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Firas Salim Noori
- Senior Lecturer
- Ext: 6129
Firas S. Noori has been an architect since 1999. He holds a Master of Design (M.Des.) in Sustainable Design from the University of Sydney (2013) and a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Architectural Engineering from the University of Technology (2004). Currently, Firas works as an instructor at Ajman University, UAE. He is a certified professional from Autodesk in Revit Architecture. His primary areas of interest include Sustainability and Parametric Design. Firas is also in the process of writing his first textbook on Parametric Design in Autodesk Revit Architecture.
Education
- Master of Design, University of Sydney, Australia, 2013
- Advance Diploma in Sustainable Building Design from Ultimo TAFE – Australia (2011)
- M.Sc. in Architectural Engineering from the University of Technology - Iraq (2004)
- B.Sc. in Architectural Engineering from the University of Technology - Iraq (2000)
- Autodesk Building Performance Analyzer – Autodesk - USA (2015)
- Autodesk Revit Certified Professional from Autodesk – Certification No. 00307072 – Australia (2013)
- Autodesk Expert Elite - Autodesk, USA, 2020.
Master of Design, University of Sydney, Australia, 2013
Advance Diploma in Sustainable Building Design from Ultimo TAFE – Australia (2011)
M.Sc. in Architectural Engineering from the University of Technology - Iraq (2004)
B.Sc. in Architectural Engineering from the University of Technology - Iraq (2000)
Autodesk Building Performance Analyzer – Autodesk - USA (2015)
Autodesk Revit Certified Professional from Autodesk – Certification No. 00307072 – Australia (2013)
Autodesk Expert Elite - Autodesk, USA, 2020.
Experience
- Instructor, Architecture Department, College of Engineering, Ajman University, UAE, September 6, 2016 – Present.
- Instructor, Architecture Department, College of Engineering, Al Hosn University, UAE, Since 5 Sep. 2015 - 6 Sep. 2016.
- Assistant Lecturer, Architecture Department, College of Engineering, Cihan University, Iraq, 8 Dec. 2013 - 1 July 2015
- Senior Architect, Fen Al-Emar Design & Consultant, Iraq, 3 Jan 2012 - 2016
- Architect, Collins Vergnaud for architecture design - Sydney - Australia, (21 Apr. 2008 till 10 Feb. 2010)
- Architect, Mada Bureau – Amman - Jordan, (1 Aug. 2005 to 10 Mar. 2008)
- Architect, AL-Tamayus Construction Company, Baghdad, Iraq, (3 Feb 2004 to 5 Jul 2005)
- Architect and Designer, Balad al-Nahrein Co. for general contracts, Baghdad, Iraq, (15 Sep. 2003 to 7 July 2004)
- Part-Time Lecturer, Mansour Universal College, Baghdad, Iraq, (2001 to 2004)
Instructor, Architecture Department, College of Engineering, Ajman University, UAE, September 6, 2016 – Present.
Instructor, Architecture Department, College of Engineering, Al Hosn University, UAE, Since 5 Sep. 2015 - 6 Sep. 2016.
Assistant Lecturer, Architecture Department, College of Engineering, Cihan University, Iraq, 8 Dec. 2013 - 1 July 2015
Senior Architect, Fen Al-Emar Design & Consultant, Iraq, 3 Jan 2012 - 2016
Architect, Collins Vergnaud for architecture design - Sydney - Australia, (21 Apr. 2008 till 10 Feb. 2010)
Architect, Mada Bureau – Amman - Jordan, (1 Aug. 2005 to 10 Mar. 2008)
Architect, AL-Tamayus Construction Company, Baghdad, Iraq, (3 Feb 2004 to 5 Jul 2005)
Architect and Designer, Balad al-Nahrein Co. for general contracts, Baghdad, Iraq, (15 Sep. 2003 to 7 July 2004)
Part-Time Lecturer, Mansour Universal College, Baghdad, Iraq, (2001 to 2004)
Teaching Area
- Architecture Design I
- Architecture Design II
- Architecture Design III
- Architecture Design IV
- Architecture Design V
- Building Performance
- Building Services
- AutoCAD
- 3ds Max
- Autodesk Revit Architecture
- Advance Computer Application
- CAAD I
- CAAD II
- Computer Communication I
- Computer Communication II
- Separators
- Autodesk Revit Architectural Families
- Parametric Architecture
- Parametric Design
- Generative Design
Architecture Design I
Architecture Design II
Architecture Design III
Architecture Design IV
Architecture Design V
Building Performance
Building Services
AutoCAD
3ds Max
Autodesk Revit Architecture
Advance Computer Application
CAAD I
CAAD II
Computer Communication I
Computer Communication II
Separators
Autodesk Revit Architectural Families
Parametric Architecture
Parametric Design
Generative Design
Research
- Sustainability
- Built Environment
- Energy Consumption
- Energy Simulation
- Parametric Design
- Parametric Architecture
- Generative Design
- Urban Design
Sustainability
Built Environment
Energy Consumption
Energy Simulation
Parametric Design
Parametric Architecture
Generative Design
Urban Design
Publications
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JournalSahar Najeeb Kharrufa and Firas Noori Department of Architecture, College of Architecture, Art and Design Ajman University. University road, Al Jurf, Ajman, UAE , A Review of Thermal Design for Buildings in Hot Climates, Pertanika Journal of Science & Technology, Vol: 30, Jan 2022, doi: https://doi.org/10.47836/pjst.30.1.45
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"Revit Parametric Design: Revit Families for Beginners" by Firas Noori, a published book on Amazon.com - USA, at the 2nd Feb. 2021. Link, https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08VXHQCNF/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0
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“A Brief Guide to Designing Buildings for Hot Climates” by Dr. Sahar Najeeb Kharrufa1*, Firas Noori1 (Published and presented at the 12th International Conference of Sustainable Energy & Environmental Protection “SEEP 2019” Conference - Sharjah University – UAE at 19th Nov. 2019).
