Application of Fuzzy System Analyzer for Design and Modeling of Persian Vernacular Architecture

Subject Areas : Information Technology in Engineering Design (ITED) Journal

Mostafa Azghandi ¹ (Mashhad Branch, Islamic Azad University)
Mahdi Yaghoobi ² (Computer Engineering Department, Mashhad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Mashhad, Iran.)
Elham Fariborzi ³ (Department of Educational Sciences, Mashhad Branch.Hslamic Azad University, MasDepartment of Educational Sciences, Mashhad Branch.Hslamic Azad University, Mashhad. Iranhhad. Iran)

Received: 2024-05-18 Accepted : 2024-06-15 Published : 2024-08-14

Keywords: Fuzzy System, Vernacular architectural heritage, Architectural education,

Abstract :

The current research focuses on the fuzzy system with the aim of introducing a novel approach to modeling Persian vernacular architecture. The main objective of utilizing the Delphi method is to attain the most reliable consensus among a group of expert opinions. This advantage aids in addressing the primary research question: determining the ecacy of the fuzzy Delphi technique in intelligently modeling Persian vernacular architecture. To identify the main factors of the research model, systematic literature reviews were conducted alongside semi-structured interviews with experts. Subsequently, Qualitative Content Analysis (QCA) was employed to extract various themes, which served as the primary factors of the research model. Finally, by applying the fuzzy Delphi technique, the present study examined the degree of certainty and accuracy of these factors in two stages, ultimately identifying 28 factors relevant to the modeling of Persian vernacular architecture.

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