Islamic ArchitectureOnline version Tipology, materials and elements of Islamic Architecture by Javier Ramón Núñez 1 Types of buildings 2 Materials 3 Construction elements 4 Ornamental decoration Mosques Fortresses Souks Public baths Madrassas Palaces Brick Wood Marble Tile Plaster Vaults Domes Arches Pillars Columns Interlacing Ataurique Arabesque Calligraphy