Urban policymaking as an effective factor in shaping architecture and students' behavior in educational environments

Subject Areas : Urbanism

Faezeh Khedmatgozar ¹ , azadeh shahcheraghi ² , Saeid Izadi ³

1 - Department of Architecture, Islamic Azad University, Science and Research Branch, Tehran, Iran
2 - Department of Architecture, Islamic Azad University, Science and Research Branch, Tehran, Iran
3 - Department of Urban Design, Boali Sina University, Hamadan, Iran

Received: 2024-10-11 Accepted : 2024-11-30 Published : 2024-12-05

Keywords: Urban policy, behavior, co-construction, educational environments.,

Abstract :

The upcoming research in the introduction section refers to the expression of the co-construction components of architecture and behavior. Components such as solitude, crowding, personal space, personalized space, territoriality, systems of human territories, and mental images and spatial behavior have been introduced as components that shape co-construction. The related question is mentioned as research about the reflection of the internal structure of co-construction in social norms. The nature and purpose of territoriality and repetition of similar behavioral patterns as an active process of perception have been mentioned in the form of theoretical foundations of research. In this research, urban policy-making is investigated as an effective factor in the co-construction of architecture and behavior in educational environments. Educational environments are recognized not only as spaces for learning but also as a part of the urban ecosystem, which is formed by urban and architectural policies. This research examines how urban policies affect the design of educational spaces and analyzes its effects on the behavior of users, including students, teachers, and staff. Policies related to urban development, spatial distribution of schools, and design standards play an important role in creating spaces that facilitate or limit social behaviors, learning, and interaction in these environments. The findings show that urban policymaking can guide architects to design more efficient spaces and help improve educational and social behaviors.

 

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