"learning from the past for a sustainable future of oman"

Daniela A. Ottmann Assistant Professor

ASD Architecture and Sustainable Design

UPAD Department for Urban Planning and Architectural Design German University of Technology in Oman [GUtech]

daniela.ottmann@gutech.edu.om

"Learning from the past for a sustainable future of Oman"

Research on traditional knowledge of the built environment of Oman.

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Daniela A. Ottmann _ Assistant Professor _ ASD Architecture and Sustainable Design _ UPAD Department for Urban Planning and Architectural Design _German University of Technology in Oman (GUtech)

Overview of presentation Oman Environment Day @ ecOman Centre

‣Sustainable Development...a GCC goal

‣Current Development Oman

‣Traditional knowledge of built environment

‣Outlook and Strategies Research and Development

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“Established in January 1997 through a

Royal Decree, the Omani Environment Day

was created in order to align the

Sultanate with best practice international

efforts towards eco-preservation

and resource protection.”

Dana Sarhan, Public Relations Officer, Board Member at

ESO

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The Cooperation Council for theArab States of the Gulf (GCC)Development Strategy For the GCC States (2010-2025)GOALSFirst: Sustainable Development... Ensuring adequate water resources for development needsfollowing approaches:1. Increasing the contribution of the renewable resources as sources of energy.2. Considering all renewable energy sources especially, solar, wind, and biomass energy in labs, research and developments centers.3. Making available of renewable energy services especially in rural areas.4. Protection of environment and control of the impacts of climate changes.

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presentWater Use of Arab World Residents

Data Source: IEA and World Bank; Source: www.carboun.com

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presentEnergy Use in Buildings

Data Source: IEA and World Bank; Source: www.carboun.com

Source: Retrieved May 23, 2012 <http://www.eoearth.org/article/Oman>

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presentEnergy Use in Buildings

Data Source: IEA and World Bank; Source: www.carboun.com

Daniela A. Ottmann _ Assistant Professor _ ASD Architecture and Sustainable Design _ UPAD Department for Urban Planning and Architectural Design _German University of Technology in Oman (GUtech)

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presentArab World Carbon Emission

Data Source: IEA and World Bank; Source: www.carboun.com

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presentArab World Carbon Emission

Data Source: IEA and World Bank; Source: www.carboun.com

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presentOmanMajor environmental issues include:

rising soil salinity;beach pollution from oil spills; and,limited natural freshwater resources

WaterTotal Renewable Water Resources: 1 cu km (1997)Freshwater Withdrawal: 1.36 cu km/yr (7% domestic, 2% industrial, 90% agricultural)Per Capita Freshwater Withdrawal: 529 cu m/yr (2000)

Source: Retrieved May 23, 2012 <http://www.eoearth.org/article/Oman>

Daniela A. Ottmann _ Assistant Professor _ ASD Architecture and Sustainable Design _ UPAD Department for Urban Planning and Architectural Design _German University of Technology in Oman (GUtech)

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presentOmanPopulation: 3,027,959 (July 2011 est.)Age Structure:0-14 years: 31.2% (male 484,292/female 460,066)15-64 years: 65.7% (male 1,133,329/female 856,701)65 years and over: 3.1% (male 47,786/female 45,785) (2011 est.)Population Growth Rate: 2.023% (2011 est.)Urbanization: 73% of total population (2010) growing at an annual rate of change of 2.3% (2010-15 est.)

Source: Retrieved May 23, 2012 <http://www.eoearth.org/article/Oman>

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Oman in Transformationpast

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Oman in Transformationpast

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Oman in Transformation

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Oman in Transformation

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Oman in Transformation

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Oman in Transformationpresent

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Oman in Transformationpresent

MECHANISMSpop growth> building regulations > migration > urban policies> land allocation system> sprawlauto city of segmented, mono-use land use >>> more built up land > degradation of biodiversity >>> higher demand of energy for >H2O >Power (espc. AC) >Mobility>>>> GHG emissions rising

Daniela A. Ottmann _ Assistant Professor _ ASD Architecture and Sustainable Design _ UPAD Department for Urban Planning and Architectural Design _German University of Technology in Oman (GUtech)

