SAUDI HOUSING (EASTERN PROVINCE)VS.

EUROPEAN HOUSING (GERMAN HOUSING)

Assignment 1HOUSING & SETTELMENTS

INSTRUCTOR: ABOOD AL AMOUDI

SADEQ ALASLAMI -2130009386OMAR BAYUOSEF -2130009789

Housing is a huge phenomena all over the world, yet the Saudi Housing has special characteristics that makes it very unique. In this assignment, your group is required to assess and define the Saudi Housing characteristics in ONE region only such as Riyadh region. Then make a comparison ( similarity and differences) with any

housing characteristics internationally (from your choice) .

STYLESSAUDI GERMAN

German Saudi Comparative point

Darken colors Bright colors Colors

Wide Small , shaded Openings

Mostly gable Flat with parapet Roof shape

Define property For social issue fence

STYLES

SAUDI GERMAN

German Saudi Comparative point

Varity Unity furniture

Wood , brick Mud , concrete materials

Heating cooling Internal environment

SocialSAUDI

Privacy isn't very important and the guests are usually received to the living room

Privacy is very important so there is a separated lounge to receive the guests

In Germany the family receive less number of guests at their houses.

The welcoming are one of Saudi house properties

There are about 41% of people who they are desired the ownership housing but mostly are preferring the rental houses

Ownership is desired by the most of people in Saudi Arabia then rental

Culture & lifestyle pushes people toward renting.

Culture & religion encourage people to own their own house.

German decoration isn't restricted. The decoration ruled by religion .

GERMAN

Example Of

Saudi house

WIND CATCHER

Example Of

German house

• 4 apartment• One main

entry• Level down

FIREPLACE

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