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     Hoviat shahr Journal is an open access, peer-reviewed publication covering architecture, urbanism, and built environment studies. Hoviat shahr Journal is quarterly published by Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran. The journal aims at establishing a bridge between theory and practice in the fields of architectural and design research, urban design, urban planning, urban development, and built environment studies. A broad outline of the journal scope includes high-quality original research papers, review papers, short communications, case and technical reports and notes to the editor.  

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      1 - The Study of Place Attachment Perception based on Identity Elements of Residential Building of the Pahlavi II Period between Citizens of Tehran
      Masoumeh Gheimati Iraj Etessam Ali Alaie
      Issue 3 , Vol. 17 , Autumn 2023
      Today, with the rise of technology and the dramatic increase in mass communication, human definitions of psychological and cognitive issues have largely changed hands. Spatial identity is one of these concepts related to environmental sciences, particularly architecture More
      Today, with the rise of technology and the dramatic increase in mass communication, human definitions of psychological and cognitive issues have largely changed hands. Spatial identity is one of these concepts related to environmental sciences, particularly architecture and urban planning. The role of emotions and semantic relationships in shaping spatial identity is discussed and the effects of these include the creation of self-esteem and a sense of community. The identity of a place that has gradually developed over time will create an inextricable link between one's feelings and personal characteristics with the place in which one lives. The Second Pahlavi period was the beginning of the modern movement and the transformation of architectural styles into modern styles and presenting new patterns in it. This has led to the design and implementation of prominent and prominent architectural monuments, especially in residential architecture, which still has physical, semantic, and functional attractions after decades of implementation. In this regard and expressing the importance of spatial identity, this study seeks to read the citizens' mental perceptions of their spatial attachment based on the identity elements of the second Pahlavi era residential architecture. The main purpose of this research is to find out the mechanism and mechanisms that characterize the identity of the Pahlavi era residential architecture in the mind of today's citizens of Tehran. In other words, extracting the most critical mental paths of identity structures from these structures using structural equation modeling techniques is considered. To achieve this, the conceptual model of how to understand spatial attachment and spatial identity is explained and defined using a review of research literature and then by using a questionnaire survey method and equation modeling software. Structurally, this model has been examined. The method of this research is descriptive-analytical, which is the main purpose of the analysis, investigation of the mechanism, and mechanism of formation of attachment to residential buildings of the second Pahlavi period. Data collection was done through both documentary and quantitative survey, using a questionnaire. Descriptive statistics and inferential statistics of the present study were used by SPSS and Smartpls software using structural equation modeling. The results showed that the most critical path in shaping the factors related to spatial attachment in the buildings under consideration is in terms of perceptions of Tehranian citizens, the path of functional perceptions of Pahlavi architecture-spatial dependence-spatial identity-spatial attachment. Moreover, based on these findings, it seems that the first step in understanding the monuments in question is their functional properties, which in turn will influence the place-dependency factor in their mental imagery, and later stages of formation. Identity and place attachment lead. Therefore, it seems that efficiency and performance and meeting the expectations and needs of these buildings are the most important factors in creating the related variables of identity and attachment in citizens. The second path that has led to the formation and creation of spatial attachment in Tehranian citizens in the buildings under study is the semantic path of Pahlavi architecture-cultural capital-social understanding of Pahlavi architecture-spatial identity-spatial attachment. Manuscript profile

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      2 - An investigation into geometric-formal pattern of Isfahan Naghsh-e Jahan Complex in order to identify the motional structure of layers from the aspect of Formalism Doctrine
      Hirad Hosseinian jamaledin soheili Fariba Alborzi
      Issue 3 , Vol. 17 , Autumn 2023
      Introduction: Formal-Geometric pattern is considered as a component which gives sense to the formation of shapes in a generality like geometry making it possible to create a purposeful situation regarding the composition of shapes from the aspect of geometric relations. More
      Introduction: Formal-Geometric pattern is considered as a component which gives sense to the formation of shapes in a generality like geometry making it possible to create a purposeful situation regarding the composition of shapes from the aspect of geometric relations. Hence, it should be born in mind that this paradigm shall be definable based on formability of shapes from the perspective of formalism, in such a manner that given the structure of productive systems on the basis of a range of formal principles, it would be feasible to achieve certain relations based on formalism doctrine such as Dorand who defined the initial constituents of mold (frame) so that the intersection of combined criteria of shapes brought about by the aspect Carrier and Herdeg counting the basic elements including point, line, surface and volume to analyze these principles, in such wise the presence of such visual tools in formation the formal structure. Method: Thus, the aim was to analyze the geometric relations of the complex by benefitting from the interpretive- historical nature of investigation as well as understand the relations among them through inference of the components brought about by investigation variables, Afterwards, the relations of existing variables shall be discovered in terms of the mentioned tables by taking advantage of analyzing the tables resulted from the formal-geometric pattern of the complex and eventually attain to the details of this geometric-formal pattern using a type of analogical reasoning as well as a coding method of motional structure of layers within complex, in such a manner that a scrutinized description to understand this method towards the recognition of formation process of the complex in different eras shall be obtained. Results: shall lead to produce a motional structure from the perspective of formal principles expressing a method through understanding and formulations certain principle towards its identification including the coding of formal-motional structure of layers in Naghshe- Jahan Complex, justifying the milestone of formation procedure of the complex by identifying the mentioned codes in diverse eras. Conclusion: through which it might be possible to provide a proper response to an equivalence towards advancement of form and performance of Naghsh-e Jahan Complex by posing the following question: “How it might be possible to obtain the advancement of form and performance in Naghshe Jahan Complex through the investigation of geometric pattern and Motional-Formal structure brought about by it? so, it is possible to arrive at a new classification of the layered performance of the layers from the past to the present, which leads to the simultaneous advancement of the form and function in Isfahan Naghsh-e Jahan Complex. Manuscript profile

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      3 - Exploring the Impact of the Structural Pattern of Residential Areas (Villas and Apartments) on (Face-to-Face) Neighborly Interactions in Neighborhoods (Case study: Naft sector, New site, Zaytoun karmandin and kianpars in Ahvaz City)
      hamed hayaty neda arzani birgani
      Issue 3 , Vol. 17 , Autumn 2023
      One of the prominent features of cities in developing countries is that the rate of urbanization is increasing rapidly and the desire of people to live in cities is increasing, which is the expansion of urbanization, the increase in the population density of cities and More
      One of the prominent features of cities in developing countries is that the rate of urbanization is increasing rapidly and the desire of people to live in cities is increasing, which is the expansion of urbanization, the increase in the population density of cities and the resulting tensions. It has caused urban spaces and citizens to face many problems. According to Hamadi, choosing a house in the cities has caused many changes in social relations and people's daily life. These simple transformations in the urban territory have caused a change in the lifestyle and behavioral pattern of the residents of the urban areas and especially the network of social and neighborhood relations. Neighborhood relations can be defined as a subset of social relations that are created between two or more families together, and these relations are a part of the quality of life that met many needs in pre-modern conditions. Even now, there is often such a feeling in cities and neighborhoods that have deep and extensive neighborly relations. Who we live with is socially and culturally important because it affects our quality of life. Human beings are inherently social creatures, driven by the innate desire to engage with a diverse range of individuals and actively participate within their communities. Neighborhoods and neighborhood units are a reflection of this approach. These neighborhood units, established with the objective of fostering a sense of community and enhancing social connections, assume a paramount significance in cultivating and refining this indispensable attribute. The neighborhood and the interaction of neighbors in the neighborhood have been one of the most fundamental concepts in architecture and urban planning for a long time. The lack of neighborhood interactions and the change in lifestyle and behavioral patterns of residents in cities have established the basic structure of this research. This research aims to examine the relationship between the physical structure or framework of the neighborhood and the amount of face-to-face interactions in the neighborhood. The existing research is descriptive-analytical and quantitative-qualitative in terms of its applied purpose, nature, and data collection methods, and a correlational research method has been used. Data collection was done through library research and field methods (questionnaires). According to Morgan's table, questionnaires were distributed among 394 people in four neighborhoods of Ahvaz city (Shahrek Naft, Newsite, Zeitoun Karmanani, Kianpars), which were presented in closed form and Likert scale. The data collected for this study was analyzed using SPSS software. To measure the adequacy of the sample, KMO and Bartlett tests were employed. The findings were also examined using statistical methods such as Cronbach's alpha correlation coefficient, variance test, and Pearson test. The results of the variance test indicate a significance level of 0.001, suggesting a significant difference between the questionnaire findings in villa neighborhoods (New Site, Shahrak Naft) and apartment neighborhoods (Zeitoun Karmandi and Kianpars). A Pearson correlation coefficient of 0.586 indicates that there is a direct relationship between two variables. Specifically, the face-to-face relationships increase in villa neighborhoods, while they decrease in apartment areas. Manuscript profile

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      4 - The Role of Native and Local Identity in Promoting Creative City Branding (Case Study: Rasht City)
      Aliakbar Salaripour Arman Hamidi Mohammad Nouripour Sadhi Mohammad Hossein Maqrour Porkar Abatari Erfan Khani Kolsarki
      Issue 3 , Vol. 17 , Autumn 2023
      The aim of the present research is to identify the most effective indigenous identity components in order to brand the creative city of Rasht. The method used in this research is descriptive-analytical, and data collection was done through a survey. Five (5) indicators More
      The aim of the present research is to identify the most effective indigenous identity components in order to brand the creative city of Rasht. The method used in this research is descriptive-analytical, and data collection was done through a survey. Five (5) indicators were extracted from the theoretical foundations. The statistical population in this research was the tourists of Rasht City. In calculating the sample size, Cochran's formula was used, and its number was calculated as 384. Also, the information obtained from the questionnaire has been analyzed using SPSS and Smart PLS3 software. The findings of the research indicate that the average of all indicators is higher than the average (number 3), and among them, natural attractions and food culture had the highest averages, making them more attractive to tourists. In this regard, according to the averages obtained for all research subjects, the level of interest in the natural attractions of this city and choosing this city as a tourist destination is of the utmost importance considering its tourist attractions and it has been assigned to itself among tourists. On the other hand, the results of modeling and the impact of the indicators mentioned in this research on the branding of Rasht City indicate the importance and high impact of the food culture of this area on the branding of Rasht City. Based on this, in order to promote the branding of the creative city, after the index of food culture, native customs have the greatest effect on branding, and then local architecture and urbanism are also placed in the next place of influence on the branding of Rasht City; in contrast to the natural attractions of this city, due to its very low route coefficient, it has a very small effect on the branding of this city, which is very significant from the point of view of tourists, despite the high capacity of natural attractions, due to not paying enough attention to the natural capacities of the city, this index does not have much effect on the branding of the city of Rasht. Since the city of Rasht has been mentioned as a creative city of food and food and this title is considered as a brand of the city, it was determined by the surveys conducted in the field of branding index that the citizens consider the city of Rasht worthy of this title. They know the brand, but the brand of the destination has not been a reason for them to visit. Also, in the investigation of the index of the local custom, according to the statistical results, although this component is known as the main symbol of the city after the natural attractions, the level of familiarity with the customs and The customs of the city is at a low level, which can be concluded that the management of the city of Rasht has performed poorly in introducing and presenting a favourable image of the native and cultural components of the city at the national level. Manuscript profile