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presentOman in Transformation

Daniela A. Ottmann _ Assistant Professor _ ASD Architecture and Sustainable Design _ UPAD Department for Urban Planning and Architectural Design _German University of Technology in Oman (GUtech)

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D e p a r t m e n t o f M a n i n t h e D e s e r tSeminar 15.08.2012

Traditional Building Knowledge in OMAN

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Daniela A. Ottmann _ Assistant Professor _ ASD Architecture and Sustainable Design _ UPAD Department for Urban Planning and Architectural Design _German University of Technology in Oman (GUtech)

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Daniela A. Ottmann _ Assistant Professor _ ASD Architecture and Sustainable Design _ UPAD Department for Urban Planning and Architectural Design _German University of Technology in Oman (GUtech)

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Daniela A. Ottmann _ Assistant Professor _ ASD Architecture and Sustainable Design _ UPAD Department for Urban Planning and Architectural Design _German University of Technology in Oman (GUtech)

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Daniela A. Ottmann _ Assistant Professor _ ASD Architecture and Sustainable Design _ UPAD Department for Urban Planning and Architectural Design _German University of Technology in Oman (GUtech)

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Daniela A. Ottmann _ Assistant Professor _ ASD Architecture and Sustainable Design _ UPAD Department for Urban Planning and Architectural Design _German University of Technology in Oman (GUtech)

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Daniela A. Ottmann _ Assistant Professor _ ASD Architecture and Sustainable Design _ UPAD Department for Urban Planning and Architectural Design _German University of Technology in Oman (GUtech)

O m a n E n v i r o n m e n t D a y "Learning from the past for a sustainable future of Oman"

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Daniela A. Ottmann _ Assistant Professor _ ASD Architecture and Sustainable Design _ UPAD Department for Urban Planning and Architectural Design _German University of Technology in Oman (GUtech)

O m a n E n v i r o n m e n t D a y "Learning from the past for a sustainable future of Oman"

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Daniela A. Ottmann _ Assistant Professor _ ASD Architecture and Sustainable Design _ UPAD Department for Urban Planning and Architectural Design _German University of Technology in Oman (GUtech)

O m a n E n v i r o n m e n t D a y "Learning from the past for a sustainable future of Oman"

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Daniela A. Ottmann _ Assistant Professor _ ASD Architecture and Sustainable Design _ UPAD Department for Urban Planning and Architectural Design _German University of Technology in Oman (GUtech)

O m a n E n v i r o n m e n t D a y "Learning from the past for a sustainable future of Oman"

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Daniela A. Ottmann _ Assistant Professor _ ASD Architecture and Sustainable Design _ UPAD Department for Urban Planning and Architectural Design _German University of Technology in Oman (GUtech)

O m a n E n v i r o n m e n t D a y "Learning from the past for a sustainable future of Oman"

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Daniela A. Ottmann _ Assistant Professor _ ASD Architecture and Sustainable Design _ UPAD Department for Urban Planning and Architectural Design _German University of Technology in Oman (GUtech)

O m a n E n v i r o n m e n t D a y "Learning from the past for a sustainable future of Oman"

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Daniela A. Ottmann _ Assistant Professor _ ASD Architecture and Sustainable Design _ UPAD Department for Urban Planning and Architectural Design _German University of Technology in Oman (GUtech)

O m a n E n v i r o n m e n t D a y "Learning from the past for a sustainable future of Oman"

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Daniela A. Ottmann _ Assistant Professor _ ASD Architecture and Sustainable Design _ UPAD Department for Urban Planning and Architectural Design _German University of Technology in Oman (GUtech)

O m a n E n v i r o n m e n t D a y "Learning from the past for a sustainable future of Oman"

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Daniela A. Ottmann _ Assistant Professor _ ASD Architecture and Sustainable Design _ UPAD Department for Urban Planning and Architectural Design _German University of Technology in Oman (GUtech)

O m a n E n v i r o n m e n t D a y "Learning from the past for a sustainable future of Oman"

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Daniela A. Ottmann _ Assistant Professor _ ASD Architecture and Sustainable Design _ UPAD Department for Urban Planning and Architectural Design _German University of Technology in Oman (GUtech)

