The traditional House of the medina of Algiers and its construction: an example of adaptation to natural materials and the climatic conditions. Dec 2, 2014 - Nowdays - Interior of a traditional house (Algiers, Algeria) by Toufik Lerari, via Flickr A blend of Mediterranean chili peppers and spices are featured in many meals. Traditional Berber Architecture in the Aures, Algeria. The purpose of this paper is to identify and to introduce old environmental systems in the Algerian traditional house which could inspire designers to come up with new constructions with enhanced comfort. Ghardaïa (Arabic: غرداية ‎, Mzab-Berber: Taɣerdayt) is the capital city of Ghardaïa Province, Algeria.The commune of Ghardaïa has a population of 93,423 according to the 2008 census, up from 87,599 in 1998, with an annual growth rate of 0.7%. Algerian Cuisine. (1989). In 1964, the Ministry for Housing and Construction was created to aid in reconstruction and upgrading of damaged and substandard dwellings. To evaluate the thermal comfort of this modern housing, a comparative analysis for the existing traditional housing is carried out using TRNSYS software. – The control of the environmental impacts of buildings and constructions has certainly progressed in recent years in Europe, but very little in Algeria. Food and cooking styles borrow heavily from Arabic, Amazigh, and French cuisines. Algeria is traditionally referred to as the “granary of Rome” due to a variety of traditional dishes. Other interesting architecture in Algeria features French-colonial style fortresses, unique rounded mud-huts in rural areas and ancient colossal Arab-styled homes. Algeria - Algeria - Cultural life: Algerian culture and society were profoundly affected by 130 years of colonial rule, by the bitter independence struggle, and by the subsequent broad mobilization policies of postindependence regimes. 20, No. The new constructed houses have been built following the north architectural design neglecting the very harsh climate of the south region of Algeria characterized by very hot and dry climate. Vernacular Architecture: Vol. Couscous is the main cuisine and is served with stew. Collection of the French School from Rome, 105, 245-256. 1, pp. The traditional houses in Ghardaia City in Algeria had been built using traditional construction materials and passive solar design (PSD) strategies for the hot desert climate. It is located in northern-central Algeria in the Sahara Desert and lies along the left bank of the Wadi Mzab. Algeria - Housing The need for adequate housing has been a pressing problem for Algeria for several decades. Chakchouka – A Traditional Algerian Food for Breakfast. 1. 64 were here. A transient, nearly rootless society has emerged, whose cultural continuity has been deeply undermined. Dar Ch'djour is an atypical traditional house in the heart of the Casbah of Algiers. 24-37. Geniuskitchen.com. What is it: A simple and easy-to-make dish, comprising of small pieces of shredded round flatbread or rougag, blended with a stew or marqa, prepared with diced lambs.Ingredients like chopped onions, tomatoes, chickpeas, and a whole lot of aromatic spices serve as seasonings. Mosques and other religious buildings also tend to show interesting trends in architecture.