Journal of Iranian Architecture & Urbanism(JIAU)

Original Research Paper

The Comparison of Iranian and Foreign Footpaths Based on ANP Method

Kioumars Habibi; Mohammad Reza Haghi

Volume 9, Issue 1 , September 2018, Pages 5-19

https://doi.org/10.30475/isau.2018.68575

Abstract

After the development of transportation and the decline of environmental quality, especially in central context of cities, improving people’s living conditions and returning urban ... Read More

Original Research Paper

Evaluation of the Way Physical Components Impact the Enhancement of Children's Creativity in Play Grounds of Urban Parks

گلرخ کوپایی; Mohammad Naghizadeh; farah habib

Volume 9, Issue 1 , September 2018, Pages 21-31

https://doi.org/10.30475/isau.2018.68576

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The development of cities and uncontrolled increase in the number of vehicles have led to the inability of children to use many spaces and lands appropriate for play. This is while ... Read More

Original Research Paper

Restudying the Iranian (Islamic) City Analyzing the Institutions of Urban Governmentality in Iranian Cities and Their Influences on Urban Space During Qajar and Safavid Era

Hossein Maroufi

Volume 9, Issue 1 , September 2018, Pages 33-45

https://doi.org/10.30475/isau.2018.68578

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Analyzing the spatial features of Islamic-Iranian cities has been a dominant mode in studies related to urban history in Iran. The research investigates the socio-political structure ... Read More

Original Research Paper

Improving the Efficiency of Electricity-Generating Building Envelopes Using a Hybrid System of Flat Concentrator & Photovoltaic Panels (FCPV) in South Facade

Alireza Farhangi Khanghah; Yousef Gorji Mahlabani; S. Majid Mofidi Shemirani; Hossein Medi

Volume 9, Issue 1 , September 2018, Pages 47-61

https://doi.org/10.30475/isau.2018.68579

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The capacity of buildings to use solar radiance to supply their energy needs via absorbing sun-light energy through the outer envelope makes it so vital to have a substantial consideration ... Read More

Original Research Paper

Identification of Flexible Types (Variables) in Designing Iranian Apartment Housing

Mitra Ghafourian

Volume 9, Issue 1 , September 2018, Pages 63-73

https://doi.org/10.30475/isau.2018.68580

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From among the vast domain of household needs in Iran, those which change throughout time and demand family adaptation are the most evident ones. To enhance the qualitative properties ... Read More

Original Research Paper

The Effect of Physical Features of Window Protective Covers on Thermal Performance of Tehran’s Residential Buildings

Vida Vahabi; Mojtaba Mahdavinia

Volume 9, Issue 1 , September 2018, Pages 75-90

https://doi.org/10.30475/isau.2018.68581

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Traditionally, among sources of renewable energy, solar energy has played a great role in providing heating and lighting for the building. The heat gain from solar energy, especially ... Read More

Original Research Paper

Assessment of the Effect of Physical Components of Urban Spaces on Sense of Security from the Viewpoint of the Elderly (Case Study: Khan Square, Yazd City)

Mahdi Montazerolhodjah; Mojtaba Sharifnejad; Maryam Rajabi

Volume 9, Issue 1 , September 2018, Pages 91-105

https://doi.org/10.30475/isau.2018.68582

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During the past decades many design strategies have been used in urban spaces of Iranian cities to increase the inclusiveness of these spaces. But still, there are some problems and ... Read More

Original Research Paper

Change Management of School Spaces for Third-graders Based on Evaluation and Analysis of Student Needs Aimed at Improvement of Productivity

Vahid Vaziri; Sadaf Keramati

Volume 9, Issue 1 , September 2018, Pages 107-120

https://doi.org/10.30475/isau.2018.68583

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User-oriented change management in educational spaces will provide an opportunity to maintain productivity at an acceptable level through minimal time and capital. The current study ... Read More

Original Research Paper

Investigating the Effect of Urban Squares Visibility on the Psychological Security of Pedestrians Using the Three-Dimensional Isovist Technique (Case Study: the Saat Square and Namaz Square of Tabriz)

