Iranian Sustainable Building Scientific AssociationInternational Journal of Urban Management and Energy Sustainability2538-16285420241001Enhancing Sustainable Urban Management: A Proposal for Point Sustainability Index to Optimize Water Distribution Network Performance11871578410.22034/ijumes.2024.2016944.1186ENDarabBiranvandiDepartment of Civil Engineering, Shahr-e-Qods Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, IranHosseinHassanpour DarvishiDepartment of Civil Engineering, Shahr-e-Qods Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, IranHosseinEbrahimiDepartment of Civil Engineering, Shahr-e-Qods Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, IranPezhmanTaherei GhazvineiYoung Researchers and Elite Club, Shahr-e-Qods Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, IranJournal Article20231202Refurbishing water distribution networks necessitates simulating the impact of implementation options to enhance sustainability. The study introduces a novel point evaluation index to assess changes’ effects on consumption points based on sustainability components. The results showed that in the state of maximum consumption, the point stability distribution had lower values than in other consumption states, so that the trend of changes in the total stability index of the network decreased from 0.66 to 0.41 with pressure reduction. In the same situation and at the same time, the average point index of the network had decreased from 0.8 to 0.27. Therefore, the comparison of the total and point stability indicators of the network showed that the amount and distribution of the stability index of the network points have decreased more with the increase in consumption (pressure reduction) compared to the total stability index under the same conditions. The research revealed that enhancing point index sustainability positively influences the network’s overall sustainability. Notably, the point sustainability index, particularly in the maximum consumption mode, is recommended for local network improvement plans. Therefore, it can be recommended that in network reform and reconstruction programs, evaluation and promotion of point stability will provide more favorable operational results. In order to continue and further clarify the results of this research, it is suggested to evaluate the general and point stability indexes corresponding to the water pressure decimal intervals that form the basis for dividing the acceptable limits of the pressure conditions in the network.https://www.ijumes.com/article_715784_9a109cb25ddaff3c84e1e32a552b80b8.pdfIranian Sustainable Building Scientific AssociationInternational Journal of Urban Management and Energy Sustainability2538-16285420241001An intertextual reading of Iran's contemporary minimalist architecture193271623310.22034/ijumes.2024.2040548.1252ENBibi MahboubehHosseini ZeydabadiDepartment of Architecture, Neyshabur Branch, Islamic Azad University, Neyshabur, IranJournal Article20240603Since the 1920s, minimalism entered the thoughts and works of architecture. Cleanliness, the use of simple volumes and neutral colors are the most specific signs of minimal architecture. However, deep and special thoughts can be read through the analysis of intertextual signs in minimal works. Intertextuality explores the relationships between different works beyond the temporal and spatial perspective and can reveal the traces of each work in another work even with a different image and in another place of the world. The research is based on a qualitative method, with a content analysis strategy based on logical reasoning, and with the categorization of intertextual signs, in the form of internal-external cultural relations, vertical-horizontal relations and representation-reference in two contemporary Iranian minimal works, including the Islamic Republic of Iran's universities, by Hadi Mirmiran. And Laleh Park prayer hall in Tehran by Kamran Diba has been analyzed from an intertextual point of view. The aim of the current research is to explain the components of minimalism in architecture through semiotics using the intertextual method. The results of the research, along with the intertextual analysis of each work, point to the continuous relationships of the elements of the universe based on intertextual thinking.https://www.ijumes.com/article_716233_fe8dc739e86ef67e24a04148930c54e0.pdfIranian Sustainable Building Scientific AssociationInternational Journal of Urban Management and Energy Sustainability2538-16285420241001Realistic Photography of Urban Elements Based on Kendall Walton's Opinion and Matching it with the Image of Urban Towers334471682810.22034/ijumes.2024.2041465.1257ENAzarnooshZareianPh.D. Student of Philosophy of Art, Department of Philosophy, Faculty of Law, Theology and Political science, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, IranMaryamBakhtiarianAssistant Professor of Department of Philosophy, Faculty of Law, Theology and Political Science, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.0000-0002-7353-2644Journal Article20240703In the style of urban photography, unlike street photography, people and their surroundings are equally important. In fact, urban photography in the form of a narrative examines the environment and humans as well as the relationships between them. The current research is descriptive-analytical and the research paradigm is interpretive. The method of collecting information is in the form of libraries and documents, and it is also prepared in the field. First, using theoretical sources, the literature review related to the subject of urban photography and the perceptual approach in understanding it is discussed, and by focusing on the opinions of Kendall Walton, the subject