Redesign of Nablus Municipality Building
Date
2021
Authors
Ghannam, Maram
Hasan Ali, Shahd
Qashoo’, Shahd
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Abstract
In this project (Graduation Project), we present a redesign of a municipal
building in the city of Nablus in order to achieve integration between the
various architectural, structural, mechanical and electrical engineering
disciplines, etc. and verify its compatibility with environmental standards.
First chapters contain an analysis of the municipality’s site in all respects, determine its pros and
cons, and work to reduce the impact of the site’s negatives on the design. Some modifications
were made to the building facades by adding vertical and inclined louvers on eastern and western
façade, as well as horizontal on the southern façade, and the result was energy-saving building.
Full analysis of the architectural design also presented for compliance with international codes
and standards. The necessary corrections and additions were made and clarified with the plans.
All structural elements in the building were also designed, as the building was structurally
divided into three blocks. Solid slab was used on the basements floors with a thickness of 30cm
and the ribbed slab was used on the upper floors with a thickness of 35cm, after the seismic
analysis and design, shear walls were added to support the building and increase its seismic
resistance.
Finally, all the activities that make up the project were collected and detailed in terms of
quantities and costs, and a tabular cost breakdown structure was prepared.
During our work we will take several codes and specifications into account when carrying out
the design process. Also, we will employ several programs to help us in this, including the
programs such as, AutoCAD, Revit, DIALUX, Design builder and ETABS.