Résumé:
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.
