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Biography

Dr. Yathreb Adnan Sabsaby is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Architecture - Design and Built Environment, Beirut Arab University (Tripoli branch). She earned her Ph.D. and M.Sc. in Architecture from Beirut Arab University, specializing in building energy modeling and sustainable housing. Alongside her academic roles—including serving as Secretary of the Scientific Committee at the Order of Engineers and Architects – Tripoli, and an EPC Expert by the Lebanese Center for Energy Conservation (LCEC). Her professional portfolio is further enriched by experience in architectural design, and green building strategies.

Research Interests

Sustainable architecture, building energy modeling, energy-efficient buildings, urban heat island (UHI) mitigation, space syntax, and circular urban metabolism.

Education & Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Architecture: Beirut Arab University (Thesis: Building Energy Modelling tool for residential buildings) • M.Sc. in Architecture: Beirut Arab University (Thesis: Towards sustainable housing in Tripoli) • Higher Education Degree in Architectural Engineering: Lebanese University, Faculty of Fine Arts (Branch III) • Professional Certifications: EPC Expert by the Lebanese Center for Energy Conservation (LCEC)

Teaching Areas

Architectural design studios, building construction, environmental design, indoor environmental control, sustainable architecture, lighting design, and environmental psychology.

Awards & Recognition

Shield of Appreciation & Gratitude "Innovation for Sustainable Development": Awarded by Federation of Arab Engineers and Federation of Lebanese Engineers, 2026 Certificate of Recognition, Organization & Contribution: Scientific Forum: "Revitalizing Abu Ali River," BAU Tripoli,2025 Distinguished Speaker Award 4th Global Summit on Advances in Earth Science and Climate Change, 2025 Distinguished Speaker Award Women in Design Construction (WDC) & OEA), Tripoli, 2025