Research profile
2 papers in 2 journals, 2017. Written with 2 co-authors. Corresponding author on 2.
2 publications
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Green Roofing Materials in Vernacular Residential Buildings: Case Study in Kashan, IranBy Elham Maghsoudi Nia, Nordin Abd Rahman, Mohd Yazid Mohd Yunos
Abstract: Negative impacts on the environment have been increased due to the human activities including usage of improper materials in buildings. As a solution, green materials, which are suitable for environment, can be used in the buildings. Roofing materials play a significant role in sustainability issues. They can provide environmental advantages if the materials meet the green criteria. The master builders in the past, considered the sustainability criteria in their constructions. …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 33–43 Read article →
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Typology of Environmentally Responsive Roofs in Iranian Vernacular Residential BuildingsBy Elham Maghsoudi Nia, Nordin Abd Rahman, Mohd Yazid Mohd Yunos
Abstract: Increasing interest in sustainability in recent years has affected roofing and caused emerging various strategies such as green roof approach. Similar to the new sustainable movements, environment, economy and society issues were considered during roofing of vernacular residential buildings (VRB) in Iran. This paper has reviewed the vernacular roof typologies, and focused on environmental considerations in roofing. The findings have shown that shapes of the roofs, materials and vernacular techniques …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 1–11 Read article →