Urban Structure in Hot Arid Environments

Part I. Influence of Historical Factors

1. Ancient City Structure and Its Transformation in Islamic Period
Mahmoud Tavassoli

2. Urban Structure in Islamic Territories
Mahmoud Tavassoli

3. Iranian Cities in Islamic Period, the Middle Ages
Mahmoud Tavassoli

4. Typical Historical Cities
Mahmoud Tavassoli

Part II. Influence of Climatic Factors

5. Urban Form and Architecture in the Hot Environment Zone of Iran
Mahmoud Tavassoli

6. Organic Unity Between Urban and Architectural Elements: Urban Blocks, Courtyard Houses, Ivans, Domes, and Wind Catchers
Mahmoud Tavassoli

7. Similarities Around the World
Mahmoud Tavassoli

8. Uniting the Parts
Mahmoud Tavassoli

Part III. Guidance Through Case Studies

9. Scale of the Problems and Solutions: Case Studies
Mahmoud Tavassoli

Keywords: Geography, Urban Geography / Urbanism (inc. megacities, cities, towns), Climate Change/Climate Change Impacts, Sustainable Development, Regional and Cultural Studies