A Typology of Houses

The built environment has always been a direct indicator of the economic and cultural aspects of a society. Due to the accelerated development of certain social conditions, Dubai has given rise to an architectural and stylistic imitation that are a reaction to the level of anonymity associated with modernity and industrialization. Referencing recognizable, historical architecture styles is thought to be an appropriate strategy for portraying these social circumstances. Ascertaining this branding approach marks an emerging identity for the city as a whole and individuals in specific.