Conference by Mohammed Alfayyad
Proceedings Article
As a result of the years-long conflict in Syria, many Syrians have been forced to move to safer a... more As a result of the years-long conflict in Syria, many Syrians have been forced to move to safer areas near the Syrian-Turkish border in the north. As a result of the deteriorating economic conditions, the displaced people are forced to live in tents in camps that lack the basic needs of human beings. In addition, these camps did not protect the residents from the severe weather conditions in summer and winter. This paper proposes a sustainable economic solution by building special earthen domes that provide independence and social interactions between the residents of the camp. The solution presents different architectural models that are adapted to the needs of the displaced and provide thermal insulation and consider the economic and social aspects by relying on earth in providing the building materials. The displaced may participate in building their own houses in a way that secures decent life.
Book by Mohammed Alfayyad
Heritage Management for Recovery, 2022
Palmyra, one of the oldest and most important archaeological cities in the world, has a cultural ... more Palmyra, one of the oldest and most important archaeological cities in the world, has a cultural heritage spanning thousands of years. Palmyra has been subjected to several wars and conflicts throughout history. The most recent war was the conflict that erupted in 2011. This conflict left enormous economic, human, cultural and social impacts especially when ISIS occupied Palmyra and destroyed the most important properties in the city. The facade of the Roman Theater was partially destroyed. Thousands of residents left the city fleeing the horrors of war, carrying with them an intangible heritage that expresses culture, customs and traditions. This heritage has become subject to loss and extinction so the need arose for a strategy to revive and preserve heritage, both tangible and intangible. In fact, the revival of this heritage can help in the recovery, through its contribution to building peace and consolidating social stability, and consequently paving the way for the revival of cultural practices. These activities will be an incentive for the displaced to return the recovery of the intangible heritage in Palmyra can have a positive impact not only on preserving the cultural heritage, but also on employing it to achieve social advancement and stable community.
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Conference by Mohammed Alfayyad
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