Health And Wellness Resort in Siwa Oasis, Egypt

This thesis explores the integration of vernacular architecture and advanced techniques in the design of a sustainable health and wellness resort in Siwa Oasis, Egypt. The project employs bioclimatic strategies and 3D printing technology using locally sourced materials such as karshif (a mix of salt and clay) and palm based elements. The resort's design draws from Siwan traditions including domed roofs, and courtyards while adopting computational design for form optimization and passive cooling. Field interviews, climate analysis, and structural studies informed the proposal, aiming to preserve cultural identity, reduce environmental impact, and enhance visitor well being. The result is a context sensitive and forward looking resort model rooted in local resources and ecological responsibility.

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Architecture

Level thesis:degree_level

masters

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Architecture

Department dc:contributor.department

Architecture

Grantor dc:publisher

Virginia Tech

Year dc:date.issued

2025

Author dc:creator

• Ali, Mohamed

Chair dc:contributor.committeechair

• Vorster, Clive R.

Committee members dc:contributor.committeemember

• Al, Stefan J.
• Haghnazar Kouchaksaraei, Ramtin

• Health and Wellness Resort
• Halotherapy
• Sustainable Architecture
• Salt Architecture
• 3D Printing in Architecture
• Passive Cooling
• Parametric Design

Statement dc:rights

• In Copyright

Licence dc:rights.uri

• http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/

Language dc:language.iso

en

Handle dc:identifier.uri

https://hdl.handle.net/10919/135796

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:vtechworks.lib.vt.edu:10919/135796