In the Egyptian countryside farmers use a very simple way they believe it protects their fields from birds who feed on their gains. They distribute in the fields a fixture in the form of 2 cross wooden bars. they dress this fixture a 'gilbab', which is long Arab shirt worn by Egyptians in the countryside. The efficiency of such method is debatable. Yet Its a tradition in the countryside which farmers believe is efficient in combating birds. Its also an ecological solution which involves zero … Read more
Hassan Fathy Architecture The Vernacular Architect of the Egyptian Architect, Hassan Fathy
Egyptian architect Hassan Fathy died in 1989 but left behind a legacy of 160 building projects ranging from small projects to large-scale communities complete with mosques and schools. Hassan Fathy is the most famous of the Egyptian Architects, who used traditional materials, means of construction, and vernacular styles in his search for an inexpensive form of architecture for the poor. His projects are based on the use of a narrow range of forms made from morphological and structural elements … Read more
Sustainable wind and solar energies Exploit the natural climactic predisposition of the South Western region
The South west Region is generally sunny and very windy. As such, it has the perfect climate for the development of off-grid clean, renewable energy technologies for domestic uses. … Read more
Recycling of Argan tree natural products Re-using natural waste as cattle fodder.
The leftovers of Argan nuts are the shells from the crushing, and an oily paste from the extraction. While the paste can be re-used domestically as a beauty mask, the shells make a good fodder for the cattle as it full of nutrients. … Read more
Traditional Water Harvesting Systems Traditional water harvesting systems in North Africa and Southwest Asia
At present there are two main classifications of traditional water harvestng systems: firstly by Oweis et al. (2004), and secondly, by Prinz (1996. 2000). The classification by Oweis et al. (2004) (see below) starts by subdividing techniques on the basis of the size of the catchment area, which is the area from which water is collected. Small catchment areas (micro-catchments), are then further classifed as roof-top and on-farm techniques. By contrast, techniques that depend on large catchment … Read more
Tagine Earthenware Pot A valuable multi-purpose cooking pot
Tagine is a historically Berber dish from North Africa that is named after the special earthenware pot in which it is cooked. A similar dish, known as Tavvas, is found in the cuisine of Cyprus. The traditional Tagine pot is formed entirely of a heavy clay, which is sometimes painted or glazed. The Tagine is used to bake staple bread. Each and every Algerian family has a Tagine, usually bought from rural villages where old women prepare them from clay and sell them. Tagines are also used and made … Read more
Climate Mitigation Reducing emissions and stabilizing the climate.
Climate change mitigation involves actions that limit the magnitude and/or rate of long-term climate change. Climate change mitigation generally involves reductions in human (anthropogenic) emissions of greenhouse gases (GHGs). Mitigation may also be achieved by increasing the capacity of carbon sinks, e.g., through reforestation. By contrast, adaptations to climate change are actions taken to manage the eventual (or unavoidable) impacts of global warming, e.g., by building dikes in response to … Read more
Tamena Healthy Algerian roasted semolina
Tamena is a very famous Algerian pastry, traditionally served at the time of birth, when a new baby is born. It is a paste of roasted semolina (milled wheat), golden but not brown, honey and melted butter. Tamena is an important cultural gift that every family serves to people who come to congratulate the new born baby. In rural villages in Algeria, it is prepared and placed into pots and sold locally. Sales increase the local economy and can also be exported to other regional places. but it is … Read more
Permaculture Demonstration Sites as Education Centres Multiple Use Co-operative Endeavours
The industrialization of food production is an issue of concern all over the world. We have become consumers of agricultural products packaged in plastic and travelling thousands of miles to get to us. Permaculture is about returning to the roots and re-establishing our connection with the land. Permaculture is a design tool mimicking and observing patterns of nature that can be utilised in the way we grow our vegetables and fruits, design our projects and teach our kids. Historically, … Read more
Zeit Zeitoun Olive oil production
Olive oil is obtained from the Olive (the fruit of Olea europaea; family Oleaceae), a traditional tree crop of the Mediterranean Basin. The oil is produced by grinding whole olives and extracting the oil by mechanical or chemical means. It is commonly used in cooking, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and soaps and as a fuel for traditional oil lamps. Olive oil is used throughout the world, but especially in the Mediterranean countries and, in particular, Greece where the largest consumption per … Read more
