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Architecture and Sustainability: Case Studies from Cairo's Downtown and Nubia-Aswan Towards Achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals

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Last updated: 26 Dec 2024

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Architecture Engineering and the Engineering Architectural Interior Design.

Abstract

As the global community strives to address the pressing challenges of environmental degradation and social inequality, the role of architecture in promoting sustainable development has gained unprecedented significance. This paper explores the intrinsic connection between architecture and sustainable development, focusing on Egypt as a case study. The research follows theoretical and practical application methodology, where case studies and solutions are applied. Egypt, with its rich historical heritage and rapidly urbanizing cities, presents a unique context to investigate how the built environment can contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) outlined by the United Nations. This study adopts a multidisciplinary approach, integrating architectural analysis, urban planning principles, environmental science, and social studies to examine the various ways in which architecture influences and interacts with sustainability goals. Case Studies include two locations in Egypt as future concepts to solve problems: Downtown Cairo and Nubia-Aswan, where ideas were introduced towards a better quality of life. The findings of this research underscore the importance of collaboration between various stakeholders, such as government bodies, non-governmental organizations, architects, and the public, to create a holistic approach to sustainable architectural design and urban planning towards resilient communities. The paper also emphasizes the need for education and awareness campaigns to foster a culture of sustainability within the architectural and construction sectors. Proposed projects were introduced in the International Union of Architects (UIA) World Congress of Architects in Copenhagen 2023 and published in UIA Guidebook 2030.

DOI

10.21608/jesaun.2024.251635.1291

Keywords

Sustainability, Built Environment, Resilient Communities, UIA, Egypt

Authors

First Name

Vitta

Last Name

Ibrahim

MiddleName

Abdel Rehim

Affiliation

Architecture Department, Pyramids Higher Institute (P.H.I.) for Engineering and Technology, 6th of October, Egypt

Email

vitta174@hotmail.com

City

Cairo

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0000-0001-8924-5642

First Name

Manar

Last Name

Eltanbouly

MiddleName

Mohamed

Affiliation

Interior Design Department, Faculty of Arts and Design, October University for Modern Science and Arts (MSA), 6th of October, Egypt

Email

melsaeed@msa.edu.eg

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52

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3

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46630

Issue Date

2024-05-01

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2023-11-27

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2024-05-01

Page Start

291

Page End

311

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1687-0530

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2356-8550

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1,438

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JES. Journal of Engineering Sciences

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https://jesaun.journals.ekb.eg/

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Architecture and Sustainability: Case Studies from Cairo's Downtown and Nubia-Aswan Towards Achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals

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26 Dec 2024