sustainable desert traditional architecture of saudi arabia (trondheim, norway, 2014)
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Sustainable Desert Traditional ArchitectureSaudi Arabia
Hisham Mortada
Department of ArchitectureKing Abdul Aziz University, Jeddah, Saudi
Arabiae-mail: [email protected]
ISDRC 2014Trondheim, Norway
Using energy and land resources with maximum efficiency at a rate that does not compromise the needs and life of future generations.
SustainabilityDefinition:
Principles:1.Energy efficiency2.Material choice and use3.Site impact4.Longevity and flexibility
Traditional architecture is a vital source of reference for sustainability.
Sustainability
Adobe and MankindAncient World
Adobe and MankindModern World
Adobe and MankindModern World
American Southwest
Adobe in Saudi Arabia
Environment of Najd
Environment of NajdTemperature
Rainfall
Najd Adobe ArchitectureSpatial Aspects: Inwardness
Najd Adobe ArchitectureSpatial Aspects: Privacy Zoning
Ground Floor
Upper Floor
Roof
MMMF
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F F F
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M: Public/MalesF: Private/Females
Najd Adobe ArchitectureSpatial Aspects: Relationship with the sky
Najd Adobe ArchitectureWindowless Façades
Najd Adobe ArchitectureConstruction Methods and Materials
Foundation
Mixture Preparation (mud, water & straw)
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Construction Methods and Materials
Forming mud bricks
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Construction Methods and Materials
Wall Construction: Bricks Method
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Construction Methods and Materials
Wall Construction: Courses Method
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Construction Methods and Materials
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External stone layers
Stone columns
Construction Methods and Materials
Wood roofing (athl & palm trunks & leafs)
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Construction Methods and Materials
Wood doors & windows (athl & palm trunks)
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Construction Methods and Materials
Wall finishing
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Sustainability: Climatic Values
Thermal values of mud and wall thickness
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Courtyard thermal &
ventilation values
Sustainability: Climatic Values
Urban Compactness: less exposure to solar heat and rays & more air movement
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Sustainability: Economic Values
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Available/local and easy to use materials
Sustainability: Economic Values
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Sustainability: Durability
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Sustainability: Social Value
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Architectural Scale: Aesthetic Value
Urban Scale: climatic, economic, and social values
Urban Scale
Conclusion: Traditional architecture has a lot to give for a more sustainable built environment.
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