Sustainable Green Heritage Building Restoration in Egypt: Case Study

This report explores the concept of restoring heritage buildings in Egypt using sustainable and green building principles. It begins by defining heritage and outlining the international policies and charters that govern the restoration and conservation of historical monuments. The research design focuses on integrating green architecture principles into heritage restoration projects, using the Mansoura Opera House as a case study. The literature review covers the definitions of green buildings, the Egyptian Green Building Council, and global environmental rating systems. The case study section details the historical background of the Mansoura Opera House and proposes various green design scenarios for its reconstruction and restoration, focusing on enhancing natural daylight and minimizing electrical energy consumption. The report concludes with recommendations on restoration and greening strategies, including limiting electricity usage, and provides a comprehensive overview of the processes of the simulation involved dynamic behavior and steady-state analysis.