About Shaimaa Hajjaj

Shaimaa Hajjaj is a architecture student and urban researcher focused on integrating sustainable architecture,renewable energy technologies, and artificial intelligence solutions into urban planning and semi-urban development. She is a content creator and innovator dedicated to developing technological solutions that address climate change while promoting environmental and economic sustainability.

Urban Integration of Waste-to-Energy Facilities: A Comparative Case Study and Framework for Sustainable Neighborhoods

The paper addresses the global and local shift towards the circular economy as a tool to achieve environmental sustainability and reduce climate impacts, given the global challenges of converting waste into energy. Through an analysis of global studies, the trend towards the circular economy and successful global standards, specifically the Danish model (Copenhill WTE plant) and Singapore (Tuas One WTE Plant), and how we utilize waste and achieve sustainability, this study discusses global strategies in the local context in Jordan, where it identifies current infrastructure challenges and proposes a sustainable local framework aimed at improving waste management and supporting the … Continue reading