Mohannad Tarrad

• Doctor of architecture
• Professor ( Full) at Al al-Bayt University

Current policies for the preservation of historic buildings (archaeological or heritage sites) constitute a challenge for local governments in Jordan. Although the main goal of preservation is to build a connection between people and sites, people have lost their connection with historic sites due to current preservation strategies. The present stu...

The research includes studying architectural space in heritage houses to identify the value of architectural spaces in Jordanian social life. The different structural systems, their characteristics, building materials, and the constituent elements of buildings were defined in the context of vernacular Jordanian architecture. This investigation has...

The use of aerial photography in the archaeological survey and documentation is considered as an important field in Jordan and it is gaining increasing attention in the Middle East Region. Recently, there are some projects implemented in Jordan using aerial technologies in the archaeological documentation field. The Jordan Wall Documentation Projec...

Islamic Architecture

This research aims to study the experience of local people in conserving architectural heritage and to benefit from that in preserving other historical sites. The need for this study is important because: Conservation of cultural and architectural heritage is not merely a government responsibility. The participation of local people in architectural...

Jordan is one of the countries rich in heritage buildings that are distinguished by their style of construction, and the beauty of their composition. This abundance has led to the emergence of a trend of re-use of heritage buildings, as most heritage buildings that have become functionally unused are converted to other uses, as this matter often re...

All human societies seek stability and use of place and material in order to create architectural buildings. One of the most important materials that man used as a building material was natural stone, and in Jordan stone has a special architectural value, as Jordanian architects used it to form a unique architectural style, especially in the capita...

The research studied historical and modern minarets as one of the prominent components of the architecture of mosques. It also discussed the meaning of “mosque” in Arabic, emphasizing the status and importance of mosques in the Muslim community. It referred to the emergence of minarets and investigates their historical roots. The study displayed in...

Although the application of green architecture in Jordan is still limited but an urgent necessity and not a luxury, because of lack of energy and water resources in Jordan. this study focused on how to implement the green house and link it with dwelling vernacular architecture to provide realistic solutions appropriate to society and architects. Th...

The study aims to clarify the role of public spaces in the revival of historical areas, and to formulate solutions to deal with public spaces in heritage areas. The city of As-Salt in Jordan is the case study; it is selected for its architectural importance nationally and internationally. The city of As-Salt was nominated by the Government of Jo...

Jordan being part of the Arab and Islamic world has passed different eras throughout the history. It is rich in architectural heritage; although, awareness of need for conservation is recent. Nevertheless, a lot of work has been done. This paper deals with the extent to which Jordanian efforts have succeeded. It looks at the historical background,...

Jordan being part of the Arab and Islamic world has passed different eras throughout the history. It is rich in architectural heritage; although, awareness of need for conservation is recent. Nevertheless, a lot of work has been done. This paper deals with the extent to which Jordanian efforts have succeeded. It looks at the historical background,...

The dome is considered as one of the most important architectural elements in the architecture of mosques in particular, and Islamic architecture in general where the use of domes in Islamic architecture started from the Umayyad period in Jerusalem in 691 AD. It is known that the dome was influenced by Byzantine architecture at its inception (1). T...

The research studied historical and modern minarets as one of the prominent components of the architecture ‎of mosques. It also discussed the meaning of “mosque” in Arabic, emphasizing the status and importance of ‎mosques in the Muslim community. It referred to the emergence of minarets and investigates their historical roots. ‎The study displayed...

This field, architectural and ethnographic study deals with Sabha town in the Northern Badia of Jordan, which is rich in its civilizational cultural Inheritance. This town was chosen for the study because it contains various heritages, cultural sources and embodied by its traditional dwellings, Collectibles and tools founded and owned by bucolic Be...

The present anthropological architectural field study is conducted in Ainun village, located in Karak governorate in the south of Jordan. It digs through the natural and historical environment of the site, the village apellation, its social and urban history, the kinship system, dwellings' ownership, living style, the cultural format and the villag...

The development in technology and economy has led to rapid changes in architectural products. This development has effects, not only on the modern countries, but also on the developing countries, which are historically and culturally rich. Jordan is one of them. This paper investigates vernacular architecture and its approaches as conservative and...

This architectural study concern with the concept and history of settlement in Jordanian village. This formation came from heritage experience through generation and from the simplicity of human which is compatible with surrounded environment. This paper concentrates on the main urban characteristics for the Jordanian village which reflect the abil...

Mafraq is the administrative centre of Mafraq Governorate, which witnessed rapid urban growth, represented by population and area expansion. This growth occurred without the use of strategies or tactics to decide its directions of growth. Although Mafraq has had certain improvements in its urban environment, it suffers from traffic jams caused by i...

Jordanian cities witnessed a rapid growth in population in recent years which affected their urban fabric to large extent. This population growth whether natural, or compulsory-through migration from neighboring countries due to wars and political conditions or internal migration from rural communities to large cities like Amman, Irbid and Zarqa-le...

في الأردن يوجد عدة مشاريع للمحافظة على التراث العمراني على مستوى مبنى منفرد أو شارع أو حي قديم تقوم بها بعض الجهات المختلفة و بطرقها الخاصة في عدة مدن أردنية و ذلك ضمن إطار القانون الأردني الذي يحدد أسس عامة و لا يدخل في الأسس العلمية المتبعة للمحافظة على المباني الأثرية و التراثية حيث يعتمد معظمهم أسلوب التجربة والخطأ في طريقة الترميم. و يهدف هذا...

في الأردن يوجد عدة مشاريع للمحافظة على التراث العمراني على مستوى مبنى منفرد أو شارع أو حي قديم تقوم بها بعض الجهات المختلفة وبطرقها الخاصة في عدة مدن أردنية وذلك ضمن إطار القانون الأردني الذي يحدد أسس عامة ولا يدخل في الأسس العلمية المتبعة للمحافظة على المباني الأثرية والتراثية حيث يعتمد معظمهم أسلوب التجربة والخطأ في طريقة الترميم .ويهدف هذا البحث...

Architecture in Jordan characterized by using the most basic raw materials in the natural environment (such as stone, straw and mud etc.). Jordanian designer interacts with natural materials and link these materials to the local environment and the climatic characteristics of the place. This research focuses on the basic material in construction in...

Architecture in Jordan characterized by using the most basic raw materials in the natural environment (such as stone, straw and mud etc.). Jordanian designer interacts with natural materials and link these materials to the local environment and the climatic characteristics of the place. This research focuses on the basic material in construction in...

Aqaba is one of the main cities in Jordan which has ridged and surrounding hilly geography. Construction activities in these areas are increasing gradually, above all for housing and commercial purposes. Such express development put the environment at risk by natural ruins such as flood, changes of climate, landslides and so on, and becomes a sa...