Sovremennoe Stroitelʹstvo i Arhitektura (Feb 2024)
PRINCIPLES OF ECOLOGICAL AND BIOPHILIC ARCHITECTURE IN THE DESIGN OF IRANIAN RESIDENTIAL COMPLEXES IN ORDER TO IMPROVE THEIR QUALITY
Abstract
The contemporary era grapples with a notable disconnection from nature among urban dwellers, a concern of paramount importance. Architectural and urban spaces, ostensibly designed for direct communion with the natural world, have regrettably fallen short in the face of environmental repercussions, sterile urban landscapes, and architectural structures bereft of alignment with human natural needs. Among these spaces, housing, a pivotal element of daily life, has suffered a pronounced decline in spatial quality throughout the processes of modernization and industrialization. A promising avenue to enhance the quality of residential environments in our current epoch lies in the adoption of modern architectural paradigms, notably ecological and biophilic designs. These innovative architectures, rooted in a profound connection with nature, stand poised to address the spiritual and psychological needs of contemporary individuals, offering a transformative approach to crafting living spaces that align with the natural world and cater to the well-being of inhabitants. This study employs an applied research methodology, focusing on the descriptive-analytic approach, with data collection centered on the scrutiny of library resources and subsequent content analysis. The findings underscore the potential for elevating the qualitative standing of residential complexes in Iran by localizing the principles and criteria of ecological and biophilic architecture. Through the assimilation of these indigenous principles into the design and implementation of housing projects, a qualitative upgrade is achievable. Such an approach not only enhances the overall quality of residential complexes but also fosters more favorable conditions for the well-being and satisfaction of their occupants.
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