VISUALIZATION-BASED DECISION SUPPORT FOR OPTIMIZING SITE SELECTION:QUARRIES IN LEBANON; WHERE TO?

Authors

Maher Y. Ibrahim, Faculty of Architectural Engineering, Beirut Arab University, Beirut, LebanonFollow
Ahmed M. Soliman, Faculty of Architectural Engineering, Beirut Arab University, Beirut, LebanonFollow
Khalid S. Al-Hagla, Faculty of Architectural Engineering, Beirut Arab University, Beirut, LebanonFollow

Abstract

Traditionally the term visualization has been used to describe the process of graphically conveying or presenting end results. This paper argues that the utility of visualization approaches extends beyond these limits as it plays key role in fields of exploration, analysis and presentation, which enhances planner's capabilities to solve complex planning problems. It proposes a transdisciplinary method that combines visualization approaches to site selection, integrated with spatial scenario planning, and stakeholder participation. However, it focuses on visualization as it relates to spatial data, to be applied to all the stages of problem-solving in geographical analysis, from development of initial hypotheses, through knowledge discovery, analysis, presentation and evaluation. It uses three different spatial scenarios – nature conservation, residential expansion, and sustainable development- to investigate the potentials of GIS based visualization to develop maps of a range of plausible future for possible quarrying locations in Lebanon

Disciplines

Architecture | Arts and Humanities | Education | Engineering

Recommended Citation

Ibrahim, Maher Y.; Soliman, Ahmed M.; and Al-Hagla, Khalid S. (2010) "VISUALIZATION-BASED DECISION SUPPORT FOR OPTIMIZING SITE SELECTION:QUARRIES IN LEBANON; WHERE TO?," Architecture and Planning Journal (APJ): Vol. 21: Iss. 1, Article 4.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54729/2789-8547.1122