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Evolution of Residential Building in Iran based on Organization of space

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  • Mazdak Irani
  • Peter Armstrong
  • Amir Rastegar

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Iranian architecture and urbanism have developed in a historical process based on the different needs of people. The evolution of traditional Iranian architecture and urbanism may be characterized by eight factors- introversion, spatial organization, function of different parts, lifestyle, construction method, communication between houses, climatic conditions, and relationship with nature. In the recent decades, however, Iranian architecture and urbanism have faced a blind imitation of foreign cultures. The majority of modern buildings do not reflect the national identity of Iranian people. This paper investigates the architectural and urban transformation in Iran based on the rearrangement of building spaces. In doing so, the paper explores the development process of major interior and exterior elements such as public entrances, private entrances, kitchens, rooms, yards and open spaces. As a conclusion, while traditional Iranian architecture attempts to preserve the national identity and meet the different needs of Iranian people, the modern architecture is a blind imitation of western cultures.

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  • Mazdak Irani & Peter Armstrong & Amir Rastegar, 2017. "Evolution of Residential Building in Iran based on Organization of space," Asian Culture and History, Canadian Center of Science and Education, vol. 9(2), pages 1-46, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:ibn:ach123:v:9:y:2017:i:2:p:46
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    • R00 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - General - - - General
    • Z0 - Other Special Topics - - General

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