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Islamic Heritage Architecture IV (Hardcover)
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Islamic Heritage Architecture IV (Hardcover)
Series: WIT Transactions on The Built Environment, 211
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Islamic architecture has enriched design with a wide variety of
structural shapes, including among others, unique arches, a wide
variety of vaults and domes which allow for new forms to be
developed. This volume deals with the design of many types of
buildings in Islamic countries, including not only the better known
public buildings like mosques, mausolea, citadels and forts, but
also houses and gardens, engineering works such as bridges and
dams, irrigation systems and many others which have also had a
profound impact on society. There is much to learn from past
experiences to arrive at solutions that are environmentally sound
and sustainable in the long term. As conventional energy resources
become scarce, the Islamic design heritage can offer invaluable
lessons on how to deal in an efficient manner with cases of hard
and extreme environments. Traditional architecture and urban
environments in most Islamic countries are now being eroded by
overemphasis on a global type of architecture and city planning. As
a consequence, many regions are losing their identity. The included
research reviews these developments in the light of what the
classical Islamic urban designs and architectures have to offer
modern society. Equally as important is the analysis of the
materials employed and the types of structural elements,
particularly those unique to Islamic architecture. Associated
topics considered are music, textiles and ceramics, which are
essential parts of the architectural fabric. Also included are
papers on construction materials, not only stone and brick but also
more perishable materials like adobe, wood and reeds. Preserving
this heritage also requires the development of appropriate
conservation techniques in response to the different materials used
and the ways structural forms work, including under extreme
conditions, such as earthquakes. The influence of Islamic
architecture on the development of new structural form, shape and
design in Western countries is also a focus of the included
studies.
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