Courtyard Housing
Past, Present and Future
Brian Edwards editor Magda Sibley editor Mohammad Hakmi editor Peter Land editor
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
Published:20th Sep '05
Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back
Courtyard housing is one of the oldest forms of domestic development spanning at least 2000 years and occurring in distinctive form in many regions of the world. Traditionally associated with the Middle East where climate and culture have given shape to a particular type of courtyard housing, other examples exist in Latin America, China and in Europe, where the model has been reinterpreted. This book demonstrates, through discussions on sustainability and regional identity, and via a series of case studies, technical planning and design solutions, that the courtyard housing form has a future as well as a past.
'[A] beautifully produced book.' – Urban Design
'A handbook of great value.' – Built Environment, Newsletter of Centre for Built Environment, Kolkata, India
ISBN: 9780415262729
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 680g
276 pages