Changing a space to a place is the existential purpose of architecture. Literature review regards the complex architectural organization as a significant factor for the maximum use of the individualschr('39') performances and activities. Due to exterior spaceschr('39') necessity beside the interior ones, the architect creates a third space; and due to this in-between space, the complexchr('39')...

the primary goal of the current project was to examine the effect of three different treatments, namely, models with explicit instruction, models with implicit instruction, and models alone on differences between the three groups of subjects in the use of the elements of argument structures in terms of toulmins (2003) model (i.e., claim, data, counterargument claim, counterargument data, rebutt...

Vernacular architecture is the product of the interaction between local residents and the nature in geographical area which results in unique achievements in providing physical, mental and intellectual needs of human. Vernacular architecture of Bushehr has provided considerable strategies in accordance with the micro ecosystem in its multilayers cultural link. Understanding these strategies can...

in this study, scour of mashkid bridge pier located in mashkid river of saravan county has been studied and to measure the scour rate, the numerical model hec-ras 4.0 has been used. upon selection of mashkid river as the case study and whereas the studied zone is important with respect to the climatic conditions and showery monsoon raining and flowing the great and destructive floodwaters, ther...

The manifestation of the metaphysics of light on the physics of the building, it has placed the main axis of aesthetics of Islamic architecture in mysticism and meaning. Light in traditional architecture and in Islamic culture is a symbol of God and divine unity, therefore, a special place in the architecture of spaces, especially religious spaces, such as mosques. Today in contemporary mosques...

Traditional houses enjoy an organizing with inner spaces based on religious and traditional notions of Iranian families. Space flexibility, readability, introversion, spatial hierarchy and family privacy have had a special status in architecture of Iranian houses, replaced with an outward-oriented architecture. The traditional architecture which has had all the necessary spaces for any communic...

Najafabad is one of the cities of Isfahan province, which is called the oldest new city in Iran. Despite research related to the special urban planning of this Safavid city, and in terms of increasing renovation of historic houses and their importance as part of the history of architecture, so far no research has been published on what are the historic houses of this city and their typology. Th...

Physical exhaustion, necessity of conservation and conservation of life, especially in countries with historical backgrounds, is an issue that has always been considered. Iran’s enjoyment of ancient civilizations and history has made one of the most important goals of comprehensive and guiding plans to improve their tissues. According to the large number of geographical distribution of small se...

deployable scissor type structures are composed of the so-called scissor-like elements (sles), which are connected to each other at an intermediate point through a pivotal connection and allow them to be folded into a compact bundle for storage or transport. several sles are connected to each other in order to form units with regular polygonal plan views. the sides and radii of the polygons are...