Document Type : Original Article
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Faculty of Engineering, Shoubra, Benha University, Department of Architecture
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Architecture Department, Cairo Higher Institute for Engineering, Computer Science and Management, Cairo, Egypt.
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Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, Shoubra, Benha University, Egypt
Abstract
The ecosystem of Egyptian cities faces many challenges that may affect the urban, cultural, social, economic and environmental aspects of life. These challenges continue to affect the Egyptian cities since water resources are limited, the population size is rapidly growing, the green spaces are not such large in addition to the rapid momentum of air and water pollution, especially in vital residential areas. Studies have proven that the water supply of the Nile River is decreasing with time, which may lead to a forthcoming threat of water scarcity in Egypt. We urgently need to compensate this shortage through addressing non-traditional solutions to recycle water in different manners. Therefore, it was necessary for the Egyptian state to strive to preserve its water resources by supporting constructed wetland projects, which have become the subject of many debates in academic circles. Constructed wetlands are considered one of the most natural water treatment ecosystems. They represent an artificial simulation of natural wetlands and bring many benefits such as water management, storm and flood water control, improved water and air quality, and improved biodiversity and habitats, In addition to being of low cost and easy to operate,so it is a good alternative to conventional water treatment systems. The constructed wetland approach was previously used in Egypt as a water treatment tool in a drain Bahr al-Baqar, but it did not go beyond being an agriculture-related activity, The benefit was limited to water purification and use for irrigation, agriculture and fish farming. The research seeks for using wetlands as multi-activity parks. However, many other countries have witnessed successful applications in this domain. So this research will discuss the international experiences in the establishment of constructed wetland gardens in order to identify the importance and criteria of designing wetland gardens for their application in Egypt, The research also recommends further studies into constructed wetlands and their use as a multifunctional tool.
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