this study is designed, aiming to detect changes in the composition and configuration of landscape in rasht township between 1989 and 2011. it has been conducted applying synoptic analysis. hence, landscape maps have been generated from three tm satellite images at 1987, 1999 and 2011 applying hybrid classification method. some composition and configuration-based metrics including np, pd, lsi, ...

iran with 2500 years ancient culture has been the witness of many changes during the history.the natural context of these habitats has been the victim of some changes during the years, which have roots in people beliefs in each period. but the point which we understand by studding the context of different cultures in iran is, despite the changes in dominions and religions along the history iran...

The coastal landscape is relatively new and complex category that offers the potential of sharing the sciences of architecture, perspective, nature and the environment, tourism and hospitality, beyond their physical effects on one another, their widespread effects in enhancing identity and the quality of the architectural atmosphere cannot be ignored. Approaches to greeting with beaches in Isla...

introduction hoor-al-azim wetland is one of the most important wildlife refuges and marine ecosystems in the south-west of iran where structure and function has been significantly affected by different changes during the 2 recent decades. changes in water regime of hoor-al-azim wetland and human activities are some of the most important factors. changes in water regime and anthropogenic activit...

The role of scenic landscapes in restoring human mental fatigue has begun to receive attention from landscape researchers. However, little is known about the positive role of visually-preferred landscapes on restorative environments and in improving the mental fatigue of people. This study attempted to determine the relationship between the predictors of preference and restorative components of...