Farida Ashour
student
Cairo University, Faculty of Engineering Architecture Department.
Egypt
Architecture
The REPALM Cultural and Energy Center is a pioneering initiative that tackles the pressing issue of improper agricultural waste management, specifically… more
Tamer ElSerafi
advisor
Effat University
Saudi Arabia
Dr. Tamer ElSerafi is the Head of the Architecture Department and Director of the Master of Science… more
REPALM is a highly commendable synthesis of environmental innovation, social empowerment, and architectural intelligence. The project effectively addresses the ecological and economic challenges of palm waste through biomass conversion and community-based upcycling. The architecture supports this mission with a flexible, scalable spatial system—moveable slabs, core-connected trusses, and modular grid logic. The program bridges education, artisan workshops, and renewable energy generation, reinforcing a circular economy model. A potential refinement could be the visual expression of the energy infrastructure to strengthen architectural storytelling. Nonetheless, the proposal is innovative, purposeful, and technically adept, offering a scalable model for rural and peri-urban resilience.