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Nadine Al-Bqour

Nadine Al-Bqour

(she/her)

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Overview

I’m Nadine, a researcher and lecturer specializing in Circular Economy (CE) and sustainable design in architecture. My work focuses on transforming affordable housing by integrating circular design principles, material flow analysis, and life cycle assessment. Currently pursuing my PhD at Cardiff University, I explore how CE design strategies can reshape the building industry in developing countries, particularly Jordan.

If you’re interested in circular materials, affordable housing, or sustainable design in architecture, let’s connect!

Research

Current Research

As a PhD Candidate at Cardiff University, I am investigating the transition from a linear paradigm to a Circular Economy (CE) within the affordable housing sector through circular design strategies. My research aims to:

  • Identify design-related circular strategies.

  • Conduct Material Flow Analysis (MFA) in Jordan to highlight circular opportunities.

  • Perform Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of circular materials for affordable housing prototypes.

Recent Collaborations & Funding

  • Researcher with COST Action CircularB

  • Sponsored by Al-Balqa Applied University

  • Previous Research Assistant role at The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA)

Teaching

- Teaching Assistant at Welsh School of Architecture
- Former Part-time Lecturer at Al-Balqa Applied University (BAU)
- Former  Part-time Lecturer at Amman Al-Ahliyya University (AAU)
- Former Part-time Lecturer at Alexandria University

Contact Details

Email Al-BqourNM@cardiff.ac.uk

Campuses Bute Building, Room 1.50, King Edward VII Avenue, Cardiff, CF10 3NB

Research themes

Specialisms

  • Sustainable design
  • Sustainable architecture
  • circular economy
  • circular design