Hydroponic Planted Roofs as a Tool to Improve Socio-Economical Sustainability and Living Conditions. | ||
| The International Conference on Civil and Architecture Engineering | ||
| Volume 16, Issue 16, May 2025, Pages 1-11 PDF (1.27 M) | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/iccae.2025.453798 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Hosam Abd El- Aziz Amr1; Sara Essam Tageldin2; Amira Mohamed Mahrous3 | ||
| 1Associate professor in the Faculty of Engineering, Architectural Department, The British University in Egypt, El Sherouk City, Misr-Ismalia Road, Cairo, Egypt. | ||
| 2Faculty of Engineering, Architectural Department, The British University in Egypt, El Sherouk City, Misr-Ismalia Road, Cairo, Egypt. | ||
| 3Lecturer in the Faculty of Engineering, Architectural Department, The British University in Egypt, El Sherouk City, Misr-Ismalia Road, Cairo, Egypt. | ||
| Abstract | ||
| This study explores the potential of hydroponic systems in addressing climate change by promoting urban food systems, encouraging community involvement, and enhancing thermal comfort. It focuses on middle-class areas in Egypt and uses a comprehensive analysis of literature, defining hydroponic systems, and explaining seeds growing medium. Empirical techniques, including structured interviews with 12 Egyptian hydroponic experts (with 4–15 years of experience), are used to verify the conclusions drawn from the literature, focusing on sustainability, system components, and crop selection criteria. Comparative studies are conducted to assess the socio-environmental advantages of hydroponic case studies. AI simulation techniques were performed using Climate Studio for Rhino, modeling building performance and evaluating the impact of hydroponic systems on indoor thermal comfort and energy consumption. The results demonstrate significant socio-economic and environmental advantages of hydroponic systems, providing useful information for sustainable design guidelines. The research advances urban agriculture techniques tailored to the unique challenges faced by middle-class communities in Egypt, enhancing the resilience of the country against climate change. | ||
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