Integrated Design for Nablus Municipality
Date
2021
Authors
Salman, Rawiah
Antar, Shahd
Mbrouk, Lara
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Abstract
The "municipality" is a governmental department and service apparatus that has a major role in
people's economic and social lives. Undoubtedly, the role of municipalities is a great responsibility,
A municipality is an urban administrative department and local authorities established by regions
to provide services to civilians. It can be found in cities or villages. Increase its revenues through
taxes, grants, and government funding. It helps people in their daily life in various ways; From
garbage collection and fire services, to the construction of cultural facilities such as community
centers and libraries.”
“The main reason to design a new one in Nablus is due to the rapid growth rate, and the current
municipality is not adapting to this growth. It is very small compared to the services provided. On
the other hand; Its current location on Faisal Street in dense area in the city, where it is difficult for
citizens to reach it with their own cars. This project has presented a new design for the municipality
of Nablus, located on land that has been cut off from Gamal Abdel Nasser Park. It aimed to provide
a building that meets all standards and functions to obtain an integrated building.”
“To meet the mentioned objective group of methodologies were adopted. At first, all information
about municipality was gathered by doing a literature review including, reading books and articles
related to the subject. After that, throughout the design process of all building aspects, various
software has been used such as AutoCAD, Revit and Etabs 2016.”
“The process has been eventually led to the integrated municipality building goes through ordered
steps. The first one was to analyze the site on which the municipality has aimed to be constructed
in terms of its topographical nature and surrounding environment. Then came the role of integrated
design of the building in terms of architectural design including spaces and orientation, and
environmental design including ventilation, lighting and acoustics systems. As for structural
design, it included firstly the analysis of 3D model of the building, soil-structure interaction and
seismic analysis then came the design process using a computer software. The HVAC, water, and
sanitary systems have been designed throughout the mechanical design stage. The electrical design
has been introduced including lighting and power systems and control panel design. Finally,
emergency exits and an alarm system have also been included in the public safety design.”
“Finally, it could be said the Nablus Municipality design has been done in a way that reflects the
development of its performance and services in the society in accordance with the standers that
suits society’s needs”.