Review article

https://doi.org/10.31522/p.25.1(53).9

Traditional Building Materials and Techniques in Palestine

Mumen Abuarkub ; Fon University, Faculty of Architecture, Skopje, Macedonia

Abstract

The study examines building techniques and distinct architectural elements: foundations, walls, openings, vaults, cupolas, roofing. It elaborates how building size and choice of materials affect building practice, focusing on technical standards, describing basic building materials and traditional construction methods for each architectural element of Palestinian traditional house.

Keywords

dome; foundations; openings; roofing; vaults; walls

Hrčak ID:

184763

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/184763

Publication date:

30.6.2017.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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