Architecture and Urban Planning

School of Art and Design

UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

AlWaer, Husam
- Architecture and Urban Planning - Professor (Teaching and Research) of Urban Design
Person: Academic
20082025
Berdos, Yorgos
- Architecture and Urban Planning - Lecturer (Teaching and Scholarship), Lecturer (Teaching and Research)
Person: Academic
20162024
Costa Santos, Sandra
- Architecture and Urban Planning - Senior Lecturer (Teaching and Research)
Person: Academic
20072025

1 Active
8 Finished
12 Not started

Citizen-powered data ecosystems for inclusive and green urban transitions (Urban ReLeaf) (Joint with International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (lead), Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Institute of Communication and Computer Systems, and eleven other organisations)
AlWaer, H. (Investigator), Frediani, K. (Investigator), Murray, K. (Investigator) & Woods, M. (Investigator)
1/01/23 → 31/12/26
Project: Research
Strategic Implications for Landuse: What Key Societal, Economic and Climatic Changes May Occur Over the Next 20-40 Years, How this Could Change the Way People Lead their Lives and the Strategic Implications for Landuse
Illsley, B. (Investigator)
Project: Research
Home Not Housing: Engaging with Wellbeing Outcomes (joint with Universities of Stirling and Edinburgh)
Kroll, T. (Investigator), Peel, D. (Investigator) & Searle, B. (Investigator)
Project: Research

Blurred borders. Negotiating copresence in the family home through spatio-temporal strategies for increased adult well-being.
Costa Santos, S. (Lead / Corresponding author), Parnell, R., Abo Kanon, H., Pattinson, E., Pitsikali, A. & Sarhan, H., 22 Jan 2025, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Home Cultures: The Journal of Architecture Design and Domestic Space. 25 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access
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17 Downloads (Pure)
Enhancing sustainable waste management strategies for small and medium-sized enterprises: a focus on commercial refurbishment projects in the United Kingdom
Garoghan, S., Adewumi, A. S., Ofetotse, E. L., Onyango, V. & Dawodu, A., 11 Mar 2025, In: Frontiers in Built Environment. 11, 15 p., 1469398.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access
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12 Downloads (Pure)
Impact of Window Views on Cognitive Functions and Perceived Comfort in Healthcare Environments
Elnaklah, R. (Lead / Corresponding author) & AlWaer, H. (Lead / Corresponding author), 15 Feb 2025, In: Building and Environment. 270, 18 p., 112482.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
1 Citation (Scopus)

At Home with Children: survey data set and summary statistics
Costa Santos, S. (Creator), Sarhan, H. (Creator), Parnell, R. (Creator), Abo Kanon, H. (Creator), Pattinson, E. (Creator) & Pitsikali, A. (Creator), Newcastle University, 12 Oct 2022
DOI: 10.25405/data.ncl.19447385.v1, https://data.ncl.ac.uk/articles/dataset/At_Home_with_ChIldren_survey_data_set_and_summary_statistics/19447385
Dataset
At Home with Children: anonymised transcripts
Costa Santos, S. (Creator), Sarhan, H. (Creator), Parnell, R. (Creator), Pitsikali, A. (Creator), Pattinson, E. (Creator) & Abo Kanon, H. (Creator), Newcastle University, 12 Oct 2022
DOI: 10.25405/data.ncl.20223534.v1, https://data.ncl.ac.uk/articles/dataset/At_Home_with_Children_anonymised_transcripts/20223534
Dataset

2013/14 DUSA Most Inspirational Teaching of Undergraduates Award (Nominee)
Peel, D. (Recipient), 2014
Prize: Other distinction
2014-15 DUSA Student Lead Teaching Award Nominees - Best Teacher for Assessment and Feedback (Nominee)
Peel, D. (Recipient), 16 Apr 2015
Prize: Other distinction
Academic PhD Mentor
Peel, D. (Recipient), 10 Jul 2013
Prize: Other distinction

Public Heritage in Transformation (Event)
Tommarchi, E. (Member)
Jan 2025 → May 2025
Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial activity
Port Cities and Maritime Cultures International Conference
Tommarchi, E. (Presenter)
10 Jun 2025 → 11 Jun 2025
Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
Convener PhD Examination
Costa Santos, S. (Examiner)
14 Jan 2025
Activity: Examination types › Examination

20 Minute Neighbourhood
AlWaer, H.
19/04/24 → 1/06/24
6 items of Media coverage, 1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research
Lockdown leads to family wellbeing toolkit
Costa Santos, S., Sarhan, H., Parnell, R., Pitsikali, A., Abo Kanon, H. & Pattinson, E.
7/11/22
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research
Study presents evidence of the impact of people's housing on their health and wellbeing
Costa Santos, S., Sarhan, H., Parnell, R., Pattinson, E., Pitsikali, A. & Abo Kanon, H.
17/02/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research

An Exploration of the Characteristics of the Indicators of a Sustainability Assessment Framework for Neighbourhood Developments in Metropolitan Lagos Nigeria
Adewumi, A. S. (Author), Onyango, V. (Supervisor), Moyo, D. (Supervisor) & Al Waer, H. (Supervisor), 2020
Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › Doctor of Philosophy

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An investigation into contemporary socio-cultural practices, space use and public perception of Tripoli Old City
Elfeturi, A. M. (Author), Holm, L. (Supervisor), Spens, M. (Supervisor) & Unwin, D. (Supervisor), 2012
Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › Doctor of Philosophy

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An Investigation of Climatically Responsive Ultra-Low Energy Housing in Rural Scotland: a Case Study
Pearson, A. D. (Author), Burford, N. (Supervisor) & Smith, F. (Supervisor), 2014
Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › Doctor of Philosophy

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