Aljabal al akdar natural science museum (The green mountain)

The project is a national scientific museum which is a unique and innovative project that will motivate visitors to discover more about the natural science and technology and will serve as an important community asset for many years to come thanks to its engaging displays,
environmentally friendly construction, and dedication to research and education and introduces the nature of the green mountains to the visitors, The project is designed based on the contour line of the site and according to the mountain topography to merge with the
unique environment and to highlight the site natural elements without causing any harm to
the nature and to reflect the mountain spirit.
The project is going to be the first official natural science museum in the country that introduce the natural history and Libyan culture to the tourists, and help the students and researchers on their studies by having an educational level with library, labs, class rooms,
show rooms and conference hall for scientific events.
Aljabal al akdar or (the green mountain) is a region of eastern Libya consists a mountainous plateau known for its lush forests and divers wildlife and it’s the most forested area in Libya and a home to many rare and endangered species, making the loss of these forests and trees particular devastating and the main purpose of the project is honoring and protecting this nature by spreading awareness about the environmental damage in the last decades by natural and human elements like forest fires, extinction of rare type of planets and animals and destroying natural areas.
the project is located in sousa city in (Brak Nota lakes) one of the most unique places in Libya that has all the deferent natural elements together in one spot, and the site itself is considered as the main exhibition of the museum.
In terms of architecture, the design concept is creating a connection with the topography and the landscape of the site and the lakes and translating that connection into an architectural form and reflecting the spirit of the region by designing based on the contour
line of the site and the surrounding natural elements, There are six levels in the structure, each of which is devoted to a different field of science. These areas will have displays on many scientific topics, such as physics, zoology, biology, astronomy, geology, anthropology
and more. Visitors will be able to explore the wonders of science in each level of the museum through an interactive experience that is specifically created for that section.
sustainability concept throughout all facets of its operations. In addition to energy-saving technologies like solar panels and rainwater harvesting systems, the building itself will use sustainable materials like recycled steel and concrete. Additionally, the exhibits will be created with sustainability in mind, including recycled and local materials when applicable and encouraging eco-friendly behaviors and inner gardens and water elements inside the museum creates nature lighting and ventilation, beside having (sustainability exhibition) as a
main exhibitions in the museum.
The project includes outdoor and indoor exhibitions and the visitors trail starts from the outdoor exhibitions and scientific activities and continues to the indoor exhibitions and the park, The botanical garden and the waterfall in the middle of the site represent the heart of
the project and connects the deferent levels and exhibitions together.