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The present paper deals with one of the basic concepts of geography — man’s interaction with the physical environment. Our concern will focus on the man-built environment and its relationship to the desert environment. Various desert cultures have formed their settlements and houses in appropriate ways, and these have evolved through a process of adaptation lasting for generations. By trial and error, man has succeeded in creating in various deserts an environment in a form that articulates the various constraints of the natural environment. These man-built environments are a reflection of environmental stresses and therefore may provide better living conditions.
He who wishes to achieve success may turn past defeat into future victory by observing one condition. He must profit by past experience, and aum at retaining all the strong points without the weakness of former efforts. Ebenezer Howard: Garden Cities of Tomorrow
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Gradus, Y., Stern, E. (1985). From Preconceived to Responsive Planning: Cases of Settlement Design in Arid Environments. In: Gradus, Y. (eds) Desert Development. The GeoJournal Library, vol 4. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-5396-3_4
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