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Item The 7th International Conference on the World of Technology and Advanced Materials – “WITAM’2025”(جامعة باتنة 1, 2025-11-04) Yassine DjaballahThis international event brings together leading researchers, scientists, industry professionals, and academic experts to exchange ideas, present recent research, and explore future directions in the ever-evolving field of advanced materials and cutting-edge technologies. WITAM’2025 continues a tradition of excellence in fostering collaboration between academic and industrial communities from across the world.Item Rising generations and their role in preserving the saharan architectural and urban heritage(جامعة باتنة 1, 2025-04-23) كاسو يونس; علقمة جمال; بوزاهر سميةThe architectural and urban heritage of desert cities is remarkably diverse in both form and type. However, preserving and utilizing this heritage is often deemed nearly impossible due to its vast geographical expanse, the overlapping nature of its styles, and their similarities. To address this challenge, the Ministry of Culture and Arts, through the Algerian Centre for Cultural Heritage built in mud (CAPTERRE) and other affiliated cultural institutions, has sought to promote the preservation of national heritage. This step is achieved by establishing awareness-raising and practical workshops targeting children and primary school students firstly in the Timimoun’s wilaya (province), with the aim of expanding the initiative to middle and high school students, across the province and neighboring regions.Item Reviving Desert Heritage: "Drawing Innovation from Global Cultural Projects in Similar Environments(جامعة باتنة 1, 2025-04-23) وفاء بالحبيب; العيدي طويلSaharan heritage, in general, and Algerian heritage, in particular, constitute fundamental pillars of the cultural identity of communities that have lived in arid environments, This heritage reflects a deep interaction between humans and their harsh environment over the centuries, However, this valuable legacy is now facing multiple challenges, ranging from environmental impacts such as climate change to social and economic pressures associated with globalization and rapid urbanization, In light of these challenges, the revival of Saharan heritage has become an urgent necessity—not only to preserve it but also to repurpose it in innovative ways that contribute to sustainable development, Recognizing the importance of the interaction between cultural heritage and contemporary innovation, this research aims to explore strategies for reviving Saharan heritage by drawing inspiration from global cultural projects established in similar environments. The study adopts a comparative approach to analyze successful projects that have managed to preserve cultural identity while leveraging it for tourism and economic development, all while ensuring environmental sustainability.Item Digital Tools for the Enhancement of Saharan Heritage. The case of the Ziban micro-region(جامعة باتنة 1, 2025-04-23) MENASRA Asma; RAIS Safa; HADAGHA Fatma ZohraThe enhancement of heritage today constitutes an essential approach to addressing current global challenges. This approach appears necessary for Saharan heritage, a rich legacy often subjected to increasing pressures of anthropogenic and natural origin. Indeed, the implementation of valorization and preservation strategies becomes imperative to ensure this heritage's sustainability and exploit it for socioeconomic development. These strategies are gaining new momentum, especially with the evolution of digital tools, such as geographic information systems (GIS). The choice of these tools allows for precise and systematic documentation of heritageItem The neovernacular approach as a solution for adapted architecture in arid regions: but under what conditions?(جامعة باتنة 1, 2025-04-23) Meliouh Fouzia; Sekhri Adel; Hamel KhalissaThis paper presents an in-depth study that examines the impact of the neovernacular approach as an alternative to the identity-lacking architecture of contemporary Algerian cities in arid regions. It highlights the complex interactions between space, environment, culture, and society in the Algerian Sahara. The study focuses on a particular experience, that of the El Miniawy brothers, who played a major role in transforming the architectural and urban landscape of the region. The paper evaluates the impact of cultural identity on urban planning and analyzes the methods and achievements of the El Miniawy brothers.Item Using local materials for sustainable construction in Saharan environments(جامعة باتنة 1, 2025-04-23) Mokeddem Salah Eddine; Hamouine Abdelmadjid; Abdeldjebar RabiaThis study highlights the need to protect the Saharan architectural heritage, particularly ksour and earthen buildings, in the face of rapid urban expansion and inappropriate modern buildings. The combination of conventional methods and contemporary strategies, such as bioclimatic architecture, is essential to ensure sustainable development that respects cultural and historical heritage. The rehabilitation of historic buildings for cultural and tourist purposes can also have a significant economic and social impact. The research focuses on the design of ecological building materials by exploiting local resources, including earth and date palm fibers, which are suitable for the climatic conditions of southwestern Algeria. The intention is to create high-performance compressed earth blocks (CEB), allowing the restoration of ksour while ensuring optimal hygrothermal comfort and reducing environmental impact. The use of local resources such as earth and date palm waste reduces transport costs and encourages sustainable development at the regional level. Experimentally, date palm wood chips (DPWC) were incorporated into BTC at three different concentrations (0.1%, 0.3% and 0.5%), combined with cement, lime and soil. The blocks were compressed under static pressure and then exposed to tests under dry and