The Role of Eco-Friendly Technology in Designing Off-Grid Camps "An Applied study for the Design of Self-Sufficient prefabricated modular units on the top of Mount Sinai" | ||||
| Arts and Architecture Journal | ||||
| Volume 4, Issue 2, December 2023, Page 156-183 PDF (5.46 MB) | ||||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||||
| DOI: 10.21608/aaj.2023.231996.1041 | ||||
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| Author | ||||
Hanan Bassuny Abd Elmoiz 
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| Decor department faculty of fine arts Alexandria | ||||
| Abstract | ||||
| Camps are one of the most important sectors of global tourism today, as the need for camping has become more popular with tourists. Camping tourism is now highly developed, luxury accommodations have become a global attraction and high demands for quality and comfort are the hallmarks of modern camping. This trend is called "glamping" a combine of the words "glamorous" and "camping". The main factors driving the growth of the glamping market, the rise of eco-tourism, interest in nature, and consumer inclination towards adventure travel. This desire to return to nature is what makes luxury camping like traditional camping, so attractive. The main philosophy has been outdoor lodging that offers unique relaxing experiences for travelers. Luxury camping removes the negative features of traditional camping and allows travelers to experience all the positives of camping without any of the inconvenient aspects or sacrificing comfort and safety. Traditional tents are replaced with prefabricated accommodations that are furnished as luxury hotel suites, with all house amenities. The camp accommodation units include Functional spaces adapted to the needs of the guest, from bedrooms and en-suite bathrooms that have running water and hot water, fully equipped kitchen, electricity and modern appliances such as air conditioning, living room and covered outdoor seating area that provides space for a wonderful 5-star experience in the most remote locations. When solutions make it possible to turn the furthest place - off the grid - into a desirable camping destination, where you can immerse yourself in nature with a sense of comfort. So The first axis of the research is about the integration of sustainable technologies to provide the infrastructure for off-grid camping units through zero carbon emissions energy technologies, hybrid energy systems technology, energy services with independent and transportable container systems, and the design of mobile toilets as a flexible way for camps that are not serviced by sewage lines. Sanitary, off-grid sewage system, off-grid water supply, heating and cooling solutions where new technologies allow guests to feel comfortable regardless of the weather outside. The mountains are considered one of the most important tourist destinations that tourists from all over the world come to. Most countries in the world have paid special attention to providing basic and complementary services to visitors to those destinations. The second axis of the research deals with luxury camping in the mountainous environment with the aim of developing mountainous areas to add a new and distinct dimension to mountain eco-tourism in Egypt, with sustainable development of the Bedouin community within the framework of the Country's approach to paying attention to sustainable tourism to achieve Egypt's vision 2030. whereas the construction in some mountainous environments is difficult, the design of prefabricated modular units can meet the requirements of light weight and flexibility in design, can be replaced and repaired in a short period of time, and can be integrated with advanced technologies in the field of environmental sustainability to achieve maximum self-sufficiency, and capable of solving The problems of the site’s height, the difficulty of installation, and the harsh weather conditions. And when the structure is moved, the site will return as it was without any negative impact on the environment. Applied Project Proposal at Mount Moses, which is one of the most important tourist attractions in the city of St. Catherine, that visited every year by thousands of tourists. We find that tourism development is concentrated along the Red Sea coast, with a little attention given to the development of high areas. It is exploited in an appropriate way to add a new and distinct dimension to Egyptian tourism and to be a sustainable development for the Bedouin community. The proposed design is a camp of prefabricated modular units that meet the requirements of durability and light weight to solve the problems of site height and the difficulty of installation. With the suggestion of materials for the design with high thermal insulation, which results in a comfortable interior environment under harsh weather conditions and the integrated technological techniques to suit off-grid site requirements. | ||||
| Keywords | ||||
| Glamping; Prefabrication; Off Grid; Mountain Tourism | ||||
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