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- ItemIntegrated redesign of Al-Istiqlal University Library(2025) زينه محامده; حنان عبده; تسنيم رياضInterest in the knowledge and research sector manifests as a fundamental feature of advanced and educated societies. From this perspective, the presence of libraries that provide diverse services plays a prominent role in achieving this noble goal. The library is defined as a place where a wide range of resources, such as books, materials, and media,. University libraries serve as essential centers for academic research, learning, and knowledge dissemination within universities. They offer a wide range of resources, including printed and electronic books, scientific journals, databases, and specialized research materials, to meet the diverse needs of students, faculty, and researchers. The primary objective of this project was to develop an integrated building through a process that involves redesigning and modifying architectural plans, conducting thorough environmental analyses, and selecting the most suitable structural system for the modifications and final design. To achieve this goal, architectural modifications were initiated, involving space coordination and determining appropriate directions through literature review and the use of AutoCAD and Revit programs. A comprehensive environmental design followed these architectural modifications, including consideration for daylight and artificial lighting, sound systems, and natural and mechanical ventilation using Revit and design-builder programs. Subsequently, the project was processed to structural design, taking into account seismic and economic aspects using SAP and Etabs programs. This was then followed by mechanical design, including cooling, air conditioning, plumbing installations, and sewage systems. Throughout these processes, the expected costs of the building were calculated depending on the new features. All these studies and challenges among different engineering specialties in architectural, structural, environmental, electrical, and mechanical fields represented a significant challenge. Suitable solutions that integrate all design team members were essential for communication and coordination among them. This integrated coordination contributes to creating a facility that operates efficiently and minimizes issues that could arise during the operational and maintenance stage
- ItemIntegrated Redesign of Abdul Basit Khamish Building(2025) عبد الرحمن الشله; ليث دياب; مهدي عمرThis graduation project focuses on the comprehensive redesign of the Abdul Basit Khamish Building in Anabta, Tulkarm, a multi-story structure originally designed for mixed-use residential and commercial functions. The existing building suffered from critical limitations, including a lack of parking spaces as per the Palestinian planning codes, underutilization of outdoor areas, inefficient spatial layouts, and an imbalance between commercial and residential functions. The project’s objective is to reconfigure and optimize the building’s architectural, structural, and environmental systems based on local regulations and international standards such as ASCE, ACI, UBC, NEUFERT, and the Palestinian Fire Code. The methodology involved an in-depth site analysis, solar and wind studies, daylight and shading simulations, and energy performance modeling using Revit and DesignBuilder. Functionality was improved by redesigning floor layouts, increasing commercial areas, adjusting circulation paths, and enhancing accessibility. Structural elements were reassessed using ETABS to ensure code compliance and seismic resistance, while the mechanical and electrical systems—including lighting, power distribution, water supply, drainage, and HVAC—were redesigned for efficiency and comfort. Acoustics, fire safety, and vertical transportation systems were also considered, ensuring the building meets the needs of various users including residents, business owners, and clinic patients. The redesigned proposal offers improved thermal performance, better daylight access, and significant reductions in energy loads. Moreover, the cost estimation and quantity surveying work provided a realistic financial outlook for implementation. Ultimately, the project demonstrates how integrated interdisciplinary design can transform an existing underperforming building into a functional, code-compliant, and economically viable investment.
