Projects
Al-Mleha, Ghuta, Syria
2020
As part of the Hakura Project in Ghouta, Syria, this construction experiment explored the reuse of demolition rubble as an alternative material for building foundations in a resource-constrained, post-conflict environment. Concrete rubble was collected from nearby sites where owners wanted to dispose of the debris. The recovered material was sorted into three sizes: large, medium, and small fragments, to facilitate its placement within the foundation trench. Following excavation, larger concrete pieces were positioned manually, while medium and smaller fragments were used to fill the spaces between them. The upper layer incorporated reused reinforcing steel bars (rebar) and flat concrete slabs. The experiment investigated how discarded construction materials could be repurposed through simple techniques and manual labor, reducing the need for newly manufactured materials while addressing the accumulation of demolition waste. Part of Hakura's broader exploration of resource-conscious construction, the experiment examined the practical possibilities of reusing locally available rubble in building foundations.
People & Contributions
Construction Contractor & Execution: Abu Abdo Al Helwani and his team
More Images











