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Ecological Survey of Urban Plaza to Maintain and Improve Energy Consumption Management in Architecture
Full text linkThe purpose of this research is to investigate the ecological aspects of urban plazas in order to improve energy management and preserve it in architecture. The research method in this study is descriptive-analytical. In the descriptive part of the research, the subject literature related to the urban plaza and the ecological approach has been discussed. In the analytical part, first, 47 ecological criteria effective in promoting energy management in the urban plaza have been identified and then sent to experts and analyzed through the Delphi method. In the third stage, according to the results of the Delphi method, using the structural analysis method and Mic Mac software, 21 influential factors were identified and then the driving forces were extracted. The results include 5 decisive and influential driving forces including symmetry and closeness of nature with human habitat with a weight of 653, use of renewable energy with a weight of 588, protection of landscapes with a weight of 588, integration of architecture and green space with a weight of 571 and The use of ecological materials with a weight of 555 are directly effective on improving energy management using ecological criteria. Also, 6 risk driving forces include energy management with a weight of 641, thermal insulation with a weight of 581, use of smart systems with a weight of 577, use of solar energy with a weight of 556, and efficiency in the use of clean energy with a weight of 550 They are indirectly effective on the conditions of the plaza to improve energy management through ecological criteria. In fact, for energy management in urban plazas with an ecological approach, 5 main driving forces should be considered in locating and designing the plaza, and 6 risk driving forces should be considered as secondary factors. According to the results of the system analysis, it can be said that the way the variables are distributed in the scatter plane indicates the instability of the system
Assessing the Vulnerability of Geographical Regions to Potential Infrastructure Risks in the Energy Sector Through the Lens of Passive Defense
Full text linkIn modern times, the significance of energy sector infrastructures has significantly increased as they play a crucial role in catering to the needs of society. Ensuring land security entails prioritizing the protection of infrastructures against attacks and threats. One crucial aspect of this security provision involves evaluating the vulnerabilities of these infrastructures based on their location, which is the main focus of this research. The aim is to assess the susceptibility of the energy infrastructure in the Yazd province and determine the capacity of the territory to withstand such vulnerabilities. To achieve this, the descriptive-analytical approach was employed along with the utilization of network analysis techniques and Arc GIS software. The findings indicate that when considering passive defense, the arrangement of infrastructure in the province was not appropriately designed. In Yazd province, the central region is at a higher risk compared to the surrounding areas, resulting in over 55% of the energy network infrastructure being situated in this highly vulnerable zone. Additionally, 18% of the infrastructure also falls within this high-risk area. The significance of passive defense measures is particularly emphasized in the province
Challenges of Online Education in Architecture Design from the Perspective of Professors and Students
Full text linkArchitecture education is very important in the education of future architects and is defined by the combination of practical and theoretical coursework. Due to the pandemic conditions, online education is one of the available options for education. which faces many challenges. However, due to the prevalence of virtual education in the world, due to the corona disease in the world and the need for communication between the scientific fields and practical education, it is faced with the adverse effects in the form of numerous challenges and shortcomings. The purpose of this research is to extract concepts and dimensions. And the components of the challenges of online education of architectural design.
Methods: This research is practical in terms of purpose. The research method used is a qualitative method, which was done with content analysis and coding of data collected by 12MAXQDA software. Then, from among the challenges based on the sub-components of online education challenges, the coding process is divided into two sections: general challenges; online education and specific challenges; Architectural design is taught online.
Findings: Based on the review of 732 free codes in 26 code-oriented categories, 7 main concepts were reached, which include the challenges of the educational environment and educational facilities; the challenge of students' psychology; the impossibility of correction and solving students' problems; weakness in the way professors evaluate students' learning. For architectural design, the lack of understanding of the design concept and the students' ability to analyze and be creative to implement the design, the weak educational program and the content of intensive courses, and the weakness of the electronic infrastructure.
