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Urban Sustainability in Traditional Societies: The Case of Muslims
Hisham Mortada, Ph.D.Dept. of ArchitectureKing Abdul Aziz UniversityJeddah, Saudi [email protected]
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Sustainable Living: Means/Objectives
Satisfying the needs of today, without diminishing the prospects of future generations to do the same.
Balance in the consumption of resources so others can benefit from them in the future.
Reduction in the impact of transportation and industry on humans and environment.
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Sustainable Living: Means/Objectives
Using materials in continuous cycles and constantly reliable sources of energy.
Simplicity in life and consideration of others’ needs.
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Urban Sustainability in Traditional Societies: The Case of Muslims
Natural Environment scale
Urban Environment scale
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Natural Environment: The Role of Man
Man as God's inheritor or vicegerent on earth.
Man is only a manager of the earth and not a proprietor, a beneficiary and not an ordainer.
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Natural Environment: The Role of Man
a) contemplation and worship
Sources of life and resources of nature have been created so that man may realize the following objectives:
b) inhabitation and construction
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Natural Environment: The Role of Man
c) utilization d) enjoyment and appreciation of beauty
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Natural Environment: PRINCIPLES
Utilization of Natural Resources
Preservation of Natural Balance
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Natural Environment: PRINCIPLES
Utilization of Natural Resources– The relationship between
man and nature is a relationship of utilization and development.
Sego, Mali: Use of indigenous materials for sustainable living,
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Natural Environment: PRINCIPLES
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: Recycled utilization of coral reefs, traditional construction materials,
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Natural Environment: PRINCIPLES
–Disapproval of any selfishness associated with this utilization.
Isfahan, Iran: Buildings of similar heights provide equal benefits from sun and air
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Natural Environment: PRINCIPLES
Preservation of Natural Balance– Relationship between man
and nature: utilization and development
Dariah, Saudi Arabia: Palm tree farms integrated with the built up area
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Natural Environment: PRINCIPLES
– Obligation of protecting nature
Damascus, Syria: Barada River surrounds residential quarters
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Natural Environment
– Prevention of the destruction or abuse of any natural element that provides benefit (i. e. food, shade, etc.) to society
– Preservation of the harmony of natural environment
Natural Environment: PRINCIPLES
Tunis, 1899: Shaded Souq
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Natural EnvironmentNatural Environment: PRINCIPLES
Fez, Morocco: Shaded Souq
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Natural EnvironmentNatural Environment: PRINCIPLES
Tunis, Tunisia: Shaded Souq Harar, Ethiopia: Shaded alley
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Urban Environment: PRINCIPLES
The Restraint of the Self– Wealth Consumption – Rights to Natural Resources (e.g., light and
air)
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Urban Environment: PRINCIPLES
Wealth Consumption– Justice and Moderation:
Balance in all affairs
Equally accessed land uses: Old Isfahan. Integration and penetration of commercial activities into residential quarters
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Urban Environment: PRINCIPLES
– Self-restraint in and minimum level of consumption/spending (for the benefit of other members of society)
Dariah, Saudi Arabia. Simplicity and functionality of facades
Asir, Saudi Arabia. Functional decoration
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Urban Environment: PRINCIPLES
RIGHT TO NATURAL LIGHT AND AIR– Everyone has the right to natural elements.– Polluting natural air (e.g. by smoke, smell, etc.)
is prohibited.– Sources of dirt, noise, smoke, odor or extreme
heat must be prevented or kept away from people/residential area.
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Urban Environment: PRINCIPLES
Aghadier, Morocco. Commercial and industrial activities associated with noise, odor, or pollution are located outside the city wall
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Summary & Conclusions
Built environment of traditional societies embodies urban and architectural concepts and techniques that are sufficient to create a sustainable modern urban environment. These concepts and techniques vary from land use distribution and urban morphology to street network, building heights, construction materials and façade treatments.
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