Innovative Industrial Design in Saudi Arabia: The Retractable Umbrellas of Al-Masjid an-Nabawi
dc.contributor.author | Kassab, Dr. Ahmed | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2024-12-02T07:59:25Z | |
dc.date.available | 2024-12-02T07:59:25Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2024-11-19 | |
dc.identifier.issn | 24-12-20564102 | en_US |
dc.identifier.doi | 24-12-20564102 | en_US |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14131/1900 | |
dc.description | This article examines the retractable umbrellas at Al-Masjid an-Nabawi in Medina, a groundbreaking example of industrial design that blends functionality with Islamic architectural traditions. Highlighting their ability to provide shade and comfort in extreme heat, it details their engineering features, including hydraulic systems, UV-resistant materials, and climate-responsive automation. The umbrellas also reflect Islamic art through geometric patterns and design symbolism, balancing modernity with cultural heritage. Additionally, the article discusses their alignment with sustainability goals under Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, emphasizing energy efficiency and environmental impact. Serving as both a practical solution and a cultural statement, these structures represent the transformative potential of industrial design in Saudi Arabia’s urban and architectural development. | en_US |
dc.description.abstract | The retractable umbrellas at Al-Masjid an-Nabawi in Medina exemplify a seamless integration of modern industrial design and Islamic architectural aesthetics. Designed to address the intense heat of the region, these innovative structures provide shade and comfort to worshippers while enhancing the mosque's visual harmony. This article explores the functionality, engineering marvels, and cultural significance of these umbrellas, emphasizing their role as a sustainable and user-centered solution. As a symbol of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, they showcase how industrial design can harmonize tradition and innovation, offering a model for future projects in culturally significant spaces. | en_US |
dc.language.iso | en | en_US |
dc.publisher | Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property | en_US |
dc.subject | Retractable umbrellas Al-Masjid an-Nabawi Industrial design Saudi Arabia Islamic architecture Sustainability Vision 2030 Hydraulic systems User experience Cultural heritage | en_US |
dc.title | Innovative Industrial Design in Saudi Arabia: The Retractable Umbrellas of Al-Masjid an-Nabawi | en_US |
refterms.dateFOA | 2024-12-02T07:59:26Z | |
dc.contributor.researcher | No Collaboration | en_US |
dc.contributor.lab | NA | en_US |
dc.subject.KSA | NA | en_US |
dc.contributor.ugstudent | 0 | en_US |
dc.contributor.alumnae | 0 | en_US |
dc.title.project | Innovative Industrial Design in Saudi Arabia: The Retractable Umbrellas of Al-Masjid an-Nabawi | en_US |
dc.source.index | Other index | en_US |
dc.contributor.department | Design | en_US |
dc.contributor.pgstudent | 0 | en_US |
dc.contributor.firstauthor | Kassab, Dr. Ahmed | |
dc.IR.KSA | Other | en_US |
dc.SDGs.KSA | NA | en_US |
dc.IAW.KSA | NA | en_US |
dc.research.classif | Theoretical | en_US |
dc.journal.quartile | NA | en_US |