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Papers by Diala Atiyat

Civil Engineering and Architecture

This paper discusses the potential for reducing the energy consumption of residential apartments ... more This paper discusses the potential for reducing the energy consumption of residential apartments built on slopes in Amman, Jordan, by proposing new regulations to ensure adequate access to solar radiation. The energy-conscious concept has appeared around the world with rising oil prices and a rise of high residential buildings. It is necessary to consider the possibilities of maximizing the use of solar energy in a building through an architectural design strategy. This leads to mandatory regulations at the urban planning and building design level. This paper provides an overview of the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) regulations in force regarding the availability of sunlight and achieving a healthy building environment. Analytical scientific methods were used in the work. Computer simulations were performed using a parametric design approach to make new decisions to establish new height and setbacks dimensions for apartment buildings in Amman. The present study provides workable guidance based on determining the optimal distance between condominiums on sloping ground, through which both the architects and the urban designers will be able to define the number of floors that will receive sufficient natural lighting.

Arts and Design Studies, 2017

This paper introduces the outcomes of an inquiry regarding the territorialized children’s spaces ... more This paper introduces the outcomes of an inquiry regarding the territorialized children’s spaces or areas. The systematized layout of a city or metropolis makes it unfeasible to allocate spaces for children, and that gives no alternatives to provide unauthorized areas which are used to meet the children’s requirements. Thus, the paper at hand is centered on public or metropolitan (urban) areas to point out the disproportion and contrast in society.This paper attempts to investigate the availability of public spaces that the children can easily use in housing districts. Several studies were examined to acquire information about the role of public spaces in the growth and improvement of children, public spaces availability, urban planning and its function, in addition to papers discussing friendly settings for children. Keywords: Children, urban planning, .

Civil Engineering and Architecture

The study interprets the concept of "humanization" as a set of certain actions and tools aiming a... more The study interprets the concept of "humanization" as a set of certain actions and tools aiming at creating an environment comfortable for residents and tourists to stay in it. One of the most important factors shaping the comfort of the environment is the factor of physical and visual accessibility for both city residents and tourists. Jordan's architectural heritage sites are either integrated into the structure of modern cities or are closely intertwined. Therefore, it is important to understand the meaning of architectural heritage sites integrated into the structure of our cities in addressing the humanization of the city. The theoretical approach is based on the concept of Universal Design where the criteria of the analysis of architectural heritage sites were formulated. It aims to explore how architectural monuments, which are an integral part of the historical heritage sites, affect the humanization of Jordanian cities, and are adapted for disabled people. The methodological basis of the article was a full-scale observation of the architectural heritage sites of Amman and Madaba. The study concluded that architectural monuments are an important factor to stimulate the process of humanization of the city. The need to ensure free physical and visual access to the monument necessitates the adoption of measures by the city authorities, which at the same time improve the environment of the city which are close to the architectural monuments. These measures increase the level of humanization of the city as a whole and promote equal rights and opportunities for disabled people with different ages and social groups.

Dirasat: Human and Social Sciences, Jun 4, 2021

this research presents a theoretical and analytical study of the sustainability and interior desi... more this research presents a theoretical and analytical study of the sustainability and interior design criteria as a requirements of the (LEED), this organization create several criteria for green buildings and renewable energy of the internal built environment and recycling of buildings materials, among others. This standard in terms of its environmental value, which gives an indication of sustainability for any project with regard to building materials treatment resulting from the post-implementation of the interior design work. Also, this research discussed the scales of the most important standards and analyzed some international and local existing projects as an example had applied these standards obtained with LEED certificates. The research also obtains the conclusions that prove the validity of the hypothesis put forward by the researcher, which revolves around the importance of following and applying the standards of the organization, as well as many recommendations that were directed to other international organizations to review their scales. Some of these conclusions that confirm the existence of important value and measurement in terms of processing the materials resulting from the post-implementation interior design work, in addition to that the weight of LEED standards was the largest among other international organizations that specialize in this regard.

International Journal of Eco-Cultural Tourism, Hospitality Planning and Development, 2021

This paper reviews the concept of living lab and smart tourism in order to achieve a hybrid metho... more This paper reviews the concept of living lab and smart tourism in order to achieve a hybrid methodology to be used in the scope of the smart city and thus smart heritage management. This research adopts the analytical descriptive methodology to reach the most important results and recommendations

Civil Engineering Research Journal, 2017

Earth is considered one of the oldest materials man known and used in construction for approximat... more Earth is considered one of the oldest materials man known and used in construction for approximately 10,000 years. Nothing is more prevalent than inexhaustible and versatile materials such as earth, clay and soil that have been used to build several prominent cultural landmarks, such as the pyramids of the sun and moon in Teotihuacan Mexico, churches and mansions in the old city of Havana Cuba, Alhambra Palace in Spain, along with Shibam in Yemen, which is often referred to as Manhattan of the Arabian Peninsula. Many cities in the Arab World were built using soil (earth) including Marrakesh in Morocco and Aleppo in Syria. Hasan Fathi comments on this topic that sustainable architecture and earthen houses contain the services needed in our current time where no clash occur between the present and the past, which was made clear 40 years ago Fathi [1]. (The method to achieve rationing and lessening the rate of pollutants in houses built from natural materials).

