabitants of remote areas did not receive the desired sufficient attention as important frontier areas inhabited by Bedouins; a group of people that has been neglected and misjudged for too long by a large number of Egyptians.
And by virtue of my frequent visits to the region since 1979 for the purpose of scientific research and implementation of some development programs, I have become a familiar face and a trusted figure among the people, which gave me the opportunity to monitor the cultural, social and environmental changes of the region throughout all these years. Hence, the present research aims to shed light and analyze the role and contribution of Egyptian and non-Egyptian audio- visual media in bringing about material and immaterial social and cultural change to the Bedouin population of a remote Egyptian region (South Sinai).
The research is based on a main hypothesis: does the media with all its means, play a major role in bringing about social and cultural change in remote Bedouin communities?
The collection of data during several field visits was based on the qualitative anthropological method, with all its tools; i.e the use of observation, in -depth interviews and focus group discussions. The world view and the cognitive approaches were used to analyze peoples\u27 selfassessment regarding sex, age and social status.
The present research confirmed some soft, smooth social and cultural changes, both positive and negative, due to the influence of direct and indirect media: ie, change in Bedouin economic activities, education, environmental awareness Bedouin women\u27s dress and hair styles. Change in social relations and some cultural features, which still oscillate between what is traditional and what is modern.
The research also confirms what Tayachev has reached, regarding the possibility of cultural change as a result of various factors, but it mostly occurs due to contact with other cultures, innovations or inventions that enter a particular culture. It is hardly occurred due to only one factor, in this case; the audio- visual media with all its means
BEIRUT ON THE SEINE: REBUILDING LEBANESE IDENTITY AFTER THE SCOURGE OF WAR
Get PDFThe current situation of Lebanon is difficult. The country is sinking into a deep economic, financial, political, and social crisis, which has become worse since 2019 and especially after the explosion of the Beirut port in August 2020. As a result, several Lebanese decided to leave the country. This situation is partly a result of the civil war that took place between 1975 and 1990.
Indeed, the Lebanese war leaves an important mark on the literary works that have Lebanon as a setting. Authors express their desire to explore in their works the traumas, consequences and effect of these conflicts on individuals and society. The desire to explore the history of the civil war is also found among the authors of the new generation who did not live through this war, among which is the Franco-Lebanese author Sabyl Ghoussoub.
In the novel Beirut on the Seine, awarded with the Goncourt des Lycéens Prize in 2022, Ghoussoub calls into question the history of the Lebanese war by exploring the consequences of this conflict on Lebanon’s present and on all Lebanese, whether exiled or not. Through snippets of family memories, the author unearths a part of Lebanon’s contemporary history and raises questions mainly concerning identity and origin.
This communication aims to examine the major themes addressed by the writer, such as the quest for identity, history and self. The challenge raised is to study how the powers of the novel can stretch into the discovery of historical realities, as well as the healing role that such discovery can play in rebuilding the broken self after a catastrophe
INNOVATIONS IN EUROPEAN LAW REGARDING REPRESENTATIVE ACTIONS FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE COLLECTIVE INTERESTS OF CONSUMERS IN THE EU COUNTRIES A LOOK AT THE HOLDERS OF THE LEGAL STANDING TO BRING THEM
Get PDFUpon the Transposition of European Directive No. (UE) 2020/1828 of 25/11/2020, whose new rules will apply from 25/6/2023, each EU Member State will be required to have at least one collective action, responding to the limit Its minimum requirements, aimed at protecting the collective interests of consumers, The directive called it the representative action, can be bringing against any professional who breaches his obligations, by organizations he calls qualified entities, provided they are designated in advance by member states. And that representative action can be domestic, as it can be cross-border. However, the main weakness of the directive is that it sets unified and binding criteria for all Member States to designate qualified entities for the purpose of bringing cross-border representative actions , and In contrast leaves those countries free to set criteria for designating qualified entities for the the purpose of bringing national representative action, in a way that leads to a lack of coordination between Member States, and to increase the risk of forum shopping. Therefore, This study is content to shed light on this particular problem, and on the solutions that some propose to address it
EFFECT OF GREEN FACADE ON THE URBAN MICROCLIMATE WITH DIFFERENT STREET CANYON
