Traditional domestic architecture of the Arab Region / Friedrich Ragette.

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Ragette, Friedrich.

Title & Author:

Traditional domestic architecture of the Arab Region / Friedrich Ragette.

Publication:

Description:

296 pages : illustrations, maps ; 30 cm

Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (page 292) and index.
1. Introduction -- 2. The Arab Region -- 3. The origins of architecture -- 4. Traditional materials for construction -- 5. Traditional structures -- 6. Shelter in the Arab Region -- 7. The planning elements -- 8. Water and waste management -- 9. Traditional design strategies -- 10. Exceptions to the rule -- 11. Case studies -- 12. Western vs Eastern ways -- 13. Appendix.
Also issued online.

Summary:

"Probably for the first time domestic architecture of the whole Arab region to the Gulf, is being considered. In a systematic fashion the factors influencing architecture are analysed and the extent and character of the Arab region are determined. Construction materials and building techniques are reviewed and the evolution of settlement from the nomad's tent to the tightly packed town is discussed. The domestic planning elements are identified, from roof to basement and from the closed cell to systems of courtyards with loggias and galleries. Water and waste management also receive proper attention.
The analytical part is supported by a collection of more than 200 domestic examples from all thirteen countries comprising the Arab region. Having treated the traditional Arab architecture, the author then turns to present times and the impact of the West on Arab architecture. He contrasts Eastern and Western ways of planning and design, largely based upon environmental differences".--BOOKJACKET.

ISBN:

3932565304
9783932565304

Subject:

Dwellings Arab countries.
Architecture, Domestic Arab countries.
Islamic architecture Arab countries.
Habitations États arabes.
Architecture domestique États arabes.
Architecture islamique États arabes.
Architecture, Domestic.
Dwellings.
Islamic architecture.
Haus
Woningen.
Bouwkunst.
Arab countries.
Arabien

Holdings:

Location: Library main 230046
Call No.: NA7461.A1 R3 2003
Status: Available

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