THE IMPACT OF WEATHER CONDITIONS ON THE URBAN AND ARCHITECTURAL FORMATION OF THE ARABIAN PENINSULA, IT’S EAST COAST AND THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (UAE) IN PARTICULAR

ARCHITECTURE

Abstract

Research concentrates on the study of Arabian Peninsula Architecture combining environmental, social, geographical or cultural qualities as well as the impact of weather conditions on the formation of the Arabian Peninsula and the extent of direct and effective influence of architecture in this region is studied. The analysis of traditional and urban architecture patterns (automatic) for the eastern territory of the Arabian Peninsula in hot humid climates along the Gulf Coast (Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, some cities of Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is included. It is distinguished with long coastline along the Arabian Gulf coast. The research explains traditional architectural and urban style in details prevalent in the United Arab Emirates for hot and hot humid environment in the context of association with the concepts of green architecture, bioclimatic building, and sustainable urban development.