This is a study in vernacular architecture covering the Middle East and North Africa, particularly concentrating on the interaction between religion and society on the one hand and building practice and city planning on the other. Using various sources, some of which date back to the fourteenth century, the author convincingly contends that building and urban development accomplished within the Arabic-Islamic cultural framework achieved a high level of sophistication.
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In general this study makes a significant contribution, of interest in itself but also important as a potential stimulus to similar studies of rule systems in other cultures. -- Amos Rapoport, Journal of Architectural Education, Winter 1988
Professor Hakim states in the introduction that his two purposes are 1) to identify and record the building and planning principles which shaped the traditional Arabic-Islamic city', and 2) to document the findings in a systematic and clear format'.. These two goals he has achieved methodically and concisely, if not brilliantly. -- Brian Brace Taylor, MIMAR #22, Fall 1986
This book has the rare quality of being relevant to scholars as well as practicing urban planners. -- Jim Antoniou, The Architect, October 1986
This is a substantial, innovative work. -- Paul Oliver, Journal of Architectural and Planning Research, Spring 1989
This volume is an essential reference for all who are interested in the history and future of urban design. -- Miles Danby, Third World Planning Review, November 1986
Professor Hakim states in the introduction that his two purposes are 1) to identify and record the building and planning principles which shaped the traditional Arabic-Islamic city', and 2) to document the findings in a systematic and clear format'.. These two goals he has achieved methodically and concisely, if not brilliantly. -- Brian Brace Taylor, MIMAR #22, Fall 1986
This book has the rare quality of being relevant to scholars as well as practicing urban planners. -- Jim Antoniou, The Architect, October 1986
This is a substantial, innovative work. -- Paul Oliver, Journal of Architectural and Planning Research, Spring 1989
This volume is an essential reference for all who are interested in the history and future of urban design. -- Miles Danby, Third World Planning Review, November 1986
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Arabic-Islamic Cities has been awarded a Citation for Research in the 1987 34th Annual Awards Program organized by Progressive Architecture magazine.
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