Architectural creativity serves as a fundamental basis for organizing human living environments, shaping the appearance of our country, and establishing sustainable cultural and material heritage. The development and improvement of inhabited areas is one of the key issues of urban planning, requiring the involvement of specialists from various fields, including urban planners. One of the primary requirements in the development of newly designated or existing areas for urban planning is the enhancement of their aesthetic quality, landscaping, and protection from harmful impacts.
Recently, a textbook titled "Contemporary Issues in the History and Theory of Architecture and Urban Planning" was published for higher educational institutions (Authors: A. Orazgeldiyeva, A. Arazov – Ashgabat: Ylym Publishing House, 2025).
The textbook consists of three main sections and provides information on methods of practical implementation of architectural and urban planning projects, their main forms, as well as outlines prospects for the future development of architecture and urban planning. It thoroughly explores new forms, images, and directions aligned with the advanced goals of creative work.
In the writing of this textbook, collections of decrees by the President of Turkmenistan and the Government of Turkmenistan, informational materials from the State News Agency, and publications from the press were used. Special attention is given to the books authored by the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Hero Arkadag, and the Esteemed President of Turkmenistan, Arkadagly Hero Serdar. Foreign literature on contemporary issues in the history and theory of architecture and urban planning was also used.
Amanmyrat Arazov,
Head of the Scientific Department
at the Turkmen State Architecture and Construction Institute
