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Abstract
Energy is one of the main components of the universe that shapes human lives and has a direct relation to achieving balance in it. All living things are surrounded by a natural energy field that interacts with the surrounding energy fields. As a result of the advancement of modern technology and industrialization, huge amounts of electromagnetic radiation are emitted leading to the existence of the most dangerous and widespread pollution caused by these electromagnetic fields. The sources of these non-ionized electromagnetic radiation, are the cell phone towers antennas of wireless communications, power generation stations and transmission lines, broadcasting stations, radars, cell phones, Wi-Fi systems, and similar power and communication systems which have negative effects on public health and increase cancerous diseases. Another cause of this pollution is the natural sources such as the earth energy grids, and underground water streams. These sources are not taken into consideration during designing urban spaces leading to a negative effect on the wellbeing of the space users.
Recently, a new science was introduced, the science of Biogeometry, that deals with the energy of shapes in order to bring health and balance to the biological system as shapes can have a physical and psychological impact on human welfare. Biogeometry works on harmonizing the energy systems, which have been ignored by the modern civilization at the cost of human beings’ wellbeing and overall health. This goal of Biogeometry actually helps in achieving one of the main objectives of urban design which is the ability to bring to the user a sense of wellbeing and human satisfaction. That’s why designing energy balanced urban spaces by reducing the effects of harmful radiations and neutralizing energy fields should be a major objective to enhance the wellbeing of the urban space users.
Consequently, this research attempts to go deeper in understanding the energy fields that surround human beings and that represent an important aspect to be taken into consideration during designing urban spaces. It undergoes the different energy practices that had taken place in several civilizations. It also attempts to change the perspective by which urban designers consider and deal with shapes as just elements in their designs but rather consider the great effect that these shapes can really have on the quality of human lives and on the human wellbeing and welfare. The research argues that by integrating energy considerations and using energy sciences such as Biogeometry, the negative effects of electromagnetic radiations will be neutralized, enhancing the quality of the urban space, which will be reflected on human beings’ wellbeing and behavior.
The hypothesis was tested through investigating 2 case studies in Safaga, Egypt; Menaville resort (which was designed based on the Biogeometry design principles), and Lotus Bay resort (the neighboring resort to Menaville and was designed without considering the energy component). Data was collected in both resorts using observations, a structured questionnaire, and interviews with the resorts’ guests, managers, and staff members. The survey revealed that considering the energy aspect in the urban design of the resort (Menaville) positively affects the wellbeing of its guests; socially, mentally, spiritually, and physically in a massive way, resulting in a unique attachment between the resort and its guests that pushes them to be regular visitors.