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      5 - Iran contemporary architecture and the problem of identity (a realistic representation of the post-modernism critical reading in architecture)
      Amir Davood Maslahatjoo Maryam Ghasemi Sichani Vahid Ghobadian Biajn Abdolkarimi
      Issue 3 , Vol. 17 , Autumn 2023
      Post-modernism is the dominant aspect of the cultural belief of the time that re-frames all actions and constructs distinct ideas of experiences and conditions at the deepest levels and everything that can be known about the contemporary world; As long as the centralize More
      Post-modernism is the dominant aspect of the cultural belief of the time that re-frames all actions and constructs distinct ideas of experiences and conditions at the deepest levels and everything that can be known about the contemporary world; As long as the centralized power gives way to a discrete plurality, and bring to the fore a manifestation of contemporary identity in the current era. This research - which has been done using the qualitative method and the grounded theory approach - with the general purpose to analyze and interpret the identity of Iran contemporary architecture based on post-modernity and critical thought, looking for an answer to this question, How can identity, as a critical approach, have an effect on the recognition of post-modern architecture - especially in the Iran contemporary era? In this research, the systematic approach known as Strauss and Corbin's theory (2019) was used to analyse the data. According to the classification of Corbin and Strauss (2022), the systematic approach has three stages of open coding (concepts), axial coding (Casual Conditions, Actions & Interactions, Context, Intervening Conditions and Consequences) and selective coding. In the collection and extraction of the main categories and sub-categories, from the documentary and citation resources and the interview tools have been used. The special emphasis of the research is on the views and opinions of those professors and architects who work both academically and professionally. Hence, the research data has been compiled and analysed in semi-structured interviews. The responses at the highest saturation level reached relative saturation in the 17th interview. The interview process is continued until the 25th to ensure the data and obtain absolute saturation. The content of data was coded by Strauss and Corbin coding method in three stages (open, central and selective). In the coding process of 17 interviews, the frequency of the 5969 coded items, was reduced to 317 open codes from the frequency ratio of 1337 codes after refining and merging. The obtained codes, in the number of 53 axial categories and 8 selective categories, were related to the axial theme of Iran Contemporary Architecture Identity. The Observations Percentage Agreement of 90.37% indicates relatively complete reliability and coverage of criterion level of more than 0.6 of Kappa coefficient, describing validity as ideal. Therefore, the research quality index is acceptable, and the reliability and validity of the research are confirmed. The research results can be valuable and interpreted by examining the criteria of matching, generalization, understanding, and control. The findings show that the result of summarizing the causal variables of the research in the mediating conditions of the existing situation, provides an event that in a fundamental attitude, between the (narcissism to self-defeat) truth and (self-belief) Iranian essence, and in a historical discourse, between a re-reading of what exists and a re-presentation of what should exists, in a Preventive (and not Mandatory) form and in a reading of a critical realism and feedback interpretation of self-reflection evaluation from the feedback of others, they recreate the way of being. Manuscript profile

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      6 - Investigating the geometry of the courtyards of girls' primary schools in Isfahan city with the aim of providing the most hours of thermal comfort
      Ghazaleh Chehrazi Narges Dehghan Haniyeh Sanaieian amir gandomkar
      Issue 3 , Vol. 17 , Autumn 2023
      Schoolyards are places where students spend about 20 to 25% of their time there. When the schoolyard is designed to meet students' needs, it can become a dynamic place for entertaining and educating students. To maintain active participation in the schoolyard, students More
      Schoolyards are places where students spend about 20 to 25% of their time there. When the schoolyard is designed to meet students' needs, it can become a dynamic place for entertaining and educating students. To maintain active participation in the schoolyard, students need thermal comfort. This research aims to determine the optimal geometry of the courtyards of girls' primary schools in Isfahan City to ensure students' comfort. For this purpose, the pattern of public schools for girls in Isfahan was examined. Moreover, previous studies and criteria of the School Renovation Organization were reviewed, as well as the dominant geometry of girls' schools in Isfahan City and the geometric pattern of the tests. The thermal simulation of the geometric patterns was carried out using Envi-met software in two 8-hour periods on June 21 (summer solstice) and December 21 (winter solstice). By comparing the thermal performances of the models, it was determined that the optimal model for students was determined by the number of hours of thermal comfort provided by each model. A model that obtains the maximum amount of heat from the sun and the surrounding environment in winter while obtaining the least amount of heat in summer provides the optimal shape and form of the open space in a building to provide the most hours of thermal comfort. Thus, Considering the importance of providing thermal comfort in the school yard for the active participation of students and turning the schoolyard into an educational space, the optimal geometry of the yard in this research of girls' primary schools in Isfahan city to determine the maximum hours' Thermal comfort was obtained. When the building is placed centrally or in a summerhouse, open spaces have good thermal performance in summer since they have a small width on the south side, so they are exposed to sunlight and receive heat for fewer hours. In addition, since the prevailing wind direction in Isfahan City in summer is from the east, the eastern side of the yard is more exposed to the wind, resulting in greater cooling. The simulation results indicate that models with a ratio of 2.5 to 1, which are U-shaped buildings (those with north, east, and south fronts) and L-shaped buildings (those with north and west fronts or north and west fronts), have good thermal performance. In the cold season, they have an east-west elongation with a ratio of 2.5 to 1, which indicates the extent of the south side of the building, which receives the most heat in the cold season and can provide comfortable conditions for students in schoolyards. Since the prevailing wind in the cold season blows from the west, the small size of the west side causes the open space of the proposed models to be less exposed to the wind. It is also suggested to prevent the wind from entering the open space in the cold season by using obstacles, such as planting trees or building artifacts on the west side. Manuscript profile

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      7 - Analysis of Architectural students' Conceptual Sketches based on Systemic Thinking and Information Processing Styles in the Design Process
      Farhad Karvan
      Issue 3 , Vol. 17 , Autumn 2023
      Sketches are one of the manifestations of architectural education and tell the designer's cognitive power. In other words, visual representations in the form of sketches are the most important means of expressing ideas and generating concepts for designers and architect More
      Sketches are one of the manifestations of architectural education and tell the designer's cognitive power. In other words, visual representations in the form of sketches are the most important means of expressing ideas and generating concepts for designers and architecture students. Examining the types and methods of drawing of design students shows that each of them uses a unique method and structure in drawing, and it is also a representation of mental ideas.Due to the wide use of hand-drawings in architecture, its growth and improvement are always the attention of designers. To achieve this goal, it is necessary to examine the factors related to it. Among the variables related to it is the cognitive power of the designer or architecture student in thinking and cognitive processing. Systemic thinking is a high-level thinking skill and one of the complex cognitive processes whose goal is to develop cognitive skills appropriate for the 21st century. Having systematic thinking along with understanding the relationships between social-environmental factors and variables gives students the power and the possibility to use learning opportunities optimally, therefore, students who have systemic thinking, the ability to understand the intricacies. In order to deal with it, it is necessary to examine the cognitive power of the designer or architecture student in thinking and cognitive processing. The purpose of this research was to investigate the relationship between architectural students' conceptual sketches based on systemic thinking and information processing styles in the design process. The research method is a combination of quantitative (descriptive-correlation) and qualitative (analyzing samples of students' Sketches). The statistical population of this research included all students of the Faculty of Art and Architecture of Hamedan Universities. 162 students were selected as a sample in an accessible and purposeful way and answered the questionnaires of systemic thinking and information processing styles. Conceptual sketches were also evaluated by two judges. The data were analyzed by descriptive statistics (mean, standard deviation, skewness and skewness statistics) and inferential statistics (Pearson's correlation and path analysis). The results showed that experimental processing style cannot predict conceptual diagrams, but rationalist processing style and systemic thinking can predict conceptual diagrams. According to the findings of the research, the importance of rational information processing style in the design process was proved; Therefore, in this regard, it is suggested to teach this type of information processing style in addition to design education programs in order to optimize architectural education and train designers and promote conceptual sketches. In line with this research finding, which shows the importance of systemic thinking in the design process; It is suggested to teach this type of thinking and processing style in educational planning, and since thinking is a system of complex cognitive processes, it can be taught with suitable and competent curricula. By implementing curricula based on systemic thinking, students can be helped to become knowledgeable, self-directed and innovative people. Acquiring systemic thinking skills in universities can be the basis for the development of systemic thinking and the ability to understand complexity to provide training in people Manuscript profile

