Academic Staff

COURSES TAUGHT

Sustainable and Green Architecture
Environmental Control
Architecture and Environment
Architectural Design 6
Architectural Design 3
Architectural Design 2
Architectural Design 1
Basic Design 1
Basic Design 2
Building Construction 2
Building Construction I
History of Architecture 2
History of Architecture 1
Sustainability in Interior Design
Seminar 1 (Research Proposal
Environmental Studies in Interior Design
Research Methods 1

ACADEMIC RANKS

Rank	University	Country	Date
Associate Professor	Al-Ahliyya Amman University	Jordan	2022
Assistant Professor	Al-Ahliyya Amman University	Jordan	2018

QUALIFICATION

Degree	Institute	Specialization	Date
Phd	Cardiff University- United Kingdom	Environmental Sustainability	June 2018
Masters Degree	Jordan University of Science and Technology	Green building	August 2007
Bachelors Degree	Jordan University of Science and Technology	Architecture Engineering	June 2005

WORK EXPERIENCE

Job Title	Institute	Time Period
Full-time Lecturer	Al-Ahliyyah Amman University, Amman, Jordan	September 2011 - August 2014
Part-time Lecturer	German Jordanian University, Amman, Jordan	September 2007 - June 2010
Architect	Greater Amman Municipality	July 2007 - August 2011

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Energy efficiency
Thermal comfort
Environmental sustainable design
Air quality
NetZero building
Skycourt
Ventilation
Green assessment tools
Sustainable university campus
Skygarden
High-rise buildings

RESEARCHES & PUBLICATIONS

Alnusairat, Saba; Abu Qadourah, Jenan; Khattab, Rawan (2023) Assessing the Future City Post COVID-19: Linking the SDGs, Health, Resilience, and Psychological Impact. Sustainability , Vol.15, No. 811. https://doi.org/10.3390/su15010811
Elnaklah, Rana; Ayyad, Yara; Alnusairat, Saba; AlWaer, Husam, and AlShboul, Abdulsalam (2023) A Comparison of Students’ Thermal Comfort and Perceived Learning Performance between Two Types of University Halls: Architecture Design Studios and Ordinary Lecture Rooms during the Heating Season. Sustainability , Vol 15, Issue 2, 1142
Alnusairat, Saba; Al-Shatnawi, Zahraa; Ayyad, Yara; Alwaked, Ala'; and Abuanzeh, Nasser (2022) Rethinking Outdoor Courtyard Spaces on University Campuses to Enhance Health and Wellbeing: The Anti-Virus Built Environment.. Sustainability , Vol. 14, No. 9: 5602
Alnusairat, Saba; Al Maani, Duaa; and Al-Jokhadar, Amer (2021) Architecture students’ satisfaction with and perceptions of online design studios during COVID-19 lockdown: The case of Jordan universities. Archnet-IJAR: International Journal of Architectural Research, Vol. 15, No. 1
