Kuwaiti house designs, and modern neighborhoods by extension, lack some important qualities and elements of natural human habitation and urban settlements.
Category: Housing and Accommodation
Protection and Breathing Space in Kuwaiti Houses
The wall and courtyard (hosh) have been fundamental elements in private residences throughout history, across all human cultures and civil societies. Their elimination results in significant damage that extends beyond the house and neighborhood.
Foreign Ownership of Real Estate… A Never-Ending Story, As It Has Not Even Begun
When foreign companies see high selling prices against low value and services, along with legislative and logistical difficulties, they will likely resort to renting, perhaps in a hotel.
Private Housing Prices and Freedom of Action vs. Freedom of Control
The government alone has the “freedom” to set regulations for the real estate sector, and no one can prevent it
Spatiotemporal Land Use in Kuwait
Urban expansion isn’t just about building government residential care cities; it should be organic and continuous. What’s happening in Kuwait has nothing to do with urban expansion.
