Publications

Democratic governance systems represent only living, enfranchised voters. This structural feature, not a failure of democratic practice but a consequence of its design, …

As the Islamic legal system did not have the chance to perform under modern knowledge and technology, solutions that might be created by implementing Ḥuquq are not …

This research addresses the “temporal paradox” in architectural design, where even participatory methods produce fixed configurations that constrain future …

The objective of this report is to explore the application of the support concept in the Saudi Arabian context, as a result of the author’s interest in the concept …

Are there Islamic built environments? Through the attempt to answer the question, the paper by concentrating on the law argues that it would be impossible for Western …

The paper discusses interventions, territorial structure, dignity and environmental knowledge in the Muslim built environment.

Professionals in Saudi Arabia and many other Muslim countries are trying to learn from past experiences to resolve contemporary problems. Accepting such societal …

Westernization is an environmental blight because of human rationality. After the enlightenment in the 18th century, human judgment became the demarcating criterion for …

“In short, this brief prologue has tried to bring attention to the need for new concepts of rights that can support and reproduce today’s advancements, beyond …

The paper discusses the khatta (district) and the territorial structure of early Muslim towns.

The paper studies gates as signs of autonomy in Muslim towns.

Theories and principles of design in the architecture of Islamic societies.

Asilah Rehabilitation On-site Review Report, edited by Aga Khan Award for Architecture.

Sidi El Aloui Primary School On-site Review Report, edited by Aga Khan Award for Architecture.

Ksour Rehabilitation On-site Review Report, edited by Aga Khan Award for Architecture.

Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India On-site Review Report, edited by Aga Khan Award for Architecture.

Cultural Park for Children On-site Review Report, edited by Aga Khan Award for Architecture.

Rehabilitation of the Ksour, Draa Valley, Morocco. In “Building for Tomorrow,” edited by Azim Nanji, 74-81. London Academy Group Ltd., (1994). The On-site …