Associate Professor, Practice & Technology
Education
Ph.D., Architecture, Texas A&M University; 1990
Master of Architecture, University of Colorado at Denver; 1985
Diploma in Architecture (professional degree), Université des Sciences et Technology d’Oran, Algeria; 1983
Professional Registrations
Licensed Architect, Algeria; 1983
Academic Experience
Chair, Practice & Technology Faculty, School of Architecture, UIUC; 2002-present
Associate Professor, School of Architecture, UIUC; 1999-present
Assistant Professor, School of Architecture, UIUC; 1993-99
Assistant Professor, Concordia University, Montréal, Canada; 1990-93
Professional Experience
Junior Architectural Designer, ETAU; 1982-83
Junior Architectural Designer, Kalik Architect, Missouri; 1980-82
Publications
A. BOOKS
1. Daylighting, Architecture, and Health: Building Design Strategies, Architectural Press / Elsevier Publishers, Oxford, UK, 2008. (ISBN-13: 978-0750667241).
2. Daylighting Design: Human Factors and Strategies, Book proposal under review, Birkhaüser Publishing, Basel, Switzerland, (Contract signed).
B. CHAPTERS IN BOOKS
1. Boubekri, M. “Lighting Design” in A Design Manual: Schools and Kindergarten” Birkaüser Publishers, Basel, Switzerland, 2007. (Invited Chapter) (ISBN-13: 978-3764370534)
C. REFEREED JOURNAL ARTICLES
1. Boubekri, M., B. R. Hull, and L. L. Boyer, "Effect of Sunlight Penetration on Office Occupants' Mood and Satisfaction: A Novel Way of Assessing Sunlight," Environment & Behavior, Vol. 23, No. 4, 474-493, July 1991
2. Boubekri, M. and L. L. Boyer, "Effect of Window Size and Sunlight Presence on Glare," Lighting Research & Technology, Vol. 24, No. 2, 69-74,1992
3. Boubekri, M. and L. L. Boyer, "Multiple-Criterion Decisions for Side-Aperture Sizing in a Sunlighting Strategy," Indoor Environment, Vol. 2, No. 1, 32-37, 1993
4. Boubekri, M. and F. Haghighat, "Windows and Environmental Satisfaction: A Survey Study of an Office Building," Indoor Environment, Vol. 3, No. 2, 164-172, 1993
5. Boubekri, M., "Appraisal of the Lighting Condition in an Office Building: Results of a Survey," Indoor Environment, Vol. 4, 162-169, 1995.
6. Boubekri, M., "The Effect of the Cover and the Reflective Properties of a Four-Sided Atrium on the Behaviour of Light," Architectural Science Review, Vol. 38, No. 1, 3-9, 1995.
7. Boubekri, M. and W. Anninos, "Skylight Wells: A Finite Element Approach to Analysis of Efficiency," Lighting Research & Technology, Vol. 27, No. 3, 153-159, 1995.
8. Boubekri, M. and L. L. Boyer, "A Comparative Evaluation of Building Occupant's Response to Luminous Displays in Real and Simulated Environments," Indoor Environment, Vol. 4, No. 2, 113-120, 1995.
9. Boubekri, M. and W. Y. Anninos, "Daylight Distribution in Atrium Spaces with the Glazing as a Lambertian Light Source; Part I: The Four-Sided Atrium," Architectural Science Review, Vol. 39, No. 2, 25-31, 1996.
10. Boubekri, M. and W. Y. Anninos, "Daylight Distribution in Atrium Spaces with the Glazing as a Lambertian Light Source; Part II: The Three-Sided Atrium," Architectural Science Review, Vol. 39, No. 2, 83-88, 1996.
11. Anninos, W. Y. and M. Boubekri, " Daylight Distribution in Atrium Spaces with the Glazing as a Lambertian Light Source; Part III: The Linear-Open-End Atrium," Architectural Science Review, Vol 39, No. 4, 179-186, 1996.
12. Boubekri, M., Z. Yin, and R. Guy, "A Neutral Network Solution to an Architectural Design Problem," Architectural Science Review, Vol. 40, No. 1, 17-22, 1997.
13. Boubekri M. "An Architectural Lighting Information System for Lighting Design Instruction,” Svetotechnika, (Reprinted in Russian), No. 6, 16-18, 1997.
14. Boubekri M. "An Architectural Lighting Information System for Lighting Design Instruction," Lighting and Engineering, Vol. 4 no. 4, 48-53, 1998.
15. Boubekri M., " US Standards for Lighting Energy Efficiency: A 1997 Update on the Most Recent Developments in the Lighting Power Allowance Calculation Procedure," Lighting and Engineering, Vol. 6 no. 2, 1998
16. Boubekri M., " US Standards for Lighting Energy Efficiency: A 1997 Update on the Most Recent Developments in the Lighting Power Allowance Calculation Procedure," Svetotechnika, (Reprinted in Russian) No. 3, 1998
17. Boubekri M., On the Issues of Illuminance Requirements as a Design Criterion” Journal of the Human Environment System, Vol. 3 no. 1, pp71-76, 2000 .
18. Boubekri M.,” An Argument for Daylighting Legislation Because of Health”, J. Human and Environment Systems, vol. 7, no.2, pp: 51-56, 2004
19. Boubekri M.,”Daylighting Design Standards”, J. Human and Environment Systems, vol. 7, no.2, pp: 57-64, 2004
20. Boubekri M., “Solar Access Legislation In The United States And Japan: An Historical Perspective of New York City And Tokyo”, J. of Planning and Environmental Law, May 2005, Vol. 57.
21. Benattiallah A., Mostefaoui R., Boubekri, M.. “A comparison of simplified and statistical methods of sizing PV installation for a remote dwelling in the Saharan region”, J. Human-Environment System, 2005, Vol. 8, No. 1.2, pp. 1-6.
22. Araji M., Boubekri, M. Chalfoun N. V. “An examination of visual comfort in transitional spaces”, Architectural Science Review , 2007, Vol 50 no 4, pp. 349-357.
23. Araji M., Boubekri, M. “Window sizing procedures based on vertical illuminance levels and degree of discomfort glare in buildings interiors”, Architectural Science Review , 2008, Vol 51 no 3.
Research
- Building performance (daylighting, energy, sustainability)
- Architecture and its impact on health
- Environment & behavior
- Smart building materials; Smart design
Presentations and Lectures
"Development of Electric Lighting Standards for the State of Kuwait" (invited by the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research); June 2001
"Transparent Insulation Application in Hot Climates" (invited by the city of Dubai, United Arab Emirates); April 2002
Professional Memberships
Member, Daylighting Committee, Illuminating Engineering Society of North America; 1995-present
Professional and University Service
Member (elected), University Senate, UIUC; 1999-2000
Member (appointed), Ph.D. Program Steering Committee; 2001-present
Mohamed Boubekri