O m a n E n v i r o n m e n t D a y "Learning from the past for a sustainable future of Oman"

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Daniela A. Ottmann _ Assistant Professor _ ASD Architecture and Sustainable Design _ UPAD Department for Urban Planning and Architectural Design _German University of Technology in Oman (GUtech)

O m a n E n v i r o n m e n t D a y "Learning from the past for a sustainable future of Oman"

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Daniela A. Ottmann _ Assistant Professor _ ASD Architecture and Sustainable Design _ UPAD Department for Urban Planning and Architectural Design _German University of Technology in Oman (GUtech)

O m a n E n v i r o n m e n t D a y "Learning from the past for a sustainable future of Oman"

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Daniela A. Ottmann _ Assistant Professor _ ASD Architecture and Sustainable Design _ UPAD Department for Urban Planning and Architectural Design _German University of Technology in Oman (GUtech)

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Daniela A. Ottmann _ Assistant Professor _ ASD Architecture and Sustainable Design _ UPAD Department for Urban Planning and Architectural Design _German University of Technology in Oman (GUtech)

O m a n E n v i r o n m e n t D a y "Learning from the past for a sustainable future of Oman"

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Daniela A. Ottmann _ Assistant Professor _ ASD Architecture and Sustainable Design _ UPAD Department for Urban Planning and Architectural Design _German University of Technology in Oman (GUtech)

O m a n E n v i r o n m e n t D a y "Learning from the past for a sustainable future of Oman"

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Daniela A. Ottmann _ Assistant Professor _ ASD Architecture and Sustainable Design _ UPAD Department for Urban Planning and Architectural Design _German University of Technology in Oman (GUtech)

O m a n E n v i r o n m e n t D a y "Learning from the past for a sustainable future of Oman"

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Daniela A. Ottmann _ Assistant Professor _ ASD Architecture and Sustainable Design _ UPAD Department for Urban Planning and Architectural Design _German University of Technology in Oman (GUtech)

O m a n E n v i r o n m e n t D a y "Learning from the past for a sustainable future of Oman"

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Daniela A. Ottmann _ Assistant Professor _ ASD Architecture and Sustainable Design _ UPAD Department for Urban Planning and Architectural Design _German University of Technology in Oman (GUtech)

O m a n E n v i r o n m e n t D a y "Learning from the past for a sustainable future of Oman"

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Daniela A. Ottmann _ Assistant Professor _ ASD Architecture and Sustainable Design _ UPAD Department for Urban Planning and Architectural Design _German University of Technology in Oman (GUtech)

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resources materials energy climate socio cultural

Research Topics applied

Site > compact settlements, decentralised clusters, farmbelts to grant micro climate, Public Areas > integration of community building and recreational activitiesWalls > thermal mass, insulation, opening to adequate directing, shadingWater > reduction measures, adequate landscaping, indigenous plantsMaterials > local material use, further research and development, reuse/recycled materialStructure > following compactness, scales to be consideredPlanning Elements > compact massing, courtyards, thermal mass, ventilation volumesCLIMATE DESIGN > passive design strategies, ecologically integrative design, follow wind, sun and touch earth lightlyDecoration > meet cultural needs

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Daniela A. Ottmann _ Assistant Professor _ ASD Architecture and Sustainable Design _ UPAD Department for Urban Planning and Architectural Design _German University of Technology in Oman (GUtech)

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futureResearch Topics DevelopmentClimate responsive building…learning from the past and passing it on to the future throughcontemporary development of research and integration strategies

/ passive design strategies + smart technologies that support Renewable resources

// integration of ecological and socio-cultural cycles

/// access all scales from material through to urban form

//// local material development

///// learning from similar research and development in hot desert regions

///// compulsory building regulations and policies for sustainable development on urban and architecture scale to be established

Daniela A. Ottmann _ Assistant Professor _ ASD Architecture and Sustainable Design _ UPAD Department for Urban Planning and Architectural Design _German University of Technology in Oman (GUtech)

“TRADITION IS NOT TO PRESERVE THE ASHES BUT TO PASS ON THE FLAME. “

THOMAS MORE, 1477–1535

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