wet conditions to evaluate their compressive strength and thermal conductivity. The data show that the incorporation Utilisation des matériaux locaux pour une construction durable dans les environnements sahariens _______ - 2 - of DPWC enhances the flexural strength for certain cement stabilization ratios, however it decreases the compressive strength. However, a higher concentration of fibers optimizes the thermal performance of the bricks, thus highlighting the value of these materials for ecological buildings and appropriate for Saharan climates.Item The organisation of the colonial military medical structure in the Lower Sahara: history, development and composition(جامعة باتنة 1, 2025-04-23) MAGHMOULI HananeThe history of the military health structure in the Algerian Lower Sahara is closely linked to the French colonial period, which began in 1830. From the earliest stages of the conquest of the North, the colonial authorities quickly realised the importance of establishing military hospitals. These establishments not only cared for wounded soldiers, but also played a strategic role in stabilising the health of the region and consolidating colonisation efforts. The health of the troops was seen as a major factor in the success of military operations and the expansion of colonial authority.Item Urbanization and its effects on changing the social function of traditional architecture in the desert city(جامعة باتنة 1, 2025-04-23) محمدي سارة; العيد شريفةThe phenomenon of urbanization and social changes is one of the most important social phenomena known to the societies of the world, especially the desert society, urbanization in desert cities has become a mixture between the characteristics of Bedouin life and the characteristics of urban life, while social changes have a set of important and necessary functions, which may be concentrated in achieving the satisfaction of the intellectual, cultural, urban and social needs of its members distinctive, which affects the aspects of life in it and gives it a special character associated with the method of construction of the heritage of the desert environment . This is what will be addressed through this research paper by shedding light on urbanization and social changes in the general framework that express the actions of their members, which shape their lives and give them their characteristics and nature, as well as being the influence of social awareness and national, urban and cultural heritage, and in the fate of customs, customs, traditions and rules of behavior that express the characteristics of urbanization of the social functions of traditional buildings in desert cities.Item Mechanical Performance of Local Materials in Sustainable Construction in the Arid Region of Southwestern Algeria.(جامعة باتنة 1, 2025-04-23) L. Lahmar; R. Abdeldjebar; B. DraouiThe primary objective is to evaluate the impact of environmental parameters on the mechanical properties of BTS. Compression and flexural tests were conducted to measure their resistance under various conditions, such as water immersion, prolonged sun exposure, and high temperatures. The results show that these bricks meet resistance standards, with notable improvements after immersion in water or exposure to heat. However, prolonged exposure to humid soils reduces their performance. BTS represent a sustainable alternative to cement, which is commonly used but has a significant ecological impact. They help preserve traditional construction techniques, ensure better adaptation to Saharan climates, and strengthen the local architectural heritage. Moreover, the use of local materials like BTS stimulates the socio-economic development of Saharan regions. It promotes traditional know-how, creates jobs, and reduces dependency on imported materials. This approach thus contributes to environmental preservation, improves local living conditions, and enhances the sustainability of constructions in these regions. This research highlights the importance of BTS in reconciling heritage preservation, sustainable construction, and socio-economic development in Saharan environments.Item Sustainable Valorization of Dechra Alhamra: An Eco-Tourism Center for Local Socio-Economic Development(جامعة باتنة 1, 2025-04-23) Fatima Zohra LEBBAL; Latoui BENSMINATourism has a favorable impact on the economic development of a country. However, research now agrees that it also leads to the destruction of the ecological environment in which it is established. Its management increasingly refers to the concept of sustainable tourism. The objective of this article is to propose a sustainable transformation scenario for Dechra Alhamra, located in the city of El Kantara, into an ecological-tourist village. Eco-tourism plays a significant role in sustainable urban development by fostering environmental conservation and socio-economic growth. The proposed scenario integrates micromobility and the concept of an architectural walk within Dechra Alhamra, a site rich in heritage. This transformation relies on gentle, non-polluting transport and applies the HQE²R method, which encompasses various dimensions of sustainable development and specific action principles to transition from a simple district to an eco-district. The scientific novelty of this study lies in improving the ecological scenario for Dechra Alhamra by promoting sustainable transportation and eco-tourism. The value of this study is in proposing an innovative urban-scale development technique based on ecological tourism, ensuring a balance between heritage conservation and local economic development.Item Preserving and modernizing the Algerian saharan architectural heritage: Challenges and opportunities(جامعة باتنة 1, 2025-04-23) FENGHOUR ABIR; CHETARA AÏCHADespite their harsh climatic conditions, Saharan regions hold a rich historical, cultural, and architectural heritage shaped by ancient civilizations. This legacy includes ksour, earthen houses, and medinas, which showcase traditional construction