Cities' Identity Through Architecture and Arts
In: Advances in Science, Technology and Innovation Series
Intro -- Scientific Committee -- Preface I -- Preface II -- Reference -- Contents -- Formation and Identification of the City -- 1 The Influence of Climate on the Planning and Architecture of the Medieval Islamic City of Mosul, Iraq -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 The Aims of the Study -- 3 Architecture Planning -- 4 Dome Architecture -- 4.1 Climate Effect -- 5 Findings -- 6 Conclusion -- References -- 2 Historical and Urban Identity Issues in Smart Cities Projects for Small Towns -- Abstract -- 1 Urban Identity: A Multifaceted Concept -- 2 Smart Cities and Urban Identity -- 3 Smart Mobility Network in Castel Bolognese: Shaping Urban Identity -- 4 Conclusions -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 3 Urban and Architectural Identity of Mosul. An Analytical Background for City's Reconstruction -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Objectives and Strategies -- 3 Mosul -- 4 Preliminary Evaluations -- 5 The Forms of Tradition -- 6 The Form of the City -- 7 Experimental Approach to Design -- 8 Discussion -- References -- 4 European Imprint on the Urban and Architecture of the Ottoman Empire's Port Cities: The Case of Alexandria -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction: Ottoman Empire Port Cities -- 2 Administrative and Political Changes -- 2.1 Tanzimat Changes and Expanding European Impact -- 2.2 Tanzimat's Regulations and Laws Affecting Urban Transformation -- 2.3 Foundation of Municipalities and the City Councils -- 2.4 Domination in the East Mediterranean -- 3 Socio-economic Changes -- 3.1 Commercial Exchange Conventions -- 3.2 Development of Port Cities -- 4 Spatial Changes in Port Cities -- 4.1 Establishment and Formation of New City Centre -- 4.2 Renewed Urban and Architectural Forms -- 4.3 Developing and Changing Street System -- 4.4 Formation of New Settlement Residential Areas -- 4.5 Additional and Different Construction Activities.