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"Learning from the past for a sustainable future of Oman" Research on traditional knowledge of the built environment 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

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Overview of presentation Oman Environment Day @ ecOman Centre

Sustainable Development...a GCC goal
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

future
Current Development Oman

and resource protection.

Dana Sarhan, Public Relations Officer, Board Member at ESO

present
Traditional knowledge of built environment

past
Outlook and Strategies
Research and Development

future
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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The Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC)
Development Strategy For the GCC States (2010-2025) GOALS First: Sustainable Development ... Ensuring adequate water resources for development needs following 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.
2011
< image courtesy: Google Earth satellite view of Mansafah development

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Water Use of Arab World Residents present

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

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Energy Use in Buildings present

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

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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Energy Use in Buildings present

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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Arab World Carbon Emission present

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

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Arab World Carbon Emission present

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

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Oman
Major environmental issues include: rising soil salinity; beach pollution from oil spills; and, limited natural freshwater resources Water Total 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)

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

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Oman
Population: 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.)

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

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Oman in Transformation past

MCA

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Oman in Transformation past

MCA

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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 Transformation present

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Oman in Transformation present

MECHANISMS pop growth> building regulations > migration > urban policies> land allocation system> sprawl auto 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
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Oman in Transformation present

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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)

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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)

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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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Research Topics applied future

Site > compact settlements, decentralised clusters, farmbelts to grant micro climate, Public Areas > integration of community building and recreational activities Walls > thermal mass, insulation, opening to adequate directing, shading Water > reduction measures, adequate landscaping, indigenous plants Materials > local material use, further research and development, reuse/recycled material Structure > following compactness, scales to be considered Planning Elements > compact massing, courtyards, thermal mass, ventilation volumes CLIMATE DESIGN > passive design strategies, ecologically integrative design, follow wind, sun and touch earth lightly Decoration > meet cultural needs

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Research Topics Development

Climate responsive buildinglearning from the past and passing it on to the future through contemporary 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)

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

THOMAS MORE, 14771535

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