of photography in urban elements is examined and analyzed using several examples. Takes place, the resulting result is deduced and interpreted in the context of realism. The results show that urban elements usually have other social and cultural functions in addition to their building function. The photos were taken in natural ambient light; This point, in addition to showing the photos real, has also increased their transparency. Especially for those who see these photos, the reality and transparency of the photos and the feeling of being in the place of the towers are evoked so that they see the architecture and structures of the towers with high clarity and transparency in front of their eyes.https://www.ijumes.com/article_716828_d3dc550a67a5ed86dd26b48cbf968cb7.pdfIranian Sustainable Building Scientific AssociationInternational Journal of Urban Management and Energy Sustainability2538-16285420241001Explaining the buildings’ façade based on meta-heuristic method optimization in the use of daylight, the-state-of-the-art456571826810.22034/ijumes.2024.2027120.1211ENFereshtehSadriPh. D. student in architecture, Department of architecture, Qeshm branch, Islamic Azad University, Qeshm, IranSeyed MajidMofidi ShemiraniEnergy Architecture Research Center, School of Architecture and Urban Studies, University of Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran.0000-0001-5388-7045ShahnazPournaseriDepartment of Architecture, Faculty of Architecture engineering and urban design, Shahid Rajaee Teacher Training University, I.R.IranJournal Article20240422In recent decades, scholars have proposed using daylight in buildings as one of the main aspects of design due to the necessity of energy consumption decrease and also the positive physical and mental influence of natural light on users. Using ordinary glasses in buildings causes energy wastage and thereby increases energy consumption and cost. Consequently, it is necessary to use the appropriate types of glass and windows in order to reduce energy consumption and not prevent daylight from entering the building. Therefore, comprehensive and extensive attention to the compatibility of the architectural design of façade systems and current advancements in computational tools for understanding specifications of such systems and parametric tools, genetic process (GAs), and building Performance Simulation (BPS) that help designers, are necessary. Hence, In the present study, an attempt has been done to explain recent developments and existing gaps of knowledge with a comprehensive study of research literature.https://www.ijumes.com/article_718268_4d117c5d5f007f2e6e37b5c1268552e0.pdfIranian Sustainable Building Scientific AssociationInternational Journal of Urban Management and Energy Sustainability2538-16285420241001Thermal Behavior Analysis of Semi-Open Space in Residential Complexes of Mashhad County with the help of Honeybee Energy Plus Software668771650410.22034/ijumes.2024.2040569.1253ENDanialGoshayeshiPh.D. Candidate, Department of Architecture, Mashhad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Mashhad, IranSeyed MajidMofidi ShemiraniAssistant Professor, Department of Architecture, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran.ShabnamTeimourtashAssistant Professor, Department of Architecture, Mashhad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Mashhad, IranMohsenTabassiAssociate Professor, Department of Architecture, Mashhad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Mashhad, IranJournal Article20240505Thermal comfort can affect the performance and efficiency of individuals from physical and mental aspects. A suitable architectural design based on various aspects of providing people's comfort can significantly contribute to reduce energy consumption, increase the time people spend in different spaces and increase their willingness to utilize them, increase visitors' attendance and many other benefits in addition to strengthening the mental and physical conditions of individuals. Although it is very important to investigate the impact of shading on thermal comfort in semi-open spaces of Mashhad County with an emphasis on balconies. The results indicate that what is obtained from investigating the thermal behavior of various models among the various simulation models in Honeybee Software is that all models are in the thermal comfort range for a very short time on the summer solstice day, models number eight and nine have provided the longest duration of thermal comfort with an amount of 2 hours. Of course, it is necessary to point out that after these two models, all the models that are open on one side have created the highest amount of thermal comfort provision on the winter solstice day with 1.75 hours. In addition, from the viewpoint of providing the lowest amount of thermal comfort on winter solstice day, the eastern model with three open sides and the western model with three open sides have gained the weakest position by providing thermal comfort conditions for only 1.25 hours.https://www.ijumes.com/article_716504_79f5e8fc5c673e46c17a19e2703f07a2.pdfIranian Sustainable Building Scientific AssociationInternational Journal of Urban Management and Energy Sustainability2538-16285420241001Personal Development Coaching of Lecturers in Academical System (Case Study: Islamic Azad University in Iran)8810471650610.22034/ijumes.2024.2025912.1206ENMohammadRasouli AminPhD Student, Educational Management Department,Garmsar Branch, Islamic Azad University, Garmsar, IranKhadijehKhanzadiFachlty Member, Educational Management Department, Garmsar Branch, Islamic Azad University, Garmsar, Iran0009-0004-2741-039xFakhroddinAhmadiFachlty Member, Educational Management Department, Garmsar Branch, Islamic Azad