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  Towards an Indicators Framework for Assessing the Influence Religion on the Architecture of Mosques and Churches

  By Ghada Ragheb, Rawan Fahmy, Mariam Ehab, Habibatallah Mohamed, Maram Mohamed, Mariam Samy, Marina Bassily

  Abstract: Architecture serves as a tangible expression of religious beliefs, values, and cultural identities, reflecting the symbiotic relationship between religion and built environment. The indicators framework presented in the academic manuscript for assessing the influence of religion on the architecture of mosques and churches offers a unique approach to analyzing the relationship between religion and architectural design. This framework stands out with reviewing the previous literature for synthesizing key architectural elements, …

  Published in International Journal of Architectural Heritage · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2024 Read article →