Edited Books & Book Chapters

1. Reffat, R. (2010) Essentials for Developing a Prosperous Knowledge City, in Metaxiotis, F. J. Carrillo & T. Yigitcanlar, Knowledge-Based Development for Cities and Societies: Integrated Multi-Level Approaches, IGI Global, Hershey, PA, pp. 118-130.

2.  Reffat, R.  and Gero, J. S. (2009) Life Cycle Modelling and Design Knowledge Development in Virtual Environments, in Peter Newton, Keith Hampson and Robin Drogemuller (eds), Technology, Design and Process Innovation in the Built Environment, Spon Press, London, pp. 393-406.

3. Reffat, R. (2007) The Realm of Information Technology in Architectural Education: A Partnership Approach, in A. Salama and N. Wilkinson (eds), Design Studio Pedagogy: Horizons for the Future, The Urban International Press, Gateshead, UK, pp. 313-323.

4. Reffat, R. (2004) (Editor) e-Design in Architecture, Conference Proceedings of ASCAAD First International Conference, KFUPM Press, KFUPM, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, 418 pages, ISBN 9960-07-213-4. (PDF file 12 MB)

5. Reffat, R. (2002) Three-dimensional CAD Models: Integrating Design and Construction, in R. Best and G. de Valence (eds), Innovation in Design and Construction: Building in Value, Butterworth Heinemann, Oxford, pp. 291-305.(PDF file)

International Refereed Journal Papers

1. Reffat, R., Khaeruzzaman, Y., El-Sebakhy, E. and Raharja. P., (2008) Augmentation of Real-Time 3D Virtual Environments for Architectural Design at the Conceptual Stage, Journal of Information Technology in Construction -ITcon, Vol. 13: 553-563, Special Issue Virtual and Augmented Reality in Design and Construction, http://www.itcon.org/2008/34

2. Reffat, R., (2008) Digital Architecture and Reforming the Built Environment, Journal of Architecture and Planning Research (Thomson Scientific ISI®), 25 (2), , P. 118-129.

3. Reffat, R. (2007) Revitalizing architectural design studio teaching using ICT: Reflections on practical implementations. International Journal of Education and Development using Information and Communication Technology, Vol. 3, No. 1 (2007), http://ijedict.dec.uwi.edu/viewarticle.php?id=276&layout=html

4. Reffat, R. (2006) Developments of e-Learning in Design and Architectural Education, Malaysian Journal of Distance Education, Vol. 8 (1): 71-87.

5. Reffat, R. (2006) Application of an Alternative Teaching Model in a Virtual Architectural Design Studio: Impacts and Constraints, Journal of Open House International, Vol. 37 (3):77-84. (Thomson Scientific ISI®)

6. Reffat, R. (2006) Computing in Architectural Design: Reflections and an Approach to New Generations of CAAD, Journal of Information Technology in Construction, Vol. 11: 655-668, http://www.itcon.org/2006/45

7. Gero, J. S. and Reffat, R. (2001) Multiple Representations as a Platform for Situated Learning Systems in Designing, Knowledge-Based Systems,14(7): 337-351. (PDF file)

8. Reffat, R. and Harkness, E. L. (2001) Environmental Comfort Criteria: Weighting and Integration, Journal of Performance and Constructed Facilities, 15(3):104-108. (PDF file) 

9. Reffat, R. and Harkness, E. L. (2001) An Expert System for Environmental Quality Evaluation, Journal of Performance and Constructed Facilities, 15(3):109-114. (PDF file)

International Refereed Conference Papers

10. Reffat, R., (2010) A Decision Support System of Discovering Architectural Patterns using Data Mining, Proceedings 10th International Conference on Design & Decision Support Systems  in Architecture and Urban Planning, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, The Netherlands, pp. 603-615.

11. Reffat, R., (2010) Utilization of Digital Technologies for Enriching Heritage Cities: The Holy City of Madinah as an Example", Proceedings of the First International Conference for Urban Heritage In the Islamic Countries (UHIC), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Section 5E, pp. 1-15.

12. Reffat, R. , (2010) Fostering e-Services in Architecture and Construction using the Building Information Model, Proceedings of the 5th e-Services Symposium in The Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia: Comprehensive eServices: Challenges and Successes, Khobar, Saudi Arabia, pp. 34-47.