University, Garmsar, IranAbbasAbdoli SejziAssistant Professor, Department of Educational Science, Farhangian University, Tehran, IranJournal Article20240403The purpose of this research was investigating personal development coaching in the academic staff of Islamic Azad University of Iran. The research method was qualitative approach and using the grounded theory method. The statistical population of this research consists of experts who are aware of the topic of coaching. Sampling in this research was done purposefully and chain sampling (snowball) has been used. The data collection tool was semi-structured interviews and also the Delphi method application. Data analysis was done in 3 stages of open coding, central coding and selective coding. Based on that, a qualitative research model was designed. The results show 6 general categories and 37 sub-category and 155 sub-categories that were included in the paradigm model. By using the Delphi method and considering concave of elite and expert opinions, effective factors have become the primary suggested indicators that have been tested and finally the framework and model of the research have been extracted. The results show the research infrastructure Index with a score of 4.41 is the highest and after that, education infrastructure index with a score of 4.33, indexes of skill and expertise and participation with a score of 4.25 and 4.21 had the least effect. Therefore, the personal development coaching in academic staff is proposed as an effective method to help academic staff to make fundamental changes in the work environment.https://www.ijumes.com/article_716506_c24300bc6b47a9e0945c6264c894afb1.pdfIranian Sustainable Building Scientific AssociationInternational Journal of Urban Management and Energy Sustainability2538-16285420241001Phenomenological Reading of Continuous Creation Historical Symbolic Centers of Isfahan City10511871659610.22034/ijumes.2024.2033787.1228ENSeyed MojtabaHosseiniPhD Student in Urban Planning, Department of Urban Planning, Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning, Central Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran0009-0009-2977-5137MahmudRezaeiAssociate Professor, Department of Architecture, Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning, Central Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, IranAlirezaBandarabadAssociate Professor, Department of Urban Planning, Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning, Central Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran0000-0002-3059-9443Journal Article20240625The city of Isfahan in Iran has historical centers that represent different paradigms: "narrative-mystical," "rational-philosophical," and "scientific." The “Buyid " and "Safavid" dynasties built symbolic centers with "ontological" dimensions, bringing unity to the city under a centralized government. Naqsh Jahan Square is a historical symbolic center that encompasses all dimensions of human existence and allows individuals to rise above themselves. This research aims to understand the process of continuous creation and the factors influencing it, focusing on the historical symbolic centers of Isfahan city. The research method is qualitative, using hermeneutic phenomenology, historical-interpretive, case study, and logical reasoning approaches. Information is gathered through a systematic review of historical texts, examination of scientific, mystical, philosophical, and physical-spatial opinions, field observations, interviews, and content analysis. The historical symbolic center of Isfahan city is described as a complex with a physical-spatial character, starting from the origin of the old square, passing through the market, and reaching Naqsh Jahan. The continuous creation process is dependent and interconnected, involving "topology," "functionalism," "morphology," "landscaping," and "typology," which all contribute to the relationship between humans and the place, creating mutual perception and meaning.https://www.ijumes.com/article_716596_e58fa609cc2f943b87a376738a6ab396.pdfIranian Sustainable Building Scientific AssociationInternational Journal of Urban Management and Energy Sustainability2538-16285420241001Evaluation the Lifestyle of the noble Class with the Focus on the Country's Policies in the Late Qajar Period (Case study: Tehran)11913071664910.22034/ijumes.2024.2040975.1254ENPezhmanMoslehiPh.D. Student, Department of Architecture, Mashahd Branch, Islamic Azad University, Mashahd, IranVahidAhmadiAssistant Professor, Department of Architecture, Mashhad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Mashahd, Iran0000-0001-6124-0786EhsanDorari JabarootiAssistant Professor, Department of Architecture, Mashahad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Mashahd, IranJournal Article20240505The lifestyle and its place in the social structure is one of the noteworthy features of Iranian house architecture, especially in the Qajar period, which can be of interest to planners and designers. considering the lifestyle of the noble class. Also, the recognition of cultural and social components in the architecture of noble houses in Tehran at the end of the Qajar period, according to the lifestyle of the noble class. It tries to answer this question: What physical changes did the architecture of the noble houses of Tehran in the late Qajar period have, according to the lifestyle of the noble class? The present research is conducted in a combined method, based on quantitative data extracted from A-Graph software and analysis of the obtained data using logical reasoning method. Among the houses of Tehran at the end of the Qajar period, 20 houses have been selected as case examples and in a purposeful way, and the indices