Muheeb Al-Obaidy

Muheeb Al-Obaidy


Research Focus & Metrics

Academic Career Length

5Years (2022-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

Representative Publications

View All Publications
13 March 2022 in Sustainability
Verified
Journal Article
Open access
PDF file
MAMuheeb Al-Obaidy
Muheeb Al-Obaidy
LCLuc Courard
Luc Courard
Shady AttiaShady Attia
Shady Attia
There is a global call for a paradigm shift in the construction industry towards carbon neutrality, but a scant effort has been madein practice, especially concerning circularity. This paper helps bridge the gap by introducing a parametric approach to optimize sustainable construction design. The methodology was tested on a newly constructed office building, inspired by circularity principles, in Westerlo, Belgium. The methodology consists of parametric construction-typological analysis, automated through One Click LCA software (Life Cycle Assessment) and Microsoft Excel with 21 alternate designs and 630 iterations. The parametric variations involved three key performance indicators: construction system, materials’ environmental impact, and materials; reuse of content. The environmental effects of both construction systems (i.e., structural system, foundation type, materials, and envelope details) and reused building materials content (i.e.,) were evaluated by the parametric analysis for four construction systems scenarios. Environmental impact analysis for timber, steel, concrete, and hybrid construction systems was conducted, following ISO 14040 and CEN/TC 350 standards. The focus of the whole life cycle assessment was mainly on carbon neutrality. Results indicate that using local biosourced materials, including timber, can remarkably reduce buildings’ environmental impact. The sensitivity analysis results provide hard evidence that the construction material’s weight, materials reuse potential, and construction dismantling ability are the most influential factors in carbon-neutral buildings. This paper should improve professionals’ understanding of the impact of different structural systems choices and inform building designers about the circularity potential, and carbon footprint of construction technologies.

12 April 2025 in Building and Environment
Verified
Journal Article
Closed access
ABAurora Bertini
Aurora Bertini
MAMuheeb Al-Obaidy
Muheeb Al-Obaidy
MDMaxime Dasse
Maxime Dasse
Deepak AmaripadathDeepak Amaripadath
Deepak Amaripadath
EGEmilie Gobbo
Emilie Gobbo
Shady AttiaShady Attia
Shady Attia

18 February 2025 in Journal of Building Engineering
Verified
Journal Article
Closed access
MAMuheeb Al-Obaidy
Muheeb Al-Obaidy
HCHilde Carens
Hilde Carens
CCClémentine Campain
Clémentine Campain
EGEnola Giannasi
Enola Giannasi
MMMaxime Mori
Maxime Mori
Shady AttiaShady Attia
Shady Attia

1 May 2026 in Results in Engineering
Verified
Journal Article
Open access
MAMuheeb Al-Obaidy
Muheeb Al-Obaidy
LCLuc Courard
Luc Courard
RPRafael Passarelli
Rafael Passarelli
EGEnola Giannasi
Enola Giannasi
Shady AttiaShady Attia
Shady Attia