Enhancing the Socio-Spatial Configuration of Traditional inhabited Housing in the Old City of Hebron-Palestine

Abstract

Traditional Palestinian cities are an original reflection of the local Palestinian architectural identity. The housing level’s rehabilitation operations in these cities focus on the tangible and the intangible aspects, while the intangible aspect is considered developed and produced by the interaction of people with the building. This research aims to enhance the socio-spatial configuration of the traditional inhabited housing, considering Hebron’s old city as a case study. The research relies mainly on the case study analysis using the descriptive method. The research collects data from the local people through questionnaires, observation, and documentation from various sources. The research takes some specific samples in the Old City of Hebron and analyses them by following the descriptive-analytical method. The resulting obtained information about the current spatial configuration is then linked with the theoretical framework to understand the factors that affect the socio-spatial distribution of spaces and the traditional buildings’ rehabilitation determinants. Finally, the research concludes by making suggestions and providing recommendations to enhance inhabited housing. Keywords: Enhancing, Socio-Spatial Configuration, Traditional Buildings, Inhabited Housing, Old City of Hebron.