Persian Architectural Heritage: Architecture

Persian culture has played a fundamental role, making major contributions to human civilization during its long history. The interest of many scholars in Persian culture during the last decades, including its history, archeology, art and architecture, has accelerated research into Persian cultural heritage. Scientific studies have provided information about knowledge used in Persian traditional buildings and methodologies for their preservation.

Persian Architectural Heritage: Form, Structure and Conservation provides comprehensive information on Persian architectural heritage. The book consists of three main Parts. Part One, Architectural Features, deals with the history of Persian architecture, Persian traditional architecture, geometry and orientation, architectural and urban functions, and climatic adaptability in Persian vernacular architecture. In Part Two, Structural Features, construction materials of architectural heritage structures, construction technology of traditional structures, structural analysis of architectural heritage, arches, vaults, and domes are described. Part Three, Conservation and Preservation of Architectural Heritage, includes, the philosophy of conservation, practical experiences, and risk management of cultural heritage. The book is not only a reference work but it contains theory and written in such a way that appeals to practicing engineers as well as students and researchers.