Balancing outoodr and indoor comfort throughout Nature-based solutions (NBS) in an Ecocultural center

Abstract

To effectively meet the spatial and environmental needs of an underutilized neighborhood in Miliana, a northern Algerian city with a sub-humid climate, this research adopts an integrated approach focused on sustainability, outdoor thermal comfort, and urban revitalization. Based on typo-morphological analysis, sensorial reading of the site, and qualitative inputs from surveys and interviews, the proposed project envisions an ecocultural

center supported by high-quality public spaces. The aim is to restore social interaction and cultural expression through an architectural language that blends contemporary design with local identity. The concept of urban acupuncture was employed to guide small-scale yet strategic interventions capable of revitalizing the urban fabric while respecting existing socio-spatial dynamics. In parallel, Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) are used to improve the microclimate, balance indoor and outdoor thermal comfort, and reduce urban heat island effects. Environmental simulation tools supported the climate-responsive design process and spatial validation.