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      8 - Evaluation of environmental and non-environmental components affecting social resilience in residential neighborhoods (Case study: selected neighborhoods of Babol)
      Sogand Vosoughi Rouhollah Rahimi
      Issue 3 , Vol. 17 , Autumn 2023
      Social resilience refers to the ability of individuals to adapt to changes and represents the community's capacity to respond to crises. The location plays a significant role in the occurrence of social events, thus establishing a close relationship between social resil More
      Social resilience refers to the ability of individuals to adapt to changes and represents the community's capacity to respond to crises. The location plays a significant role in the occurrence of social events, thus establishing a close relationship between social resilience and location characteristics. By properly designing spatial and environmental components, social elements can be supported in the process of community resilience. A resilient and resistant city is one where residents actively participate in decision-making processes alongside city managers and municipalities, based on their capacities and resources. It is a city that has identified its hazards and implemented appropriate planning and measures to safeguard and support people's lives, properties, cultural heritage, and social capital. Understanding the factors that influence city resilience not only preserves human life but also reduces community costs during emergencies and crises. In other words, a deeper understanding of resilience is crucial for creating sustainable and safe environments.The present study aims to explain the influential factors on social resilience in residential neighborhoods and evaluate its quality in three neighborhoods in Babol. In the first step of the research, we explored the influential factors on social resilience by reviewing the theories and perspectives of various theorists. This phase led to the identification of 11 main components and 31 sub-components. These influential factors were then divided into two groups: environmental and non-environmental components, based on their origins and impact. This approach, which distinguishes our study from previous ones, provides a clear understanding of the different dimensions that contribute to neighborhood resilience. Furthermore, the environmental components were further categorized into three groups: physical, perceptual, and social environments, in line with the theory of resilient places. While social resilience is a broad concept that encompasses various domains, this categorization helps architects and urban planners understand where to focus their efforts and highlights the complexity of the relationship between different components. Subsequently, based on these components, a questionnaire prepared that was distributed in three neighborhoods in Babol: Shahab Nia, Borj Bon and Pir Alam. collected data from 384 complete questionnaires, analyzed using exploratory factor analysis, one-sample t-tests, and analysis of variance. The results of the analyses confirm the influence of all components. Based on the results of analysis, the impact of each component on overall social resilience was determined. The results indicate that among the environmental components, "attachment to place," "sense of security," and "social interactions" had the highest specific values of 3.196, 2.952, and 2.937, respectively. Among the non-environmental components, "awareness and knowledge" had the highest impact with a specific value of 1.949 in the studied neighborhoods. Furthermore, the analyses suggest that the level of social resilience in the Borjban and Piralam neighborhoods is relatively desirable, while it is undesirable in the Shahabnia neighborhood. However, it is also evident that there is a need to improve the physical-social quality in the first two neighborhoods. This means that through the evaluation conducted, it is possible to identify the components that require improvement more clearly and emphasize the consolidation of desirable component conditions. Manuscript profile
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      1 - Evaluation of Sense of Community in Residential Complexes (Case study: Saidyeh complex of Hamadan)
      راضیه اسفندیاری صدق مهرداد کریمی مشاور گلرخ دانشگر مقدم
      Issue 3 , Vol. 10 , Winter 2016
      Abstract Community architecture, as a novel approach in architecture, has changed throughout ages. This approach has many concepts which have increased and decreased during the times, but the main concept of community architecture has always been the indirect participa More
      Abstract Community architecture, as a novel approach in architecture, has changed throughout ages. This approach has many concepts which have increased and decreased during the times, but the main concept of community architecture has always been the indirect participation of people in designing. Also, public spaces and stability have recently been added to these new parameters. Among three approaches available in the architecture including political, social and psychological ones, the one that is strongly related to community architecture is a fundamental aspect named sense of community. Sense of community is often defined as a feeling of belonging to a group of members. A feeling that shows the members matter to one another and to the group, and a common faith that ensures that the members needs will be met through their commitment to a unity. Sense of community has two important parts. The first part is individual and the second part is collective. Gender, age, education, level of income and ownership are related to the individual level, while membership, influence, Integration and fulfillment of needs, shared emotional connection are related to the collective part. Public spaces are the most important spaces which could increase the sense of community. They are recognized as being accessible to all groups, providing freedom of action for users. Some changes in modern society may lead to a decrease in the sense of community in public spaces of residential complexes. For instance, most of the people do not like to be present in public spaces for participating and using of facilities of them, or technology and media prevent people from being together. In this new condition, the sense of community will slowly disappear. This is a big problem for all countries all over the world. Identifying and creating the conditions that foster and strengthen sense of community within public spaces of residential complex is an important task for us. We can make suitable conditions to encourage people for coming in public spaces of residential complex and share their needs and beliefs through designing methods. The reduction in this context could be empowered by the presence and participation of people. Thus, we classify our data in two tables. The first table shows design methods in community design with behavioral patterns and performance of spaces, and in the second table some methods for making better facilities to public spaces of residential complex presents have been presented. The only residential complex with public spaces in Hamadan is Saidyeh complex. We have divided the site of this complex into some parts, and observe them for 5 months. 65 persons were randomly selected and interviewed about their needs. A table is drawn according to performance of spaces, behavioral patterns, designing methods and style of investigation (interview or observation). This study aims at examining the collected information through a qualitative method and evaluates the selected samples (through targeted sampling) and compares them with table of designed parameters. As a result, we concluded that the climate and culture could affect community architecture in Hamadan. Manuscript profile

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      2 - The role of "imagination" in identifying places in architecture ( Case study of Saqez Do menare mosque)
      nasseh yousefi assadollah Shafizadeh Mohammad Reza Pakdel Fard
      Issue 4 , Vol. 16 , Winter 2023
      The word "Imagination" has been introduced in different meanings in different sciences. Imagination is one of the special abilities of human beings, which includes a significant field in Islamic philosophy and wisdom. And can play an important role in the analysis, cogn More
      The word "Imagination" has been introduced in different meanings in different sciences. Imagination is one of the special abilities of human beings, which includes a significant field in Islamic philosophy and wisdom. And can play an important role in the analysis, cognition and creation of many phenomena; To guide man to the land of the unknown and truths with imagination and mental abilities.Also, in relation to the subject of the place of research, many different psychological, phenomenological, etc. angles have been done;Place is the mathematical space that has meaning. The place derives its identity and validity from the meanings and concepts that the observer and its user cultivate in their minds. These concepts include several factors such as: physical and physical factors of the place, human behaviors formed in it and finally the mental events of observers and users. Imagination is one of the most important human abilities that with its abilities, it can create many mental events in order to identify the place. In connection with the word "fantasy" in philosophy, valuable topics can be found in various ways. It has been researched with various approaches such as Eastern and Western views as well as views of various religious sources and sciences. Man's presence in space, his data and sensory perceptions, his experience of space, his fantasies and imagination, his presuppositions and presuppositions, and even his mental myths and legends are discussed. By examining the past works of architecture and urban planning, one can see the traces of the manifestation of the world of illusion and imagination in works of art.in this study, the "Domnareh" mosque from the valuable and old buildings of the Afshari period in the ancient city of Saqez was selected as a case study in relation to the subject of research and was analyzed and evaluated.In this article, we want to answer the following questions: What is the role of imagination and fantasy in identifying and giving meaning to a place? And to what extent can the imaginative minds of designers before design, and users after execution, be effective in giving meaning to a place?The purpose of this study is to investigate the role of "imagination" in identifying space in architecture. The research method is mixed. The number of samples in the qualitative section is 15 articles and 9 experts in urban architecture and experts were selected from the method of targeted sampling of resources and snowballs. Samples were selected in the quantitative part for the Demetel technique based on the snowball method. For interpretation in the qualitative part, the content analysis method was used to extract the themes from MAXQDA12 software. In a small part of the Demitel technique, Excell software was used. The results showed that the place derives its identity and validity from the meanings and concepts that the observer and its user cultivate in the mind. Imagination is one of the most important human capabilities that with its abilities, it can create many mental events in order to identify the place. Manuscript profile

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      3 - The Role of Native and Local Identity in Promoting Creative City Branding (Case Study: Rasht City)
      Aliakbar Salaripour Arman Hamidi Mohammad Nouripour Sadhi Mohammad Hossein Maqrour Porkar Abatari Erfan Khani Kolsarki
      Issue 3 , Vol. 17 , Autumn 2023
      The aim of the present research is to identify the most effective indigenous identity components in order to brand the creative city of Rasht. The method used in this research is descriptive-analytical, and data collection was done through a survey. Five (5) indicators More
      The aim of the present research is to identify the most effective indigenous identity components in order to brand the creative city of Rasht. The method used in this research is descriptive-analytical, and data collection was done through a survey. Five (5) indicators were extracted from the theoretical foundations. The statistical population in this research was the tourists of Rasht City. In calculating the sample size, Cochran's formula was used, and its number was calculated as 384. Also, the information obtained from the questionnaire has been analyzed using SPSS and Smart PLS3 software. The findings of the research indicate that the average of all indicators is higher than the average (number 3), and among them, natural attractions and food culture had the highest averages, making them more attractive to tourists. In this regard, according to the averages obtained for all research subjects, the level of interest in the natural attractions of this city and choosing this city as a tourist destination is of the utmost importance considering its tourist attractions and it has been assigned to itself among tourists. On the other hand, the results of modeling and the impact of the indicators mentioned in this research on the branding of Rasht City indicate the importance and high impact of the food culture of this area on the branding of Rasht City. Based on this, in order to promote the branding of the creative city, after the index of food culture, native customs have the greatest effect on branding, and then local architecture and urbanism are also placed in the next place of influence on the branding of Rasht City; in contrast to the natural attractions of this city, due to its very low route coefficient, it has a very small effect on the branding of this city, which is very significant from the point of view of tourists, despite the high capacity of natural attractions, due to not paying enough attention to the natural capacities of the city, this index does not have much effect on the branding of the city of Rasht. Since the city of Rasht has been mentioned as a creative city of food and food and this title is considered as a brand of the city, it was determined by the surveys conducted in the field of branding index that the citizens consider the city of Rasht worthy of this title. They know the brand, but the brand of the destination has not been a reason for them to visit. Also, in the investigation of the index of the local custom, according to the statistical results, although this component is known as the main symbol of the city after the natural attractions, the level of familiarity with the customs and The customs of the city is at a low level, which can be concluded that the management of the city of Rasht has performed poorly in introducing and presenting a favourable image of the native and cultural components of the city at the national level. Manuscript profile

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      4 - Assessing the role of soundscape in the sense of belonging to the environment (case study: FARAHZAD neighborhood in Tehran)
      Mohammadreza Yazdanpanah shahabadi hasan sajjadzadeh Mehrdad Ahmadi Mehrdad Karimimoshaver
      Issue 4 , Vol. 16 , Winter 2023
      Man recognizes and perceives the environment not only through the sense of sight but also through all his senses. Therefore, paying attention to non-physical dimensions in the environment can lead to the creation of spaces with higher environmental qu-ality and better s More
      Man recognizes and perceives the environment not only through the sense of sight but also through all his senses. Therefore, paying attention to non-physical dimensions in the environment can lead to the creation of spaces with higher environmental qu-ality and better sensory richness. One of the drivers of sense of belonging to the environment is the soundscape, which also affects the quality of urban space. The concept of soundscape refers to the profound effect of natural sounds and tunes on a person's sense of the environment and thus the effect on sensory richness and belonging to the environment. The main goal of this research is identify and evaluate the points of articulation and connection between the two concepts of soundscape and sense of belonging to the environment, in order to explain the intensity and relationship between these two variables in Farahzad neighborhood, that located on the northwest side in District 2 of Tehran, which is also one of the entertainment centers in Tehran. The statistical population of this study includes all residents and users of this site. This research is done on 385 people living or visiting this neighborhood through Sense Walking method. Pleasure is considered as the overall quality of the soundscape of the area from the people's point of view. In this method, people were asked to mark the sound index points in the map by holding a site map and focusing on the sense of hearing, and to determine its pleasant and unpleasant levels between 1 and 5. Accordingly, the number 1 indicates complete unpleasantness and the number 5 indicates the complete pleasantness of the soundscape and the numbers between them express the intermediate qualities. Then, we have considered the average level of pleasantness of different points expressed by people as the overall quality of the soundscape of the area from their point of view. A questionnaire was used to assess the sense of belonging to the area and Pearson correlation coefficient was used to analysis the correlation between the sense of belonging to the environment and the quality of the soundscape. The result of this study with respect to the correlation coefficient of 0.603 indicates a significant relationship between the quality of the soundscape and the degree of sense of spatial belonging in Farahzad neighborhood. On the other hand, the correlation between A-weighted equivalent continuous sound level (L_Aeq) in different spaces studied in Farahzad neighborhood and the average level of satisfaction announced by the respondents is equal to -0.739, which shows a significant and inverse relationship between sound intensity and the quality of the soundscape. The results of research show that the quality of the soundscape in three dimensions of environmental, individual and social is effective in the sense of belonging to the environment, So that the presence of natural elements in the environmental dimension, promoting mental health in the individual dimension and finally listening to the sounds and voices of neighborhood residents and acquaintances in the social dimension has an important effect on the sense of belonging to the environment. Manuscript profile

