The Rise of Vernacular, Community-Driven Architecture in the Gulf
In new structures across the Gulf, vernacular architectural forms are increasingly being used in new contemporary buildings preserving local tradition while also modernizing.
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Political Succession in the Islamic Republic of Iran
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