Amir Shakibamanesh; masoumeh ayashm; Parisa Ghobadi

Volume 9, Issue 1 , September 2018, Pages 121-134

https://doi.org/10.30475/isau.2018.68584

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Nowadays, with the development of cities and urbanization, the need for security in various areas is felt more than ever, yet, it is different from what it was before. Meanwhile, psychological ... Read More Nowadays, with the development of cities and urbanization, the need for security in various areas is felt more than ever, yet, it is different from what it was before. Meanwhile, psychological security is considered as one of the main and decisive parts of the security concept in urban spaces which is greatly affected by different variables. One of these variables, the effect of which on the sense of security in a place is the subject of this article, is physical visibility in urban environment. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between the visibility of the body of urban squares - as a type of urban space - and the psychological security of the said spaces in the mind of pedestrians. In this context, a review and evaluation will be discussed in Saat and Namaz Squares of Tabriz. In order to evaluate and analyze visual data based on the natural movement of the observer in the urban space, Isovist 3D technique, and Geoweb3D software were used. Moreover, digital interactive modeling (simulated by Unity 3D software) was used to assess the impact of physical changes on visibility and in turn, the psychological security of the environments under study. In this study, from among the various components affecting psychological security in urban spaces, four components, i.e. space, form of space, visual comfort and permeability, were investigated as the most important physical factors affecting the psychological security. The results of assessments carried out showed that spaces with better indices of visibility (such as the volume of visibility, the layout of forms defining the volumetric structure of space, location and dominance of remarkable anchor points visible in space, etc.) are much more effective in altering the perception of the environment compared to other physical aspects, and contribute to a sense of psychological security. This research is a descriptive-analytic and applied research and field, library and documentary methods (with interviews and questionnaires) were used for data collections. Also, visual data analysis modeling has been utilized. The results of data analyses show that Saat Square of Tabriz, with limited sight range and more spatially defined familiarity, is more successful compared to Namaz square in providing a better and safer place in the minds of citizens.

Original Research Paper

Study of the Function of Southern Greenhouse in the Reduction of Heat Loss in an Apartment in Shaahrud City

Elham Sarkardaei; Mahmoud Reza Saghafi; farshad Nasrollahi

Volume 9, Issue 1 , September 2018, Pages 135-148

https://doi.org/10.30475/isau.2018.68585

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In addition to conserving non-renewable resources, saving fossil fuels will result in reducing environmental pollution. Preventing the loss of heat when heating is required as well ... Read More

Original Research Paper

Demand for Pedestrian Flow Analysis, an Undeniable Necessity in the Planning of the Regeneration of Historical Contexts

