Traditional Islamic Principles of Built Environment

Traditional Islamic Principles of Built Environment

by HishamMortada (Author)

Synopsis

Written with the non-Muslim reader in mind, this book analyzes the principles and values established by the tradition of Islam to govern the social and physical environments of Muslims.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 208
Edition: Reprint
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 02 Dec 2011

ISBN 10: 0415515068
ISBN 13: 9780415515061

Author Bio
Hisham Mortada is an educator and a critic in the field of urban planning and architecture, with interest in traditional Muslim cities, socio-cultural changes and currently sustainable living. He received a Masters degree in Architecture from Pennsylvania State University, USA in 1988 and a Ph.D. in Architecture from Edinburgh University, UK in 1992. He currently teaches architecture and urban planning at King Abdul Asiz University, Saudi Arabia.