This document compares housing characteristics in Saudi Arabia and Germany. It discusses key differences between housing styles in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia versus German housing. Some differences highlighted are that Saudi homes tend to have darker colors, wider openings, and mostly gable roofs, while German homes have brighter colors, smaller and more shaded openings, and flat roofs with parapets. The document also notes social and cultural differences, such as privacy being less important in Saudi Arabia, more emphasis on ownership versus renting, and religious restrictions on decoration.

1. SAUDI HOUSING (EASTERN PROVINCE)
VS.
EUROPEAN HOUSING (GERMAN HOUSING)
Assignment 1
HOUSING & SETTELMENTS
INSTRUCTOR: ABOOD AL AMOUDI
SADEQ ALASLAMI -2130009386
OMAR BAYUOSEF -2130009789
Housing is a huge phenomena all over the world, yet the Saudi Housing has special
characteristics that makes it very unique. In this assignment, your group is required
to assess and define the Saudi Housing characteristics in ONE region only such as
Riyadh region. Then make a comparison ( similarity and differences) with any
housing characteristics internationally (from your choice).

2. STYLES
SAUDI GERMAN
GermanSaudiComparative
point
Darken colorsBright colorsColors
WideSmall , shadedOpenings
Mostly gableFlat with parapetRoof shape
Define propertyFor social issuefence

3. STYLES
SAUDI GERMAN
GermanSaudiComparative point
VarityUnityfurniture
Wood , brickMud , concretematerials
HeatingcoolingInternal environment

4. Social
SAUDI
Privacy isn't very important and the
guests are usually received to the living
room
Privacy is very important so there is a
separated lounge to receive the guests
In Germany the family receive less
number of guests at their houses.
The welcoming are one of Saudi house
properties
There are about 41% of people who they
are desired the ownership housing but
mostly are preferring the rental houses
Ownership is desired by the most of
people in Saudi Arabia then rental
Culture & lifestyle pushes people toward
renting.
Culture & religion encourage people to
own their own house.
German decoration isn't restricted.The decoration ruled by religion.
GERMAN

5. Example
Of
Saudi house

11. WIND CATCHER

12. Example
Of
German
house
• 4 apartment
• One main entry
• Level down

13. FIREPLACE

14. THANKS FOR LISTENING