Darb al-Ahmar Conservation and Revitalisation - <p>In the autumn semester of 2019, the Department of Architectural Engineering &amp; Environmental Design in AASTMT’s Faculty of Engineering &amp; Technology organized two courses on integrated urban rehabilitation. Both courses drew extensively upon the experience and methodology of the Aga Khan Historic Cities Programme.</p><p><br></p><p>The metropolis of Cairo is often characterized by its capability to juxtapose tradition, historicism and modernity, to concoct a blend unique that is this sprawling city; home to over 20 million inhabitants. Nevertheless, questions pertaining to urban design are inherent, and Cairo remains a consistent hot-bed for opportunities toward urban growth and development of the built environment, toward the advancement and sustainability of communities that inhabit this city.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>The course aimed to understand the different theories, principles, processes, and urban design procedures and enhance students’ practical urban revitalization skills. The course examined the ways that existing cities have spread and been redeveloped. The course included a rich collection of ideas and projects that urban designers were generating internationally, notably the Aga Khan Historic Cities Programme.</p>

Rethinking Al-Darb Al-Ahmar: Impact of Cultural Heritage on Human Well-Being

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book
Year
2021

In the autumn semester of 2019, the Department of Architectural Engineering & Environmental Design in AASTMT’s Faculty of Engineering & Technology organized two courses on integrated urban rehabilitation. Both courses drew extensively upon the experience and methodology of the Aga Khan Historic Cities Programme.


The metropolis of Cairo is often characterized by its capability to juxtapose tradition, historicism and modernity, to concoct a blend unique that is this sprawling city; home to over 20 million inhabitants. Nevertheless, questions pertaining to urban design are inherent, and Cairo remains a consistent hot-bed for opportunities toward urban growth and development of the built environment, toward the advancement and sustainability of communities that inhabit this city. 


The course aimed to understand the different theories, principles, processes, and urban design procedures and enhance students’ practical urban revitalization skills. The course examined the ways that existing cities have spread and been redeveloped. The course included a rich collection of ideas and projects that urban designers were generating internationally, notably the Aga Khan Historic Cities Programme.

Citation

Abdel-Moneim, Nancy, and Medhat, Asmaa, editors. Rethinking Al-Darb Al-Ahmar: Impact of Cultural Heritage on Human Well-Being. Cairo: Academy Publishing Center, 2020. 

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Architectural Engineering and Environmental Design Department, Arab Academy for Science, Technology, and Maritime Transport

Country

Egypt

Language

English

Dimensions

140 pages

Site Types

urban design and development
urban design and development

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