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      5 - An Explanation of the Factors Affecting Suspension of Disbelief in Interior Spaces
      Sharmin Eesazadeh Ziri Reza Naghdbishi
      Issue 2 , Vol. 17 , Autumn 2023
      The world imposes numerous limitations that cause humans to harbor worlds created by the mind and made up of dreams to spend some time in peace. It is enabled in dramatic literature by the suspension of disbelief concept. Suspension of disbelief is the avoidance of crit More
      The world imposes numerous limitations that cause humans to harbor worlds created by the mind and made up of dreams to spend some time in peace. It is enabled in dramatic literature by the suspension of disbelief concept. Suspension of disbelief is the avoidance of critical thinking or logic in examining something unreal or impossible in reality, such as a work of speculative fiction that  Samuel Taylor Coleridge first introduced this English-language term in 1817. Architecture, an ancient art form, and architects, with their primary goal of evoking emotions in users, can introduce novel design patterns in this area by creating spaces that are beyond imagination. Achieving a spiritual and metaphoric architecture, having the ability to answer spiritual needs, is a necessity of today's world, especially in cultures with spiritual worldview. Beyond the appearance of architecture as a functional and material space, its hidden narrative nature and mysterious concept and the way of achieving it are crucial. As a result, designing a space that can elicit this infinity of meaning and a boundary between existence and non-existence in the user, taking him outside of his everyday existence and removing him from his earthly existence by creating a parallel world and drowning him in a peaceful sky, cannot be achieved by following any procedure except for the suspension of disbelief with its surreal properties.The purpose of this research was to identify effective factors that would induce suspension of disbelief in internal spaces and create an immersive experience for the user. Through quantification and analyzing indices of this area, the evaluation of case samples is structured. The method in descriptive-analytic research was formed based on a combined logic (mixed) and seven criteria for interaction with the background, the contributive procedure of the user, technology, immersion, scale, sequence, continuity, and creating delusion with 24 indices of physical design, form, geometry, texture, color, music, empiricism, memory and reminiscences, deja vu, audio, visualization, and simulation technologies, narrative split, making up riddles, causal relationships, internal story, dimensional inconsistency, unreal items in a normal background, historical elements, unreal dimensions, unlimited narrative loop, the border between reality and fantasy, creating a parallel world, creating tunnel and passage, and surreal architecture was analyzed based on Likert spectrum and by placing case samples in the conceptual model. The results show that indices of physical design, form and geometry, texture, color, the border between reality and fantasy, and creating tunnel and passage had the highest impact on case samples. Additionally, indices of empiricism, music, unlimited narrative loop, internal story, audio, visualization, unreal items, unreal dimensions, making up the riddle, simulation, deja vu, surreal architecture, historic elements, narrative split, and finally, creating a parallel world are among other effective components on the suspension of disbelief of the user in the internal space. Accordingly, methods have been introduced for design and how it impacts users. Through the use of these strategies in the architecture of interior space, the user can be transported to a fantasy world and separated from the real world. Manuscript profile

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      6 - Analyzing and explaining the components of sociability of public spaces in Iranian-Islamic cities (Case Study: Ali Qapu Pedestrian in Ardabil)
      Azita Balali Oskoyi Mohammad Ali Keynejhad Hamid Ghaffari
      Issue 2 , Vol. 17 , Autumn 2023
      For the sociability of public spaces, a wide range of components are considered, but the problem that exis ts is that little attention is paid to the components based on the social norms of the Iranian-Islamic city. In examining the models presented for the sociability More
      For the sociability of public spaces, a wide range of components are considered, but the problem that exis ts is that little attention is paid to the components based on the social norms of the Iranian-Islamic city. In examining the models presented for the sociability of public spaces in Iran, what has been less addressed by researchers is the provision of components based on the social norms of the Iranian-Islamic city. In such a way that it can be said that not much indigenous look has been done towards these components. In this regard, the mos t important goal of the current research is to analyze and explain the components affecting the sociability of public spaces and to examine their importance in the Iranian-Islamic city. The s tudy case of the research is the Ali Qapu pedes trian in Ardabil city, which is one of the mos t important Sociable public spaces of the city, which has been able to play a role in explaining the his torical and cultural identity of Ardabil. The current research is based on the purpose of the applied-developmental type and in terms of the method is of the descriptive-analytical type. The method of collecting data in this research is based on library-documentary s tudies and field s tudies in such a way that library-documentary s tudies (including books, articles and plans related to the research topic) have been used to compile the theoretical foundations. In order to inves tigate and evaluate the area of the research, field s tudies in the form of observation, interview and ques tionnaire have been used. In order to analyze the research data, after interviews and discussions and completing the ques tionnaires by 30 specialis ts in the fields of urban planning, architecture, sociology and res toration, ANP-Dematel integrated model and Spss and Super Decisions softwares were used. The research findings show that the components of "permeability", "inclusiveness", "sensory richness" and "privacy" are the mos t important components of sociability of public spaces. The final achievement of the research is the presentation of the four components of "privacy", "spatial simplification", "naturalism" and "Iranian-Islamic Facade" in the form of "value-normative" components and centered on the social norms of the Iranian-Islamic city in order to make public spaces sociable. Designers and urban planners can work more efficiently by considering these components. Components such as "Privacy" in providing a sense of peace and creating mental privacy for the users of the space, using the "Iranian-Islamic Facade" in order to show the identity of an urban space, "Naturalism" by creating greenery and freshness in the space, and "Spatial simplification" which can cause a better unders tanding and readability of the public space, they are one of the mos t important components of sociability of public spaces in Iranian-Islamic cities. Therefore, in order to design such spaces in the cities of the country, a revision should be made in the field of using their design components, and the components based on the social norms of the Iranian-Islamic city should be used in order to improve the sociability of urban public spaces. Manuscript profile

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      7 - Explaining the Relationship between City and Mental Health Using Content Analysis Technique and Maxqda Software
      khatereh moghani rahimi Mostafa Behzadfar samaneh jalilisadrabad
      Issue 2 , Vol. 17 , Autumn 2023
      An accurate understanding of the relationship between mental health and the city is necessary for urban planning and design and is essential for promoting health and quality of life in urban environments. Indeed, a better understanding of the relationship between urbani More
      An accurate understanding of the relationship between mental health and the city is necessary for urban planning and design and is essential for promoting health and quality of life in urban environments. Indeed, a better understanding of the relationship between urbanization and psychological problems may help to develop coping strategies and shape future cities in a better way. The importance of this relationship is such that the World Psychiatric Association has established the Scientific Mental Health Division for further study. But so far, studies on the urban environment and population health have focused mainly on physical health, and mental health has received less attention. Therefore, this study was conducted to summarize previous studies and present a conceptual model showing how the relationship between the city and mental health. The research method in this research is a review, and for data collection from documentary and library studies and for their analysis, the qualitative content analysis method has been used. In fact, this study uses an interpretive approach to analyze library documents and, based on the extracted textual codes, tries to analyze and describe the relationship between the city and mental health. Findings indicate that 25% of researchers in this field consider birth and life in the city as independent factor that reduces mental health. Of course, some other researchers have addressed this issue in more detail and introduced influential urban factors. In fact, social factors, with 44% repetition, are the most critical factors affecting mental health, followed by economic factors, with 13.2% repetition; environmental factors, with 12.4% repetition; various factors, with 10.4% repetition; factors related to Housing with 9.2% repetition, physical factors with 7.6% repetition and transportation-related factors with 3.2% repetition are essential, respectively. Also, population density, with 7.2 per cent repetition and then environmental pollution, with a repetition percentage of 6, are the essential urban factors affecting the mental health of citizens. As a result, thinkers in this field consider social factors such as population density and environmental factors such as environmental pollution as the most important factors reducing the mental health of citizens. As a result, the city has direct effects on mental health as well as through social, economic, and environmental stressors, various factors, housing-related factors, physical factors and transportation, which are essential, respectively, leading to stress and health. Reduces the psyche. Of course, the city also affects mental health by lowering public or physical health because the areas of health and mental health are highly interdependent. Mental health also affects the city, both directly and through stress and public health. As a result, urban stress and physical health can mediate the effects of urbanization on mental health and the impact of mental health on the city. A better understanding of this relationship and the result of mediation and trying to reduce the harmful effects of cities on mental health will significantly help in the development of coping strategies, better planning of future cities and maximizing the benefits of urban life. Manuscript profile

