Architecture in Palestine ARCH 4223

Course description:

This course covers study traditional architecture evolved in Palestine: this includes building types and their key remarks, architectural elements, architectural styles, the architectural features, architectural effects of successive eras to Palestine, their models and forms, materials and techniques used in construction.Study the evolution of architecture in Palestine in an effort to identify cultural factors that shape architecture identity in Palestine, together with the legal role in refining the architecture features.The course content includes an analytical theory, while the other part is design to review and study the architectural buildings in Palestinian towns and villages.

Course Aims:

This course seeks to:
  • Identify the characteristics of Palestinian architecture using the history as an analytical tool, focusing on the most important architectural elements and distinctive styles to be found in traditional architecture.
  • Have a depth of knowledge in building materials and construction technology being used in Palestine.
  • Draw on the method used in the Palestinian town, city planning and layout elements showing different configuration of space and place.
  • Have a depth of knowledge in architectural heritage in Palestine.
  • Develop a status that commensurate with contemporary circumstances without compromising cultural identity in Palestine.

Course outcomes:

The students after his study of this course are able to:
  • Gain knowledge of different styles in Palestinian architecture.
  • Awareness of the evolution of architecture in Palestine in terms of design, planning and construction details and hallmarks of Palestinian architecture, in relation to architectural elements being used.
  • Skill acquisition applied through field visits to some traditional buildings in the Gaza Strip.
  • Acquire research skill through the preparation of a working paper on course.
  • Strengthening the sense of belonging and home and highlight heritage values.