of space syntax in these houses have been investigated. The results of the research show that this privileged social class lived in two types of introverted and extroverted housing over a period of time. The appearance of spaces such as the central hall and numerous foyers have replaced the central courtyards, especially in the pavilions and palaces, so it can be said that the study of the style and way of life of different strata is influenced by their class status.https://www.ijumes.com/article_716649_9beb7916b330a11cbd96708f735c0869.pdfIranian Sustainable Building Scientific AssociationInternational Journal of Urban Management and Energy Sustainability2538-16285420241001Explaining the role of effective factors in the level of learning of primary school students in flexible open spaces of schools (Case example: Mazandaran boys' primary schools13114371753710.22034/ijumes.2024.2041330.1255ENSeyed AbolghasemGhoreishi GalougahiPh.D. Candidate, Department of Architecture, Faculty of Architecture, Sari Branch, Islamic Azad University, Sari, IranBehnamRajabifarAssistant Professor, Department of Architecture, Faculty of Architecture, Qaemshahr Branch, Islamic Azad University, Qaemshahr, IranSeyedehOlia EmadianAssistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Architecture, Sari Branch, Islamic Azad University, Sari, IranJournal Article20240725According to psychologists, flexible people are people and they react more appropriately to changes. Environmental variables are among the factors influencing human reactions and they play an important role in the category of flexibility and its relationship with learning. As one of the important learning tools, the open spaces of schools have turned educational environments into a stimulating factor for the intellectual and physical growth of students. The current research was conducted with the aim of identifying the components affecting the flexible physical body in open educational spaces and its effect on learning and using the descriptive-analytical method. Information was collected by library and field methods and the sample size is 250 people based on Morgan's table, as well as the simulation of pristine nature in the campus for the purpose of spending leisure time and education, are considered to be effective on the level of students' learning. The results of this research showed that the flexible furniture of the yard and open spaces with flexible forms in the open educational space is much more effective than being in a uniform and soulless yard on children's learning. Based on this, qualitative components in open educational spaces in the form of diversity, adaptability and changeability have a higher importance than individual and social components, and the requirement to pay more attention to it, as a vital factor in the quality of educational activities, can lead to the formation of a platform. It is desirable to increase the learning rate of students.https://www.ijumes.com/article_717537_236fb820fe3a5f221a47ffa73e529b6c.pdfIranian Sustainable Building Scientific AssociationInternational Journal of Urban Management and Energy Sustainability2538-16285420241001Investigating the impact of effective social factors on the social health of Tabriz citizens14415871753810.22034/ijumes.2024.2039873.1251ENHaniehDabbagh SakhaDepartment of Sociology, Tehran North Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, IranFaizollahNourooziDepartment of Sociology, Tehran North Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, IranAliBaseriDepartment of Social Sciences, Tehran Center branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, IranJournal Article20240728Social health, defined as a form of mental, individual, and social well-being, leads to citizens having high motivation and enthusiasm when it becomes a reality in society. Ultimately, this results in a healthy and vibrant community. The purpose of this research was to investigate the role of social factors affecting the social health of Tabriz citizens. Based on this, the impact of five social variables: social support, social trust, religiosity, social and economic base and the participation in social networks on social health was investigated. Also, determining the relationship of nine contextual variables with social health was another goal of this research. This paper utilizes Kinzer’s theories and employs a survey-based research method, using questionnaires to collect data. The sample size was 400 people, and a combination of stratified and cluster sampling methods was used. The results indicate that the average social health of citizens in Tabriz is slightly higher than the national average. Among the variables, social trust, religiosity, and social support significantly impact citizens’ social health. Only two variables, economic and social status, and participation in social networks, did not have a significant relationship with citizens’ social health. Evaluating the effects of direct and indirect influences, social trust, education, religiosity, and age respectively have the most significant impact on the social health of Tabriz citizens.https://www.ijumes.com/article_717538_7bf6111e95215ad3b7269eb9c055e7db.pdfIranian Sustainable Building Scientific AssociationInternational Journal of Urban Management and Energy Sustainability2538-16285420241001Functional evaluation of organizations with the approach of data management unit analysis via Shipley value (Case Study: branches of Yazd city national bank)15917071807710.22034/ijumes.2024.2043996.1264ENSeyed MohammadrezaRakhshanDepartment of Civil Engineering, Yazd Branch, Islamic Azad University, Yazd, IranHamidrezaAmiriDepartment of Civil Engineering, Yazd Branch, Islamic Azad