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.
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
