The Role of Climate Change in Choosing the Type of Urban Construct in the Western Region of Libya

Ali Jarad

Abstract


Libya, country with a desert climate and sun protection inside and outside the building is desirable all year round. This called for the attention of architects and construction workers by applying the process of designing buildings in a way consistent with the climate prevailing in the Ghadames region, while minimizing the effects of construction and its use on the environment and maximizing harmony with nature. The phenomenon of climate change is a global phenomenon that does not stop at the borders of a specific region or country. Rather, it is a phenomenon that faces all developed and developing countries of the world alike, even if its effects vary due to the development of technology. The importance of the phenomenon of climate change lies in its various direct and indirect effects on human life. Given the seriousness of its effects on the environment and human health, this phenomenon has received the attention of the international community and the scientific and political circles because it will expose many countries of the world to risks, including severe drought that leads to a decrease in agricultural and livestock production. It has also become a new reason or factor for potential conflicts.

Keywords: Libya, climate change, urban construct, Ghadames

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