Aldhaheri, Mohammed (2023) Developing smart prisons in the United Arab Emirates. PhD thesis, Queensland University of Technology, Australia.
Abstract
This research provides insights into the United Arab Emirates prison issues, evaluates existing smart building technologies, and offers a decision-making model for selecting appropriate smart technologies. Utilizing both qualitative (semi-structured interviews) and quantitative (surveys) research methods, it is found that overcrowding, budget constraints, and outdated infrastructure hinder the adoption of smart building technologies in prisons. A multi-criteria decision-making model was developed using AHP and fuzzy-TOPSIS methods. The findings guide policymakers and stakeholders in enhancing prison conditions, safety, and sustainability, contributing to broader industry advancements.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Doctoral) |
|---|---|
| Thesis advisor: | Nepal, Madhav and Xia, Bo |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | smart buildings; smart building technologies; prisons; uae; multiple criteria decision-making; analytical hierarchy process; fuzzy-topsis; selection criteria; smart technologies; prison buildings |
| Index terms: | smart building technology, smart building, decision-making, budget constraint, interview, topsis, United Arab Emirates, analytical hierarchy process, multi-criteria decision-making, selection criteria, prison, survey |
| Subjects: | data collection methods, financial and cost management, decision-making and optimization, Geography, administrative law, tendering, construction type, building innovation, decision analysis |
| Topics: | Legal Issues, Research Practice, Geographical Context, Procurement, Cost Management, Construction Technology, Design Practice, Risk Management |
| Descriptive scope: | 5 PCTEA |
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