The Role of New Materials and Interior Architecture in Improving the Quality of Interior Architecture with Emphasis on the Psychological Needs of Women

Subject Areas : Art and Architecture

Mohammad Mehdi Moulaii ¹ (Bu-Ali Sina University in Hamedan, Department of Architecture, Hamedan, Iran.)
Arezoo Lotfi ² (Bu-Ali Sina University in Hamedan, Department of Architecture, Hamedan, Iran.)

Received: 2021-10-29 Accepted : 2021-12-31 Published : 2022-03-21

Keywords: Interior architectural, Women's psychological needs, Modern materials,

Abstract :

The purpose of this study was to investigate the role of new materials and interior architecture in improving the quality of interior space with emphasis on the psychological needs of women. The research statistical universe included all the references and texts on new materials and interior architecture. The sample encompassed the interior architecture with emphasis on the psychological needs of women. The research design was descriptive-analytical. Data were collected through library methods and research databases related to the field of modern interior architecture. The extracted data were then interpreted and described according to the psychological needs of women. The results showed that in the past, Iranian housing paid more attention to the needs and spiritual desires of women and engaged in their daily activities with complete freedom and peace of mind, but today, with a more advanced life and a greater impact of living costs on beauty, the spirit and diversity left the houses and have been replaced by monotony and daily life routines. The dual effect of interior architecture approach on the quality of interior spaces through correct and logical design in accordance with women's physics and reasonable choice of materials appropriate to their mood and mentality, could provide a suitable environment in accordance with the psychological needs of women in residential spaces. Therefore, the main goal could be achieved by using light and warm colors (vibrant colors orange, light red, lemon) on large surfaces and not using dark and opaque colors in small spaces. Also, observing the height proportions and dimensions of the space and breaking the symmetry in order to prevent uniformity in the space could be helpful. And the use of new materials in the floor, ceiling and walls to control the heat and variety in texture, color and shape, change in shapes and home furniture facilitated the dynamism and facilitation of life and daily life for women.

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