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Author:Besim S. Hakim
Arabic-Islamic Cities: Building and Planning Principles
This is a pioneering study of how traditional towns and cities were conceived, organized, and developed over long periods of time following simple rules that were based on the society's norms and ethical values. Sources were used that date back to the fourteenth century...- $26.99
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Author:Besim S. Hakim
Rules for Compact Urbanism: Ibn al-Rami's 14th Century Treatise
This is a translation from the original Arabic of a treatise that dates back to the early fourteenth century, written by a builder and master-mason. It is the most comprehensive treatise on building rules within the Mediterranean region. What makes Ibn al-Rami's treatise significant...- $20.99
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Author:Besim S. Hakim
Sidi Bou Sa'id, Tunisia: Structure and Form of a Mediterranean Village
This book, profusely illustrated with original drawings and photographs, is an important case study of traditional towns and their processes of urbanization. Professor Besim Hakim undertook a landmark analysis of the village of Sidi Bou Sa'id located on the Mediterranean in northern Tunisia, working...- $19.99
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Author:Besim S. Hakim
Urban Rules and Processes: Historic Lessons for Practice
This book brings together the author's research results since the early 1980s addressing the question on how to learn from the experience of historical/traditional urbanism applicable to our contemporary era and for the future. The book is structured into three parts for a total...- $25.99
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