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 Baklouti, I., Mujeebu, M. A., & Qahtan, A. M. (2026). Dynamic modeling and experimental validation of solar Geo-Aerovoltaic energy system. Solar Energy, 303, 114072. (Elsevier – Scopus, WoS). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2025.114072.
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 Al-Tamimi, N., Qahtan, A. M., Alshayeb, M. J., Almasri, R. A., & Bahdad, A. A. (2025). Energy and carbon performance of SBC-602-compliant envelope retrofits and rooftop PV integration in Saudi residential buildings. Energy and Buildings, 116645. (Elsevier – Scopus, WoS). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2025.116645
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 Qahtan, A. M., Al-Tamimi, N., Baklouti, I., & Almasri, R. A. (2025). A comprehensive review of water-based passive cooling for building envelopes in arid climates: A biomimicry-inspired approach. Journal of Building Engineering, 114296. (Elsevier – Scopus, WoS). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2025.114296
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 Qahtan, A. M., Al-Tamimi, N., Baklouti, I., Dodo, Y. A., & Elbellahy, S. (2025). Building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) in Saudi Arabia for sustainable energy transition: A comprehensive review of status, challenges, and future prospects. Energy and Buildings. (Elsevier – Scopus, WoS). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2025.116301
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 Qahtan, A. M., (2024). Aesthetic and thermal suitability of highly glazed spaces with interior roller blinds in Najran University buildings, Saudi Arabia. Journal of Sustainability, ISI, Q2. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/su16052030
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 Qahtan, A.M., S Shaik, YA Alwadai, S Alhamami, AS Alawlaki, MH Alyami, (2024) Smart Glazing Systems vs Conventional Glazing: A Comprehensive Study on Temperature Control, Daylighting, and Sustainability. International Journal of Sustainable Development and Planning 19 (3), 939-947 (Scopus). DOI: https://doi.org/10.18280/ijsdp.190312
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 Nedhal Al-Tamimi, Qahtan, A., Badr Saad Alotaibi, Mohammed Awad Abuhussain. (2024) Innovative retrofitting approaches for energy saving in Saudi public schools, Journal of Indoor and Built Environment, ISI (Q2). DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/1420326X241236876
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 Nedhal Al-Tamimi1, Ahmad Fadel Al Kahlout2, Qahtan, A.M, and Anas A. M. Alqanoo. (2024) Innovative Closed Cavity Façades (CCF) with Inner Shading and Advanced Coatings for Enhancing Thermal Performance in the Tropics. Journal of Buildings, ISI, Q2 DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings14030603
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 Qahtan, A.M., Bahdadb A. M., Fadzild S., Al-Tamimia N. (2024). Optimizing daylighting in lecture halls within hot-arid climates through modification of glazing systems with light-shelves: A parametric design approach. Journal of Indoor and Built Environment. Journal of Indoor and Built Environment, ISI (Q2). DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/1420326X241226651
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 Qahtan, A. M., (2024). Field Assessment of Daylight Illumination in Lecture Halls with Tinted Glazing and Adjustable Blinds in Hot Arid Climates. Journal of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Vol.12 No.2. DOI: 10.13189/cea.2024.120226
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 Qahtan, A. M., (2023). Thermal Conditions in Workspace Centre and Adjacent to Inclined Glazed Façade of a Green-Certified Office Building in the Tropics. Journal of Case Studies in Thermal Engineering,- ISI (Q1), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.csite.2023.103798   
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 Qahtan, A.M., Almawgani A.M., Ghosh A., (2023).  Smart double glazing integrated polymer dispersed liquid crystal for enhancing building's thermal performance in hot-arid climate, Journal of Building Engineering, ISI (Q1), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2023.107971
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 Qahtan, A. M., 2023. Enhancing building thermal performance in Saudi ’ s extreme climates through reversible smart insulated window glazing?: Laboratory-scale experiments. Energy Sustain.ISI (Q2) Dev. 76, 101279. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2023.107971   
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 Qahtan, A. M., & Almawgani, A. H. (2022). Experimental Evaluation of Thermal and Lighting Performance Using Double Dynamic Insulated Glazing. Buildings, 12(8), 1249 ISI (Q2). https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings12081249
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 Alhawari, A. R. H., Almawgani, A. H. M., Alghamdi, H., Hindi, A. T., Alyami, A., Alyami, A., ... & Qahtan, A.M. (2022). Energy efficient and privacy protection window system for smart home using polymer-dispersed liquid crystals glass. International Journal of Electrical & Computer Engineering (2088-8708), 12(5).