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      8 - Understanding the environmental assumptions that affect the formation of a sense of place in the traditional bazaar and comparison with modern commercial complexes (Case in traditional bazaar and commercial complex Safavid Kashan)
      Zahra Abbasi Farah Habib Mostafa Mokhtabad
      Issue 2 , Vol. 17 , Autumn 2023
      Bazaar is one of the most influential spaces in the Muslim city. During the formation of towns, bazaar often has multiple social, economic, political and cultural functions. This paper presents a study of traditional market and commercial complex in Kashan, to create a More
      Bazaar is one of the most influential spaces in the Muslim city. During the formation of towns, bazaar often has multiple social, economic, political and cultural functions. This paper presents a study of traditional market and commercial complex in Kashan, to create a sense of place in environmental quality deals of the environment and its components involved in creating the sense of place. Therefore, factors affecting the sense of place and assess how to respond to the humanitarian needs of the modern and traditional market is intended in this research.Iranian traditional architecture, particularly Bazaar architecture, is a type of visual-perceptual architecture. The architecture which involves all senses includes the body; eyes penetrate in it; skin feels its texture; ears hear its interaction with people and nature; and muscles act and react to experience it. The designers of such environments could also make it possible for people to perceive conceptions and symbolic values.­ The architecture of Bazaar of Kashan, as one of the examples of Iranian bazaars, creates the sensory concentration system by embodying sensory incentives. In addition to this major system, corridors invite you to walk through them and discover the surroundings and peace can be found in places such as mosques, Timches and open spaces nearby. Based on the human being's perceptual processes in response to his needs, the architecture of Iranian traditional bazaars in the first place promotes psychological health of the society and then considers the connection with meaning. Architects considered all the human perceptual needs by utilizing all his senses and emphasized on cultural and identity issues by mixing religious forms with artistic designs.In the bazaar, perception happens as a result of crowding and privacy in the environment. In the first place, this solitude leads to relaxation, reflection, and afterward to a system of meaning based upon human consciousness which is acquired through his previous experiences and current culture eventually leading to an understanding of the values and aesthetics. In the Iranian bazaar, architects paid attention to all human senses and his perceptual needs and their mixed religious functions with spatial designs in order to emphasize on culture and identity-related issues. As the backbone of cities, Iranian bazaars have had a persistent connection with urban texture, causing such a strong public presence that they were considered the main crossing of the city.It seems that the recreation of a bazaar in the contemporary urban life addressed by architects, planner, and urban planners should be based upon the contemporary human perceptual process. Nowadays, bazaars are losing their value relative to other parts of the city and their economic role has decreased obviously. There have been competitors across the city for bazaars, which were not successful either in the building or strong relationship with clients. The research hypotheses are preparing the necessary information regarding the data collected and analyzed in SPSS software. Accordingly, the results confirmed that the components of sense of place is fully presented in traditional space and more specifically in the traditional bazaar. Manuscript profile

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      9 - Iran contemporary architecture and the problem of identity (a realistic representation of the post-modernism critical reading in architecture)
      Amir Davood Maslahatjoo Maryam Ghasemi Sichani Vahid Ghobadian Biajn Abdolkarimi
      Issue 3 , Vol. 17 , Autumn 2023
      Post-modernism is the dominant aspect of the cultural belief of the time that re-frames all actions and constructs distinct ideas of experiences and conditions at the deepest levels and everything that can be known about the contemporary world; As long as the centralize More
      Post-modernism is the dominant aspect of the cultural belief of the time that re-frames all actions and constructs distinct ideas of experiences and conditions at the deepest levels and everything that can be known about the contemporary world; As long as the centralized power gives way to a discrete plurality, and bring to the fore a manifestation of contemporary identity in the current era. This research - which has been done using the qualitative method and the grounded theory approach - with the general purpose to analyze and interpret the identity of Iran contemporary architecture based on post-modernity and critical thought, looking for an answer to this question, How can identity, as a critical approach, have an effect on the recognition of post-modern architecture - especially in the Iran contemporary era? In this research, the systematic approach known as Strauss and Corbin's theory (2019) was used to analyse the data. According to the classification of Corbin and Strauss (2022), the systematic approach has three stages of open coding (concepts), axial coding (Casual Conditions, Actions & Interactions, Context, Intervening Conditions and Consequences) and selective coding. In the collection and extraction of the main categories and sub-categories, from the documentary and citation resources and the interview tools have been used. The special emphasis of the research is on the views and opinions of those professors and architects who work both academically and professionally. Hence, the research data has been compiled and analysed in semi-structured interviews. The responses at the highest saturation level reached relative saturation in the 17th interview. The interview process is continued until the 25th to ensure the data and obtain absolute saturation. The content of data was coded by Strauss and Corbin coding method in three stages (open, central and selective). In the coding process of 17 interviews, the frequency of the 5969 coded items, was reduced to 317 open codes from the frequency ratio of 1337 codes after refining and merging. The obtained codes, in the number of 53 axial categories and 8 selective categories, were related to the axial theme of Iran Contemporary Architecture Identity. The Observations Percentage Agreement of 90.37% indicates relatively complete reliability and coverage of criterion level of more than 0.6 of Kappa coefficient, describing validity as ideal. Therefore, the research quality index is acceptable, and the reliability and validity of the research are confirmed. The research results can be valuable and interpreted by examining the criteria of matching, generalization, understanding, and control. The findings show that the result of summarizing the causal variables of the research in the mediating conditions of the existing situation, provides an event that in a fundamental attitude, between the (narcissism to self-defeat) truth and (self-belief) Iranian essence, and in a historical discourse, between a re-reading of what exists and a re-presentation of what should exists, in a Preventive (and not Mandatory) form and in a reading of a critical realism and feedback interpretation of self-reflection evaluation from the feedback of others, they recreate the way of being. Manuscript profile

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      10 - The Study of Place Attachment Perception based on Identity Elements of Residential Building of the Pahlavi II Period between Citizens of Tehran
      Masoumeh Gheimati Iraj Etessam Ali Alaie
      Issue 3 , Vol. 17 , Autumn 2023
      Today, with the rise of technology and the dramatic increase in mass communication, human definitions of psychological and cognitive issues have largely changed hands. Spatial identity is one of these concepts related to environmental sciences, particularly architecture More
      Today, with the rise of technology and the dramatic increase in mass communication, human definitions of psychological and cognitive issues have largely changed hands. Spatial identity is one of these concepts related to environmental sciences, particularly architecture and urban planning. The role of emotions and semantic relationships in shaping spatial identity is discussed and the effects of these include the creation of self-esteem and a sense of community. The identity of a place that has gradually developed over time will create an inextricable link between one's feelings and personal characteristics with the place in which one lives. The Second Pahlavi period was the beginning of the modern movement and the transformation of architectural styles into modern styles and presenting new patterns in it. This has led to the design and implementation of prominent and prominent architectural monuments, especially in residential architecture, which still has physical, semantic, and functional attractions after decades of implementation. In this regard and expressing the importance of spatial identity, this study seeks to read the citizens' mental perceptions of their spatial attachment based on the identity elements of the second Pahlavi era residential architecture. The main purpose of this research is to find out the mechanism and mechanisms that characterize the identity of the Pahlavi era residential architecture in the mind of today's citizens of Tehran. In other words, extracting the most critical mental paths of identity structures from these structures using structural equation modeling techniques is considered. To achieve this, the conceptual model of how to understand spatial attachment and spatial identity is explained and defined using a review of research literature and then by using a questionnaire survey method and equation modeling software. Structurally, this model has been examined. The method of this research is descriptive-analytical, which is the main purpose of the analysis, investigation of the mechanism, and mechanism of formation of attachment to residential buildings of the second Pahlavi period. Data collection was done through both documentary and quantitative survey, using a questionnaire. Descriptive statistics and inferential statistics of the present study were used by SPSS and Smartpls software using structural equation modeling. The results showed that the most critical path in shaping the factors related to spatial attachment in the buildings under consideration is in terms of perceptions of Tehranian citizens, the path of functional perceptions of Pahlavi architecture-spatial dependence-spatial identity-spatial attachment. Moreover, based on these findings, it seems that the first step in understanding the monuments in question is their functional properties, which in turn will influence the place-dependency factor in their mental imagery, and later stages of formation. Identity and place attachment lead. Therefore, it seems that efficiency and performance and meeting the expectations and needs of these buildings are the most important factors in creating the related variables of identity and attachment in citizens. The second path that has led to the formation and creation of spatial attachment in Tehranian citizens in the buildings under study is the semantic path of Pahlavi architecture-cultural capital-social understanding of Pahlavi architecture-spatial identity-spatial attachment. Manuscript profile
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      1 - Urban planning in pre-Islamic Iranian cities
      Mohammad Hassan khademzade Mehrak Shirkhany
      In the scope of human social existence, cities, akin to architecture necessitate design. This design can be uniquely purposed to cater to basic needs such as determining pathways or maximizing security, or it can go beyond practical considerations and deal with issues s More
      In the scope of human social existence, cities, akin to architecture necessitate design. This design can be uniquely purposed to cater to basic needs such as determining pathways or maximizing security, or it can go beyond practical considerations and deal with issues such as encompassing cultural aspects, like displaying power. When designing a city, economic and geographical limitations play a significant role. City plans incorporate elements ranging from desirable form and geometry to the manifestation of social relationships. This study focused on the form of cities including their boundaries, access networks, and arrangement of buildings seeks to understand to what extent were ancient Iranian cities compliant with pre-established plans, and what were the focal themes of these plans. To pursue this purpose, historical texts, and existing maps have been analyzed through comparative and interpretive historical study methods. Contemporary researchers' theories regarding their compatibility or lack thereof with evidence and maps have also been examined. The result reveals that urban design held importance in the contemplation of ancient Iranians, as suggested in historical texts and inscriptions. Characteristics are observable in the remnants of these cities, such as the form of the surroundings, the access network, and the arrangement of buildings, indicate their implementation would have been improbable without adherence to a pre-established plan. Therefore, the necessity for urban design in the remaining works is evident, facilitating everyday city life as well as pursuing other objectives such as showcasing power and religious beliefs. In city design, alongside geography, road networks, and political location, the placement of the city's significant and ordinary buildings also held importance. Despite some geometrical shapes holding specific meanings in Iranian mythology, it is not necessarily factual to attribute a particular shape to a belief or a specific era. Considering that many important cities of the Parthian era are not circular, and among those that are, very few have perfect geometric circles, and most exhibit convex or polygonal forms built for defensive ease. In this era, cities were observed with relatively precise geometries in both circular and square or rectangular forms. Therefore, the term 'Parthian circular city' appears inaccurate. Moreover, the existence of right-angled geometry in the cities of the Achaemenid era creates doubt that the Parthians established their cities in opposition to the Hippodamian cities of the Seleucids. Dividing Iranian cities into two categories grid (chessboard-like) and radial is not accurate. There exist cities with right-angled (not grid) access networks or irregular networks. Even circular cities do not necessarily have a radial road network. There are also mixed or hybrid cities. Hence, the city organization can be divided into two categories: geometric and non-geometric. In conclusion, the study of ancient Iranian cities and their designs provide valuable insights into the importance of urban planning and design in the past. It highlights the careful considerations given to various factors, including practical needs, cultural expressions, and even defense strategies. By delving into historical texts, analyzing maps, and employing rigorous research methods, we can better understand the complex relationship between cities. Manuscript profile