13. Reffat, R., (2010) Integrating Intelligent Building Technologies: A Means for Fostering Sustainability, The International Conference on Technology and Sustainability in the Built Environment, Faculty of Architecture and Planning, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, (2010), pp. 459-478. (Best Paper Award)

14. Reffat, R., (2009) A Design Decision Support System using Intelligent Agents, The 6th Symposium on Decision Technology and Intelligent Information Systems, INTERSYMP 2009, 21st International Conference on Systems Research, Informatics and Cybernetics, Baden-Baden, Germany, pp. 74-78.

15. Reffat, R., (2008) Investing in the Future: A Model for Developing Prosperous Knowledge Cities, Proceedings of the 3rd International Symposium on Knowledge Cities: Future of Cities in the Knowledge Economy, Arab Urban Development Institute, Istanbul, Turkey .

16. Reffat, R.  and Khaeruzzaman, Y., (2008) Multi-Agents System for Supporting Architectural Design within Virtual Environments, Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Construction Applications of Virtual Reality, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

17. Reffat, R., (2008) Investigating Patterns of Contemporary Architecture using Data Mining Techniques, Proceedings of the 26th Conference on Education of Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe (eCAADe), Antwerpen, Belgium, pp. 601-608.

18. Reffat, R., Khaeruzzaman, Y. and  Raharja, P., (2008) Semantic-based Design Agents in Virtual Environments, Proceedings of Symposium on Intelligent Software Tools and Services, INTERSYMP 2008, 20th  International Conference on Systems Research, Informatics and Cybernetics, Baden-Baden, Germany, . 

19. Reffat, R., (2008) Transformations in Architecture within the Concurrence of ‎Digitization and Globalization, International Symposium on Architecture of 21st Century: In Search of New Paradigms, INTERSYMP 2008, 20th  International Conference on Systems Research, Informatics and Cybernetics, Baden-Baden, Germany.

20. Reffat, R., (2008) Towards Creative Design Approaches for Affordable Housing Neighborhoods,  Proceedings of the 2nd Symposium of Charitable and Affordable Housing in Saudi Arabia: Creative Solutions, Khobar, Saudi Arabia.

21. Reffat, R., (2008) Enriching Tourism Awareness Using Virtual Reality, Proceedings of the Gulf Tourism & Community Forum 1, Madinah, Saudi Arabia.

22. Reffat, R., Khaeruzzaman, Y., El-Sebakhy, E., and  Raharja, P. (2008) Interactive Architectural Compositions in 3D Real-time Virtual Environments, CAADRIA 2008: Proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Computer Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia, Chiang Mai, Thailand, pp. 587-593.

23. Reffat, R. (2008) A Strategic Approach for Municipal eServices: The Case of Building Development Divisions, Proceedings of the 3rd eServices Symposium in The Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia: The Future of eServices: The Next Step?, Khobar, Saudi Arabia. 

24. Reffat, R. (2008) Planning for Effective utilization of Information Technology in Architectural Design Education, Proceedings of the 2nd Conference on Planning & Development of Education and Scientific Research in Arab States: Towards Building a Knowledge Society, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, pp. 897-907.

25. Reffat, R. (2007) An Integration System for Improving the Utilization of Smart Building Technologies, Proceedings of the International Conference on Intelligent Systems, Structures and Facilities (ISSF2007): Frontier in Intelligent, Green and Energy Efficient Buildings,  Asian Institute of Intelligent Buildings & Department of Building and Construction, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.

26. Reffat, R. and Hamid, S. (2007) Guidelines for Incorporating Smart Building Technologies in the Design Brief, Proceedings of the International Conference on Intelligent Systems, Structures and Facilities (ISSF2007): Frontier in Intelligent, Green and Energy Efficient Buildings, Asian Institute of Intelligent Buildings & Department of Building and Construction, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.

27. Reffat, R. (2007) Emergence of New Forms in Digital Architectural Design, Proceedings of the Conference on Sources of Architectural Form: Theory and Practice, Kuwait University, Kuwait, pp. 523-531.

28. Reffat, R. (2007) Development of Knowledge-Based Cities: The Information Technology Spine for Cities in Transition, Proceedings of the 2nd International Symposium on Knowledge Cities: Future of Cities in the Knowledge Economy, Arab Urban Development Institute, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia.

29. Reffat, R. (2007) Information and communication technology as a catalyst for urban development: Opportunities and challenges of Arab cities, Proceedings of the Conference on The Role of Technology in Supporting Comprehensive Urban Development of Arab Cities, Arab Urban Development Institute, Marrakesh, Morocco.

