Description

Study the architectural heritage of the different regions of Saudi Arabia. The course will introduce the architecture- including materials & interiors, historical backgrounds, climate, society, customs, crafts, religion and culture of Saudi Arabia to the students in a short course. Course content will include: 1. Climate and building materials in Saudi Arabia 2. Red Sea Coast and Tihama Plain in Saudi Arabia 3. Northern Hijaz and Holy Cities in Saudi Arabia 4. South-Western Highlands and Najran in Saudi Arabia 5. Najad in Saudi Arabia 6. Eastern Province in Saudi Arabia The course will be taught through lectures with discussion, reading assignments, case studies and field trips Recommended Textbook The Traditional Architecture of Saudi Arabia By author, GEOFFREY KING Published in 1998 Publisher: I.B.Tauris & Co. Ltd