Islamic ideology , sustainable development & Iranian desert cities

Examining historical urban fabric of iranian desert cities
demonstrates that one of the best response to the natural laws in the
establishment of an appropriate built environment for human life,
was considered in these settlement principles applied to the
establishment of these cities not only did not impose disturbance
and damages to the environment but have also granted perfection to
matters.
This paper endeavors to recognize ,those attributes of architecture
and. Spatial organization of Iranian desert cities which are derived
from both people's beliefs and ,culture ,and in harmony with
environmental conditions . These are discussed under the following
, main titles:
-After a brief introduction ,the Islamic pints of view on human
beings. nature their relationship and sustainable development are defined.
The next part of the paper discusses cities and sustainable
development through three sections expressing the principles
predominating over nature and human life , introducing historical
examples , and the present attitude of Iranian desert cities in
response to the principles .
- The final part of the paper is the conclusion in which the main
lessons for future are introduced.