Industrial Zone
IGA Role: Urban and Landscape Planning
Location: GCC
Getting involved in the design of a new industrial zone is a delicate decision, yet the challenge cannot be turned down when the project considers sustainability as a core element in the overall strategy, not only in terms of its design but also of eco-friendly industrial products. The design approach for the proposed industrial zone has therefore many folds. It first looks as a good integration within the local context, be it related to the physical conditions, local needs and market requirements, legal framework or cultural identity.
The project consisting of an exhibition center, production zone, storage zone and desalination plant is set to tackle issues through and such as:
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Site selection.
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The aesthetic and cultural identity inspired from local geography and landforms.
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A good integration within the site.
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Good use of the site’s physical conditions.
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Potentiality.
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Flexibility through a modular, expandable, and efficient system that utilizes the same space for different functions and activities.
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Sustainability, consumption of energy and resources through the use of renewable solar and wind energy.
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Environmental Quality.
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Control of the construction systems.
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Human scale character.
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Economic and social aspects.
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Streets and shading.