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 Al-Tamimi Nedhal, Qahtan A.M, Abuelzein O. (2020) Rear zone for Energy Efficiency in Large Mosques in Saudi Arabia. Energy and Buildings, ISI, (Q1). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2020.110148
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 Qahtan A.M, Ebrahim A. and Ahmed M. (2019) Energy-Saving Potential of Daylighting in the Atria of Colleges in Najran University, Saudi Arabia. International Journal of Built Environment and Sustainability.(ISI, E), Scopus, https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6067-9391
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 Qahtan A.M. (2019) Daylight illuminance in classrooms adjacent to covered and uncovered courtyards under the clear sky of Najran city Saudi Arabia. Emirates Journal for Engineering Research (EJER), 1022-9892, college publication. https://scholarworks.uaeu.ac.ae/ejer/vol24/iss4/4/
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 Qahtan A.M., (2019) Thermal performance of a double-skin façade exposed to direct solar radiation in the tropical climate of Malaysia: A case study, Journal of Case Studies in Thermal Engineering, ISI, (Q1) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.csite.2019.100419  - ISI (Q1)
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Al-Tamimi, N. A., and Qahtan, A.M. (2018) Assessment of Thermal Behaviour and Energy Consumption of Small Mosques in Hot-arid Climate of Najran City, KSA, International Conference for Sustainable Design of the Built Environment (SDBE 2018): 12-13 September 2018, London, UK. Accepted: July 2018
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 Al-Tamimi, N. A., Abuelzain O. and Qahtan, A.M. (2017) Assessment of Sustainable Concepts and their Application in Architecture Educational Systems in Saudi Universities, Journal of the Union of Arab Universities for Engineering Studies and Research Issued by the Society of Engineering Colleges of AARU.
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  Al-Tamimi N., Qahtan, A.M. (2016) Influence of Glazing Types on the Indoor Thermal Performance of Tropical High-Rise Residential Buildings. Key Engineering Materials.Vol. 692, pp 27-37.
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 Qahtan, A. (2015). An empirical study on the use of water film in glazed buildings to reduce solar radiation transmittance in the tropics. Journal of Green Building, Volume 10, Issue 4 (Fall 2015) doi: https://doi.org/10.3992/jgb.10.4.141 
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 Qahtan, A.M., Rao, S. & Keumala, N.,(2014). The effectiveness of the sustainable flowing water film in improving the solar-optical properties of glazing in the tropics. Energy and Buildings, Volume 77, July 2014, Pages 247–255(Q1 ISI). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2014.03.051
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 Qahtan, A.M, Keumala, N., Rao, S. P., &Alashwal, A. M. (2012). A Case Study to Assess the near-Glazed Workplace Thermal Performance. Advanced Materials Research.(ISI. https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.374-377.1724 
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 Qahtan, A.M., Keumala, N., Rao, S., & Abdul-Samad, Z. (2011). Experimental determination of thermal performance of glazed-faades with water film, under direct solar radiation in the tropics. Building and Environment. (Q1, ISI). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2011.05.001
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 Qahtan, A.M., Keumala, N. I. M., &Rao, S. P. (2010). Occupant satisfaction in respect to indoor environmental quality in energy efficient certified buildings in malaysia. Paper presented at the 16th International Conference of the CIB W104 Open Building Implementation on “Open and Sustainable Building”, Bilbao, Spain.
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 Qahtan, A.M, Keumala, N., Rao, S., & Abdul-Samad, Z. (2010). Field Analysis of Thermal Comfort in two Energy Efficient Office Buildings in Malaysia. Paper presented at the The Tenth International Conference for Enhanced Building Operations, Kuwait.

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