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Martin Larbi

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About

Martin Larbi (PhD) is a lecturer at the Department of Architecture with research interest in sustainable architecture, green transitions, pro-environmental behaviour and liveable and smart urbanism. He was awarded his PhD in Architecture and Urban Design in 2019 at the School of Architecture and Built Environment, University of Adelaide, South Australia. Martin is a scholar of the Autralian Housing and Urban Research Institute (AHURI) and a Green Star Accredited Professional of the Green Building Council of Australia for Design and As-Built rating. Martin is also an alumnus of Beijing Normal University (PR China) where he obtained his masters degree in Contemporary Development in 2013. His first degree and postgraduate diploma are in architecture which he obtained from the Department of Architecture, KNUST. He started his teaching career at the University of Adelaide where he coordinated a course in Urban Design Principles from 2018 to 2020. He was also involved in other courses such as Advanced Architecture Technology, Landscapes in Transition, Environmental Design, Sustainable Construction, Construction Management and Research Design. He is currently teaching courses in Environmental Behaviour Studies, Urban Design, Environmental Planning and Architectural Design Theory at the Department of Architecture, KNUST.

Research Summary

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The researcher's work integrates innovative solutions with broader environmental justice and sustainability practices to address urban challenges, focusing on themes such as climate change adaptation, green cities, transport planning, urban design, nutrition, and dermatology. Their research bridges the gap between physical sciences and social sciences, exploring how these disciplines can be used to enhance sustainable urban environments while prioritizing equitable outcomes.

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Climate change adaptation and carbon emissions in green urban spaces: Case study of Adelaide(2020)
Thermal Sensation and Carbon Emissions in Greener Urban Spaces: Case Study of Adelaide(2019)
Urban Sustainability Transitions in the Global South: a Case Study of Curitiba and Accra(2021)
Community Participation in a Social Housing Slum Upgrade Project in Ghana: Insights and Lessons from Amui Djor—Ashaiman, Greater Accra Region(2024)
Policy integration for brownfield regeneration: An analytical tool(2024)
Urban Sustainability Transitions in Two Frontrunner Cities: Insights from the Multi-level Perspective(2021)
Transport System and Climate Change Risks: Potential Adaptation Constraints and Opportunities in Ghana(2020)
Eco-Cities in China: Ecological Urban Reality or Political Nightmare?(2015)
Green Cities in Theory and Practice(2022)
Dynamics of Eco-Cities: A Review of Concepts towards Operationalizing Sustainable Urbanization(2016)
Green Urbanism in Contemporary Cities: A Socio-technical Transition Analysis(2019)
A multi-level perspective on strategic transport planning towards low carbon development in Adelaide: Insight from Freiburg im Breisgau(2018)
Contextualizing living with water: a systematic review(2024)
CO112 A Systematic Literature Review (SLR) and Network Meta-Analysis (NMA) of Ruxolitinib Cream 1.5% Vs Other Pharmacologic Agents in the Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis (AD)(2024)

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