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      2 - Developing the use of active transportation modes inside cities: Identification and compilation of fundamental indicators
      Abolfazl Dehghanmongabadi
      The concept of sustainable development has emerged in the transportation sector as a key approach to providing a serious balance between social fairness, economic development, and environmental protection. In recent years, the concept of sustainable transportation has b More
      The concept of sustainable development has emerged in the transportation sector as a key approach to providing a serious balance between social fairness, economic development, and environmental protection. In recent years, the concept of sustainable transportation has become a leading research topic around the world. The application of sustainability actions in the transportation sector would help ameliorate its issues. Unfortunately, the current urban transportation systems have raised serious concerns and posed a widespread threat to urban sustainability, social justice, economic life, and environmental survival. Hence, the transportation sector needs fundamental changes in policy, planning, and design of its systems around the world to be able to develop the concept of sustainability in this sector. Over the past four decades, using active and sustainable transportation modes has been encouraged and this approach is defined as one of the major sustainability movements that have taken place in many countries and is titled as Active Transportation Movement. Approving the use of active modes of transportation has emerged as one of the particular movements focused on encouraging travel related to walking, cycling, and the use of public transportation systems. Accordingly, this paper provides a narrative literature review to clarify the main indicators related to the social and built environment aspects that must be considered by planners and policymakers in the way of promoting the use of active modes of transportation inside urban societies. Therefore, in this research, the meta-analysis method was used to systematically analyze 75 research published by journals indexed in the SCI and SSCI categories in the Web of Science (WOS). Besides, selected articles have been published from 2018 to 2023. Finally, fundamental indicators have been presented in four Physical, Social-Cultural, Intelligentization, Education and Policymaking categories. The effects of indicators related to the built environment are more quantitative and measurable than indicators related to the social-cultural aspect. This study highlights that attention to social-cultural characteristics is of utmost importance in the process of promoting the use of active modes of transportation. Regardless of the challenges, indicators related to the social aspect can give policy-makers very comprehensive knowledge of the social characteristics of communities where a project is to be applied. The infrastructures related to intelligentization, play an undeniable role in the future of sustainable transportation around the world. Raising the level of citizens' awareness of the benefits of using active transportation systems and its direct effects on the health of the body, mind, spirit and the environment is one of the necessary solutions that must be implemented at different levels of society throughout various educational methods. Furthermore, the use of correct policies that can be adopted positively and negatively complements all efforts in the direction of developing the use of active transportation systems among citizens. In the end, this investigation highlights that in the decision-making process for any project which is meant to encourage people to use active modes of transportation, consideration of indicators and paying attention to current and expected transportation requirements are very important to reach an ideal future. Manuscript profile

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      3 - Comparison and matching of Bushehr Shanashirs with Mashrabiya area in the countries of the southern Persian Gulf
      zohre oveisi keikha Neda Naseri
      Introduction: Bushehr is one of the cities of Iran, which in its historical architecture, has one of the most different architectural elements in terms of form compared to other historical cities of Iran. Shanashirs are one of the formal attractions of Bushehr's hi More
      Introduction: Bushehr is one of the cities of Iran, which in its historical architecture, has one of the most different architectural elements in terms of form compared to other historical cities of Iran. Shanashirs are one of the formal attractions of Bushehr's historical architecture, which have played an important role in creating the beauty and visual diversity of the city. A large part of these elements are used in historical buildings that were built using wooden materials; Due to the low resistance of wood compared to other building materials, they have been destroyed or have suffered a lot of damage due to unfavorable environmental conditions and weather. An element similar to Shanashir in the Arabic countries of the Persian Gulf region is Mashrabiya, which is used in a more prolific and diverse manner and with more details. Therefore, recognizing and examining the differences and similarities of these elements can provide practical help to researchers in these fields or architects to reuse these elements in today's buildings in Bushehr. Therefore, the purpose of this research; The comparative comparison of the elements of Shanashir and Mashrabiya is aimed at recognizing the local features of these elements and re-using these elements in today's architecture and trying to preserve and also revive models with historical value. In this regard, the research was done by answering the following questions: What are the differences and similarities between Shanshirs and Mashrabiyas in the Persian Gulf region? And what are the local characteristics of these elements? Accordingly, this writing has been done using the inductive research strategy. Methodology: Data collection was done in the section of theoretical foundations and background of the use of these elements using reliable library sources. Also, field studies were conducted using observation and interview. Interviews were used to get information about the restoration of buildings or possible changes in the form of the Shanashirs. The interview was conducted in a closed and regular manner with predetermined questions, and the interviewees were the old owners and residents of the buildings, as well as experts and professors of restoration and architecture. The observation cards of the buildings were prepared in advance and the authors completed these cards with field surveys and photography of different parts. Statistical population, all the remaining houses with Shanashir element in Bushehr port belonged to the Qajar period. Results: The findings of the research showed that in Bushehr, Shanashirs do not have a special variety in terms of form and they differ only in the addition of some details. Bushehr Shanashirs had a practical role in interior spaces and were considered a place to connect the interior space with the house yard. But outside the house, these spaces have been used to create a view and landscape in a space away from the heat outside and away from the disturbing sight of strangers. Finally, it can be said that although the origin of Iran's Shanashirs was the Mashrabiyas of the Persian Gulf countries, but this element has significant differences with the Arab Mashrabiyas, Manuscript profile

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      4 - Explaining the process of merging villages to cities in warm and dry climate of Iran
      Mohammad Mehdi Azizi Esfandiar Zebardast Reza Akbari
      In recent decades, urban exogenous development has led to unilateral but multidimensional movement in the physical, social, cultural and economic fields to the surrounding villages which forms the merger and encounter of urban-rural systems and creates pre-urbanization. More
      In recent decades, urban exogenous development has led to unilateral but multidimensional movement in the physical, social, cultural and economic fields to the surrounding villages which forms the merger and encounter of urban-rural systems and creates pre-urbanization. In this process, the villages in pre-urban interface gradually adopt urban features and merge into it insofar are known as a part of the city. The merging villages to city in warm and dry climate regions has occurred frequently due to the proximity of villages to the city through shared traditional water networks in Iran (Qanat) and created different types of urban-rural areas in the cities. To answer this question that what steps are being taken in the process of merging villages to city, the general process of merging villages to city has formulated in this research. This process is based on the three stages including " start merging "(Creating transformation and transition areas between the city and villages), " degree of merging " (Complete, slow and incomplete transmutation) and " merging effects ". This process is elaborated in case studies include Yazd, Kerman and Kashan (selecting middle cities in warm and dry climates among a plurality of samples) and Ultimately, a special process of merging villages to city in warm and dry climate cities is produced. To convert the general process of merging into specific one in a warm and dry climate, the first step is typology of variety urban-rural areas and recognizing specific features of any one. Accordingly, in case studies analysis and evaluation, three urban- rural species including urban type (with dominant urban characteristics), urban-rural type (with both rural and urban characteristics) and rural type (with dominant rural characteristics) are achieved by using the cluster analysis and k- means method based on three factors. These factors are “physical oriented", " community oriented " and "natural oriented ". The results of the general process of merging analysis indicate that the degree of merging villages in the city (second step of the merging process) is determined Based on "rural location in the city", "type of development" and the mutual relationship between "population density", "area" and "construction density". It also shows that Environmental inequalities are formed in the first step, where Created a transition area that has directly proportional to the distance from the city and established push-pull forces based on the exchange, interaction and contrast forces between the city and villages, and in the second step, degree of merging villages in the city, fixed by battle of pull-push forces. Finally, by presenting a special process of merging villages in the cities of warm and dry climate, the level of environmental inequalities in types is presented. Study of the process of merging villages to the city is a new and effective action to achieving the root causes of inequalities and planning for them, which ultimately can provide a well-defined framework for investigation and analyzing past, existing and future rural-urban trends in the city in order to develop them more sustainable. Manuscript profile

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      5 - Investigating the Relationship Structure of Knowledge-based Urban Development Stakeholders In Isfahan Using Social Network Analysis
      Mostafa Dehghani Gholamreza Haghighat Naeini, , Esfandiar Zebardast
      Today, cities are the center of development and the place of production and sharing of knowledge and play a fundamental role in knowledge-based development (KBD). However, due to the novelty of the knowledge-based Urban Development (KBUD) Studies and the lack of systema More
      Today, cities are the center of development and the place of production and sharing of knowledge and play a fundamental role in knowledge-based development (KBD). However, due to the novelty of the knowledge-based Urban Development (KBUD) Studies and the lack of systematic development of its theoretical foundations, There have not been many reports of the success or failure of KBUD policies and the challenges they face in cities in developing countries. However, in order to create an integrated interaction between urban resources and stakeholders, good governance and strong political leadership, scientific and technological pioneers are needed to address the weakness of institutional arrangements and the inadequacy of governance tools. indeed, given the need for local government political will and support for increased organizational cooperation with civil society and citizens, for the KBUD stakeholders who have both the power and motivation and sufficient interest to establish and promote KBUD And it is necessary to reduce the barriers to their participation. Therefore, strengthening stakeholder trust and participation is an appropriate tool to move towards KBUD, and KBUD analysis of key stakeholder relations networks is an important and effective first step in this regard. Therefore, the present study aims to expand the participation of local stakeholders and strengthen trust and interaction between them to create institutional changes responsive to KBUD Isfahan, by analyzing communication networks, trust and participation of key stakeholders KBUD Isfahan using social network analysis method (SNA), identify and analyze the pattern of trust and participation of stakeholders that is the basis for the sharing of knowledge between them. The general strategy of the research is a case study with a pragmatic paradigm orientation and is descriptive-exploratory in terms of operational purpose. The results show that despite the great importance of the political will of the local government and its comprehensive support for the expansion of organizational cooperation with civil society and citizens in the global experience of forming KBUD, The main stakeholders who play a key role in promoting and guiding the KBUD and involvement of other stakeholders are usually the city council, the municipality, and other local non-governmental organizations and centers. This reflects the active and progressive civil society in these cities. While in Isfahan, despite the significant role of the city council and municipality, most of the main and central stakeholders of KBUD, such as the Governorate, Management and Planning Organization, Road and Urban Development Organization, government organizations with a governing role. This indicates the nature of centralized government, the power and superior resources of the government over other actors in society and the weakness of network governance, as well as the difficulty of forming the bottom-up process of creating KBUD in Isfahan. Under these circumstances, those in power in the network may organize resources to their advantage and, by controlling the public discourse of the network, provide grounds for excluding or marginalizing the weak actors of the network. Of course, it should be noted that the government plays a pivotal role in the process of knowledge-based urban development. Manuscript profile

