Basil Ahmed Kamel
Professor
Department of Architecture
The American University in Cairo
Egypt
Biography
Basil Kamel is a professor of architecture and urban theory in the Department of Architecture, which he joined in 2011. His responsibilities include the development of the graduate studies program as well as the construction documents program in the department. He teaches several design studios specifically contextual design, graduation project, and courses related to working drawings and construction administration. He received his BS and MS from Cairo University, and his PhD through a joint data gathering program between the University of California at Berkeley (UCB) and Cairo University in 1995. He stayed in the United States for 11 years studying and teaching at UCB and working as an architect in Ferrari Moe Firm in San Rafael. Basil Kamel has conducted intensive research in several topics related to architectural and urban practice. His research papers covers a variety of interdisciplinary fields as follows: urban studies: bridging the gap between theory and practice; architectural education: means and methods to promote experiential learning; professional practice: from design concept to reality of architectural outcome; community development and participatory approaches; sustainable communities and green buildings. He works on the professional level designing several recognized projects in Egypt and abroad through his privately owned consulting firm KCRG. His firm recently won the gold award from the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), Middle East and North Africa Shopping Centre Global Awards program for the design of the largest furniture mall in the Middle East, Designopolis.
Research Interest
Architecture and Urban Theory Community Development and Urbanism Cultural Landscapes and Sustainability Critical Thinking and Social Behavior Professional Practice and Construction Documents
Publications
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• Kamel, Basil, Sally Essawy, and Mohamed ElSawy (2014) Timeless Buildings and The Human Brain: The Effect of Spiritual Spaces on Human Brain Waves. International Journal of Architectural Research 8:133-142.
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• Kamel BA, Mennat ElH (2014) Questioning New Public Space Practices in Post-revolution Cairoâ€, Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, AENSI Journals, 8(8) Special 2014, Pages: 184-190 (www.ajbasweb.com).
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• Kamel B, Moaz Mohamed (2015) Creative Economic Building Components For Low-Income Housing. International Journal of Science and Engineering Applications 4.
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• Kamel B, Sameh EF, Rana Z (2015) Factors Affecting Construction of Gated Communities in Greater Cairo Region (A Risk Management Assessment). Indian Journal of Applied Research 5: 792-801.
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• Kamel, Basil, Hadia S, Karim K (2016) TOWARDS A MORE APPROPRIATE& WATER EFFICIENT STREETSCAPE DESIGN. International Journal Advanced Research 4: 893-906
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• Kamel B, Yasmin ElSemary, Ahmed A (2016) IN PURSUIT OF COMPATIBILITY IN URBAN CONTEXT An Analytical Study with Special References to Contemporary Local Contexts in Cairo. International Journal of Science and Engineering Applications 5: 485-494.
