Author(s)

LAMIAA SHAHEEN, MOHAMED ABDEL AAL IBRAHIM

Abstract

Although people perceive architecture in a variety of ways, we firmly believe there are key elements of design that can enrich the human experience, facilitating a path towards human happiness and well being. Through small changes, we can begin making the world a happier place, and architecture is definitely a tool to do so. The environment is essential for all of us, especially since so many of us live in cities; thus, the Egyptian Commission emphasized the value of cities in the lives of so many Alexandrians, by committing to take action in this area. Specific environments have a direct impact on the lives of millions of Alexandrian citizens, and as a result, have a significant impact on the larger environment. More change is required in Alexandria for it to be a Smart Happy City that should offer the kind of quality of life and opportunity that would make people want to live there, make businesses, and want to invest. The main goal is to make Alexandria a Smart Happy City by providing both a common ground and a common language for better understanding use of smart and happy features effectively, specifically to make Alexandria a Smart Happy City within the architecture realm. We explain smart city features, characteristics and happiness factors, and how happiness can be measured. Additionally, we provide examples of smart, happy features. Moreover, we consider what should make Alexandria a Smart Happy City, but as smart solutions cannot be fully reproduced, we evaluate the value of each field.

Keywords

Alexandria, old Alexandria, Smart City, Happy City, computer aided architectural design, architectural representation, computational design, happiness in communities