Traditional Architecture of the Arabian Gulf

Traditional Architecture of the Arabian Gulf
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Publisher : WIT Press
Total Pages : 257
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ISBN-10 : 9781845641351
ISBN-13 : 1845641353
Rating : 4/5 (51 Downloads)

Synopsis Traditional Architecture of the Arabian Gulf by : R. Hawker

This book chronicles the florescence of architecture in the Arabian Gulf after the expulsion of the Portuguese in the early 1600's. It demonstrates how the power vacuum created by the collapse of Portuguese control over the trade routes in the Indian Ocean encouraged a growth in fortified architecture, especially in Oman, that radiated out to the surrounding region and was then slowly replaced by new patterns in domestic and public architecture and town planning throughout the Gulf as the trade lines were secured and the individual countries took the first steps towards the formation of today's modern nation-states.The book documents the buildings and crafts of this era and analyses them within the framework of the political, economic, and social information available through primary sources from the period in a way that is both intelligent and accessible. It considers the settlements as part of a larger-connected network of cities, towns and villages and focuses both on how the buildings provided innovative solutions to the demanding climate and yet incorporated new decorative and functional ideas. Topics are extensively and richly illustrated with colored photographs of the buildings as they are now, black and white and color historic photographs from archival and museum collections, line drawings, and computer-generated reconstructions.The book is therefore attractive to a number of audiences, including those who live in or travel to the Gulf as well as people with an interest in Arab and Islamic design, culture and society, vernacular architecture, and post-colonial approaches to colonial history.

Traditional Domestic Architecture of the Arab Region

Traditional Domestic Architecture of the Arab Region
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Publisher : Edition Axel Menges
Total Pages : 308
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ISBN-10 : 9783932565304
ISBN-13 : 3932565304
Rating : 4/5 (04 Downloads)

Synopsis Traditional Domestic Architecture of the Arab Region by : Friedrich Ragette

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.

Building Migrant Cities in the Gulf

Building Migrant Cities in the Gulf
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Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages : 231
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ISBN-10 : 9781788316262
ISBN-13 : 1788316266
Rating : 4/5 (62 Downloads)

Synopsis Building Migrant Cities in the Gulf by : Florian Wiedmann

Human history has seen many settlements transformed or built entirely by expatriate work forces and foreigners arriving from various places. Recent migration patterns in the Gulf have led to emerging 'airport societies' on unprecedented scales. Most guest workers, both labourers and mid to high-income groups, perceive their stay as a temporary opportunity to earn suitable income or gain experience. This timely book analyses the essential characteristics of this unique urban phenomenon substantiated by concrete examples and empirical research. Both authors have lived and worked in the Gulf including Qatar, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates during various periods between 2006 and 2014. They explore Gulf cities from macro and interconnected perspectives rather than focusing solely on singular aspects within the built environment. As academic architects specialised in urbanism and the complex dynamics between people and places the authors build new bridges for understanding demographic and social changes impacting urban transformations in the Gulf.

A History of Architecture and Trade

A History of Architecture and Trade
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 372
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ISBN-10 : 9781351796798
ISBN-13 : 1351796798
Rating : 4/5 (98 Downloads)

Synopsis A History of Architecture and Trade by : Patrick Haughey

A History of Architecture and Trade draws together essays from an international roster of distinguished and emerging scholars to critically examine the important role architecture and urbanism played in the past five hundred years of global trading, moving away from a conventional Western narrative. The book uses an alternative holistic lens through which to view the development of architecture and trade, covering diverse topics such as the coercive urbanism of the Dutch East India Company; how slavery and capitalism shaped architecture and urbanization; and the importance of Islamic trading in the history of global trade. Each chapter examines a key site in history, using architecture, landscape and urban scale as evidence to show how trade has shaped them. It will appeal to scholars and researchers interested in areas such as world history, economic and trade history and architectural history.

Building in Hot and Humid Regions

Building in Hot and Humid Regions
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Publisher : Springer
Total Pages : 226
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ISBN-10 : 9789811375194
ISBN-13 : 9811375194
Rating : 4/5 (94 Downloads)

Synopsis Building in Hot and Humid Regions by : Napoleon Enteria

This book presents an in-depth analysis covering climatic and weather conditions, house and building development history, construction methods and technologies, and environmental conditions. It provides relevant house and building information and highlights recent advances in hot and humid regions, as well as developments in other regions that are relevant to hot and humid climates. The countries in hot and humid regions, which include the tropical countries, the Middle Eastern countries around the Mediterranean, and many countries of Central Asia and Africa, are home to some of the most challenging conditions in the world in terms of house and building design and construction, and in terms of maintaining indoor thermal comfort and air quality in an energy-efficient way. The book’s respective chapters, prepared by expert contributors, cover essential concepts, designs, and construction methodologies for houses and commercial buildings. As such, the book offers a valuable resource for undergraduate and graduate students in architecture and engineering, house and building designers, and building sciences researchers. Building contractors, manufacturers and distributors of building equipment and devices, and government policymakers and legislators will also benefit from the information provided in this book.

