{"product_id":"mud-architecture-of-najran-saudi-arabia-paperback","title":"Mud Architecture of Najran, Saudi Arabia - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eHisham Mortada\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNajran: Where Earth, Culture, and Architecture Unite\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTucked between the mountains, valleys, and deserts of southern Saudi Arabia lies Najran, a place where the landscape and built environment are inseparable, and where architecture tells stories of resilience, identity, and deep connection to nature. For generations, its people have shaped mud buildings, woven together organic village layouts, and built sturdy defensive towers, all by hand, using materials drawn from the very earth beneath their feet. These structures aren't just shelter; they're living reflections of a culture shaped by its environment, its tribal heritage, and its role as a crossroads of ancient trade. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNajran's mud architecture carries the wisdom of centuries. Every shaded alleyway, every rooftop terrace bathed in sunlight, speaks to a way of life rooted in sustainability, adaptation, and community. It's a place where tradition isn't frozen in time, but continues to offer insights into how we might build more thoughtfully today. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis richly illustrated book brings Najran's mud architectural legacy to life through fieldwork, measured drawings, and oral histories. It uncovers the deep knowledge embedded in the region's spatial planning, choice of materials, and ecological sensitivity. More than a historical record, it's a testament to how time-tested principles can guide us in creating environments that are not only sustainable but deeply meaningful. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn a world moving quickly toward the future, Najran reminds us of the value of looking back, not with nostalgia, but with respect and curiosity. Its heritage offers more than inspiration; it offers a grounded, culturally rooted way forward.\u003cbr\u003e \n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 244\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.63 x 10 x 8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 28, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52637922689331,"sku":"9798218998684","price":136.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/R7q4EwskCy9798218998684.webp?v=1762304042","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/mud-architecture-of-najran-saudi-arabia-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}