THE STORY
Neo vernacular as a response to socio-environmental challenges.
From the traditional window to the " intelligent skin facade"or The Moucharabieh evolution as an architectural heritage
Due to law regulations, this residential building only benefits from a front & back façade.
The Moucharrabieh front façade concept ensures privacy in the narrow face to face neighborhoods of Beirut.
Regarding a green architecture approach, it also reduces the direct sun exposure in summer where temperature can reach 40°C
At night the moucharabieh absorbs moisture carried by the wind through the interstices.
When heated by sunlight, it releases the moisture into the air that passes through. Therby increasing humidity and reducing temperature.