Al Maani, Duaa; Alnusairat, Saba; and Al-Jokhadar, Amer (2021) Transformative learning for architecture: Online design studio as new norm for crises adaptation under COVID-19. Proceedings of The 9th International Conference of the Arab Society for Computer Aided Architectural Design (ASCAAD 2021): Architecture in the Age of Disruptive Technologies , Vol. 1, pp.
Al Maani, Duaa; Alnusairat, Saba; and Al-Jokhadar, Amer (2021) Transforming learning for architecture: Online foundation design studio as new norm for crises adaptation under COVID-19. Open House International, Vol. 76, No. 3, pp.348-358
Alnusairat, Saba; Yara, Ayyad; and Al-Shatnawi, Zahraa (2021) Towards Meaningful University Space: Perceptions of the Quality of Open Spaces for Students. Buildings, Vol. 11, No. 11, pp. 556
Al-Shatnawi, Zahraa; Alnusairat, Saba; and Kakani, Anan (2020) Towards Zero Solid Waste in Jordanian Universities: The Case of Al-Ahliyya Amman University. Environmental Research, Engineering and Management, Vol. 76, No. 4, pp. 46-59
Alnusairat, Saba; Al-Shatnawi, Zahraa; Kakani, Anan (2020) Towards an Integrated Sustainable University Campus: The social pillar _ case of Al-Ahliyya Amman University- Jordan. Proceedings of 35th PLEA 2020 Conference: Planning Post Carbon Cities, Vol. 3, pp.1513-1518
Alnusairat, Saba; and Jones, Phillip (2020) Ventilated skycourts to enhance energy savings in high-rise office buildings. Architectural Science Review, Vol. 63, No. 2, pp. 175-193
Alnusairat, Saba (2018) Approaches to skycourt design and performance in high-rise office buildings in a temperate climate. ,
Alnusairat, Saba; Jones, Phil; and Hou, Shan Shan (2017) Skycourt as a ventilated buffer zone in office buildings: assessing energy performance and thermal comfort. Proceedings of 33rd PLEA 2017 International Conference: Design to Thrive, Vol. 3, pp. 4901–4908
Alnusairat, Saba; Hou, Shan Shan; and Jones, Phil (2017) Investigating spatial configurations of skycourts as buffer zones in high-rise office buildings: Coupling building energy simulation (BES) and computational fluid dynamic (CFD). Proceedings of the 5th eCAADe Regional International Symposium: The virtual and the Physics, Vol. 1, pp. 83–92
Alnusairat, Saba; and Jones, Phil (2017) The influence of skycourt as part of combined ventilation strategy in high‐rise office buildings. Proceedings of ECSEE 2017 (European Conference on Sustainability, Energy & Environment): East Meets West-Innovation and Discovery, Vol. 1, pp. 49-64
Alnusairat, Saba; and Elsharkawy, Heba (2015) Passive design approach for high-rise buildings: From courtyards to skycourts. Proceedings of the 4th ZEMCH 2015 International Conference, Vol. 1, pp. 739-748
Alnusairat, Saba (2009) Developing a green building assessment tool for developing countries - Case of Jordan. Building and Environment, Vol. 44, No. 5, pp. 1053–1064
Alnusairat, Saba (2007) Developing a Green Building Assessment Tool for Jordan. ,

