Urban identity of Amman (A Dialogue between Tradition and Modernity)

Melnik, Vlada

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“…The buildings are connected by steep stairs that lead to the downtown core (valley). Gardening activity in the city is very low, insufficient for contributing to the creation of a favorable microclimate (Melnik, 2019).…”

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Gis Methodological Approach to Developing and Forming a Visual Image of Downtown Amman

FAHMAWEE

2021

AEJ

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Introduction: Amman’s growth expansion was shaped by its topography (valleys and hills), which generated a special character and patterns of the urban form. The city was built on seven hills, which are connected by steep stairs that serve as pathways to the downtown core. The rapid urbanization caused by uncontrolled population growth, as well as random and unplanned formations that were far from following any kind of aesthetic, resulted in the expansion of the center towards the surrounding seven hills. The continuous intersection of these hills caused their boundaries to blur and melt. As a result of the intense transformation, which is causing the hills’ appearance to become more uniform, their continuing overlap may completely destroy the unique character and imageability of downtown Amman. Methods: This research made use of topographical context analysis and the Geographical Information System (GIS) as well as its 3D modeling function to identify the optimal visibility and viewing angle when looking from the valley towards the hills and between the hills. Results and discussion: We identified the main vistas, i.e., highly significant views, which could subsequently be adopted as the locations for proposing landmark scenarios via 3D model GIS analysis. The projection process helped determine the significant views from the valley towards the hills and between the hills. Overall, three scenarios were proposed for the landmarks, out of which, the best one was chosen. It corresponds to the topographical analysis and the community needs, depends upon the local context and urban fabric, and is optimal for decision-making.

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Gis Methodological Approach to Developing and Forming a Visual Image of Downtown Amman

FAHMAWEE

2021

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2021

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Introduction:In the course of the study, we examined energy-efficient and environmentally friendly heat-insulating materials based on gypsum and gypsum-containing primary components. Purpose of the study: We aimed to assess the effectiveness of using gypsum materials in wall structures, by using the finite element method based on the ANSYS Steady State Thermal module. Porous materials of different densities (structural, structural and heat-insulating, and heatinsulating gypsum concrete) were used as wall materials. These materials were obtained as a result of the interaction between residual sulfuric acid adsorbed on the grains of "acidic" fluoroanhydrite and carbonate flour. Methods: The finite element method based on the ANSYS Steady State Thermal module was used. The thermal conductivity of the structures was evaluated in a three-dimensional coordinate system. The experimental values of thermal and physical characteristics were adopted for the walling fragments. Results: The problem was solved numerically, by using the finite element method based on the ANSYS Steady State Thermal module. We established that the developed structural and heat-insulating gypsum concrete is more effective since, under the set design conditions, the temperature of the inner surface of such a wall at the minimum (510 mm) and maximum (770 mm) structure thickness exceeds the temperature of the inner surface of walls made of different materials.

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“…In 1878, the site was resettled as a village for the Circassian immigrants. With the construction of the Hijaz railway, Amman became a small town in 1903, and with the establishment of Emirate of Trasnjordan under the British Mandate, it became a capital city in 1921 (Melnik, 2019). Since then, Amman has been reconstructed as a modern capital with around 4.5 million inhabitants.…”

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Trends in the Contemporary Architecture of Amman

Dahabreh¹

2020

International Journal of Engineering Research and Technology

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This paper examines the architecture of Amman/Jordan. Immersed in tradition, but also open and cosmopolitan, modern Amman went through a series of political, cultural, and economic transformations, which resulted in developing an expansive and a multiple sense of identity. This is reflected in its architecture; largely diversified in scale and style ranging between modernity and tradition, from aesthetically pleasing to visually displeasing, and from culturally acceptable to totally alien. Through visual observation, this paper examines the architectural scene of Amman and attempts to give a preliminary classification of such diversified trends. The paper identified seven architectural trends ranging from the contemporary to the regional and neo-traditional. The afterthought of the paper concluded that these trends can be further grouped into three categories; formal contemporary, contextual, and eclectic, reflecting a more general attitude towards modernity, tradition, and development.

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Urban identity of Amman (A Dialogue between Tradition and Modernity)

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Gis Methodological Approach to Developing and Forming a Visual Image of Downtown Amman

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