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In this episode of the Engineer’s Workshop podcast, we dive deep into a major architectural dilemma facing cities across the Arab world:

Why are most residential buildings starting to look the same?
And how is this architectural repetition affecting privacy, ventilation, and our quality of life?

🔍 In this episode, we cover:
– Why architectural design in the region is becoming commercialized and copy-pasted 🏢📉
– The decline of natural ventilation and traditional privacy solutions like courtyards and mashrabiyas
– How repetitive layouts impact living comfort, airflow, and thermal control 🌬️🌡️
– The relationship between architects and mechanical engineers in improving passive design
– The shrinking size of homes and what can be done to design smarter with less space 📐🏠
– Real-world suggestions for better planning in hot, dense urban environments like Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦

📚 This episode is inspired by the book:
Architecture in Context: Designing in the Middle East
by Hassan Radoine

🎧 Whether you're an architect, mechanical engineer, urban planner, or just passionate about building design — this episode offers deep insight into the hidden costs of architectural repetition and how we can do better.

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