The Saudi contemporary dwelling standard is unaffordable to majority of families, in terms of are... more The Saudi contemporary dwelling standard is unaffordable to majority of families, in terms of area, pattern, building materials and technique, several affordable options appropriate to young, should be provided. The research starts with the identification and cost analysis of low cost housing. Primarily, the problem lies in excessive spaces, which could be rationalized, and the high cost of construction due to unaffordable building tech. and finishes. It is aimed at the presentation of appropriate building tech. for affordable Saudi dwelling in Arriyadh, through the application of a critical framework. The introduced concept by the author deals with all phases of technology, as a process, not a selection of building product. The selection criteria are divided into four sets: first, design including technical terms and user needs. Second: production criteria of building materials and components, third: affordable construction criteria. Finally, marketing and promotion to ensure social acceptance. It is evident that high living standard in Saudi Arabia, has caused the reluctance of providing affordable options similar to other countries, which has created a technical gap. The review of building capabilities in Al Ryiadh and indigenous materials, considering the thermal performance, has proven the visibility of introducing appropriate building tech. for affordable Saudi dwelling in Al Riyadh.
The Saudi contemporary dwelling standard is unaffordable to majority of families, in terms of are... more The Saudi contemporary dwelling standard is unaffordable to majority of families, in terms of area, pattern, building materials and technique, several affordable options appropriate to young, should be provided. The research starts with the identification and cost analysis of low cost housing. Primarily, the problem lies in excessive spaces, which could be rationalized, and the high cost of construction due to unaffordable building tech. and finishes. It is aimed at the presentation of appropriate building tech. for affordable Saudi dwelling in Arriyadh, through the application of a critical framework. The introduced concept by the author deals with all phases of technology, as a process, not a selection of building product. The selection criteria are divided into four sets: first, design including technical terms and user needs. Second: production criteria of building materials and components, third: affordable construction criteria. Finally, marketing and promotion to ensure social acceptance. It is evident that high living standard in Saudi Arabia, has caused the reluctance of providing affordable options similar to other countries, which has created a technical gap. The review of building capabilities in Al Ryiadh and indigenous materials, considering the thermal performance, has proven the visibility of introducing appropriate building tech. for affordable Saudi dwelling in Al Riyadh.
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