techniques adapted to extreme desert environments. These structures create favorable microclimates and promote a sustainable way of life, embodying the identity of Saharan communities.Item Preservation of saharian heritage: contributions of international exchanges and cooperation policies - cross-perspectives with the experiences of morocco, tunisia and saudi arabia(جامعة باتنة 1, 2025-04-23) فنتوس أمينة; بن نجاعي راضيةThe Saharan architectural and urban heritage is an exceptional testimony to adaptation to extreme climatic conditions and to ancestral building know-how. However, rapid modernization, increasing urbanization and socio-economic transformations threaten the conservation of this heritage. In this context, international exchanges and cooperation play a fundamental role in safeguarding and enhancing Saharan buildings, by promoting the transfer of knowledge, the mobilization of expertise and the development of sustainable preservation strategies.Item Application des Systèmes d’Information Géographique (SIG) pour la Conservation du Patrimoine Culturel et Naturel de la Vallée du M'Zab (Ghardaïa, Algérie)(جامعة باتنة 1, 2025-04-23) Farid Dalal; Benhalilou Karima; Benhalilou KarimaThe M'Zab Valley, located in the Saharan region of Ghardaïa in Algeria, has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1982. Renowned for its unique architecture, harmonious social organization, and remarkable adaptation to the arid environment, this region now faces major challenges such as uncontrolled urbanization, environmental degradation, and socio-economic pressures.This research explores the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to preserve this exceptional heritage by actively involving local communities in sustainable and participatory management. The study focuses on analyzing spatial dynamics using satellite imagery (Landsat 1984–2024 and Sentinel-2) to identify and understand the threats to the region, particularly the risk of sand encroachment. Through mapping, GIS makes it possible to locate vulnerable cultural and natural sites and to produce environmental vulnerability maps.Based on these analyses, solutions and recommendations will be proposed to mitigate the negative impacts of urban expansion. These measures aim to protect fragile heritage sites while promoting balanced territorial development that respects the environment and the socio-cultural dynamics specific to the M'Zab Valley.Item Valorization of Date Palm Fibers for Enhancing the Sustainability of Stabilized Earth Blocks (SEB) in Service of Saharan Architectural Heritage(جامعة باتنة 1, 2025-04-23) Abdeldjebar Rabiâ; Missoum Lakhdar; Hamouine AbdelmadjidLe patrimoine architectural saharien, témoin de l’histoire et de la culture des régions arides, est menacé par des défis de préservation et de durabilité. Les blocs de terre traditionnels (Adobes ou El-toube), bien que couramment utilisés, manquent de résistance mécanique et de durabilité face aux conditions climatiques extrêmes. Pour y remédier, l’intégration de fibres de palmier dattier (FPD), une ressource locale abondante mais sous-exploitée, offre une solution innovante. Ces fibres, combinées à des techniques de stabilisation modernes, améliorent les performances des Blocs de Terre Stabilisés (BTS).Item Preservation Of The Saharan Architectural Heritage -Between Rehabilitation and Inspiration-(جامعة باتنة 1, 2025-04-23) صليحة عباس; صلاح الدين معلمThe Saharan urban and architectural heritage is as ancient as the societies that inhabited the desert. One of its most prominent features is the k'sor, or palaces, which are groups of fortified dwellings with high walls, covered in a compact, homogeneous structure. The k'sor community in the Algerian desert represents a model that preserves the urban, social, and cultural characteristics of its inhabitants. These are valuable heritage landmarks that must be preserved. Heritage preservation can be achieved in two main ways. The first involves direct intervention in existing heritage through restoration, renovation, protection, maintenance, and adaptive reuse, aiming to retain its unique character and artistic value while protecting it from natural and human-induced damage. The second approach draws inspiration from the richness of heritage elements and components, using them as a foundation for contemporary architectural and urban practices.Item Modernizing the architectural vocabulary of the Saharan heritage: - A comparative study between the case of traditional and modern individual housing in the city of Sidi Okba- Abstract(جامعة باتنة 1, 2025-04-23) شيماء صبري سيد الليثي; وليد مدورIn the past, the identity of the architecture of peoples was clear and reflected the characteristics of those peoples and their environmental and social advantages, but today the identity has been eroded and faded due to Western concepts, or what is called architectural modernism, where tall buildings have invaded all our cities, breaking the collars of privacy in architecture just as privacy has faded in aspects of life, but the issue raised by this intervention is that we as recipients are no longer able to select what is useful in order to achieve a balance between modern influences and inherited ones, while benefiting from all the achievements of contemporary technologies and developments and integrating them with our heritage cultural history, in order to create our own architectural identity, by integrating the environmental elements used with the ancient desert heritage architecture, and reinterpreting them. In order to find our own architectural identity, by integrating the environmental elements used in ancient desert heritage architecture, recharacterizing and developing heritage architectural vocabulary with environmental solutions within a technological framework that preserves identity, ensures the application of sustainability principles, reduces the energy used in the building, and relies on renewable energies to be more environmentally friendly.Item The contribution