Circassian played a major role in establishing the city of Jerash since 1878, they transfer their... more Circassian played a major role in establishing the city of Jerash since 1878, they transfer their culture and traditions from their town (caucase) to the city of Jerach, Circassian heritage is rich with its history and culture, but it need to pay attention by people and institutions, it shows an important stage of the city's history. The research will study the Circassians heritage in the city of Jerash, how they make a new additions in the heritage of the city, and how we can make a link between the scattered element to invest this heritage and activate the cultural tourism to rise the economic level for the local people by linking the tourism with heritage and culture to achieve sustainable economy in the city.

Nowadays, in the 21 st century there is a great development in technical skills and construction,... more Nowadays, in the 21 st century there is a great development in technical skills and construction, as well as new technological inventions, which evolved rapidly. The use of these advanced technology, have a significant impact on humans plans for the future and the way of thinking. Nanotechnology has emerged as a result of the global international integration in the field of technology. This control of the level of small nanometers was the beginning of a revolution in contemporary technology in all aspects of life, especially the design of materials, construction methods, as well as thinking and architectural developments. Recently a new discipline of architecture has been revealed by the revolution of nanotechnology. The discipline is Nano architecture, which uses the nano materials, products, telecommunication, or even Nano-shapes in the treatment of structure and construction. This research sheds light on the impact of the advances of nanotechnology in modern architecture, both th...

Arts and Design Studies, 2016

This research addresses the evolution stages of the city of Amman through the influence of the di... more This research addresses the evolution stages of the city of Amman through the influence of the diverse population migrations in the city. The diverse styles were highlighted which accompanied the arrival of these immigrants from different places through the study of design trends and facades forms and architectural elements in terms of architectural patterns, architectural and interior distributions or construction techniques characterized by each stage. Amman had gone through periods of stability and turbulence throughout its long history, as Amman has embraced, the city of valleys and mountains, and springs of water, residential communities since the stone ages, but it has witnessed discontinuity spanned nearly four centuries. Hence, modern Amman has been formed by the advent of Circassians, and as a result of its falling under the rule of the Ottoman Empire, and with the establishment of the Hejaz Railway, which made Amman a station to attract immigrants from neighboring areas, a...

Journal of Civil & Environmental Engineering, 2016

Natural resources varies from one place to another, among these is natural stone (rock) used main... more Natural resources varies from one place to another, among these is natural stone (rock) used mainly in construction and buildings, it is noticed that a high percentage of these quarries are spreading randomly and in an unstructured or studied manner without taking into consideration the environment or the regulations of sustainable development, the quarries especially depleted ones have become an environmental threat to humans, animals and plants, they caused the natural shape of the earth to be distorted and deformed, which requires to find a solution to this issue really fast, conduct studies to exploit and invest these resources properly and sustainably within a well thought out plan, while conserving the environment and the social and the economic development, establish a plan that aim to rehabilitate the abandoned quarries and find a way to benefit from them and educate the local community about these quarries. And that is what will be implemented throughout this paper, where a study case from Jordan will be reviewed of the rehabilitation of an old quarry in Ajloun city, by transforming it into a scientific academy designed on the quarry's site, which aims to help and assist the local community.

Rehabilitation for historic buildings and sites is an important of the cultural heritage of natio... more Rehabilitation for historic buildings and sites is an important of the cultural heritage of nations and countries, humans hold a nostalgia, respect, even a need for things ancient and when the place combines historic old and being developed to contain activities which is meet the needs of the current area then it could be considered a place which affect and affected by the local community and this is what we will discuss in this context by choosing Salt high school complex and its impact on the local community. The project of preserving the Salt secondary school began in 1990 and it seen by local citizen as providing a sense of direction for the protection of such vulnerable environments. The aim of the project is not just to retain Salt School for its cultural value but also to keep it alive and in use by its local community in Salt city. This paper considers conservation in this context as being process oriented and not product defined. [Jawdat Goussous, Diala Atiyat. Historic Sch...

