Advantages and Disadvantages of Vertical and
Horizontal Construction
The terrain plays a central
climate due to its openness
dren's play and seats for old-
role in determining the hous-
to courtyards that provide
er persons, which increases
ing construction building,
ventilation for the housing
familiarity and acquaintance
horizontally and vertically.
building, protect from hot
among them.
Each type has its own re-
air and sandstorms. More-
This pattern is distinguished
quirements and features ac-
over, the urban morphology
by the possibility of sepa-
cording to the environment
in such type is compact and
rating vehicular traffic from
and the climate.
consistent with the climate.
pedestrian traffic, prevents
Researchers and special-
Therefore, it results in in-
external noise, controls the
ists are in the opinion that
creasing housing density.
noise from the courtyard and
the horizontal building is the
Furthermore, it is consist-
prevents its spread. This pat-
best type due to low quality
ent with the social factors,
tern is also consistent with
cost, provided that sufficient
thus, it archives privacy and
the economic factors, as it
spaces are available or at-
strengthens the social links
reduces demand for energy
tempt to reclaim desert. In
among family members and
because buildings are not
addition, horizontal construc-
among the population. It also
exposed to sunlight
And
tion achieves alignment with
provides a safe place for chil-
saving the costs of facilities
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