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The traditional domestic architecture of the whole Arab region, from the Atlantic to the Gulf, is being considered. In systematic fashion the influences of physical and social conditions are analized. The evolution of settlement from the nomad's tent to the tightly packed town is discussed. The planning elements and design strategies are identified. There is a collection of more than 200 examples from all thirteen countries comprising the Arab region. Each building is documented by means of plans, sections and elevations.
The author also discusses present times, the impact of the West on Arab architecture, contrasting Eastern and Western ways of planning and design. Water and waste management also receive proper attention. In an appendix brief appreciations of Hassan Fathy and the Aga Khan Program for Architecture are added, as well as two contemporary projects and planning guidelines. A glossary with 600 Arabic terms and a bibliography complete the work.
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Traditional Domestic Architecture of the Arab Region
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