- ItemEffect of Horizontal Eccentricity on the Response Reduction Factor (R)(جامعة النجاح الوطنية, 2025-08-05) Haya BustamiStructural irregularities significantly affect the seismic performance of buildings. Structures with architectural flaws may endure excessive twisting, differential story displacements, and probable collapse during seismic events. International standards, including ACI and ASCE, lack explicit directives for including the response modification factor (R) in the presence of horizontal eccentricity cases. The study aims to examine the impact of horizontal irregularity on the R factor for Intermediate Moment Resisting Frame (IMRF) structures. The study examines two variables: the number of stories and the amount of eccentricity. The study encompasses structures of 5, 7, 9, 12, and 15 stories, exhibiting eccentricity indicator values that vary from zero for reference specimens to 60% of the building width. SAP2000 is utilized for the analysis and design of buildings, incorporating response spectrum nonlinear analysis for seismic forces in accordance with ASCE standards. Push-over curves are produced to ascertain the correlation between horizontal eccentricity and R-value. Diverse push-over curves are utilized to examine various conditions. This encompasses standard push-over curves with flexural hinges, push-over curves incorporating mixed flexural, shear, and torsion hinges, as well as push-over curves reflecting the influence of bidirectional lateral pressures (push-over modal curves). The results demonstrate that the R-factor for the reference building corresponds with the recorded code value. Moreover, elevated eccentricity levels diminish the R-factor for buildings of identical height. As the elevation of the structure rises, the R-factor diminishes. The R-factor reduction varies from zero for the reference specimens to 25% for a fifteen-story with 60% eccentricity indicator. Utilizing bidirectional push-over curves that integrate integrated flexural, shear, and torsion hinges results in a 30% reduction in R-factors. For the majority of moderately tall structures, the reduction is approximately 15%. The decrease in the R-factor results from the development of plastic hinges on one side of the structure, causing abrupt failure of specific joints before the joints on the opposite side give.
- ItemIntegrative redesign of the Vella in Tulkarm(2025) محمد جمعهAbstract The project is a villa or residential house and the main goal is to redesign the building in addition to making all the house plans. Important aspects of the house will be redesigned in addition to improving the spatial planning to achieve efficiency and functionality. There are no specific standards in any design, and it is also not possible to design a 100% plan, but we want to reach a plan with a very low percentage of errors in the design, and the plans must ultimately take into account some important benefits such as improving the quality of life, creating comfortable and healthy spaces, and improving natural lighting and ventilation. In conclusion, distinctive design is an important element for creating a better living environment by improving the quality of life, enhancing functional performance, reducing environmental impact, and adding aesthetic value to society. The house was designed in an integrated manner, taking into account the architectural, structural, environmental, economic and safety of the building. Initially, to achieve the goals for the house, a structured methodology will be used, which is a comprehensive analysis of the site, an extensive review of the literature, and work to collect many ideas in addition to expert opinion. A series of steps will be determined to achieve a fully integrated design: First, attention will be paid to enhancing the architectural aspects, with a focus on space dimensions, distribution, and orientation, and the use of many programs such as (Auto Cad) to improve planning efficiently. Secondly, environmental considerations will be carefully examined and factors such as the topography of the area and neighboring structures will be evaluated to improve natural lighting and shading within the maximum comfort for residents, using the (Revit) and (Design Builder) program while adhering to appropriate standards. A three-dimensional building will be displayed, giving a different perspective on the design. Thirdly, structural checks and analyzes will be conducted to ensure the safety and stability of the building through () and () programs, and the mechanical systems and water installations will be taken into consideration to avoid any conflict with other systems and for the design to be complete and integrated.
- ItemIntegrated Redesign of Hebron Municipality(2024) طارق سلامه; بانه صالحي; دلال حسنيA “municipality "is a governmental and essential sector in every city, it has a major role in economic and social terms, and it has great responsibilities to provide all services to individuals in a comfortable and effective way, in this project the of the Hebron Municipality will be redesigned in all respects, in order to obtain an integrated building. Information will be collected first through research and review of literature and books that cover subject and an integrated building will be built in terms of re-designing and modifying architectural plans, and environmental analysis, then choosing a structural system that suits the modifications and design. Architectural modification will be done first, which includes space and direction of spaces, and environmental design it includes natural and artificial lighting, sound systems, and natural and mechanical ventilation as well. Then the appropriate structural design will be made, taking into account the seismic and economic aspects, this is followed by the mechanical design which includes refrigeration systems, air conditioning, water and sewerage installations, then some costs will be calculated, all of which will be done through the use of some basic programs as AutoCAD, Revit and Etabs, and some programs on environmental aspects in particular. All these studies and challenges between the different architectural, structural, environmental and mechanical disciplines, and how to find appropriate solutions and designs that are appropriate and compatible with all disciplines and the interdependence between them, and this compatibility produces a fairly integrated building and reduces problems after implementation