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Occupant's thermal comfort in Qatari offices - Need for the new adaptive standard
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Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
, 2016 , Conference Paper)
Qatar's per capita energy consumption is one of the highest in the world, consuming 30.184 TWh as of 2012. Buildings contribute significantly (80%) to this, with air-conditioning taking a lion's share. Qatar does not have ...
Qatar 2022 World Cup and its legacies: How to promote sustainable and livable open spaces in the city of Doha through mega sports events?
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Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
, 2016 , Conference Paper)
With the aim of diversifying its economy and develop itself as a tourist destination, in recent years, Qatar has hosted many international sports events and will host the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Doha, Qatar's capital city, ...