期刊
OPEN HOUSE INTERNATIONAL
卷 48, 期 1, 页码 100-118出版社
EMERALD GROUP PUBLISHING LTD
DOI: 10.1108/OHI-01-2022-0011
关键词
Women's spaces; Architectural identity; Vernacular Qatari architecture; Space Syntax; Privacy; Gender segregation
The study examines the spatial perception of women's spaces within vernacular Qatari households, highlighting the impact of privacy norms and gender segregation on the spatial configuration. The findings shed light on the sociocultural factors influencing the spatial form of courtyard houses in Qatar, emphasizing the importance of traditional residential architecture in conserving the country's architectural identity.
Purpose This research study aims to explore sociocultural factors such as privacy and gender segregation as they relate to the spatial perception of women's spaces within the vernacular Qatari household, and the activities, habits and practiced culture of its inhabitants. Design/methodology/approach This analysis utilizes the Space Syntax methodology to examine a sample of vernacular courtyard houses with respect to space connectivity, conducting an analytical exploration of the role of women based on the system of activities. Findings The findings shed light on the spatial complexity and sensitivity of the Qatari household as it reflects the prevailing sociocultural imperatives in Qatari urbanities, including the country's capital, Doha. Research limitations/implications This research study thus reinforces the importance of traditional residential architecture in conserving Qatar's distinctive architectural identity, rooted in its sociocultural attributes. Social implications Sociocultural features such as privacy and gender segregation are among the most prominent factors influencing the spatial form of vernacular courtyard houses in the Arabian Gulf country of Qatar. Originality/value It is argued that within a typical vernacular Qatari household, women's spaces are the least connected (most segregated) areas, due mainly to the influence of privacy norms and gender segregation on the spatial configuration of the house.
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