This paper presents the findings from a research study concern in using the stone material as a m... more This paper presents the findings from a research study concern in using the stone material as a main material of Amman city building during past until present. What this paper seeks to do is to study this fantastic material which has improves its varied properties and it's a spatial character by considering it as the oldest material used by man in construction and building. Amman is famous for its extensive use of building stone; refer to the geographic and topographic nature as a city surrounded by seven mountains. The research will start with a historical overview from old ages until present and examples will be mentioned for using it in several civilizations which bass by Amman city. Jordanians architects have a varied uses of stone material and it was depending on the evolution of architectural language and technical development, each one of them has different concept and different way, like Wadah Al-Abedi, Farouk Yaghmour , Rasem badran and Imad Al-Dabbas. The research came...

International Journal of Sustainable Development and Planning

The study provides a better understanding of how city inhabitants perceive and navigate their sur... more The study provides a better understanding of how city inhabitants perceive and navigate their surroundings hence the urban environment consists of both physical elements and mental representations. The study objective is to review the concept of the image of the city and its implementation in Downtown Amman - Jordan using the descriptive-analytical methodology in addition to site visits and observation that provides a detailed urban mental map for Downtown Amman illustrated by the different layers of the urban fabric. the study shed light on three components of the city image: Identity (the recognition of urban elements as distinct entities), structure (the relationship between urban elements and the observer), and meaning (the relationship between urban elements and the emotional value for the observer). By summarizing the analysis of the downtown Amman image, a visual representation of what appear to be the key issues in the city image. The analysis shows problems such as "Br...

Transylvanian Review, 2020

The design process for residential units is a demanding process; where it should be compatible wi... more The design process for residential units is a demanding process; where it should be compatible with the functional, behavioral and
psychological needs of the residents. The important of this study lay on providing an advanced method to find out resident’s impressions for
residential unit design; this could be applied through adopting a simulation software which provides a prospective for residents to experience living in these units hypothetically, this study aims to apply the principles of the pre-occupancy evaluation on residential unit design. Descriptive and analytical methods was adopted in this paper, findings would support residential apartment design process where this study will serve as a basis cornerstone for future studies of architectural design and it will have predicted the proportion of resident’s satisfaction before starting the construction process this will help in reducing cost \ time to obtain the best architectural design for residential units. The sample of the study consisted of 25 people. The criteria for the personal interviews were analyzed using the SPSS program. POE has proven effective in predicting the success of the design of residential units in terms of deciding whether the space for internal facilities is sufficient or not and also their satisfaction with the interior decorations. As for POE ability to measure privacy, it shows the ability to assess internal privacy, and it failed in its ability to measure external privacy

5th International Conference on New Trends in Architecture and Interior Design Istanbul/Turkey Published by the ICNTAD Secretariat , 2019

Smart cities promise solutions to sustainable development and a high quality of life (QoL) with a... more Smart cities promise solutions to sustainable development and a high quality of life (QoL) with a smart management of city resources, cultural heritage considered as an existing resource that should be protected, preserved and promoted to be a part of the components of a smart city, which is built on economic, tourist, and recreational aspects; heritage term can be transformed into smart heritage beside smart city strategies by using new technologies and generating innovation to create revolution in heritage cities. This paper will shed light on opportunities and strategies adopted by the smart cities in approving heritage in the smart city context. Analytical descriptive approach was adopted in addition to previous studies. The paper concluded that reaching smart heritage city is based on and it helps to create new and effective solutions, implementing information & communication technology (ICT) tools in the smart cultural heritage enable citizens to participate in making decisions as well, and creating open urban systems which is working on the principle of partnership.

Reducing negative impact on building and the natural environment is the main objective of sustain... more Reducing negative impact on building and the natural environment is the main objective of sustainable design that promotes the environmental quality and the quality of building, which is mainly related to the envelope design of the building. Hence, the main research problem is determining the building envelope shape effect, whether curved or tilted, so as to be more effective in the location of solar cells on its surface and measure the efficiency of each; therefore, the study model could be divided into the design of the building envelope (independent variable) and solar absorption efficiency (variable dependent) where the basic criterion will be environmental suitability and sustainability. Methodology of the study will be based on the theoretical study, the collection of information and descriptive analytical method, in addition to the practical approach and the use of simulation software programs to reach the most important conclusions and recommendations.

This paper approaches earth as an effective and useful building material with various characteris... more This paper approaches earth as an effective and useful building material with various characteristics that separate it from other materials
used in construction. Earth is amongst the first known materials to man that had been used in building. This material has many notable and
distinguished properties together with some flaws and imperfections that must be assessed, studied and reduced to enable working with
it. Methods have varied when it came to using this material in construction both in the past and the present, which depended mainly on
environmental determinants including climate, soil quality, and obtainable materials in addition to the nature of available expertise. Nowadays, earth has received ample attention acting as a solution for different issues in industrial and developing worlds alike, where the industrial world suffers from pollution and energy problems and the developing world suffers from housing and unemployment problems. The main objective of this paper is to go over the properties of earth and its application in the new field of architecture in Jordan, while pinpointing the main aspects to develop this material to make possible using it to the highest degree conceivable in present and future architecture.

