Project Summary
This proposal is merited for the enterprising
effort to rehabilitate a coastal
region in Egypt. Many considerations
for implementing sustainable construction
technology are made at various
scales. Especially worthy of merit is the
attempt to address the overall urban
environment, while also considering
neighborhood planning and preservation
strategies for particular buildings.
The author expresses concern that
tourism-oriented development pay
respect to the Islamic culture and architectural
heritage of the city. Also commended
is the systematic approach.
Along with securing a strong sense of
cultural identity, the project would
certainly contribute to the conservation
of resources by facilitating the reuse
of an existing stock of buildings. From
an economic perspective, such a proposal
for urban and building renewal
would boost the economic opportunities
of the residents, while encouraging
further development in the region.