of Saharan Traditional Architecture to The development of Cultural Tourism in the far South of Algeria(جامعة باتنة 1, 2025-04-23) محمد ساقنيTraditional architecture in southern Algeria is one of the most prominent components of the rich and distinctive cultural heritage through those palaces that embraced it and presented it to humanity. The desert palaces in southern Algeria are among the most important cultural achievements of the inhabitants of these regions other than the ages. They are a mirror of the simple local traditional architecture that highlights the adaptation of the population to the difficult desert environment. The construction and reconstruction movement has spread in the desert valleys, and palaces were built in different areas in the regions of the Saharan Atlas, Mzab, Tawate Saoura, Ahaggar, Tidikelt and other regions. Their designs and general features differed according to the regions in which they were built and their building materialsThis is what contributed to the law and distinction between the components of architecture and its characteristics and features other than the entire region. The architectural idea is almost the same, so the traditional workers’ sortie in the far south of Algeria is preferred as an asset for its construction and it carries many architectural and aesthetic values and ideas that attract students and tourists. The desert palaces, with their architectural features, have become distinguished tourist destinations and perform. Employing it within the global tourism demand is an effective contribution to activating and developing cultural tourism in AlgeriaItem The Rehabilitation of Hejaz Railways Historical Buildings as Museums In Saudi Arabia Arab(جامعة باتنة 1, 2025-04-23) محمود زين العابدينArab and Muslim world are concentrating their efforts on the conversion of ancient buildings to Islamic museums to become a popular attraction for both visitors and tourists. Visitors, as a result, can now have an easy access to these buildings which have come to life and, at the same time, have acted as a means of connecting the old with the new through giving support to restoration, rehabilitation, and maintenance programs. The aim of visiting these old buildings is to get acquainted with the place and the items exhibited therein, where one can find harmony between form and purport, as well as between showpieces and the internal structure of the museum. However, the museum historical building and its acquisitions are regarded as a two-sided coin.Item Fragilité de la réglementation des villes oasiennes Fragility of the regulation of oasis towns(جامعة باتنة 1, 2025-04-23) Ziregue MeriemOasis towns, which lived in complete symbiosis with their natural desert environment, through the ingenuity of their populations, have demonstrated sustainability and ecology since the dawn of time. They are currently suffering from the continual loss of their identity, both through the degradation of their Ksourian heritage and through urban transformations unsuitable for these human organisms. The Algerian state has implemented regulatory mechanisms to preserve heritage and regulate urban space while maintaining the character of Saharan towns. However, in reality, these towns experience a continually deteriorating heritage and an anarchic built environment, which prompted us to conduct this study to identify the flaws in the regulations or their enforcement. A study based on a survey of stakeholders in the oasis towns, particulary in the town of Laghouat, allowed us to observe that both aspects are somewhat deficient: the regulations, firstly, due to their generality and the lack of specificity regardind the unique characteristics of oasis towns, and their application, secondly, because the responsible actors, such as preservation agents and municipal officials, are not sufficiently involved. We concluded our study with recommendations and perspectives for improving these legislative texts so that they are better suited to fieldworkItem Enhancing International Collaboration in Heritage Preservation Through GIS and Spatial Syntax: A Strategic Approach for Sustainable Tourism in the Medina of Sousse(جامعة باتنة 1, 2025-04-23) Khelil Cherfi Khadidja; Merzelkad Rym; Hamza BenacerHeritage preservation in historic urban environments faces growing challenges due to rapid urbanization, unregulated tourism, and environmental pressures. UNESCO-listed sites, such as the Medina of Sousse, require strategic management approaches to ensure long-term sustainability while maintaining cultural and historical integrity.This study builds upon our previous research on this site that utilized Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and space syntax analysis to assess tourist flow, spatial vulnerabilities, and conservation challenges in the Medina of Sousse. While these methods provided valuable insights, the study identified limitations in optimizing spatial management strategies. To address these gaps, a systematic review of ten international case studies was conducted, examining advanced GIS applications, space syntax methodologies, and digital heritage conservation techniques.The findings highlight best practices for enhancing heritage site documentation, mitigating congestion, and integrating emerging technologies such as Digital Twins, Virtual Reality (VR), and Augmented Reality (AR) to balance accessibility and conservation. By refining GIS-based monitoring, predictive spatial modeling, and participatory mapping, this study demonstrates that heritage sites like Sousse can achieve more effective tourism management and long-term preservation.The proposed framework offers a scalable model for sustainable heritage conservation, emphasizing the importance of international collaboration, digital innovation, and participatory approaches. This research contributes to the modernization of heritage conservation practices by bridging the gap between theoretical spatial analysis and practical conservation strategies.