Kucheh
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In traditional Persian architecture, a Kucheh , is a narrow especially designed alley. Also transliterated Koocheh, remnants of it are still seen in modern Iran
and regional countries.
Before modernization, Persia's old city fabric was composed of these narrow winding streets, often made with high walls of adobe
and brick
, and often roofed at various intervals. This form of urban design, which used to be commonplace in Persia, is an optimal form of desert architecture that minimizes desert expansion and the effects of dust storms. It also maximizes daytime shading, and insulates the “fabric” from severe winter temperatures.
Iran
Iran , officially the Islamic Republic of Iran , is a country in Southern and Western Asia. The name "Iran" has been in use natively since the Sassanian era and came into use internationally in 1935, before which the country was known to the Western world as Persia...
and regional countries.
Before modernization, Persia's old city fabric was composed of these narrow winding streets, often made with high walls of adobe
Adobe
Adobe is a natural building material made from sand, clay, water, and some kind of fibrous or organic material , which the builders shape into bricks using frames and dry in the sun. Adobe buildings are similar to cob and mudbrick buildings. Adobe structures are extremely durable, and account for...
and brick
Brick
A brick is a block of ceramic material used in masonry construction, usually laid using various kinds of mortar. It has been regarded as one of the longest lasting and strongest building materials used throughout history.-History:...
, and often roofed at various intervals. This form of urban design, which used to be commonplace in Persia, is an optimal form of desert architecture that minimizes desert expansion and the effects of dust storms. It also maximizes daytime shading, and insulates the “fabric” from severe winter temperatures.