A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
Preserving the Architectural Heritage in Kurdistan Region, Iraq—Akre City as an Example
The research aims to use the stone as a building material in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region for preserving the architectural heritage of Kurdistan. The use of stone reminds us of the ancient Stone Age in which man used caves as a refuge at that time. Later, Kurds improved their home and achieved distinguished architectural heritages, such as the Bahdinan gate at Amediye city, traditional houses in Akre city and Dalale Bridge in Zakho city. Akre city has been taken as an example of local architecture in the Kurdistan Region, because of the use of stone as a building material in addition to its topographic nature and its ancient citadel which is standing within the limestone rock. At the beginning of this century, there was a decline in the use of stone due to the development of newly manufactured materials such as concrete and steel plastics. These materials led to apparent disharmony between local architecture and the new materials. With the help of this research, we have tried to clarify the types of stones in Kurdistan, and their physical–mechanical, and laboratory characteristics which are suitable for building construction. The research discusses economic and technological solutions to achieve the required goal. The research emphasizes the use of stone in Kurdistan due to its characteristics, such as thermal, sound and waterproof isolation in addition to its beautiful architectural properties. In the research, many conclusions have been mentioned and required recommendations are suggested.
Preserving the Architectural Heritage in Kurdistan Region, Iraq—Akre City as an Example
The research aims to use the stone as a building material in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region for preserving the architectural heritage of Kurdistan. The use of stone reminds us of the ancient Stone Age in which man used caves as a refuge at that time. Later, Kurds improved their home and achieved distinguished architectural heritages, such as the Bahdinan gate at Amediye city, traditional houses in Akre city and Dalale Bridge in Zakho city. Akre city has been taken as an example of local architecture in the Kurdistan Region, because of the use of stone as a building material in addition to its topographic nature and its ancient citadel which is standing within the limestone rock. At the beginning of this century, there was a decline in the use of stone due to the development of newly manufactured materials such as concrete and steel plastics. These materials led to apparent disharmony between local architecture and the new materials. With the help of this research, we have tried to clarify the types of stones in Kurdistan, and their physical–mechanical, and laboratory characteristics which are suitable for building construction. The research discusses economic and technological solutions to achieve the required goal. The research emphasizes the use of stone in Kurdistan due to its characteristics, such as thermal, sound and waterproof isolation in addition to its beautiful architectural properties. In the research, many conclusions have been mentioned and required recommendations are suggested.
Preserving the Architectural Heritage in Kurdistan Region, Iraq—Akre City as an Example
Advances in 21st Century Human Settlements
Nandineni, Rama Devi (editor) / Ang, Susan (editor) / Mohd Nawawi, Norwina Binti (editor) / Rashid, Hussam Ismail (author) / Hamy, Abdulkader Ahmad (author) / Alam, Md Shahroz (author)
International conference on Variability of the Sun and sun-like stars: from asteroseismology to space weather ; 2022
2024-07-06
15 pages
Article/Chapter (Book)
Electronic Resource
English
Akre , Architectural heritage , Building material , Kurdistan Region , Local identity , Limestone Environment , Sustainable Development , Cyber-physical systems, IoT , Professional Computing , Sustainable Architecture/Green Buildings , Social Work and Community Development , Environmental Management , Earth and Environmental Science
Assessment of Dukan Landslides, West of Sulaimani City, the Kurdistan Region, Northeast Iraq
| DOAJ | 2018
Preserving an architectural heritage
| British Library Conference Proceedings | 1993