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- Title
Exploring Types of Spatial Configuration of Buildings in Mountain Cities (The Dwellings of Old Akre City as a Model).
- Authors
Younis, Helbin Yaseen; Ahmed, Raed Salim
- Abstract
Different types of dwellings are shaped by the interaction between human needs and the surrounding environment, creating a wide range of complex structures reflecting different lifestyles and environmental conditions. this research aimed to explore different spatial configurations in traditional mountain dwellings, especially in the case of the old city of Akre using 3D space syntax methodology to analyze the planning scheme of 15 dwellings. The emphasis is to trace out the underlying structures, describe the spatial configurations, and bring to sight the functions and interrelations of living spaces. A lens that captures the essence of these places is the one that the research uses to probe how the topography highly impacts their floor plan and arrangement, such that many dwellings have various entrance levels as an adaptive measure to the city's topography. Ultimately, the study explores three types of planning schemes within these mountain dwellings: shallow, tree, and ring. However, the ring configuration, being the most common, serves as a testament to the topographical challenges faced by the old city of Akre. This research highlights the relationship between architectural design and natural landscapes, improving our understanding of spatial dynamics in traditional mountain dwellings. It sheds light on the architectural heritage diversity of the old city and its adaptability.
- Subjects
BUILDINGS; ARCHITECTURE; SPATIAL analysis (Statistics); DWELLINGS; SUSTAINABLE development
- Publication
International Journal of Sustainable Development & Planning, 2024, Vol 19, Issue 5, p1671
- ISSN
1743-7601
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.18280/ijsdp.190505