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العنوان
Water‐Efficient Construction Processes for Affordable Housing Projects in the Egyptian Deserts \
المؤلف
Abd El-Hameed, Ahmed Khaled Mohamed.
هيئة الاعداد
باحث / أحمد خالد محمد عبد الحميد
مشرف / ياسر محمد منصور
مشرف / احمد عاطف فجال
مناقش / احمد رضا عابدين
مناقش / مصطفى رفعت اسماعيل
تاريخ النشر
2017.
عدد الصفحات
330 p.:
اللغة
الإنجليزية
الدرجة
الدكتوراه
التخصص
الهندسة المعمارية
تاريخ الإجازة
1/1/2017
مكان الإجازة
جامعة عين شمس - كلية الهندسة - عمارة
الفهرس
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Abstract

Egypt currently faces water stress issues, with further problems resulting from Climate Change and a per capita share predicted to reach “absolute water scarcity” in 2025. Egypt has the highest demand for affordable housing in the MENA region due to its large population and relatively low-income levels, being forecasted to increase due to future climate changes. Previous studies proved that the construction water demands surpass the operational demands in housing units studied, highlighting the importance of water efficiency measures during both off-site and on-site construction processes.
This thesis firstly reviews the previous studies on housing water demands and their calculation schemes, beside discussing the Egyptian regulations for green buildings in terms of water efficiency. The water usage of building materials and components will be then quantified based on their quantities in case studies and water inventory databases surveyed. Later, the optimum water-efficient alternatives will be reached through a “Cradle-to-Site” analysis of different scenarios. Finally, recommendations for selection decisions will be introduced for manufacturers, planners, architects and stakeholders.