Khadega Loutfy
student
Cairo University, Faculty of Engineering Architecture Department.
Egypt
Architecture
This project is located in Jeziret Ad Dahab, a place front-facing the Nile, with very fertile lands theoretically optimal for farming. Currently, There is a… more
Aleen SABA
advisor
USEK - Holy spirit University of Kaslik
Lebanese
When establishing a design, every architect will consider what exactly they want to communicate by… more
Strengths:
Integrated Problem Solving: Directly tackles food insecurity, environmental degradation (smog), and economic displacement of farmers with a single, multi-faceted approach.
High-Tech & Sustainable: Utilizes aeroponics for vastly improved food output with 90% less water, coupled with a groundbreaking system that converts smog into nutrient solutions using Metal-Organic Framework (MOF) towers.
Community Empowerment: Designed to enable local farmers to continue their profession, fostering community engagement and providing a year-round, reliable food source.
Visionary Design: Features a transparent, educational design inspired by Renzo Piano, blending a high-tech facility with the natural landscape.
Areas for Development:
Smog-to-Nutrient Process Clarity: While innovative, the specific technical feasibility and mechanism for converting smog into usable plant nutrients need more conceptual detail.
MOF Maintenance: The long-term performance and maintenance requirements (e.g., cleaning, regeneration) of the MOF technology are crucial details that need to be addressed.
Sustainable Material Choices: Further justification or exploration of more eco-friendly alternatives for materials like reinforced concrete cladding could enhance the project's sustainability credentials.
Quantifiable Impact: Adding specific data on the extent of food shortage or environmental degradation would strengthen the project's urgency and proposed impact.