Rahma M. Doheim

Rahma Doheim is an assistant professor in Architecture and the Built Environment. She received her Ph.D. in the Built Environment from the University of Ulster, UK. And, she holds a Master’s in Safety management from the University of West Virginia, USA. Dr. Doheim's research interest falls under two research areas: urban ecology and architectural pedagogy. Her recent research focuses on Futur cities and has published recently a book chapter entitled: 'Smart city vision and practices across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia—a review' Elsevier. She has a long track record of publications participating in international and Scopus indexed conferences, publishing in peer-reviewed journals, and writing several book chapters. Dr. Doheim is a registered architect in Egypt, and a member at the Charted Institute of Building Services Engineering (CIBSE), UK. She has taught and practiced architecture in the USA, the Middle East, and the UK. She was a Senior Designer with BONIAN Architects Firm, Egypt, and an Architect at the Herberger Centre for Design Excellence, Arizona State University, USA.

Publications

Educating Architecture Students for Sustainable and Environmental Responsibilities
Alshimaa A. Farag, Rahma M. Doheim. © 2020. 17 pages.
Rapidly developing cities are significantly damages the environment and imposes a crucial need for sustainable development education. Higher education institutions must grasp...
Humanizing Cities Through Car-Free City Development and Transformation
Rahma M. Doheim, Alshimaa Aboelmakarem Farag, Ehab Kamel. © 2020. 305 pages.
The heavy dependency on private cars has shaped the design of cities. While offering fast, comfortable, and convenient commutes, cars have become the most popular method of...
Success Measures for Transforming Into Car-Free Cities: Recommendations for Implementation
Rahma M. Doheim, Alshimaa Aboelmakarem Farag, Samaa Badawi. © 2020. 37 pages.
Private cars contribute heavily to air pollution and significantly lower air quality in cities. The number of deaths because of pollution and car accidents is increasing on a...
Digital Simulation for the Outdoor Thermal Comfort Assessment
Alshimaa Aboelmakarem Farag, Sama Badawi, Rahma M. Doheim. © 2019. 14 pages.
Creating a successful public outdoor space for the city people is significantly affected by the sensation of thermal comfort, which is influenced by the local microclimate. With...