Islam And Architecture

In its prime, Islamic architecture was ecologically sensitive and sustainable, while also being high-tech and avant-garde. In the second half of the 20th centur... » 

In its prime, Islamic architecture was ecologically sensitive and sustainable, while also being high-tech and avant-garde. In the second half of the 20th century, the continuum of ancient building knowledge and techniques was placed under threat as commercial designs and constructions were imported wholesale from the West. «