Author: ed. Taylor Brace Brian
Place: Singapore
Publisher: Concept Media Pvt Ltd
Year: 1982
Volume: Vol- II of II
Pages: 77
Source: Donated by Aga Khan Award for Architecture
Keyword: Architectural History
Classification: 711.58
Shelf: C3R4
Accession No: B304
Contents: Islam in Rural Areas: An Analytic Introduction Rural Development Policies: Settlements and Shelter Rural Habitats and Habitations: A Survey of Dwellings in the Rural Islamic World Information on Chinese Rural Habitat Islamic Architecture in China
Abstract: *The Changing Rural Habitat Volume II* examines the evolution of rural habitats, focusing on Islamic rural communities and their architectural practices. It explores the role of Islam in shaping rural life, community structures, and settlement patterns. The volume also discusses rural development policies, addressing housing, infrastructure, and sustainable settlements. A survey of rural Islamic dwellings highlights design principles influenced by climate, geography, and culture. The final sections delve into China’s rural habitat, covering demographic trends and the intersection of Islamic architecture with Chinese rural areas. Overall, the volume offers valuable insights into rural development, architecture, and cultural influences.