30. Reffat, R. (2006) A computational system for enriching discovery in architectural design, CAADRIA 2006, Computer Aided Architectural Research in Asia, Kumamoto, Japan, pp. 169-177.

31. Reffat, R. (2006) Developments of e-learning in design and architectural education, ICODE2006, International Conference of Distance Education, Muscat, Oman.

32. Reffat, R. (2006) Fostering community participation in the development of sustainable housing development using virtual environments, Proceedings of the 1st Symposium of of Charitable and Affordable Housing in Saudi Arabia, Khobar, Saudi Arabia.

33. Reffat, R. (2005) Collaborative digital architecture design teaching within virtual environments, CAADRIA 2005, Computer Aided Architectural Research in Asia, India, pp. 65-74. (PDF File)

34. Reffat, R. (2005) Utilizing virtual reality in the design and management of developing affordable housing, Symposium on Low Priced, Construction Systems and Patterns, Jordan,  pp. 37-50.

35. Reffat, R. (2005) Computing in architectural design: A reflective perspective, Proceedings of the Sixth International Architectural Conference on Digital Revolution and Urbanism, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt, pp. 3- 57: 3-70.

36. Reffat, R. (2005) Virtual architectural design studio: A collaborative architectural education platform, UIA 2005 ISTANBUL XXII World Congress of Architecture - Cities: Grand Bazaar of Architecture, The International Union of Architects-UIA and Turkish Chamber of Architects, Istanbul, Turkey,  pp. 232. (Abstract)

37. Reffat, R. and Gero, J. (2005) A virtual mining environment for providing dynamic decision support for building maintenance,  Proceedings of the 23rd eCAADe Conference on Digital Design: The Quest for New Paradigms, Lisbon, Portugal, pp. 589-596. (PDF File)

38. Reffat, R. (2005) The role of intelligent building technologies in supporting the formation of knowledge cities,  Proceedings of the Symposium on Knowledge Cities, Arab Urban Development Institute, Al-Madeina Al-Munawara, Saudi Arabia, November 2005, pp. 49-62. (in Arabic Language) (PDF File)

39. Reffat, R., Gero, J. and Peng, W. (2004) Using data mining on building maintenance ‎during the building life cycle, Proceedings of the 38^th Australian & New Zealand Architectural Science Association (ANZASCA) Conference,   School of Architecture, University of Tasmania, Tasmania, Australia, pp. 91-97. (PDF File)

40. Reffat, R., Gero, J. and Peng, W. (2004) Improving the management of building life cycle: A data mining approach, CRC Research Conference, Brisbane, Australia. (PDF File)

41. Reffat, R. (2004) The future of traditional Arabian city center in the digital age between restoration and reutilization, in the Proceedings of the Future of Traditional Arabian City Center, Arab Urban Organization, Homs, Syria. (in Arabic Language) (PDF File)

42. Reffat, R. (2004) Sustainable construction in developing countries, in the Proceedings of First Architectural International Conference, Cairo University, Egypt. (PDF File)

43. Reffat, R. (2004) Sustainable Development of Buildings and Environment, in the Proceedings of Second International Conference on Development and Environment, Assiut University, Egypt. (PDF File)

44. Reffat, R. and Beilharz, K. (2004) A framework of semantic-based agents to support designing in virtual environments, Proceedings of The 10^th International Multi-Media Modelling Conference, Brisbane, Australia. (PDF File)

45. Beilharz, K. and Reffat, R. (2004) Thematic Design and Efficiency in Virtual Environments Using Metaphors, The 10^th International Multi-Media Modelling Conference, Brisbane, Australia (Best Poster Award).

46. Reffat, R. (2003) Architectural Exploration and Creativity using Intelligent Design Agents, eCAADe 2003, Graz, Austria, pp 181-185. (PDF File)

47. Reffat, R. (2003) Semantic-Based Virtual Design Environments for Architecture, eCAADe 2003, Graz, Austria, pp 133-140. (PDF File)

48. Reffat, R. and Beilharz, K. (2003) A new perspective of transforming the use of CAAD in designing the built environment, Proceedings of the 37^th Australian & New Zealand Architectural Science Association (ANZASCA) Conference, Faculty of Architecture, University of Sydney, Australia, pp. 494-50. (PDF File)