Earthen Architecture in Muslim Cultures

Earthen Architecture in Muslim Cultures
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Publisher : BRILL
Total Pages : 294
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ISBN-10 : 9789004356337
ISBN-13 : 9004356339
Rating : 4/5 (37 Downloads)

Synopsis Earthen Architecture in Muslim Cultures by : Stéphane Pradines

This edited volume follows the panel “Earth in Islamic Architecture” organised for the World Congress for Middle Eastern Studies (WOCMES) in Ankara, on the 19th of August 2014. Earthen architecture is well-known among archaeologists and anthropologists whose work extends from Central Asia to Spain, including Africa. However, little collective attention has been paid to earthen architecture within Muslim cultures. This book endeavours to share knowledge and methods of different disciplines such as history, anthropology, archaeology and architecture. Its objective is to establish a link between historical and archaeological studies given that Muslim cultures cannot be dissociated from social history. Contributors: Marinella Arena; Mounia Chekhab-Abudaya; Christian Darles; François-Xavier Fauvelle; Elizabeth Golden; Moritz Kinzel; Rolando Melo da Rosa; Atri Hatef Naiemi; Bertrand Poissonnier; Stéphane Pradines; Paola Raffa and Paul D. Wordsworth.

Architecture and Globalisation in the Persian Gulf Region

Architecture and Globalisation in the Persian Gulf Region
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 494
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ISBN-10 : 9781317179443
ISBN-13 : 1317179447
Rating : 4/5 (43 Downloads)

Synopsis Architecture and Globalisation in the Persian Gulf Region by : Nasser Golzari

This is the first book ever to examine the architecture and urbanism of the Persian Gulf as a complete entity, dealing equally with conditions on the eastern Iranian shoreline as in Arabic countries on the western side. By inviting a range of architects and scholars to write about historical and contemporary influences on 14 cities along both Gulf coastlines, the book traces the changes in architecture and human settlement in relation to environmental factors and particularity of place. It provides an innovative contribution to the study of architecture and globalisation through a detailed investigation of this particular region, investigating how buildings and cities are being shaped as a result. A set of thematic essays at the end offer important insights into issues of globalisation, urbanism and environmental design, drawing from the experience of the Persian Gulf. The outcome is a unique record of the Gulf in the early-21st century at a point when global capitalism is making major inroads and yet questions of architectural design, climate change, ecological sustainability, cultural identity and so-called 'Facebook Democracy' are likewise shaking up the Middle Eastern region. The book thus offers a fresh reading of the architecture and urbanism of a fascinating and often contradictory region, while also showing how globalisation can be analysed in a more engaged and integrated manner.

Bibliography of Art and Architecture in the Islamic World (2 vols.)

Bibliography of Art and Architecture in the Islamic World (2 vols.)
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Publisher : BRILL
Total Pages : 1508
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ISBN-10 : 9789047412076
ISBN-13 : 9047412079
Rating : 4/5 (76 Downloads)

Synopsis Bibliography of Art and Architecture in the Islamic World (2 vols.) by : Susan Sinclair

Following the tradition and style of the acclaimed Index Islamicus, the editors have created this new Bibliography of Art and Architecture in the Islamic World. The editors have surveyed and annotated a wide range of books and articles from collected volumes and journals published in all European languages (except Turkish) between 1906 and 2011. This comprehensive bibliography is an indispensable tool for everyone involved in the study of material culture in Muslim societies.

Seasonal Knowledge and the Almanac Tradition in the Arab Gulf

Seasonal Knowledge and the Almanac Tradition in the Arab Gulf
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Publisher : Springer Nature
Total Pages : 458
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ISBN-10 : 9783030957711
ISBN-13 : 3030957713
Rating : 4/5 (11 Downloads)

Synopsis Seasonal Knowledge and the Almanac Tradition in the Arab Gulf by : Daniel Martin Varisco

This book is the first in English to survey indigenous knowledge of seasonal, astronomical, and agricultural information in Arab Gulf almanacs. It provides an extensive analysis of the traditional information available, based on local almanacs, Arabic texts and poetry by Gulf individuals, ethnographic interviews, and online forums. A major feature of the book is tracing the history of terms and concepts in the local seasonal knowledge of the Gulf, including an important genre about weather stars, stemming back to the ninth century CE. Also covered are pearl diving, fishing, seafaring, and pastoral activities. This book will be of interest to scholars who study the entire Arab region, since much of the lore was shared and continues through the present. It will also be of value to scholars who work on the Indian Ocean and Red Sea Trade Network, as well as the history of folk astronomy in the Arab World.

Culture and Customs of the Arab Gulf States

Culture and Customs of the Arab Gulf States
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Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages : 193
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ISBN-10 : 9780313056215
ISBN-13 : 0313056218
Rating : 4/5 (15 Downloads)

Synopsis Culture and Customs of the Arab Gulf States by : Rebecca L. Torstrick

Names such as Dubai and Abu Dhabi have been emerging in the world's eye over the past decade as exotic hotspots, wealthy from oil production and advanced in the means of technology. However, at the same time, the Arab Gulf States have managed to maintain their traditional culture, adapting it to modern life. With complete coverage on Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates, Culture and Customs of the Arab Gulf States is a must-have for every high school and public library shelf. Clear and vivid descriptions of contemporary life in the Arab Gulf help students discover how traditions of the past have evolved into customs today. This exhaustive volume covers topics such as religion, festivals, cuisine, fashion, family life, literature, the media, and music, among many others. Up-to-date and comprehensive, this volume offers a unique and contemporary depiction of culture in some of the world's wealthiest, up-and-coming nations.