Conclusion: According to the findings for these 26 code-based online architectural design training courses, which are based on various and different challenges, and improving its quality will increase the quality of virtual courses and requires a serious look for the training of future architect engineers
Compilation of the Area Design Principle’s Social Housing Complexes in Shiraz, Emphasizing the Preferences of the Residents
Full text linkThe present research aims to compile the principle’s design of area’s (one of the most important issues and components in the design) social housing complexes built by the government based on the preferences of the residents, focusing on the social housing complexes of Shiraz (as one of the metropolises of Iran) and identifying the preferences of the residents of the social housing complexes in regarding the design of area, as well as determining the priority of them in choosing the type of area. The present research tried to compile and present principles and solutions for these constructions in order to increase the quality of these residential spaces. From the perspective of research methodology, this research is qualitative research that is conducted with the content analysis method with the help of library and field studies, using the study of documents related to the topic, semi-structured interviews and visual questionnaires with 387 residents of social housing complexes in Shiraz, and the selection of complexes was done using the AHP method and Expert Choice 11 software. The findings have indicated that the users of these residential complexes have prioritized the following: 1- Areas with communal seating areas and green spaces (flowers and plants), 2- Areas with green spaces (flowers and plants), various types of seating areas, children's play area and water feature and 3- the area with green space (flowers and plants), all kinds of sitting areas and water features
Extraction an Evaluation of Physical-Behavioral Components taken from Native Patterns (Case Example: Kerman Bazaar Complex)
Full text linkThe formation of the body of any space can be derived from the prevailing behaviors and diverse lifestyle patterns and the physical support of the type of space from specific activities or diverse uses. Each space has a different meaning that emerges based on the body that surrounds it. Traditional markets as the support of commercial centers have components that are derived and show the physical design and spatial behavior that are directly related. This research was formed with the aim of extracting physical-spatial components and classifying them in the markets of Kerman.
The research method is a combination of nested qualitative and quantitative type. In the qualitative part, semi-structured interviews with scholars and snowball sampling are used, in which 28 experts are interviewed. In order to reduce the data, coding is used in ATLASTI software. It is a causal-comparative quantitative method that uses the components of the previous stage to develop a questionnaire and distribute it among 384 space users. The results are entered into the GRAPHER 16 software for analysis and are analyzed with inferential statistics. The results show that the most important factors in the body-behavior components in the formation of the traditional market of Kerman city include the response of the wise in the form, the support of the body to the activity, the cover Plant is with a value of (1.000) and the lowest factor contribution is related to inviting elements with a value of (0.295). Also, all the components have a significant relationship to explain the factor contribution, except for the flooring component, whose factor contribution is (0.467) but it does not have a significant relationship. To facilitate the review of the results, a summary chart of the determined coefficients has been presented
The Role of Enigmatic Architectural Components of Museums on Audience Perception (Case Study: Museum of Contemporary Arts in Tehran)
Full text linkThe process of transferring information in the Museum of Modern Art History is based on the representation of the evolution of culture over time. The more information there is, the more possibilities are available to the audiences, but this rule is usually not followed by contemporary art museums because in the architecture of these types of museums, attention is not paid to the process of attracting the audience. This research tries to investigate the role of the enigmatic architectural components of museums on the perception of the audience in the Contemporary Arts Museum in Tehran. The research method was a nest-by-nest combination to achieve this goal. The data collection method in the combined research (library and field). First, in the qualitative part, the components of enigmatic architecture from the theoretical research literature were extracted. Then the code table were compiled. Interviews were arranged, based on interviews, the variables of the role of the enigmatic architecture of museums on the perception of the audience in the museum of contemporary art were presented. In the quantitative part, questionnaires were used for verification. The sample size is 46 interviews in the qualitative phase and 384 people in the quantitative phase. The results show that discovery and surprise are the most important factors, the dynamic and horizontal arrangement of elements in space is the second factor, and the harmonious relationship between space and light is the third factor affecting the perception of the audience in the enigmatic design of the studied museum
