Urban Structure in Hot Arid Environments Strategies for Sustainable Development /

• Main Author: Tavassoli, Mahmoud (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2016.
• Series: The Urban Book Series,
• Subjects: Geography.; Climate change.; Culture > Study and teaching.; Urban geography.; Sustainable development.; Urban Geography / Urbanism (inc. megacities, cities, towns).; Climate Change/Climate Change Impacts.; Sustainable Development.; Regional and Cultural Studies.

This essential reference guide to strategies and solutions for urban planning in hot arid environments reflects the journey toward many cities, towns and villages in Iran, which are documented and presented in the form of case studies and comparative analysis. It is the outcome of extensive research...

Table of Contents:

• Part I: Influence of Historical Factors
• Ancient City Structure and its Transformation in Islamic Period
• Urban Structure in Islamic Territories
• Iranian Cities in Islamic Period, the Middle Ages
• Typical Historical Cities
• Urban Form and Architecture in the Hot Arid Zone of Iran
• Utilization of Natural Energy
• Case Study 1
• Case Study 2
• Case Study 3
• Case Study 4.