مظاهر التلوث البصري وأساليب معالجتها بالمدن الجزائرية الكبرى

Abstract

The urban setting in numerous cities grapples with visual pollution, stemming from diverse causes and appearances that mar the city's visual appeal and aesthetics, where the value attributed to the urban landscape varies considerably. This type of pollution results from residents' actions within their homes, in addition to the deficiency in social, cultural, and visual consciousness. Therefore, this study aims to delve into visual pollution concerning the level of non-harmonized and nonhomogeneous residential building facades, examining its repercussions on the broader visual landscape. This thesis investigated four different residential neighborhoods within Banta one of Algeria's key cities. It covered various types of housing, including collective semi-collective, and individual structures, spanning both colonial and contemporary eras. The analysis primarily utilized spatial delimitation to delve into the core differences in elements portrayed in the architectural dualities. Furthermore, it delved into the impact of visual pollution on architectural and visual principles through the use of typomorphological analysis. This research pinpointed several extra elements labeled as visual pollutants presenting an interpretation distinct from the original architectural intent of the facades. Consequently, this creates a dual interpretation of architectural meanings primarily because the original designs fail to match the functional and social requirements of the users.