An Overview of the Factors Influencing the Formation Transformations of Residential Building Facades in Riyadh

The design of residential building facades may be influenced by a variety of urban, cultural, social, economic, geographical, and legal factors. These factors all have their reflections on the formation methods and styles used in these facades, which create an initial impression of the local community's architectural, urban, and cultural surroundings. Within a theoretical framework, this paper focuses on the factors influencing the transformation of residential building facades in Riyadh. The paper will analyze these transformations within a time segment extending over the twentieth century, the first of which deals with traditional residential buildings; the second will analyze the facades of transitional residential buildings; and finally, the analysis will reach modern residential buildings. In conclusion, the paper seeks to establish standards and guidelines that will help develop residential building facades. It also provides a platform for producing a distinct aesthetic and a clear identity for residential building facades in Riyadh.

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This paper explores the factors influencing the transformation of residential building facades in Riyadh and analyzes the transition from traditional to modern facades. It aims to establish standards and guidelines for the development of residential building facades in Riyadh and create a distinct aesthetic and identity.