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      6 - Investigating factors affecting the reduction of latent energy in the construction and renovation of residential apartments - a case study of Lahijan city
      armin golshahi vahid gobadiyan Mehrdad Matin
      In construction projects, the use of measuring tools in choosing the construction method, checking and predicting the results before the start of executive operations has a history as old as the history of the construction industry. In the process of evaluating implemen More
      In construction projects, the use of measuring tools in choosing the construction method, checking and predicting the results before the start of executive operations has a history as old as the history of the construction industry. In the process of evaluating implementation methods in the past, documents and experiences gained from previous projects have been the most effective tools in defining the implementation method for similar projects. In this article, three factors of energy, time and cost have been selected as evaluated components. Today, with the importance of finding issues related to energy and environmental sustainability, the energy factor is evaluated as one of the main components in the evaluation of construction methods. Residential apartments, due to the importance of faster start-up and product production, are among the projects whose return on investment depends very directly on accelerating its implementation and exploitation time. In using prefab methods in residential apartments, using methods that allow for the evaluation of acceleration of implementation, estimation of possible additional costs, estimation of required facilities, resources and infrastructures and provide the necessary perspective for project managers to make decisions. of the main tools required. The primary latent energy in buildings represents the non-renewable and consumed energy in the acquisition of raw materials, construction methods, processing and production, transportation to the desired location and construction. Today, the issue of global climate changes and greenhouse gas emissions and energy efficiency in urban development is considered a key factor in the sustainability of cities. In this context, it is necessary to provide the ability to correctly identify and estimate changes and innovations from the requirements of the construction industry in the current period in every country, and our country will not be an exception to this rule. In addition to the design of the selection method of the evaluation system, the problem that is discussed in the dissertation is the examination of the characteristics of the researched building system. As mentioned, this building system, which has prefab characteristics, is one of the new methods used in industrial buildings with modern technology, and its feasibility for use in many construction environments has not yet been evaluated, and the research conducted and published in this field , most of its structural and mechanical characteristics have been investigated. Therefore, in addition to defining a comprehensive method for evaluating prefabrication decisions, the defined method also deals with the feasibility of this new technology in this environment from the point of view of construction parameters. Therefore, in this article, the aim is to investigate the factors affecting the reduction of latent energy in the construction and renovation of residential apartments by using the building data prototyping tool. In order to analyze the information, the fuzzy ANP method is used. The results show that the technical index (A3) is the closest to the positive ideal answer and the greatest distance from the negative ideal answer, and the first priority is to reduce the latent energy in the construction and renovation of residential apartments. Manuscript profile

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      7 - Exploration of effective quality components in minimal housing (case study: Jomee mosque neighborhood in Ardebil)
      neda sadat sahrafard monfared Haniye Makareminia Seyed-Abbas Yazdanfar
      In the housing supply programs in Iran, only the economic dimension is considered, that is, only the reduction of the economic cost by reducing the square footage. In most cases, less attention has been paid to the quality components of this type of housing, and houses More
      In the housing supply programs in Iran, only the economic dimension is considered, that is, only the reduction of the economic cost by reducing the square footage. In most cases, less attention has been paid to the quality components of this type of housing, and houses have been built that have not considered the quality needs of users. The result of this problem is that houses have been built in which only the reduction of square footage has been applied without considering the quality. Identifying and applying the quality components of housing design can increase the quality of this type of housing, especially from the people's point of view. Therefore, the aim of the research is to extract the qualitative design components of residential complexes, at least for the people of the Juma neighborhood of Ardabil Mosque (3-7 decile) from the users' point of view. In this research, a descriptive method was used to extract the components first in the literature review, and then the frequency of each component was extracted using content analysis. Then, in the next step, a structured interview based on the components extracted from the literature was compiled and conducted with 19 people consisting of people and experts as a statistical population. After that, using the Foundation's data method, first open coding and then axial coding have been done to obtain the minimum housing quality categories (users' opinions). The findings show that 19 categories and their frequency have been obtained, the three highest ones respectively are the shared space in the neighborhood, considering space for storage and open and semi-open space. Based on the comparison between people's and experts' opinions, the results show that while the people involved have paid more attention to the character of the neighborhood, people pay special attention to the originality and character of the neighborhood to environmental features to reduce energy consumption, i.e. building insulation and the possibility Collecting surface water has also had a special look. In general, it seems that reducing the size of the residential unit provided that it has the quality characteristics desired by the people, such as the originality of the neighborhood, suitable layout for various functions, comfort and convenience that brings peace, is a suitable residential unit in the eyes of the people. Manuscript profile

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      8 - Exploring the features of complexity theories in Tehran City Comprehensive Plan (2007)
      Esfandiar Zebardast Mohammad Amin Saeidi
      Todays’ cities are accepted as dynamic and ever-changing phenomena and are classified as “complex systems” in which Planning encounters with much “uncertainties”. In this kind of systems, absolute cognition of existing condition is impossible. In complex systems, “optim More
      Todays’ cities are accepted as dynamic and ever-changing phenomena and are classified as “complex systems” in which Planning encounters with much “uncertainties”. In this kind of systems, absolute cognition of existing condition is impossible. In complex systems, “optimum” is not predictable. So, we cannot be sure about the existing condition of complex systems nor about the future and the consequences of our manipulation, then, how can we think of planning in this system? Complexity theories are about studying nonlinear dynamic complex systems. These theories deliver new approaches to study complex systems like cities. Complex systems have some common characteristics which introduces them. Openness, ever-changing, non-linear behaviors, non-equilibrium and being on the edge of chaos, self-organization, uncertainty, emergence and naturally unpredictability are some of these characteristics. Therefore, popular linear methods of planning don’t work for complex systems. In this article, eight key elements of urban planning process are proposed based on the complexity theories approaches. Qualitative prediction, gradual evolution (path dependence), actor-space relationship, actor cooperation, self-organization, inhibitor rules, ongoing evaluation, innovation and intuition are introduced with huge literature review as core characteristics of urban planning process. Afterward, in the latest Tehran master plan, use of these key words are analyzed. Summative qualitative context analyze method is used to do this. Tehran has been chosen since the importance of this city in Iran. Tehran is Iran’s capital and also economic center of Iran. It has about 8.7 million inhabitants in about 700 square kilometers area. Tehran has been known as “a problem” since more than fifty years ago. Three development plans are prepared for Tehran but problems like transportation, pollution and etc. are getting worth. Tehran is one of the most complicated cities in Iran, so, is selected as case study in this article. The latest development plan is selected because it is written that Tehran is a very complex problem in that and the plan is prepared with this consciousness. The results of the analysis show that Tehran Comprehensive Plan has not used the concept of gradual evolution, self-organization and innovation and intuition in its process of plan preparation. In the case of ongoing evaluation, just 1 process (each five years) is proposed. Cooperation (of citizens) been referred to mostly in the implementation part of the plan and not in preparation process of the plan. The concept of inhibitor rules are used in the plan, and the most refers to existing sanctioned rules, only 8 new rules are developed in the plan. Actor-space relationship is user 11 times in the plan. Qualitative prediction is used as some patterns and processes in the plan and the most are related to proposed stage. After all, it seems that eight key word proposed in this article are seldom used in Tehran comprehensive plan. In complex context of Tehran it is recommended to use complexity theory concepts to better understand the status-quo and the existing trends. Off course, this is not only the duty of preparation organizations but also all who are involved in the plan Manuscript profile

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      9 - Explaining the relationship between the components of the quality of urban space and vitality by using the structural equation model case example: Maali Abad Street located in District 6f Shiraz Municipality
      farhad omidvar Esmaeil Shieh Atefeh Dehghan touranposhti
      Explaining the relationship between the components of the quality of urban space and vitality by using the structural equation model (case study: Maali Abad Street located in District 6 Shiraz Municipality) According to Simmel, the city is a sociological reality t More
      Explaining the relationship between the components of the quality of urban space and vitality by using the structural equation model (case study: Maali Abad Street located in District 6 Shiraz Municipality) According to Simmel, the city is a sociological reality that has acquired spatial limits, and the reason for the development of cities is to meet the basic needs of coexistence and social interaction. without vitality, our cities today will be only a biological complex. Responding to the social needs of human beings and creating the necessary opportunities for living requires the presence of space and behavioral setting. with this point of view, the city and urban spaces become an inclusive concept. By spending a short time in the public spaces of today's cities, especially Shiraz, we see that the cities have lost their sense of invitation. A glance at the public spaces of today's cities, especially Shiraz, shows that cities have lost their sense of invitation. Streets, as places where social interactions and urban vibrancy reach their maximum quantity and quality, have become only a space for cars. the aim of the current research is to explain the relationship between the constituent components of urban space quality and vitality with regard to the mediation of behavioral setting. The studied area is Maali Abad Street located in District 6 of Shiraz Municipality. The reasons for choosing Maali Abad Street as a research sample can be explained by the attractiveness of shopping, Strong business context, a significant presence of people, The presence of various commercial, cultural and administrative uses in the street, The existence of strong elements and connections at the beginning and end of the street, many food shops along the sidewalks of the street, High volume of activities at different hours of the day and night, Density of commercial activities and expressed the predominance of the functional role over the access role of this street. By adopting a Deductive approach, this study tries to explain the causal relationships between the selected variables. In this study, a survey strategy was used to collect data. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was used for data analysis, Hypothesis testing, and research model evaluation. Since variance-based structural equation modeling is used for complex models, it does not have a limit on the sample size and is not sensitive to the non-normality of the distribution, we used it in the present study. Using Cochran's formula, a sample size of 400 people was selected. Data were analyzed using Smart PLS software. The results indicate that the environmental, socio-cultural and behavioral setting, considering their interrelation, explain component along with the behavioral setting explains 46.5% of the variance of the socio-cultural component. This means that the improvement in the environmental component leads to the improvement in the social-cultural and behavioral setting, and for these two components, it will increase the vitality in Ma'ali Abad Street. As Jacobs has stated, the principle of diversity of activity in a region and the volume of human flow agree as a suitable representative for urban vitality. Manuscript profile

