Street, landscape and courtyard: study on the essence of public space in Islamic built environment

• Main Authors: Darkhani, Faiza, Asif, Nayeem, Utaberta, Nangkula, Sabil, Azmal, Mohd Ali, Mohd Hafiz, Rahman, Zaim Akmal Abd
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Science Publishing Corporation 2019
• Subjects: NA2542.36 Sustainable architecture
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/74032/1/74032_Street%2C%20Landscape%20and%20Courtyard_article.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/74032/; https://www.sciencepubco.com/index.php/ijet/article/view/26815

This paper explores the elements that shape the public spaces in Islamic cities. A sharp contrast has been highlighted between early era of Islamic cities and contemporary era. The main characteristic of public space are accessibility and usability for all citizens. However, current developments,...