Enclosed and open spaces in the arid region-Saudi Arabia

Journal Article · Wed Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1986 · Int. J. Housing Sci. Its Appl.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5776215

Talib, K; Al-Zamil, A A

Study of the enclosed (sheltered) and open (unsheltered) spaces in two tradiational and three-contemporary settlements in Saudi Arabia - comparative analysis of micro climatic conditions - solar exposure - analysis of the differences in the design approaches of the old and new ''modern'' developments - recommendations for the appropriate approach to the design of enclosed and open spaces in the arid regions of Saudi Arabia.

• Research Organization: College of Architecture and Planning, King Faisal Univ., P.O. Box 2397, Dammam
• OSTI ID: 5776215
• Journal Information: Int. J. Housing Sci. Its Appl.; (United States), Vol. 10:1
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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