An exploration of water security through architecture: towards a learning centre in Durban.

Abstract

South Africa faces a challenge in ensuring clean water for its people as a consequence of exploiting its water resources (Donnenfeld, et al., 2018). Furthermore, a recent study conducted expressed the gap in public awareness and knowledge of water harvesting and recycling in South Africa (Slabbert & Green, 2020). The research aims to investigate water security, the conservation and control of water, through architecture to ensure a sustainable water supply for Durban whilst creating awareness and education on the importance of water. The research explores the relationship between water security and architecture to develop the principles of a learning centre. An interpretivism research philosophy was used through qualitative data collection to gain insight into the themes surrounding the topic using both primary and secondary sources.