Traditional domestic architecture of the Arab Region
"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
Print Book, English, ©2003
Edition Axel Menges, [Stuttgart], ©2003