An Integrated Design For Nablus Municipality
Date
2021
Authors
Arabasi, Sameh
Natoor, Obada
Essam, Ayyash
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Abstract
In this project, we will talk about municipalities, which in turn are among the most
important buildings in any city. The municipality provides many different services to
citizens, including granting building permits and providing citizens with water and
electricity.
One municipality building that an architecture student proposed For Nablus city was
selected for this graduate project.
The site is located In Nablus-Rafidia with total area 3000 m2 and the built area is
3577m2 divided on 4 floors. The building includes 1215 m2 parking area. The
research methodology for this study is based on literature review for standard and
recommendation for such building, then studying at least one case study to understand
how such building works and function. A different evaluation and computer
simulation was used for structural performance, seismic design to ensure the
building’s safety, as well as environmental and electrical matters, including the
distribution of lighting, electrical switches, gates and mechanical, including sewage,
fire and alarm systems, as well as sound systems in order to present the best integrated
scenario for this building. In addition, pv-system was installed to fill part of the
energy consumed. Finally, the cost of the project was fully and efficiently estimated
to know the total project budget.