Get PDFUsing simulation tools, this study investigates the effect of green walls (GWs) on the urban heat island (UHI) phenomenon within different street sizes. It can be planted without taking up more area and could enhance the microclimate environment, which is why it has a wide range of use potential in urban areas. Because Mina City has a threat of UHI, it was chosen for this study. The temperature within various street sizes in the research region was evaluated using only software called ENVI-met that simulates climate, and three common scenarios were chosen. In the first experiment, green walls extending over an area of 50 m in the south facades of the street building, including a 3m Street width, are simulated to show the effect of GWs on UHI. In the second experiment, the Street width changed to 6 m, and the GWs are placed in the same condition. The last experiment is the same with a 9m street width. Temperature decreases from each green wall were contrasted with the street canyon situation as it was at the time of evaluation 1\u27s highest heat. In comparison to evaluation 1, the temperature decreases achieved by evaluation alternatives 2, 3, 4, and 5 were 2.17 °C, 1.97 °C, 1.78 °C, and 0.90 °C, accordingly. Conclusion: A well-planned urban green wall can significantly improve UHI in tropical Lebanon
APPLYING 3D PRINTING TECHNOLOGY IN CONSTRUCTING SUSTAINABLE HOUSES
Get PDFInnovation is advancing at an ever-expanding pace and has been for decades. Regular objects have gotten to be minimal in measure and cheaper to deliver. 3D printing technology (3DP), also known as additive manufacturing (AM), has gaining rapid development in recent years. is a method for turning a computer file into 3D solid objects of any shape or geometry. The creation is accomplished by building up layers of a certain substance until the full item is produced. The 3D printing technologies, comparing to traditional techniques of constructing the buildings, could be considered as environmentally friendly derivative giving almost unlimited possibilities for geometric complexity realizations. The primary issue is that the building sector has a significant negative influence on the environment. Some modern technologies are being applied to reduce materials usage and carbon emissions like 3D printing. The major purpose of this article is to compare between conventional approaches and 3D printing technology to assess their effects on sustainable housing, evaluate how 3D printing functions and consider its advantages and disadvantages. To conduct the research, a comparison between traditional techniques and 3d printing technology will take place to see their impacts on sustainable houses, theoretical studies will be done on both :3D printing concepts and application in architecture and its effectiveness on environment and sustainability. In addition to the practical studies, experimental ones where case studies are selected according to the inductive method mentioning the selection criteria. Three case studies will be analysed, where the 3D printing technology is achieved, TECLA, a circular housing prototype in Ravenna, Italy, the Dubai municipality and Beckum First 3D Printed house in Germany
QUALITATIVE KNOWLEDGE GRAPH FOR THE EVALUATION OF METAVERSE(S) - IS THE METAVERSE HYPE OR A PROMISING NEW FIELD FOR ARCHITECTS?
Get PDFWith the advancement of augmented and virtual reality technologies both in scale as well as accessibility, the Metaverse (Stephenson, 1992, Hughes, 2022) has emerged as a new digital space with potential for the application of architectural creativity and design.With blockchain integration, the concept of the Metaverse shows promise in creating a “decentralised” space for design and creativity with rewards for its participants. As a platform that incorporates these technological components, does the Metaverse have utility for architectural design? Is there something truly novel in what the Metaverse brings to architectural computing, and architectural design? The paper constructs a qualitative knowledge graph that can be used for the evaluation of various kinds of Metaverses in and for architectural design. We use Design Science Research methods to develop the knowledge graph and its evaluative capacity, stemming from our experience with two Metaverses, Decentraland and Cryptovoxels. The paper concludes with a discussion of knowledge and practice gaps that are evident, framing the opportunities that architects might have in the future in terms of developing Metaverse(s)
CONCEPTUAL PROCESS MODEL FOR METAVERSE ARCHITECTURE - SSADT’S DESIGN PROCESS
Get PDFAt the articulation of the two themes: “Virtual Environments and Emerging Realities” and “Parametric Design and Digital Fabrication,” our proposal subscribes at the intersection of innovative technologies in architectural practice, such as blockchain, collaborative platforms and digital twins. Our purpose is to propose a conceptual design process model for architectural digital twin as a compound of metaverse architecture. The challenge is to achieve a Shared and Secure Architectural Digital Twin (SSADT). To model our SSADT’s design process model we are based on blockchain approach. To do this, we will firstly start by defining the principal compounds of an architectural digital twin. Secondly, we will explain the different steps for modelling a blockchain application. Then we will prototype our process for a SSADT. Finally, we will discuss our results and we will explore future perspectives
A NOVEL SPECIALIZED SEARCH ENGINE FOR AI-MODELS AND THEIR COMPARISON
Get PDFIn recent years, the world of AI has tremendously increased in size and depth. Both new and old researchers are facing the problem of fast emerging AI researches, models and services. One needs to continuously read complete papers to understand the idea behind any novel research. This work presents a novel AI service that removes the burdens of long text reading and uncategorized search. It consists of a website that categorizes all the AI researches in a well-designed database. The users just have to select the models they are interested in, and the website will return a table containing the technical data in addition to a graph that shows visual relationships between the AI models, features and datasets. Future work will emphasize on developing the tool by applying NLP in two directions: one on the search box to retrieve the main keyword to search for, and the other on research papers to automatically extract the data into the website categorized database