Towards a Framework for using Floating Buildings in New Mansoura City for Sustainable Urban Development.

Floating buildings have gained significant attention widely as a potential solution for coastal communities to have an urban expansion on water. They proved they are capable promoting sustainable living by utilizing renewable energy sources such as solar power or hydroelectricity, which reduces the impact of human footprint and developments on the natural environment. In addition, floating buildings also offer a unique living experience, which can be attractive to those seeking an alternative lifestyle as it can serve as tourist attractions and offer new opportunities for commercial and entertainment activities in coastal cities, taking the New Mansoura city as a case study due to its special characteristics being one of the new coastal cities in Egypt. However, challenges such as cost, infrastructure, and regulatory frameworks must be addressed to enable their widespread adoption. This research has discussed and analyzed couple of existing local and international examples of floating architecture from different design aspects that makes these buildings process, thus theoretical data can be converted into strategies and criteria to be applicable on the research's study case. The research also explores the feasibility and benefits of floating buildings to be used for different purposes according to their location, as it evaluates the environmental, economic, and social benefits of this type of architecture aiming to promote sustainable development and enhance the quality of life for the city's residents. Moreover, it affords valuable insights and recommendations for policymakers, urban planners, and developers to encourage the potential of floating buildings as a sustainable development strategy and to bring them into real practice.