Traditional construction methods provide contemporary solution in Al Ain

Traditional date palm materials are being used to create a food shelter at Al Ain Oasis, a UAE UNESCO World Heritage Site

With resource shortages of both food and construction materials an ever present issue, London based architect Sandra Piesik of 3 ideas Ltd worked to create a sustainable solution to store food and a place for farmers to sell products.

The new shelter which utilises a palm leaf arch structure and fabric covering is the result of a six year research and development programme set up to demonstrate that using traditional materials and modern techniques can deliver cost effective, environmentally sustainable solutions to social development programmes.

Original article by Nick Ames

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Traditional construction methods provide contemporary solution in Al Ain