Nadine Al-Bqour
(she/her)
Teams and roles for Nadine Al-Bqour
Graduate Tutor
Research student
Graduate Tutor
Overview
I’m Nadine, a researcher 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.
Recent Collaborations & Funding
PGR Rep: Lead for Research
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
Research themes
Specialisms
- Sustainable design
- Sustainable architecture
- circular economy
- circular design