Résumé:
In order to effectively address the spatial needs and propose of innovative green solutions
that align with the societal dynamics of Laghouat, an arid city in Algeria, a comprehensive
research has been undertaken. A comprehensive examination of the various factors influ encing energy optimization in building design, including everything from the surrounding
environment to the intricate details of the building envelope in order to develop new and
suitable solutions that cater to the unique socio-cultural context of Laghouat, while promot ing sustainable environmentally responsive design that is resilient to the arid zone.
Based on the typo-morphological and sensorial approach enhanced with questionnaires and
interviews along with a SWOT analysis, gave us the theme of the project: sustainable com mercial and entertainment center with souk experience in Laghouat. The thematic research
was therefore divided into 3 sections: the souk, commercial and entertainment center, and
urban park.
The project of the integrated souk with commercial and entertainment spaces was based
on the linear spatial organization of the traditional souk experience that encompasses local
culture and practices creating a heritage ambiance that seeks to rejuvenate the city’s unique
identity, particularly the “Kser,” by honoring its history, preserving its authenticity, and incor porating its distinct architecture and urban characteristics into various sensorial experienc es within a sustainable environment that avoids the urban heat island effect. An urban park
was added to strengthen this approach to leverage the oasis’s micro-climate effects.
At the end, and to refine our design in terms of sustainability responses, we used several
softwares, like Meteonorm, climate consultant, Envi-met and DesignBuilder.
