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SILVIA RUIZ-POVEDA

SILVIA RUIZ-POVEDA

Santa Monica, CA, US

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Multifamily Complex for workers in Cairo, Egypt

MULTIFAMILY COMPLEX FOR WORKERS IN CAIRO, EGYPT.

The project is born from the analysis of the growth of the passage of ships in the Suez Canal, Egypt. This growth will continue to destroy the ecosystem on which itstands, where many endemic species have serious impact on the ecology. As a solution to this, I propose a new high translucent and permeable floor constructionsystem, with the intention of not interrupting the natural cycles of the sun and water, which make possible the regeneration of clean water and air to grow vegetation around the new platform to create a healthy ecosystem for the residents and support the environment. 

The thesis of this project involves addressing the environmental impact caused by the increasing ship traffic in the Suez Canal through the implementation of a new high translucent and permeable floor construction system. This innovative solution aims to maintain natural cycles of the sun and water, aiding in the regeneration of clean water and air to support the growth of vegetation and ultimately create a healthier ecosystem for both residents and the environment.

 
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Status: School Project
Location: Cairo, EG
My Role: Project Architect