Iranian Sustainable Building Scientific Association International Journal of Urban Management and Energy Sustainability 2538-1628 5 3 2024 12 28 Explaining the role of sense of place using Iranian architectural characteristics with a contemporary approach 260 272 721770 10.22034/ijumes.2025.2046277.1271 EN Razieh Gholami Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, Bandar Abas Branch, Islamic Azad University, Bandar Abas, Iran 0009-0008-2760-2411 Journal Article 2024 10 20 Explaining the role of sense of place through the lens of Iranian architectural characteristics with a contemporary approach necessitates a thorough exploration of the interplay between architecture, culture, and identity in Iran. By integrating traditional elements with modern innovations, architects can design spaces that resonate profoundly with cultural identities, thereby strengthening the emotional and psychological bonds individuals share with their environments. This research adopts an analytical-descriptive methodology and is categorized as applied and developmental research. Additionally, it serves as exploratory research due to the scarcity of prior studies addressing the role of sense of place in relation to Iranian architectural characteristics within a contemporary framework. The theoretical foundations of the study consider effective factors influencing arhitecture, particularly in ecological contexts. By incorporating principles of architecture, these factors are evaluated by experts and stakeholders using the Delphi method for indexing. Findings reveal that the experts identify cultural identity, sustainable architecture, climate responsiveness, and interaction with natural features as the most significant factors contributing to effective architectural practices. Specifically, cultural identity scored 4.92, while sustainable architecture received 4.55, indicating their paramount importance for future research endeavors. Ultimately, the study underscores the necessity of prioritizing these indicators to enhance the realization of sense of place in contemporary Iranian architecture. https://www.ijumes.com/article_721770_f505efc646a3d859afe278eb98555c43.pdf