Arabic Islamic Cities Rev: Building and Planning Principles

by Besim Selim Hakim

Overview

First published in 1989. An essential reference for researchers, scholars and urban planners this is a reference for all those interested in both the history and future developments of urban design for Arab Islamic cities.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415861687
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	09/09/2013
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	224
Product dimensions:	7.44(w) x 9.69(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Introduction Chapter 1 Islamic law and neighbourhood building guidelines: Principles and behavioural guidelines; Selected cases and Fatawi Chapter 2 A design language: urban and architectural elements: Urban elements within the overall Medina and its Rabad (suburbs); Morphological analysis of Medina core Chapter 3 An interpretation of the building process and urban form: Building process: examples of decisions and actions by the ruler or governing Authority; Building process: examples of decisions and activity by citizens; Urban form: quantitative evaluation and interpretation; Urban form: qualitative/organizational nature Chapter 4 Conclusions - Suggestions for future research