How to become a Sustainable Smart City: the case of Al Quassim Eco-Neighborhood, Saudi Arabia

Al Muhanna, Al Jawhara and Nayer, Aida (2016) How to become a Sustainable Smart City: the case of Al Quassim Eco-Neighborhood, Saudi Arabia. REAL CORP 2016 – SMART ME UP! How to become and how to stay a Smart City, and does this improve quality of life? Proceedings of 21st International Conference on Urban Planning, Regional Development and Information Society. pp. 881-884.

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Abstract

Sustainability is a word we started to hear it lately a lot and think about it. The effect of the new approach of sustainability in architecture have been noticeable by everyone and how it will be beneficial for the environment and the next generations. Heading towards sustainability and solar energy systems in neighborhoods, cities, and apply them in a way that it will be acceptable by the Saudi Developments, especially on cities like Al Quassim. Merging the vernacular building material with the new smart techniques will allow residential modules to be self-efficient in terms of energy Consumption, taking in considerations similar experience from Hassan Fathy and contemporary projects in the Middle East. Accordingly, this paper is discussing assessment of renewable versus non-renewable resources adopted within Saudi settlements. The Discussion elaborates on material resources available and the potential creating a smart model to be adopted as a prototype in hot arid Climate around Saudi Cities.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: Smart Building Materials, Eco neighborhood, sustainable, smart city, Saudi Arabia
Subjects: G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GE Environmental Sciences
H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor
Depositing User: REAL CORP Administrator
Date Deposited: 18 Jul 2016 10:12
Last Modified: 18 Jul 2016 10:12
URI: http://repository.corp.at/id/eprint/90

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