In line with the commitment of the Faculty of Engineering and Technology at the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport to supporting sustainability issues and promoting advanced engineering applications, the specialized workshop:
“Decarbonizing the Built Environment: Fundamentals to Modeling”
A DesignBuilder Workshop
was successfully organized under the patronage of Prof. Dr. Akram Soliman El-Solmy, Dean of the Faculty, and under the supervision of the Energy Research Unit, headed by Dr. Iham Zidan, in collaboration with the Department of Mechanical Engineering, headed by Prof. Dr. Ali Ismail Shehata.
The workshop witnessed strong engagement from engineering students and covered the latest concepts in carbon reduction within the built environment, with a focus on the practical application of the DesignBuilder software for building energy modeling and performance analysis.
It included intensive hands-on training on developing comprehensive building models that consider climatic conditions, building envelope properties, thermal loads, and HVAC systems. The sessions also included advanced simulation exercises aimed at improving energy efficiency, integrating renewable energy systems, reducing carbon dioxide emissions, and enhancing indoor environmental quality.
The workshop was delivered by Dr. Michael William and Dr. Mohannad El-Khatib, who provided a highly practical and scientifically rich experience that significantly enhanced students’ knowledge and technical skills in this important field.
Through this initiative, the Faculty reaffirms its commitment to organizing specialized scientific activities that support national directions toward energy efficiency and sustainability, while preparing engineers capable of addressing future environmental and technological challenges.