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      10 - Explaining the climatic model of functional spaces in residential buildings of cold areas of Iran
      Fatemeh Abbasi Seyed Majid Mofidi Shemirani Hamid Reza Mousavi
      The main topic of this study is to examine the architectural-climatic patterns of functional spaces in residential buildings native to the cold region of Iran. Thus, the research hypothesis is expressed as follows: there seem to be patterns for the climate Organization More
      The main topic of this study is to examine the architectural-climatic patterns of functional spaces in residential buildings native to the cold region of Iran. Thus, the research hypothesis is expressed as follows: there seem to be patterns for the climate Organization of functional space in residential buildings in cold regions of Iran. In order to determine the desired climate zoning, cities are divided into three climates-Dfa, dfb and dsa. Climate analysis of functional spaces has been carried out based on criteria related to physical proportions, characteristics related to the spatial organization, and characteristics related to environmental conditions. To achieve the research objective, clustering has been carried out in two cold climate ranges, as well as in the interclimate range. In clustering in the range between Dfa, dfb and dsa climates, the best number of clusters is 6, 3 and 8 respectively. The distribution map of the region's patterns shows that three identified House species are scattered throughout the region, but one of the weather patterns has been seen in all climates, has a larger number of repetitions and can be used as a pattern. An examination of the physical structure of functional spaces in this different climate zone shows that the design of functional spaces was formed or altered based on the climatic needs of each region. In this study the results of the climate analysis of houses in the cold regions can be described as follows: - Comparison of The Shape of the yard and the placement of several building masses on its sides shows that differences in seasonal conditions cause changes in residential use in the climate. - North-south orientation in cold weather shows that the placement of functional spaces in this climate is proportional to the direction of sunlight, and the North and West fronts have been considered in all homes due to weather issues, proper lighting and the use of the sun in the cold seasons of the year. - The dimensions of the openings in this climate area have been increased to use the thermal energy from sunlight. - The low ratio of the surface of the yard to the surface of the building mass in cold weather indicates the thermal need in the critical season (winter). - The large surface mass of the building in (north side) in cold weather indicates adaptation to seasonal conditions and the use of sunlight in the region's very cold and long winter. - The difference in height on the two different sides of the building in this climate indicates the importance of radiation to the surface of the northern side in cold weather and indicates the preservation of heat inside the building. Based on this and based on the results, the hypothesis of this research is deduced in the form of a theory and as follows: the climatic adaptation of functional spaces of houses in the cold region of Iran has shaped similar patterns of landmark houses in this climate Keyword: Functional spaces, residential buildings, climatic architecture, cold climate, climatic species Manuscript profile

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      11 - Examining the changes in the pattern of housing quality indicators related to the space syntax method(from the Qajar period to the present day)
      atefeh jabbari Maryam Ghalambor Dezfuly hosein moradinasab Mahmoud Nikkhah Shahmirzadi
      The lifestyle of the people of a region is introduced as the identity substructure of the native architecture of that region, which is derived from human needs at any time and place. In this study, the qualitative method of semiotics is used with the help of Space Synta More
      The lifestyle of the people of a region is introduced as the identity substructure of the native architecture of that region, which is derived from human needs at any time and place. In this study, the qualitative method of semiotics is used with the help of Space Syntax software. which uses evaluation based on standard models to determine the main factors of housing quality, and then by simulating and examining visible graphs in Space Syntax software, it is possible to have a comprehensive understanding of how Changing the pattern of space arrangement in the local archetypes was achieved in the studied houses. The Saman region of Mashhad has provided a suitable platform for this study with the abundance of native houses in it. The results of this research showed that by specifying the signs in the qualitative patterns of the housing, it is possible to provide a quantitative reading of them by Space Syntax software.Culture and design in environmental designs and artefact architecture, which targets the audience, has been considered as a cultural image in a way that theorists believe is culture. Its manifestations appear not only in the perception of people, beliefs, values, norms, customs and behaviors, but also in the design of objects and the artificial environment, including houses and neighborhoods, may be influential and overshadow them. put put into question the effectiveness of the project (Isai Ghasemian Asl and Tahereh Nasr, 2017; Amirreza Sheikh Bahai, 2018). The spatial configuration of the house, its interior design (spatial organization), and the shape of the house in an area can support or hinder the culture of the residents (Ozaki, 2002; Rapaport, 1969). Rappaport Vallior recognizes cultural contexts as a factor in the formation of local architecture and as Rappaport states, space has meaning, Grote and Wang also emphasize the need for environmental designers to pay attention to the socio-cultural aspects that they are in. (Raphaport), 1969; Oliver, 2006). Therefore, the model of spatial organization and its configuration should be investigated in order to understand the relationship between the built spaces and the subsequent cultural design (Napadon, 2001). Dwelling culture (the way of life and manners resulting from it), and social culture (social relations, kinship relations, family structure, etc.) tells how the form and spatial organization of native houses are formed, which explains how architectural designers and planners work. . It deals with the continuity of cultural-social values of native built environments.Therefore, the purpose of this research is to study the semiotics in the housing quality section by benefiting from the data evaluation model based on the standard models in a multiple and hierarchical format and with the help of the Space Syntax software, a new reading of the native houses of Mashhad that are narrating. . The effect of lifestyle on the change and continuity of the spatial organization of houses is presented in order to be able to purposefully explain the reading of housing qualities, which can be used to improve the quality of today's housing. Manuscript profile

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      12 - Analysis of inner peace in virtual reality experience based on the phenomenology of embodied perception of space (case study: design of a residential complex in Kish Island)
      Mina Hasani Jamaledin Soheili Ali Akbari Hamid Nejat
      Bringing living space design closer to space quality standards is one of the most important architectural issues. Considering the high volume of housing construction, the desirability of residential spaces is important and necessary. Testing the quality of the space bas More
      Bringing living space design closer to space quality standards is one of the most important architectural issues. Considering the high volume of housing construction, the desirability of residential spaces is important and necessary. Testing the quality of the space based on its perceptual pseudo-experience during design and before construction is one of the mechanisms to achieve the desired architecture, which is possible for architects today with the help of virtual reality technology. With this aim, in the theoretical framework of the phenomenology of perception, in a quantitative way and with the test of the semantic differentiation scale, first eight components of the feeling of inner peace, including pleasure, interestingness, beauty, normality, calmness, wideness, openness and enjoyment of daylight, were counted. In this experimental perception test, 24 participants (12 women/12 men) rated 24 virtual rooms in eight experimental groups. The participants were randomly selected from people who intended to pre-purchase an apartment unit in Kish Island. The interior of the apartment under construction was renovated for them. For each visualized scene, space evaluation was done through a 45-second exploration interval. The resulting data were evaluated using the semantic difference scale technique. Also, the correlation of the variables was checked through the non-linear quadratic regression test. The findings from the analysis of the components of the perception of inner peace in the virtual reality experience, which in this study are the pleasantness or unpleasantness of the space, the attractiveness of the space, the beauty or ugliness of the space, normality or abnormality, calmness, the perceptual breadth of the space, openness to the outside and the enjoyment of daylight and It was sunlight, it indicates the meaningful relationships between them in a way that is in line with the real experience of the space and as if the people felt themselves present in the space. Also, the correlation diagram between the variables, especially in the case of the three characteristics of pleasantness, attractiveness and beauty, confirms this. In this study, the correlation between the living space characteristics of a residential unit and the experimental qualities attributed to them was studied quantitatively to measure the virtual experience of the perception of inner peace. The interaction of eight components with independent physical factors (floor materials, surface of openings, location, geometry and height of windows along with fixed height of space and fixed view outside) of a component-based description showed to be very effective for describing the variance observed in the ratings. The high level of correlation is particularly notable for the emotional and aesthetic rating categories, which cannot be trivially attributed to only one scene feature. Representation of designed scenes provides evidence for the importance of perceptual features in the experience of space in virtual reality. The current research has been carried out in the direction of generalizing and valuing spatial components in the design of a residential complex in the cultural/climatic context of Kish Island in Iran, so that a more successful design can be offered to users from this practical study. Manuscript profile

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      13 - Assessment the Physical Components of Suburban Housing in Accordance with the Lifestyle of Immigrants
      farzaneh khoshsima Vahid Ahmadi hero farkisch Toktam Hanaee
      The concept of housing has historically been a means of meeting various human needs influenced by social, cultural, and economic changes. Consequently, the physical architecture of housing reflects the social and cultural elements that shape residents' lifestyles, rathe More
      The concept of housing has historically been a means of meeting various human needs influenced by social, cultural, and economic changes. Consequently, the physical architecture of housing reflects the social and cultural elements that shape residents' lifestyles, rather than their individual preferences or construction standards. This is particularly crucial in suburban areas, where the response of housing to the lifestyles of immigrants carries double significance due to their diverse ethnicities, values, and lifestyles. The unique demands of immigrants necessitate tailored responses in housing. Unfortunately, the growing emphasis on expedited construction by developers, without consideration for the identity of immigrant communities, has led to a decline in housing quality and neglect of their needs. Therefore, addressing the lifestyle of immigrants through housing requires a thorough understanding of their identity, highlighting the need for careful investigation. This study aimed to address two key subject regarding the relationship between physical housing and the lifestyle of immigrants: first, understanding the factors influencing the Components of suburban areas and the lifestyle of immigrants, and second, relation between components. The study utilized an analytical-descriptive approach, beginning with extensive library research to gather and analyze a wide range of relevant literature. The study extracted and categorized the components of physical housing in suburban areas and the lifestyle of immigrants. Subsequently, interviews were conducted with 11 architectural and sociology specialists, and the data were analyzed using MAXQDA software to define the relationship between housing components and lifestyle. The findings indicate that family structure and occupation in the social realm, as well as ethnicity and beliefs in the cultural realm, are key dimensions influencing immigrants' housing preferences. Immigrants' social and cultural identities lead to varying housing demands, influenced by their level of integration into the host society. Social analysts suggest that housing patterns reflect immigrants' social identity, with family structure and occupation being shaped by the host society, impacting housing spatial organization and type on the city outskirts. The immigrant jobs in the city outskirts include both domestic and non-domestic roles. For domestic jobs, immigrants require separate spaces within their homes to work (spatial organization8). Conversely, non-domestic jobs often require space for work tools upon entry, aiming to create a feeling of home. Hence, the presence of a yard and the housing pattern become crucial (type and pattern of housing6). Considering the expansive family life of immigrants, the family structure prioritizes shared living with relative independence and privacy (spatial organization7 and type of housing7). Furthermore, immigrants' cultural identity influences spatial organization. In general, the spatial arrangement of their housing is influenced by the ethnicity and beliefs of the immigrants, which is inherent. Additionally, immigrants tend to select housing close to others of the same ethnicity. However, if this group disregards their concealed identity and only considers the customary identity, they may choose housing in any part of the city under societal influence. Hence, it can be inferred that within the perspectives of social and cultural theorists, a shared element known as "compliance" plays a significant role in shaping housing. Manuscript profile

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