Design Criteria for Mosques and Islamic Centers

Explore the essential guide to mosque design with Design Criteria for Mosques and Islamic Centers by Akel Kahera. Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd in 2017, this hardback edition spans 106 pages and is a must-have for architects, urban planners, and community leaders alike.

This comprehensive resource provides practical guidelines for designing mosques, enriched with 300 detailed line drawings that vividly illustrate key concepts. Delve into insightful case studies of urban mosques located in major cities such as New York, Washington, Boston, London, and Birmingham. These examples showcase how mosques and Islamic centers have successfully adapted to and integrated within the urban landscape.

Whether you are involved in architecture, community development, or simply wish to understand the evolving role of mosques in urban settings, this book is an invaluable addition to your collection.