Farhangh Mozafar; Mostafa Behzadfar; Sajed Rastbin

Volume 9, Issue 1 , September 2018, Pages 149-173

https://doi.org/10.30475/isau.2018.68586

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Historic district regeneration process searches for sustainable physical, socio-cultural and economic development and therefore, its main principle is socio-economic revitalization. ... Read More Historic district regeneration process searches for sustainable physical, socio-cultural and economic development and therefore, its main principle is socio-economic revitalization. In this regard, intervention method in public spaces to gain socio-economic revitalization of historic district in compliance with realization of regeneration goals, has become the main challenge of modern urban regeneration knowledge. To answer this challenge, recent academic literature in the field of urban planning and design confirms the necessity of pedestrian flow analysis in urban districts to explain how much citizens benefit from environmental qualities, and also the role of appropriate flow distribution in socialization, reinforcing social capital and local economic growth of urban districts. Therefore, in this research, in compliance with historic district regeneration with focus on public urban spaces, the subject of pedestrian flow demand analysis is considered to assess the status-quo plans and also suggest efficient solutions for proper pedestrian flows distribution in historic district, by using the given results. Realizing this operative goal, firstly increases the amount of environmental qualities citizens benefit from, due to the implementation of regenerating plans. This results in the improvement of the district’s vitality, sociality of urban spaces, and reinforcement of social capital to retain local citizens. Secondly, correct pedestrian flow distribution in districts would lead to appropriate distribution of economic opportunities and hence create local economic growth and revitalization of the district’s economy. Therefore, in this research estimating pedestrian trip demand function, as the first step in the comprehensive study of pedestrian flow, is considered as an operative goal and which is a basis for appropriate pedestrian flow distribution in districts. This triggers the realization of socio-economic revitalization of districts and results in the regeneration of the district as the ultimate goal. This research, in terms of goal, is an applied research and in terms of method, is a correlation research. Researched indexes, as independent variables, are based on literature review. A part of the historic district of Tehran is selected as the case study of the proposed process, and as well as assessing the district maps, the raw data for modeling is gathered by using questionnaires. Finally, step by step regression is used to explain the relationship between independent and dependent variables, and also to estimate pedestrian trip demand with regards to demand goals. The results of regression, are tested in terms of meaningfulness of the whole regression and also every independent variable, and finally, the proposed relations to estimate pedestrian flow demand are provided. Based on quantitative relations given by regression and also suggestions of the legitimate elaborate plan of the district, it is determined that the suggestions of this detailed plan for the appropriate distribution of pedestrian flow, is not effective. Consequently, major reviews in the plan suggestions, as an upper-hand plan, is required in order to revitalize socio-economic life and achieve the regeneration goals of the studied district. Therefore, the proposed process could be highly effective and efficient in assessing and enriching the historic districts’ regeneration plans.

Original Research Paper

The Assessment of Kolb's Learning Theory in Architectural Education from Islamic View

Abdolhamid Noghrekar; Sahel dezhpasand

Volume 9, Issue 1 , September 2018, Pages 175-192

https://doi.org/10.30475/isau.2018.68587

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One of the most important issues in architectural education, is the learning process and attention to individual differences in this field. In architectural education, the architects ... Read More One of the most important issues in architectural education, is the learning process and attention to individual differences in this field. In architectural education, the architects utalize other disciplines, including education and training sciences to optimally critique their own work during assessments and evaluations. This is considered as one of the important requirements for improving design quality and the lack of it will lead to a gap between research and professional environments. However, education in a social system based on Islamic tenets, must be different from others. Islam recognizes the importance and necessity of utilizing the benefits of the science and knowledge of other lands; but in order to correctly apply these achievements in any area such as architecture, it is necessary to harmonize their components with native values and religious concepts. Combining different scientific, philosophical and religious methods can help to better explain phenomena such as learning that has different aspects. One of the noticible theories in the field of education is Kolb's learning theory, which is referred to in the field learning sciences and more accepted among researchers. This theory examines the different ways that people receive and process information. This research has been conducted with aim to review and evaluate Kolb's learning theory based on Islamic principles and values in architectural education, and to also answer the question of whether Kolb's learning theory is close to Islamic theoretical foundations in learning and teaching architecture or not? For this purpose, a comparative study has been done between this theory and the relevant Islamic structure, which has the capability of being used in all human processes (Such as learning, teaching and creating works of art, architecture and urbanism). Given the interdisciplinary nature of architecture, a combination of research methods are used in this article including logical reasoning and analytical-commentary methods based on two sources: reason and quote. The findings indicate that Kolb's learning model is based on experience and individual differences in learning, which from an Islamic view has been confirmed and emphasis on. But due to its interdisciplinary nature, in order to utilize this in a correct and Islamic education of architecture, additional topics have been suggested. This model corresponds with parts of the Islamic model, but has weaknesses in anthropological topics. Also, this model can't evaluate concepts such as Intuition and Inspiration, which are related to higher levels of learning in human beings. Achieving these levels leads to the establishment of wisdom and recognition of its necessity in the higher education system of the country.

Original Research Paper

Semiotic Matching of Architectural Pattern of Karim Khan Citadel with the Themes Underlying Zandiyeh Tribal Culture

Taban Ghanbari; hossein soltanzadeh; Mohammad Reza Nasirsalami

Volume 9, Issue 1 , September 2018, Pages 193-209

https://doi.org/10.30475/isau.2018.68588

Abstract

Using semiotics as a tool for analyzing and interpreting explicit and implied implications present in the phenomena as a system of socio-cultural signs, the current research intends ... Read More

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