49. Reffat, R. (2003) Developing a successful e-Government, in the proceedings of the Symposium on e-Government: Opportunities and Challenge, Muscat Municipality, Oman, pp. IV1-IV13. (PDF file)

50. Reffat, R. (2002) Intelligent Agents for concept invention in design, in Gero J. S. and Brazier, F. (eds), International Workshop on Agents in Design, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA, pp.55-68. (PDF file)

51. Reffat, R. (2002) Designing with computers in a paperless design computing studio, in Eshaq, A., Khong, C., Neo, M., Ahmad, S. (eds), Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Computer Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia (CAADRIA), Prentice Hall, New York, pp. 347-354. (PDF file)

52. Reffat, R. (2002) Utilisation of artificial intelligence concepts and techniques for enriching the quality of architectural design artefacts, Proceedings of the 1st International Conference in Information Systems, Department of Computer Science, Cairo University, Egypt, pp. CS5:1-13.(PDF file)

53. Reffat, R. (2001) Can intelligent agents invent creative concept, Proceedings of International Conference on Intelligent Agents, Web Technologies and Internet Commerce -IAWTIC'2001, Las Vegas, USA, pp. 249-257. (PDF file)

54. Reffat, R. (2001) Using computers in exploring architectural shapes, First International Symposium on Computer & Information Technology Applications in Architectural Education & Practice, Irbid, Jordan. (PDF file)

55. Gero, J., Maher, M. and Reffat, R. (2001) Educational and research directions in design computing and virtual architecture, First International Symposium on Computer & Information Technology Applications in Architectural Education & Practice, Irbid, Jordan. (PDF file)

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56. Reffat, R. and Gero, J. S. (2000) Towards active support systems for architectural designing, in D. Donath (ed.), Promise and Reality eCAADe18, Bauhaus Universitat, Weimar, pp. 143-147. (PDF file)

57. Reffat, R. and Gero, J. S. (2000) Computational situated learning in design, in Gero, J. S. (ed.), Artificial Intelligence in Design'00, Kluwer, Dordrecht, pp. 589-610. (PDF file)

58. Reffat, R. and Gero, J. S. (1999) Situatedness: A new dimension for learning systems in design, in A. Brown, M. Knight and P. Berridge (eds), Architectural Computing from Turing to 2000, eCAADe, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, pp. 252-261. (PDF file)

59. Reffat, R.  and Gero, J. S. (1998), Learning about shape semantics: A situated learning approach, in T. Sasada, S. Yamaguchi, M. Orozumi, A. Kaga, R. Homma (eds), Computer Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia (CAADRIA’98), CAADRIA, Kumomoto, Japan, pp. 375-384. (PDF file)

60. Gero, J. S. and Reffat, R. (1997). Multiple representations for situated agent-based learning, in B. Verma and X. Yao (eds), International Conference on Computational Intelligence and Multimedia Applications (ICCIMA’97), Griffith University, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, pp. 81-85.(PDF file)

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61. Reffat, R. (1995) Towards an interactive knowledge based system for building design, 2nd International Architectural Conference, Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt. (PDF file)

62. Reffat, R. and Aref, M. (1994). A knowledge-based system for comfort analysis of internal environments of hotels, Proceedings of Creating Environment for Tourism, Las Vegas University, Nevada, USA, pp. 394-405. (PDF file)

63. Reffat, R.  and Gabr, M. (1994). Wayfinding design as an approach for building design, Proceedings of Creating Environment for Tourism, Las Vegas University, Nevada, USA, pp. 406-409. (PDF file)

64. Shash, A. and Reffat, R. (1994). Expert system as a proficient tool for computer aided design and evaluation for housing projects, 22nd International IHAS Symposium on Housing Construction and Financing, Salzburg, Austria. (PDF file)

Magazine Articles  (Non-refereed)

1. Reffat, R. (1995), Artificial Intelligence between Imagination and Reality, Architect Magazine, Issue 3, Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, Assiut University, Egypt. (in Arabic Language)

2. Reffat, R. (1992), Construction technology in Riyadh Bridge, Architect Magazine, Issue 1, Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, Assiut University, Egypt. (in Arabic Language)

Theses (Non Published)

1. Reffat, R. (2000). Computational Situated Learning in Designing: Application to Architectural Shape Semantics, PhD Thesis, Department of Architectural and Design Science, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia. (PDF file ! 3MB)

2. Reffat, R. (1994). Development of an Expert System for Environmental Quality Evaluation, Master Thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.