The New Basra’s waterfront
The primary objective of this project is to design a sustainable island in Basra that addresses environmental challenges
An Architecture project has been recognized with an Honorable Mention in the prestigious Tamayouz Excellence Award by The Dewan Award for Architecture!
Objective: The primary objective of this project is to design a sustainable island in Basra that addresses environmental challenges.
Key Design Solutions:
-Shading:
Palm Trees, Small Openings, Mashrabiya Screens, Ventilation Corridors, Building Orientation, Solar Orientation, Waterfront Orientation, Covered Walkways
-Desalination and Water Recycling: Addressing the lack of drinking water, the project includes an Atmospheric Water Generator (AWG) that extracts moisture from the air and converts it into usable, potable water.
Natural Ventilation: by natural ventilation strategies. Atriums, courtyards, louvered windows, reducing indoor humidity levels.
-Drought-Resistant Landscaping: Savanna spaces are important for several reasons, Savannas are incredibly biodiverse ecosystems, home to a wide variety of plant and animal species.
-Wetland Filtration System
-Passive Cooling
-Sustainable Materials
-Shading:
Palm Trees, Small Openings, Mashrabiya Screens, Ventilation Corridors, Building Orientation, Solar Orientation, Waterfront Orientation, Covered Walkways
-Desalination and Water Recycling: Addressing the lack of drinking water, the project includes an Atmospheric Water Generator (AWG) that extracts moisture from the air and converts it into usable, potable water.
Natural Ventilation: by natural ventilation strategies. Atriums, courtyards, louvered windows, reducing indoor humidity levels.
-Drought-Resistant Landscaping: Savanna spaces are important for several reasons, Savannas are incredibly biodiverse ecosystems, home to a wide variety of plant and animal species.
-Wetland Filtration System
-Passive Cooling
-Sustainable Materials
The Sustainable Island Design not only offers solutions to environmental challenges but also promotes sustainability, community engagement, and a high-quality recreational experience for residents and visitors alike.
This design proposal outlines a holistic approach to transforming Dakeer Island into a sustainable and prosperous community that respects its natural environment and cultural heritage while improving the quality of life for its residents. The success of such a project would depend on strong community involvement, collaboration with various stakeholders, and careful planning and execution.
This design proposal outlines a holistic approach to transforming Dakeer Island into a sustainable and prosperous community that respects its natural environment and cultural heritage while improving the quality of life for its residents. The success of such a project would depend on strong community involvement, collaboration with various stakeholders, and careful planning and execution.
Key Principles:
Biomimicry: Inspiration was drawn from historical examples of organic growth and adaptation observed in cities, structures, and ecosystems, showcasing nature's inherent capacity for organic adaptation and growth. Buildings and urban spaces were designed with materials and structures that replicate biological processes. An example of this concept is the incorporation of self-healing materials capable of repairing cracks, mirroring the natural tissue repair process.
Biomimicry: Inspiration was drawn from historical examples of organic growth and adaptation observed in cities, structures, and ecosystems, showcasing nature's inherent capacity for organic adaptation and growth. Buildings and urban spaces were designed with materials and structures that replicate biological processes. An example of this concept is the incorporation of self-healing materials capable of repairing cracks, mirroring the natural tissue repair process.
An atmospheric water generator (AWG)
is a device that extracts water from humid ambient air, producing potable water. Water vapor in the air can be extracted either by condensation - cooling the air below its dew point, exposing the air to desiccants, using membranes that only pass water vapor, collecting fog, or pressurizing the air. AWGs are useful where potable water is difficult to obtain, because water is always present in ambient air.
Savanna ecosystem
A savanna ecosystem is a unique and diverse space found in various parts of the world, characterized by a combination of grasslands and scattered trees. This space structure will provide an overview of what a savanna space involves, including its geography, climate, flora, fauna, and human impact.
A savanna ecosystem is a unique and diverse space found in various parts of the world, characterized by a combination of grasslands and scattered trees. This space structure will provide an overview of what a savanna space involves, including its geography, climate, flora, fauna, and human impact.
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