A Thematic Reflection on Gülru Necipoğlu's Theories in the Topkapi Scroll- Geometry and Ornaments in Islamic Architecture
Full text linkThe study conducted by Necipoğlu in the book "Geometry and Ornaments in Islamic Architecture" is widely recognized as an influential work. However, some of her assumptions require re-analysis after approximately three decades. This research aims to re-evaluate her three hypotheses from the book, namely the denial of the connection between Sufism and architecture, the position of architecture in the classification of sciences, and the close relationship between mathematicians and artisans. For this purpose, this research, which is methodically organized based on content analysis and interpretive-historical approaches, obtained its data from historical sources and tried to reanalyze the mentioned assumptions by relying on the actor-network theory. The study concludes that although there is a lack of documentation, the connection between architecture and Sufism cannot be disregarded, and one should believe in some form of relationship between them.; Architecture has been an independent knowledge in the classification of sciences since the 8th A.H., and the relationship between mathematicians and craftsmen should be viewed as mutual, and both have played a significant role in promoting the knowledge of practical geometry in architecture
Investigating the Place of Textile and Clothing Art in the Metaverse
Full text linkIn this article, the place of textile and clothing art in the world of virtual reality or the metaverse has been investigated. The place of fabric and clothing art in the metaverse is a fascinating and ever-evolving concept. As technology continues to advance, the boundaries between physical and virtual spaces are becoming increasingly blurred. Art, particularly in the form of textile and clothing design, is not exempt from this transformation. In the metaverse, artists have the opportunity to create immersive and interactive experiences that transcend traditional limitations. Through virtual reality and augmented reality, textiles can come to life, allowing individuals to engage with art in new and exciting ways. The metaverse provides a platform for artists to push boundaries, experiment with materials and techniques, and create truly unique and innovative pieces that challenge our notions of what art can be. In this digital realm, the possibilities for fabric and clothing art are endless, offering a new frontier for artistic expression
Screening of Physical and Aesthetic Components in Cultural Buildings of the Last 20 Years in Iran (Case Study: Tehran and Shiraz Cities)
Full text linkBeauty as a physical matter has always been discussed and debated in various designs, and most interior and exterior designers seek to create a unique space from a different environment. This study was conducted to extract and categorize the aesthetics values in the cultural buildings of contemporary Iranian architecture based on fuzzy Delphi. For this purpose, the governing components in the aesthetics variables were extracted through document analysis and library studies of articles and books, and then a questionnaire was used to examine the contribution of each component. From the point of view of the space users, screening was done in the components of the relationship between form and structure in culturally significant buildings. The results indicate that in the environmental dimension, the highest degree of membership is related to the component of performance following the form, and the lowest is related to safety. In the decoration dimension, the highest degree of membership is related to visible details and the lowest degree of membership is related to the Connection method. In the formal dimension, the structure component is a structure and the least related to structural signs and symbols, and the least is related to spatial arrangement. In terms of signs and symbols, Platonic forms and least related to the way of using materials. In the coordination dimension, the balance component, and the lowest is related to resistance variable
Investigating the Potential and Benefits of Using Building Information Modeling (BIM) in the Life Cycle of Construction Projects
Full text linkThe construction industry is one of the broad, decentralized and highly indigenous industries of any country and in many countries, it is considered an indicator for growth and development or economic stagnation. This industry in Iran is currently experiencing a lot of inefficiency, one of the main reasons for which is the lack of growth in the technical field. The use of traditional methods is known as one of the main factors inhibiting productivity in the construction industry in Iran, because most of the traditional methods and their nature lead to time delays and waste of resources. Therefore, it is necessary to use new technologies in this important and vital industry. The use of Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology in construction projects is very important, including the benefits of using BIM, improving coordination and communication, increasing productivity, reducing errors, improving construction quality, etc. Therefore, in this research, the benefits of using this useful technology in the life cycle of a construction project have been investigated