Islamic values and veil architecture : case study traditional Iranian courtyad houses

Veil architecture applied in Traditional Iranian Courtyard appears to have a reflection of the Islamic values and components of Islamic architecture. This paper will explore how does veil archltecture is interrelated with the Islamic values to build up an ideal Muslim house, without disregarding th...

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Main Authors: Abdul Rahim, Asiah, Abu Hassan, Fatin Zahida
Format: Proceeding Paper
Language:English
Published: 2011
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Online Access:http://irep.iium.edu.my/12607/1/ICUDBE2011_Islamic_Values.pdf
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Summary:Veil architecture applied in Traditional Iranian Courtyard appears to have a reflection of the Islamic values and components of Islamic architecture. This paper will explore how does veil archltecture is interrelated with the Islamic values to build up an ideal Muslim house, without disregarding the climate, religion, social, culture, political and other geographical factors. Methods of data collections are based on qualitative and descriptive analysis using case study, which include the following: historical research, in depth literature review and contents analysis, observation, plan analysis, interviews with local people and the expert. The visited selected case study is traditional Iranian courtyard houses in Kashan and Esfahan, Iran. The significance of this paper is to revive in the re-consideration of the implementation of these unique elements into contemporary house designs, where invention and improvement can still exist together with authority and authenticity of the precedents and tradition, while still observing the Islamic teachings, socially and culturally acceptable in the present and future time