Civil Engineering and Architecture

Arts and Design Studies, 2017

Civil Engineering and Architecture

Dirasat: Human and Social Sciences, Jun 4, 2021

International Journal of Eco-Cultural Tourism, Hospitality Planning and Development, 2021

Civil Engineering Research Journal, 2017

Arts and Design Studies, 2016

Journal of Civil & Environmental Engineering, 2016

International Journal of Sustainable Development and Planning

Transylvanian Review, 2020

5th International Conference on New Trends in Architecture and Interior Design Istanbul/Turkey Published by the ICNTAD Secretariat , 2019

The process of conserving architectural heritage is a societal perquisite and a necessity for thi... more The process of conserving architectural heritage is a societal perquisite and a necessity for this generation, for it brings together the past, present and the future that is passed by generations to strengthen the existing civilizations. Heritage is what best portrays identity and originality, and is considered the first mark of civilizations that dominated then perished in the area of the architectural heritage across Jordan and Saudi Arabia; our study focus, their architectural heritage is found to be a distinguished art and a legacy that differ from the rest of the region by its variations as a result of the many historic eras that both countries have witnessed. This paper will address the issue of conserving architecture and urban heritage and its development within the Jordanian and Saudi experience, which is characterized by its abundance and diversity. The paper will review the concepts of development of the process of preserving architectural heritage, where not only the customary processes were approached but the community and environment were included as well.
The primary research question is determined by the nature of the factors that influence the attainment of the architectural and urban preservation approach, which will be stated at the end of this study. The paper at hand presume that any city acquires its architectural character from the consistency and harmony between its components over various successive eras, hence, one of the most important and notable projects that was implemented in southern Jordan and northwestern Saudi Arabia will be examined, this project is connected to the preservation of architectural and urban heritage as well as the rehabilitation of these areas, an analysis of the steps of execution of selected models that include the most important of these areas will be conducted. The paper aims to identify the components that ensure that the preservation process is auspicious and interactive with the surrounding environment in a sustainable and satisfactory by the onlookers. This study will adopt the descriptive analytical method with which information will be collected, field visits, photographs and personal interviews with the concerned parties will be used. The acquired data will be analyzed to introduce results and recommendations.

Abstract— Architecture and humans share an interactive and reciprocal relationship, where each on... more Abstract— Architecture and humans share an interactive and reciprocal relationship, where each one affect on the other, based on several systems that form in the local community, and play a primary role in defining this relationship. This paper concentrates on identifying the nature of this interaction, and the relationship that connects the architectural elements, that distinguish the heritage cities, and how to provide social and economic efficiency in the community by integrating it with the features of sustainability in the heritage environment. Al-Salt city in Jordan and Tabuk city in Saudi Arabia were selected as study cases for their distinct social, cultural and environmental characteristics, which creates a pattern that, is fundamental in deducing the sustainability features through the interaction between architecture and community.

ان اجراء البحث العلمي ليس مقتصرا على الطلاب فقط بل يشمل الموظفين والمؤسسات المختلفة بوصفه عملية غ... more ان اجراء البحث العلمي ليس مقتصرا على الطلاب فقط بل يشمل الموظفين والمؤسسات المختلفة بوصفه عملية غير منتهيه للتطوير المستمر لتحقيق نتائج أفضل على المستوى الذاتي والمحلي والوطني بشكل عام . ومن أجل تحقيق النتائج المرجوه يجب أن يتم اجراء البحث العلمي وفق الاسس والخطوات العلمية السليمة من خلال مناهج واضحه ومحددة, حيث يتم بالعادة اختيار موضوع الاهتمام من قبل الباحثين مع التدرج للمراحل المختلفة التي تشمل تحديد المشكلة البحثية ومراجعة عامة للدراسات السابقة للموضوع المختار وتحديد اهداف وأهمية البحث ومن ثم صياغة الفرضيات التي يتم نفيها او تأكيدها من خلال النتائج والتوصيات.
بصفتي باحثة أكاديمية في هذا المجال يجب أن انوه هنا انه ليس دائما عند اتباع هذه الخطوات يكون البحث ناجحا وذلك لعدة أسباب بواجهها الباحثون بالعادة منها المعوقات والمشاكل التي تعترض طريق انجاح هذا البحث سأذكر عددا منها