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Sustainable Architecture: Learned Scientific Lessons from Ghadames, a Traditional Libyan City |
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| Creator | Mariam M T Shibub |
| Title | Sustainable Architecture: Learned Scientific Lessons from Ghadames, a Traditional Libyan City |
| Contributor | - |
| Publisher | TUENGR Group |
| Publication Year | 2560 |
| Journal Title | International Transaction Journal of Engineering, Management, & Applied Sciences & Technologies |
| Journal Vol. | 8 |
| Journal No. | 4 |
| Page no. | 233-241 |
| Keyword | Sustainability, traditional city, Ghadames City, Architects, Physical, Social Aspects, Sustainable Architecture . |
| URL Website | http://tuengr.com |
| Website title | International Transaction Journal of Engineering, Management, & Applied Sciences & Technologies |
| ISSN | 2228-9860 |
| Abstract | Specifications exist for architects and other designers to respond to required sustainable architecture. Radford, Williamson and Bennetts (2003:12) noted the presence of "checklists of recommended design actions in many books and web sites," adding that, "some green architects, like William McDonough, have set down principles upon which they believe sustainable design should be based." These principles, known as the Hannover Principles, "were developed when McDonough was commissioned by the city of Hanover, Germany, to develop guidelines for design for sustainability for the Expo 2000 World's Fair." (ibid.) Ghadames is a famous Libyan traditional city, located in the desert. It is successful environmentally and demonstrates many principles of sustainable design. This research highlights the physical and social patterns of the ancient city of Ghadames, Libya. These patterns are common to old Islamic cities in the Middle East. This paper also discusses the social and physical aspects of low energy architecture in Ghadames. Furthermore, it presents an outline for upgrading methodology and a proposal for new development, in which grass with palm wood and suitable design technique is displayed as an excellent solution for providing a home. This paper aims to answer the following questions: What are principles of sustainable design in the traditional houses in Ghadames? What are the techniques Libyan builders in Ghadames used that display the Hanover principles? Which may be redeveloped by architects and designers in a newly built environment? |
