Biophilic urbanization: the addition of nature to enhance the man-made environments efficiency (Case Study: Organization a part of the Mehran Rood axis of Tabriz)
Subject Areas : Architecture and urbanismParisa Ghobadi 1 , yasaman cheraghi malyaani 2
1 - PhD of urban planning and university lecturer, Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism, Tabriz Islamic Art University, Tabriz, Iran. * (Corresponding Author)
2 - Bachelor of Urban Engineering, Faculty of Urban Planning, Boyin Zahra University of Engineering, Qazvin, Iran.
Keywords: Organizing, Biophilic, Tabriz, River, ANP,
Abstract :
Background and Objective: With the onset of the new era, and as a result of the speed of construction in cities, the boundaries of seasonal and permanent rivers, formerly considered green spaces and recreational areas of the cities, became a waste of urban space. This research tries to apply new approaches to organizing a part of Mehran Rood's peripheral tissue in Tabriz's bilankooh neighborhood. Material and Methodology: The selection of the study sequence was done using the ANP questionnaire and method. The method for collecting information in the field of theoretical foundations is in the form of libraries and documents, and in the field of case study, field studies. In this study, descriptive-analytical method has been used. Findings: The achievement of this research in the field of the basis is to provide a theoretical framework in the form of seven criteria and sub criteria related to each. After studying the examples and their conclusions, the small of projects in the field of intervention was defined that provide 3D designs and Designing their spaces are sub-criteria like biomorphic and biomimetic, landscape and shelter, and the use of indigenous materials and vegetation were more effective and practical. Discussion and Conclusion: This study suggests that considering natural factors such as river and its linkage with peripheral urban texture with the help of complementary and compatible uses such as gardens and agricultural land in urban areas can enhance the Tabriz city biophilic potential and solve problems such as detachment Urban and river texture, diminishing social communication and reducing floods during crisis situations.
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