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“A Review of Building Thermal Treatment in Hot Climates; A Guide for Designers from Cold Countries” By Dr. Sahar Najeeb Kharrufa1*, Firas Noori1, published in NSCJ 7th conference on energy. Held between the 13th-17th Aug. 2018 in Manchester, UK.
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“The Effect Of Screen Patterns on Direct Solar Control And Reduction Of Thermal load Transferred to Buildings”, 2004.
Sahar Najeeb Kharrufa and Firas Noori Department of Architecture, College of Architecture, Art and Design Ajman University. University road, Al Jurf, Ajman, UAE , A Review of Thermal Design for Buildings in Hot Climates, Pertanika Journal of Science & Technology, Vol: 30, Jan 2022, doi: https://doi.org/10.47836/pjst.30.1.45
ABSTRACT Most of the developed world currently lives above the tropic of Cancer in cold climate regions. It follows that most of the top architectural firms are from the same countries, and most of their work is based on that experience. Experience that does not travel well to hotter countries. This paper is mainly concerned with the climates of the Middle East region, which are hot in summer and have mild or cold winters, and where the humidity ranges from dry to humid. It is a review of the factors, designs, and solutions that designers sometimes ignore, undervalue, or on the other hand, put too much weight on when working in such climates. An overview of thermal solutions is conducted, and a critique and suitability of each one for hotter climates are offered. Some of the solutions, which are thought to be helpful, have little benefit, especially traditional ones, which are not up to present-day standards and lifestyles. Others, such as courtyards, do more harm than good. A couple of case studies to evaluate houses with and without thermal measures showed improvements of 23-48%. The paper will evaluate architectural, cooling, and building design solutions according to suitability in dry and medium humidity, warm and hot countries.
About the journal
Journal Name
Pertanika Journal of Science & Technology
Publisher
Pertanika Journal of Science & Technology
"Revit Parametric Design: Revit Families for Beginners" by Firas Noori, a published book on Amazon.com - USA, at the 2nd Feb. 2021. Link, https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08VXHQCNF/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0
“A Brief Guide to Designing Buildings for Hot Climates” by Dr. Sahar Najeeb Kharrufa1*, Firas Noori1 (Published and presented at the 12th International Conference of Sustainable Energy & Environmental Protection “SEEP 2019” Conference - Sharjah University – UAE at 19th Nov. 2019).
“A Review of Building Thermal Treatment in Hot Climates; A Guide for Designers from Cold Countries” By Dr. Sahar Najeeb Kharrufa1*, Firas Noori1, published in NSCJ 7th conference on energy. Held between the 13th-17th Aug. 2018 in Manchester, UK.
“The Effect Of Screen Patterns on Direct Solar Control And Reduction Of Thermal load Transferred to Buildings”, 2004.
Conference Presentation
- Presenting an educational presentation titled “The Development of Design Tool and Paradigm” on Thursday 30th Jan 2020 - the Collage of Architecture, Art and Interior Design First College Meeting for the second semester of the academic year 2019-2020, at Hall 206 – J2 – Ajman University – Ajman – UAE.
- Presenting a Public Lecture titled “The Future of Design”, at the Sharjah Second Engineering Forum held by Sharjah Municipality – Al Jawaher Center- Sharjah – UAE on Tuesday 21st January 2020.
- Presenting a research paper titled “A Brief Guide to Designing Buildings for Hot Climates” with Dr. Sahar Najeeb Kharrufa (Published and presented at the 12th International Conference of Sustainable Energy & Environmental Protection “SEEP 2019” Conference - Sharjah University – UAE at 19th Nov. 2019).
Presenting an educational presentation titled “The Development of Design Tool and Paradigm” on Thursday 30th Jan 2020 - the Collage of Architecture, Art and Interior Design First College Meeting for the second semester of the academic year 2019-2020, at Hall 206 – J2 – Ajman University – Ajman – UAE.
Presenting a Public Lecture titled “The Future of Design”, at the Sharjah Second Engineering Forum held by Sharjah Municipality – Al Jawaher Center- Sharjah – UAE on Tuesday 21st January 2020.
Presenting a research paper titled “A Brief Guide to Designing Buildings for Hot Climates” with Dr. Sahar Najeeb Kharrufa (Published and presented at the 12th International Conference of Sustainable Energy & Environmental Protection “SEEP 2019” Conference - Sharjah University – UAE at 19th Nov. 2019).
Memberships, Awards and Honors
- Iraqi Engineering Union - Member
- Autodesk Knowledge Network - Member
- Certificate of appreciation from the Prof. Fahar Hayati (Dean of the college of Engineering), Ajman University – Ajman – UAE. This certificate has been given in (Oct. 2016) for the efforts of heading a (3Ds Max) workshop for the students of Ajman University.
- Certificate of appreciate from Cihan University (Feb. 2014) for Managing and organizing the annual gallery for the graduate students of the architectural engineering department, Cihan University – Erbil - Iraq.
- Certificate of excellence performance (Jan. 2012) from the University of Sydney – Australia.
- Autodesk Expert Elite - Autodesk, USA, 2020.
- Co-Founder - Autodesk Expert Elite Arabia - 2021