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Ayat Gamaleldin Abdelsalam Elkhazindar
- Instructor
- Ext: 6235
Ayat Gamaleldin Abdelsalam Elkhazindar holds a Master’s degree in Urban Design and a Bachelor's degree in Architecture (with Honors) from Ajman University. Since 2015, she has been an Assistant Instructor and a staff member in the Architecture Department at Ajman University, UAE. With over 7 years of experience in teaching architectural design courses and CAAD programs, Ayat is skilled in academic instruction and design pedagogy. In addition to her academic role, Ayat has practical experience as a Junior Architect in Dubai, where she contributed to the development of various projects in both Dubai and Iraq.
Education
- Master of Science in Urban Design, Ajman University, Ajman, UAE (June 2020).
- Bachelor of Science in Architecture Engineering, Ajman University, Ajman, UAE (June 2014).
Master of Science in Urban Design, Ajman University, Ajman, UAE (June 2020).
Bachelor of Science in Architecture Engineering, Ajman University, Ajman, UAE (June 2014).
Experience
- Assistant Instructor, Department of Architecture, Ajman University, UAE (2015–Present).
- Junior Architect, CAP Sarl Architects, Dubai, UAE (2014–2015).
Assistant Instructor, Department of Architecture, Ajman University, UAE (2015–Present).
Junior Architect, CAP Sarl Architects, Dubai, UAE (2014–2015).
Teaching Area
- Introduction to Design
- Architectural design courses
- Architecture Graduation project
- Urban Design
- AutoCAD
- 3ds Max
- Revit
- Building construction
- Engineering Graphics
- Landscape Design
Introduction to Design
Architectural design courses
Architecture Graduation project
Urban Design
AutoCAD
3ds Max
Revit
Building construction
Engineering Graphics
Landscape Design
Research
- Impact of Urban Morphology on the Urban Heat Island Phenomenon.
- Urban Forms and Outdoor Thermal Comfort.
- Energy-Efficient Building Forms.
Impact of Urban Morphology on the Urban Heat Island Phenomenon.
Urban Forms and Outdoor Thermal Comfort.
Energy-Efficient Building Forms.
Publications
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JournalSalameh, M., Mushtaha, E., & El Khazindar, A. (2022), Improvement of thermal performance and predicted mean vote in city districts: A case in the United Arab Emirates, Ain Shams Engineering Journal, 101999., Oct 2022, doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.asej.2022.101999.
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JournalElkhazindar, A., Kharrufa, S. N., & Arar, M. S. (2022)., The effect of urban form on the Heat Island phenomenon and human thermal comfort: A comparative study of UAE residential sites, Energies, Jul 2022, doi: https://doi.org/10.3390/en15155471.
Salameh, M., Mushtaha, E., & El Khazindar, A. (2022), Improvement of thermal performance and predicted mean vote in city districts: A case in the United Arab Emirates, Ain Shams Engineering Journal, 101999., Oct 2022, doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.asej.2022.101999.
Several studies have indicated that traditional architecture is known for its sustainable capability to manage climate effects, while contemporary architecture focused on style more than sustainability. This study intends to improve thermal performance and comfort in modern urban districts with reference to traditional districts in the UAE using ENVI-met software. The research methodology adopts comparative and qualitative investigations for the old and the new districts to explore their thermal performance on specific days. As per the simulation results, a reduction in the maximum outdoor temperature of approximately 1 °C was observed in the traditional area compared to the contemporary districts. The study has also integrated some traditional passive design concepts such as grass and green shading devices to the modern district to lower its outdoor temperature. This study would help architects and urban designers benefit from the concepts of vernacular urban design and integrate them into the modern urban fabric.
About the journal
Elkhazindar, A., Kharrufa, S. N., & Arar, M. S. (2022)., The effect of urban form on the Heat Island phenomenon and human thermal comfort: A comparative study of UAE residential sites, Energies, Jul 2022, doi: https://doi.org/10.3390/en15155471.
The Urban Heat Island (UHI) has a detrimental impact on human thermal comfort and the health of city dwellers through raising average temperatures. Urban geometry is one of the factors that affect the intensity of the UHI phenomena. The purpose of this research is to evaluate and compare traditional vs. modern urban forms with respect to temperature and thermal comfort in the United Arab Emirates. Three of each were chosen based on their densities and form. Traditional buildings in the UAE differ from others in the Middle East in that they are primarily single-story, while in the surrounding countries of the region, such as Iran, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia, they are mainly two stories. The UAE climate also has its distinct characteristics. Each configuration was investigated using the ENVI-met urban microclimate simulation software. The comparisons were made for three seasons: summer, winter, and spring. Each configuration was evaluated through four parameters: building shape, street geometry, orientation, and urban density. The results revealed that the low-density traditional urban form exhibited the lowest air temperature in August because it has a low sky view factor (SVF), high height-to-width ratio, and less density. The highest ambient temperature was observed in the sites with low-medium density, lowest height/width ratio, and maximum SVF. The high-density modern urban form displayed lower air temperatures in the summer season than the low and low-medium-density modern urban sites due to the building form, high height-to-width ratio, low SVF, and wind corridors. The traditional compact urban form in Al Fahidi, which has the highest urban density of the six configurations, achieved the best thermal comfort levels in the summer due to the sizable height-to-width ratio and lowest SVF.
About the journal
Conference Presentation
- "The Effect of Urban Form on the Heat Island Phenomenon in the UAE," Rapid Cities - Responsive Architectures conference, organized by AMPS and held in Dubai, UAE, in November 2020.
"The Effect of Urban Form on the Heat Island Phenomenon in the UAE," Rapid Cities - Responsive Architectures conference, organized by AMPS and held in Dubai, UAE, in November 2020.
Memberships, Awards and Honors
- Certificate of Appreciation from Al Zorah Development Company for participating in the Al Zorah Architects Day Tour & Workshop, Ajman, 2022.
- Co-Supervisor for the Ajman Film Biennale Competition, organized by Ajman Municipality, Ajman, 2021.
- Co-Supervisor for the Sixinch Furnishing Competition, organized by Sixinch Company, Dubai, 2021.
- Certificate of Appreciation for attending the Ajman 5th International Seminar on Clean Energy and Sustainable Applications, 2021.
- Co-Supervisor for the Ajman Sustainable Museum Competition, organized by Ajman Municipality, Ajman, 2020.
- Autodesk Certification for attending the REVIT Intensive Course, Sharjah, 2017.
- Certificate of Appreciation from Ajman Municipality for participating in the Martyrs Monument Competition, 2015.
- Award for the Graduation Project at the Tenth Student Scientific Conference of Ajman University, Ajman, 2014.
- Certificate of Appreciation from Zaha Hadid Architects for participating in the Autodesk MAYA Workshop, 2014.
- Certificate of Appreciation from Studio Nicoletti Associates, Rome, for participating in the "Towards Organic Architecture" workshop, 2012.
- Certificate of Appreciation from Rasim Badran Architects for workshop participation, 2012.
- Certificate of Appreciation from Will Alsop Architects for workshop participation, 2011.