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The lab also intends to engage in environmental issues such as marine life protection and renewable energy. For inquiries kindly contact via email.
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American University of Beirut - Department of Architecture and Design
Karim Najjar: [email protected]

DI-LAB was established in 2016 by Professor Karim Najjar at the AUB Department of Architecture and Design with the purpose to engage architecture and engineering students and faculty in researching, designing and implementing community-based projects in Lebanon and the region. DI-Lab aims to develo

p design strategies for emergency projects related to post-conflict in disaster areas including the damage of vital architectural heritage sites. It provides design and engineering services intending to improve the living conditions of marginalized communities. It aims for a participatory process that engages the beneficiaries and users in order to incubate sustainable development. DI-LAB thus adopts an action oriented research approach within the framework of a professional set-up in the fields of architecture and engineering. Participants developed hands on skills and experience; they learned how their proposals make a significant impact on the ground. DI-LAB acts as a catalyst for the development process. The experimental aspect of the laboratory is its strength, this allows for innovation and discoveries. Participants are also challenged to solve design issues taking into consideration various constraints such as budget, availability of materials, time constraints and sustainability. This allows the participants to gain a particular edge, which combines academia and practice that involves know-how of design strategies construction methods. The platform solicits projects, prepares the brief and secures the funding for implementation. The focus of the DI-Lab is on smart structural systems and climate responsive design strategies. The lab aims to build a platform that combines research and design innovation in a multidisciplinary fashion, this will enhance AUB’s mission towards excellence in education and engagement with the local community. The platform is open to potential collaborations and partner initiatives.

25/08/2021

11/11/2018

Reciprocal Structure Building Steps

11/11/2018

Building process all done by hand !

Footage by Tala Salman

10/08/2018

Process of building a wall

08/08/2018

Some traditional construction techniques used in the Siwa oasis

04/08/2018

Sneak peak of the design draft models

03/08/2018

The team never stops investing, improving and working day and night; The students are fueled by excitement !!
Stay tuned

01/08/2018

Site seeing trips

31/07/2018

Different stages of the foundation progress on site (1)
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31/07/2018

Siwa Oasis is one of Egypt's most isolated settlements, with about 33,000 people, mostly Berbers who developed a unique culture and a distinct language of the Berber family called Siwi.
In Siwa lives 11 tribes; we got the chance to meet and be informed by the Sheikh Omar about Siwa's history and local traditions

19/07/2018

Marking the site and starting the foundation

17/07/2018

The team working on the project design and development

12/07/2018

Making of Tafla and Gypsum

11/07/2018

Prepping the site

09/07/2018

Sneak peak of the team surveying the site

09/07/2018

Siwa’s local construction strategies

09/07/2018

Good ideas can come at any time
So always have a pencil to hand !
Sketches by Tala Salman

05/07/2018

Getting to know Siwa’s culture

04/07/2018

First stage of design is done, braintorming sessions with the Local Architect of Siwa, Emad

04/07/2018

First week in Siwa for Di-Lab team

26/06/2018

One more week of planning and design before Di-lab moves to Siwa.
Were excited to present our proposal for the Fathy Museum, the design is still ongoing stay tuned

21/06/2018

Preview of the great work done till now, our design team is on fire and getting ready for Siwa. Let us know what you think of these sketch models!

21/06/2018

Did you know Di-Lab is working on a second project this summer?
Our team is designing a school for a refugee camp in Chouf!

21/06/2018

Siwa project brainstorming sessions
One more week before our team goes to build on site !

11/06/2018

Week 2: Creative juices flowing

08/06/2018

General Infos about this year's project:
The historic town of Siwa stands on an isolated oasis situated in the Western Desert region of Egypt, approximately 550 km west of the capital Cairo.
Characterized by its vernacular architecture, DiLab will be designing a museum that would exhibit the work of the distinguished Egyptian architect, artist and poet Hassan Fathi

06/06/2018

Sneak peak of this year's destination

04/06/2018

DiLab 2018 team started today! This year’s destination is Siwa, Egypt
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04/05/2018

"Marah" Project featured on Inhabitat

https://inhabitat.com/stunning-temporary-beach-pavilion-rises-in-lebanons-tyre-coast-nature-reserve/

DI-LAB architecture students helped design a temporary beach pavilion for Lebanon's Tyre Coast Nature Reserve.

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Together with the Roman Catholic Apostolic Vicariate in Lebanon, we joined forces to respond to the tragic events. The project “Crossing Together”, is an initiative to build Relief Hubs that support and aid vulnerable communities in sustainable and innovative spaces. #Design #Communities #NGO #BeirutExplosion #Beirut #ReliefHub #Architecture #Engineering #Sustainability #Innovation #AUBstudents #helpushelpbeirut

Building process all done by hand ! Footage by Tala Salman

Prepping the site

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