3. Jeleeb : A water well with high masonry frame. 1 m in diameter. The water is salty and is not drinkable but can be used for cleaning purposes.
4. Roof : Consists of the following: 1. Chandal Diameter 8 - 10 cm and 3.6m long , spaced by 15 to 20cm. 2. Bascheel Split bamboo placed diagonally. 3. Baryah ( Bowari ) Iraqi matting. 4. Mud layer About 30 to 40 cm thick. 5. Ash ( Ramad ) 6. Mud layer 7. Plaster ( Jiss ) See next page
5. All the large rooms are narrow and long due to the fact that these beams can not extend beyond 3.6m. If the width is to be extended then another 3.6m piece of wood is placed, along with the other beam over a column. (These beams are very expensive).
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7. Bircha used for water storage (rain water) located underground, and covered by masonry kerb.
24. Sheikh Ahmad Al-Jabir Palace in Failaka — Rectangular in shape — Two crossed passageways — The rooms on the four corners — Two windows on each side — This design was unpopular in Kuwait but was very suitable for hot climate due to cross ventilation. — It follows the design of the Italian architect Palladio (Palladian style was popular in the 16th century. It inspired the architectural movement in 18th century in England). — The design is believed to follow the style used by the Netherlands in their colonies, or the Turkish influence in Iraq and Syria. — The design was popular in Turkey. Arch 222 Dr. Adil Al-Mumin Unusual Buildings in Kuwait
25. The Colonial Veranda House in Kuwait — Such design was popular in the Spanish and Portuguese colonies which was famous to the British, French, and Dutch. — The veranda played significant role in the hotter climate such as in South America and India which was used to: * Block solar radiation from reaching the building surface or the windows. * People would sit in it during evenings and early mornings before the sun gets hot. Arch 222 Dr. Adil Al-Mumin Dickson’s House
26. — To protect the building from the eastern, western, and even southern sun, verandas surrounded the building in these directions. — This concept was known in both Americas and in the Caribbean in the early 18th century, and then spread east to become a typical design for those regions with tropical summers. — One of the advantages of raising these houses is to allow for extra storage spaces or as offices and most importantly: more wind. Arch 222 Dr. Adil Al-Mumin
27. — It was symmetrical in design, and dual stairs to make it in harmony. — This building was occupied by Colonial SG. Knox, a British councilor who started his duties in August 1904. He hired the house from the ruling family and modified it. From 1909 to 1915, Cap. Shakespeare modified it by adding the first floor and a big entrance hall, and the two stairs. Dickson came in mid 1930’s and added the eastern veranda. — The front stairs were lost due to the Gulf road. Arch 222 Dr. Adil Al-Mumin
