Overpopulating in Egypt, a Design guideline for Off-grid housing - dissertation

2.1.2 Electricity usage adjustments Any level of off-grid living takes some adjustment. If the objective is to reduce dependence on traditional energy sources, then there must be insurance of the user does notIexceed the ability to createIenergy. Part of theIsolution is to install the requiredIalternative sources of energy, butIanother element isIto wean awayIfrom an energy-reliantIlife. So, there must be an energyIinventory on the appliances andIother gadgets and decide whether is it suitable to move off-grid. It’s important to note also, There are several small electronics, likeIhairdryers, clockIradios, and coffeemakers, that mightInot work in an off-grid living lifestyle.

Figure (59) Digram showing the electricity adjustments required for living Off-grid (developed by the author)

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7. Thesis contribution and closing remarks

Table (13) advantages and disadvantages of exploratory research methods

5.1 design guidelines Contribution

2.1.3 The Different Levels of “Off-Grid”

Table (11) decision checklist table for part 2 proposed system (developed by author

Table (12) decision checklist table for part 2 proposed system (developed by author

3. Part (2): Early steps

2.2 Guide# 2 living efficiently

2.1.2 Electricity usage adjustments

1.2.3.4 Water filtration and collection system

2.1.1 Financial freedom misconception

2.1 Guide #1 Initial things to consider

2. Part (1): consideration and overcoming overpopulation

1.3.3.4 Structure system

2. Chapter Conclusion

1.3.2 House plan and functionality

1.2.3.2 Thermal mass

1.3 Research aim and objectives

1.2 Problem Definition

1.1.3.3 Electricity

4. justification of methodological choices

2. Overpopulation

Table (2) Thematic analysis of Jake and Nicole online interview (developed by author

6. Conclusion

1.1.3.4 Water collection and drainage

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