A large number of studies show that uncontrolled and unplanned spatial and functional developmentsin old central districts of large and medium-sized Iranian cities in past few decades have resulted in many unpleasanttransformations. Thus, the historic urban fabrics have gradually lost their socio-economic livability and quality and thisissue has led to urban distress, blight and deterioration.T...

Adaptive reuse can help increase operating efficiency, and "green adaptive reuse" is the best option for historical buildings. There are no specific important environmental elements in Malaysia Green Building Index (GBI) that catered for, particularly of buildings Malaysian setting. a vital need to identify certain essential aspects be used develop green features Malaysia's projects. This study...

the increasing rate of urbanization and rate of population growth over the 20th century has led to various problems such as traffic congestion, air pollution, and lack of open and green spaces that have affected the cities and their citizen's life. this condition has led to increasing demands for more land use, homes, and work places, more public transport and mass transit systems and mode...

respect and reverence for water and trees are institutionalised in many ancient civilisations due to socio-cultural traditions, values and beliefs. in iranian societies, respect for trees and water, separately and in composite form as gardens, is a well-known cultural value both before and after islam. therefore, the first part of this paper explains the value and importance of plants and garde...