CONFERENCES & WORKSHOPS

Conference Title	Type of Participation	Date
The 9th International Conference of the Arab Society for Computer Aided Architectural Design (ASCAAD 2021): Architecture in the Age of Disruptive Technologies	Paper/Poster	March 2021
The 35th PLEA 2020 Conference: Planning Post Carbon Cities	Paper/Poster	September 2020
The 2nd Balq’a International Engineering Conference (BIEC 2019)	Paper/Poster AND Participate in the organization of Conference	December 2019
The 2017 ECSEE (European Conference on Sustainability, Energy & Environment): East Meets West-Innovation and Discovery	Paper/Poster	July 2017
The 33rd PLEA 2017 International Conference: Design to Thrive	Paper/Poster	July 2017
The 5th eCAADe Regional International Symposium	Paper/Poster	April 2017
The 2015 Zero Energy Mass Custom Home (ZEMCH)	Paper/Poster	September 2015
The 4th WSA ReseARCHI Conference 2015: Research Impact	Paper/Poster AND Participate in the organization of Conference	November 2015

CONSULTING & TRAINING COURSES

Title	Location	Date
Biophilic Design Blueprint	Virtual	2021
Sustainable Architecture Week	Virtual	2021
Indoor Air Quality Manager	Amman, Jordan	2020
Design of Green Walls in Jordan	Amman, Jordan (Virtual)	2020
THE Leadership and Management Summit (Virtual Summit).	London, UK (Virtual)	2020
Sustainable Interior Design Course.	Curitiba, Brazil (Virtual)	2020
Speaking of Science: Interdisciplinary Conference	Cardiff, UK	2018
Impact and Research Communication Skills	Cardiff, UK	2016
Negotiation Skills	Cardiff, UK	2016
Designing Posters for Conferences	Cardiff, UK	2016
Statistical Theory and Method: Introduction (for Physical Sciences)	Cardiff, UK	2016
Assessing Student Learning in the Sciences	Cardiff, UK	2015
Public Speaking for Researchers	Cardiff, UK	2015
Collaboration: The Hidden Research Skill	Cardiff, UK	2014
Collaboration: The Hidden Research Skill	Cardiff, UK	2014
Rapid Reading	Cardiff, UK	2014
Effective Project Management	Amman, Jordan	2011
Greening Existing Building	Amman, Jordan	2011
ICDL CAD	Amman, Jordan	2010
Green Building Design and Construction: The LEED Implementation Process	Amman, Jordan	2010
Applied Renewable Energy Technology in Jordan	Amman, Jordan	2009
Eco -Cities of the Mediterranean Forum	Amman, Jordan	2008
Work Design and Work Measurement	Amman, Jordan	2008
Strategic Management Program	Amman, Jordan	2007
Basic Skills & Information in Social Work and Dealing with Adolescents	Aqaba, Jordan	2007
3D-Max	Aqaba, Jordan	2007

THESIS SUPERVISION

Title	Location	Date
The Contribution of Building’s Architectural Design Configurations to Achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGS)	Jordan University of Science and Technology	2023
The Effect of Indoor Environment Quality on Creativity and Productivity in Oil Painting Art Studios	Al-Ahliyyah Amman University	2023
Assessment for Home-Work Environment Quality: A Case of Telecommuting Employees post COVID-19	Jordan University of Science and Technology	2023
The Effect of Biophilic Design on Resident Doctors' Well-Being and Stress Levels in the Workplace	Al-Ahliyyah Amman University	2022
The Moss Wall System and its Impact on Indoor Environment: The Context of Jordan	Al-Ahliyyah Amman University	2022
Applying Green Building Standards to Projects and their Impact on Achieving Sustainable Development, Case Study: Schools in the Capital, Amman	Al-Balqa’ Applied University	2022
Role of Jordanian Female Architects in the Practice of the Discipline	Hashemite University	2022
The Implementations of Low-Cost Environmental Strategies for Affordable Houses in Jordan: Case of Royal Houses for the Chaste Families in Jordan	Jordan University of Science and Technology	2022
Privacy in the Design of Interior Spaces in Contemporary Iraqi Houses	Al-Ahliyyah Amman University	2022
Post Pandemic Resilient Interior Residential Spaces	Al-Ahliyyah Amman University	2021
The Effect of Interior Design of Residencies on Children’s Behavior During Online Distance Learning	Al-Ahliyyah Amman University	2021
Interactive Technology in Interior Design Elements and their Effect on the Behaviour of Individuals in Hospitals	Al-Ahliyyah Amman University	2021
Climate Change Adaptation in Local Governance: Understanding Socio-Material Barriers to Climate Change Adaptation in Jordanian Municipalities	Jordan University of Science and Technology	2021
Lifecycle Assessment of Affordable Passive Retrofitting Measures for Residential Buildings	Jordan University of Science and Technology	2021
Indoor Environmental Quality in Hotel Rooms: The Case of Boutique (Budget) Hotels in Amman	Al-Ahliyyah Amman University	2021
Biophilic Design and its Impact on Interior Architecture of Schools	Al-Ahliyyah Amman University	2021
Interior Design Treatments in Adaptive Reuse for Heritage Houses	Al-Ahliyyah Amman University	2021
Developing Sustainable Urban Assessment Tool for the Central Districts of Cities in Developing Countries: A Case of Irbid-Jordan	Jordan University of Science and Technology	2019
Enhancing the Thermal Performance through a New Portable Plug-in Passive System (Solar Wall)	Jordan University of Science and Technology	2019
The Economic Sustainability: Evaluation of Nearly Zero Energy Residential Buildings Design Strategies in Jordan	Jordan University of Science and Technology	2019

AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIP

Title	Location	Date
World Scientist and University Rankings 2022	AD Scientific Index: Ranking for Scientist	2022
Fulbright Junior Faculty Development Program (JFDP)	USA	2020