Self-Sufficient Waterfront Subdivision

Project Summary: Self-Sufficient Waterfront Subdivision Industry Applications: This project is a sustainable urban development model designed for the Azraq region of Jordan. It serves as a blueprint for eco-tourism resorts and luxury residential neighborhoods that require complete independence from the national power grid while maintaining a high standard of living in arid, sensitive environments. Important Design Features: Energy Self-Sufficiency: Each villa is engineered as a Zero-Energy Building (ZEB), utilizing integrated Photovoltaic (PV) solar arrays and battery storage to meet 100% of its annual electricity demand. Minimalist Architecture: Employs a minimalist design practice that focuses on reducing the building's thermal mass and maximizing natural cooling through passive solar orientation. Renewable Resource Integration: Beyond solar, the design can incorporate geothermal heat pumps for efficient climate control, essential for Azraq’s harsh desert climate. Sustainable Building Envelope: Utilizes high-performance insulation and window glazing (U-values < 1.50 W/m²K) to minimize energy leakage and cooling costs. CAD Software Utilized: Shapr3D: Used for precise 3D site modeling to optimize villa placement for maximum solar gain and waterfront views. 2D Technical Drafting: Generated detailed subdivision site plans and individual villa blueprints for construction and zoning approval. Real-World Impact of This Design Energy Cost Elimination: Projected to reduce average household electricity bills by over 90% through on-site generation. Environmental Preservation: By focusing on self-sufficiency, the project reduces the strain on Jordan's stretched state resources and helps lower the national carbon footprint. Waterfront Resilience: Designed to be aesthetically "waterfront" while technically "water-conscious," using advanced landscaping and greywater recycling to thrive with minimal local water abstraction.