TOWARDS A METHODOLOGY TO BUILD SUSTAINABLE HOUSING PROJECTS IN EGYPT

Abstract

This research attempts to define the concept of sustainability and its potentials in the construction sector through the assessment of sustainability level of each project based on global standards of sustainability. The aim of this research is to develop a methodology for the development of sustainable houses in Egypt, taking into account the best possible solutions for current housing challenges by investigating the validity of new building technologies around the world as sustainable alternatives to traditional building techniques in Egypt.