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Abstract
In order to evaluate the possibility of making less environmentally disturbing design approaches
and increased levels of sustainability within Egyptian localities. this chapter Is prepared to present
the results of the assessment of various environmental issues in Egypt To achieve this goal.
related data have been acquired and demonstrated in respect of green architectural design
potentials and strategies.
A summary of Egypt’s Total Primary Energy Production (TPEP) and Consumption (TPEP) IS
presented to help envision the problem. Energy production and consumption ;n Egypt are
promising through the implementation of a number of governmental plans. The use of these
energy resources will lessen the consumption 01 nonrenewable resources and thus. keep the
availability for energy resources valid for more years to come. Meeting with the needs 01 the
present without compromising the ability 01 future generations 10 meet their own needs is one of
the main bases of sustainable development.
riendly solutions. it has been emphasized that
the use of renewable energy resources may yield favorable results when applied only to cer1ain
climatic conditions. This process and its analysis should be contributed with the other major site
selection bases. Accordingly. the data on wind and solar direction. orientation. and frequency
distribution are used to analyze renewable energy availability and chare cteristics at some
locations in Egypt later in Chapter Xl. With emphasis on cost and maintenance problems.
photovoltaic generation potentials are further addressed as one of the most advanced
technologies tending to be partially promising in Egypt.
Energy-related gas emissions are then tacklled to illustrate the problem of energy-related
problems of environmental degradation. Considered as an early indicator of pollution. fossil fuel-related
carbon dioxide emissions in Egypt are arranged and classified in a chronological table.
The data reveal that Egypt’s carbon emissions increased 170% from 11.7 million metric tons in
1980 to 31.6 million tons in 1998. mostly due to increased energy consumption.
Finally. the governmental strategies for accelerating sustainability are presented.
including the multilateral environmental agreements to which Egypt is a signatory. and ending
with the Egyptian Law 4/1994 for the protection of the environment. The law and its regulations
cover the governmental sector that can be grouped according to the pollutant emissions from
verious activities. Yet. it lacks many updates and promotions to cope With recent environmental
data about hazardous substances and limits of periods of exposure.
As a result of this analysis. and due to the National Development Policy focused in this
chapter, four case are selected to be representatives. each for a specific Egyptian climatic
environment in the next chapter.