Naglaa Sami Abdelaziz Mahmoud

Ajman University · Interior Design

Purpose This paper argues that cultures with the same climate have similar handicrafts as they have similar cultivation and identical raw materials. This study focuses on how mountainous, coastal and hot regions partaking in similar crafts and cultural heritage use palm leaves and analyses the resulting handicrafts' similarities. Design/methodolog...

This study aims to provide essential data for the interior design program of new public libraries in Dubai by investigating user satisfaction with interior space characteristics. To achieve this objective, a survey was conducted among users of six public libraries in Dubai, and self-filling questionnaires of 42 questions were collected from 280 pa...

In response to the growing concern of air pollution in Dubai, this study was undertaken to measure and analyze indoor and outdoor particulate matter (PM) concentrations in residential buildings during the spring dust storm period. The research focused on the infiltration of PM into indoor spaces and its impact on indoor air quality, exploring the r...

This preliminary study investigates the emission characteristics of formaldehyde (HCHO) and total volatile organic compounds (TVOC) in indoor environments, comparing the effects of eco-friendly materials and general materials. The study analyzes the concentration changes over time in the living rooms of experimental units to assess the effectivenes...

This study investigates the effectiveness of different ventilation methods in reducing indoor air pollutants in newly constructed residential buildings, focusing on indoor air quality (IAQ) in Dubai. The paper highlights the growing concern for IAQ in response to residents’ increasing awareness of their well-being and environmental sustainability....

The city of Dubai has a population of 3.34 million and boasts 65 shopping malls, with an additional 10 currently under construction. As a result of the oppressive climate, shopping malls have emerged as de facto community centers and public squares where Dubai residents can congregate, socialize, and participate in various events. This paper aims t...

Indoor air pollution has become a pressing issue in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) due to poor ventilation, inadequate airtightness, and using chemicals in building materials. Accordingly, the UAE is currently experiencing more cases of sick building syndrome (SBS) than any other country. This study aims to assess the effectiveness of the bake-out...

Airports, especially international ones, within the urban context should have a specific consideration so they do not affect human lives. The planes fly a few hundred meters above these urban fabrics, and when they are landing, they fly slightly over 20–40 m above the ground. This paper aims to measure aircraft noise, conduct a survey on the subjec...

Much previous research in different countries describes a strong dependence on temperature and humidity for indoor air pollutants generated from building materials. Since many types of building materials are complexly applied in residential buildings in UAE and are constantly using air-conditioning, the result might be different from the characteri...

Dubai was one of the top three real estate destinations in the world for investment in 2020. This paper aims to understand the order of preference for various housing determinants by housing consumers in Dubai. As a methodology, a survey was conducted on Dubai residents, and Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) was performed to identify the housing det...

Indoor air pollutants have various emission patterns and are influenced by indoor microclimate, the physical properties of building materials, and types of chemical substances. The difference in these emission patterns affects the prediction via simulation. This paper aims to extract factors that have an important influence on selecting empirical m...

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is well aware of energy consumption and the reduction in carbon emissions from the quantitative analysis for lighting, but well-being, does not have a well-defined characteristic. This paper aims to investigate the context, analyze the appropriate lighting in the residential interiors in UAE, and present the planning...

The elderly are more prone to develop depression from physical, psychological, and economic changes, and 25.7% of the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) elderly population suffer from depression. Color therapy is a widely accepted treatment to solve the depressive symptoms of the elderly. The color preference of the Seniors’ Happiness Centre—in Ajman UAE—...

Purpose This study aims to evaluate The Springs’ indoor environment, one of the iconic townhouse-type residential buildings in Dubai, more efficiently for the integrated evaluation of the indoor environment with the weights of indoor environmental factors such as thermal, indoor air, lighting and acoustic. Design/methodology/approach The weights o...

The study aims to identify the gifted students in basic interior design courses by utilizing new teaching strategies to support their capabilities and their intellectual growth within the interior design program. This research used a descriptive correlational study design to recruit the gifted students studying at Ajman University during the academ...

Acoustic is the science of sound communication. Dealing with it could be through the usage of the devices to enable its transmission between the source and the receiver in question. Therefore it is an engineering field. In another hand, acoustic is the science and art of the well-selected materials to enhance its propagations within the spaces. The...

Places are where we live! In fact, wherever we act, we are in one! In a scientific word, we call them “Interiors.” And thus, “Interior Design” is the science that describes the places. So these interiors, should they reflect beauty? The interior design is the specialization that creates places where people can find beauty, safety and a healthy envi...

Interior Design responds to the welfare of the human race. It is the creation of a full interior environment, concerning function requirements, ergonomically and aesthetically for enhancing human life. As more technology that is new and more developments occur in life, there is a constant flow of new data and information in this field. Therefore, I...

Why it’s important to use sustainable natural lighting in an interior? One of the current challenges for an interior designer is how to develop a sustainable interior environment to suit the decreasing level of nonrenewable energy, by producing a minimum level of pollution and a minimum cost of energy, while increasing the comfort, health and safet...

Lighting and Acoustics Lab became a must in professional study of any Interior Design Program, due to its importance, allowing students to realize this scientific & artistic study. Previous research, by the same author, discussed its significance within the programs of Interior Design and Architecture. Thus the Committee of Academic Accreditation (...

Numerous studies, researches, publications have been conducted to clarify the “Psychology of Design.” Records of psychology’ study start a long time ago from the ancient civilizations of Egypt, Greece, China, India, and Persia. Studies have been used to explain and detail the human behavior toward environmental elements theoretically. Concerning ps...

Just mentioning “environment,” almost all, directly think weather temperature, while environment –as a useful element in the design, involve everything that makes up our surroundings and affects our ability to live. The natural environment is the thermal, atmospheric, luminous, and sonic variations of the exterior world. While artificial or interio...

Education is a “key term” regarding development and progress of any country. Great nation endeavors to assume the highest standing by devoting a large portion of its outcomes for education and scientific researches. As a consequence, it is a critical element for the country success and upgrades, thus by finding solutions in diverse subjects as; eco...

In the past, the number of specializations never steps the dozen in itemize. Development of all kind of sciences, increasing of curriculums, expansion of discovered fields, these results increasing the complexity of disciplines to several divisions. Nowadays, as results, the focuses on the specific necessities became a must for any science – the va...

The High Education Minister and Universities endeavor to develop the education. This attempt usually goes through the triple edge of schooling; the instructors, the curriculum, and the educational spaces. This paper focuses on one crucial educational tool, using the latest technologies, to facilitate the information comprehension. Teaching theories...

The natural resources became rare, and in decreasing levels over the time. Sustainability means the use of resources without any depletion; a method of use of materials that is capable of being continued with minimal long-term effect on the environment. The interior architect has to find solution for creating an environment, where the entire life-c...