“Reviving Traditional Cooling Methods for Net-Zero Energy Goals in Urban Housing”

• Date: Friday ,2,3,1404 corresponding to (May ,23, 2025)

• Organizer: Faculty of Engineering, Woman Online University

• Presenter: Professor Ala Salah Abusharitah

• Platform: Google Meet

• Introduction

On Friday, 2,3,1404, an academic webinar titled “Reviving Traditional Cooling Methods for Net-Zero Energy Goals in Urban Housing” was successfully held with the participation of over 700 attendees, including the university’s administration, leadership team, professors, students, and both academic and administrative staff.

The program began with a recitation of verses from the Holy Quran by Ms. Zuhra Mirzad. Following that, Ms. Fawzia Stanikzai and Ms. Rakya Habil warmly welcomed all attendees and highlighted the relevance and importance of the webinar’s topic.

Then, Dr. Zamir Zamary, a member of the university’s leadership team, extended a warm welcome to the participants and shared insightful remarks on the significance of the webinar’s topic.

Biography of the presenter

An introductory video about Professor Ala Salah Abusharitah was presented by the University’s Publications Department.

Presentation

Professor Ala Salah Abusharitah, welcomed the participants and delivered a comprehensive presentation on the topic of the webinar, which included the following key points:

• Evaluating the impact of climate change on urban structures

• Analyzing and comparing energy efficiency techniques

• Developing integrated strategies by combining traditional and modern construction practices

He emphasized the importance of developing strategies that merge traditional construction methods with modern energy-efficient technologies to enhance building resilience. Furthermore, he highlighted the need to evaluate how climate change influences building structures and their internal environments.

• Q&A

Following the presentation, Professor Ala Salah Abusharitah addressed questions from participants, leading to a productive and engaging exchange of ideas.

• Conclusion

At the end of the webinar, Mr. Gul Rahman Abdulrahimzai, Head of the Faculty of Engineering, at the Woman Online University, summarized the key takeaways from the session and expressed appreciation for the active participation of professors, academic and administrative staff. He underscored the importance of continuing such programs to promote awareness and deepen knowledge.

The webinar concluded in a warm and positive atmosphere.

Composition and Translation

Council

Online Publications Authority

Woman Online University