University, Yazd, Iran0009-0002-1942-544XAbolfazlSadeghianDepartment of Management, Yazd Branch, Islamic Azad University, Yazd, IranSeyedhadiDehghan ManshadiDepartment of Civil Engineering, Yazd Branch, Islamic Azad University, Yazd, IranJournal Article20240825Performance evaluation has become one of the basic concerns of managers of organizations in today’s competitive conditions. The window analysis method, by enabling the combination of observations in time and cross-sectional series, to some extent solves the problem of insufficient observations. Therefore, firstly, by using interviews with experts and reading the library and reviewing the subject literature, in order to evaluate the efficiency of bank branches, four input indicators. Up to the identified branches of Yazd city national bank, 40 bank branches were evaluated and analyzed. In the evaluation, the efficiency of 40 branches was evaluated using the crosssectional window data overlay analysis method, of which five branches were efficient, and in order to confirm the presented model, the efficiency of the branches was evaluated first with the window CCR model and then via Shipley value. The comparative results of the cross efficiency method and the integration algorithm were shown to be the same. Considering the efficiency of five bank branches, the cooperative game theory between efficient branches was established. Each efficient unit or branch was defined as a player and the set of efficient branches was defined as a coalition. Then, different coalitions were formed for each efficient DMU, and the income from the alliances was Each DMU was calculated and using the concept of Shipley value, the cooperative game value was obtained between efficient branches. At the result, 17 branches were introduced as the most efficient unit in the evaluation of hyper-efficiency.https://www.ijumes.com/article_718077_1ebebc877f9e167f1b99f862e1315958.pdfIranian Sustainable Building Scientific AssociationInternational Journal of Urban Management and Energy Sustainability2538-16285420241001Evaluation of green roof design Indicators Based on the visual-perceptual component (Case Study: Shiraz City)17118371822410.22034/ijumes.2024.2036181.1237ENHosseinHamzaviPh.D. Candidate, Department of Architecture, Faculty of Architecture, Bushehr Branch, Islamic Azad University, Bushehr, IranBagherKarimiAssistant Professor, Department of Architecture, Faculty of Architecture, Bushehr Branch, Islamic Azad University, Bushehr, Iran0000-0001-5051-4569HadiKeshmiriAssociate Professor, Department of Architecture, Faculty of Architecture, Shiraz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Shiraz , Iran0000-0001-9992-0090Journal Article20240720The green roof is one of the new approaches of architecture and urban planning and is based on the concepts of sustainable development, which can be used to increase the number of green spaces per capita, improve the quality of the environment and sustainable urban development. The current research is analytical-descriptive and has a practical purpose. The method of data collection is both documentary and libraries, and survey method has been used. The main aim of this method is to create a set of perceptual data in the landscape organization of Shiraz city in order to examine the quality of perception and understanding of different people with the property evaluation level in relation to urban green spaces as one of the main indicators of urban landscape sustainability. After determining the average score of the case samples, taking into account the SAW weighting method and the TOPSIS ranking method, as well as the weighted feedback of each index in the Delphi method, qualitative ranking is done. Findings show the scale of the green roof and the function of the building can be considered effective in influencing the conceptual model in the urban landscape, but it cannot be concluded that the larger the scale and area of the green roof, the more effective it is in improving the quality of the urban landscape. The results show visual-perceptional component quality is related to aesthetic preference, and in future researches, the relationship between the indexes can be evaluated.https://www.ijumes.com/article_718224_4d2fe75dfedcd6a50dd4758dd23c75d8.pdfIranian Sustainable Building Scientific AssociationInternational Journal of Urban Management and Energy Sustainability2538-16285420241001Evaluating the energy consumption of office buildings according to the materials and dimensions of the opening in the simulation chamber (Case Study: Tehran city)18419771822510.22034/ijumes.2024.2042486.1260ENZahraJohariDepartment of urban development, faculty of Basic Sciences, khouzestan Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Ahvaz, Iran.0000-0002-6047-6460EhsanBitarafDepartment of Architecture, College of Art and Architecture, West-Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, IranNingYanSchool of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, ChinaLiXengSchool of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, ChinaJournal Article20240825In Iran, due to the low price of energy carriers, the amount of energy consumption in the country is high and it is considered one of the countries with very high energy consumption. The aim of this research is to investigate the amount of energy consumption in its optimization approach in a simulation room in Tehran, which is done by focusing on the type of openings and its dimensions and evaluated by Design builder software. The first stage of the simulation of the heating and cooling load of the simulated room was with 27 samples of opening combinations with glass, gas and different frames. The second stage is the evaluation of 4 opening modes with the size ratio of 1 to 1, 1 to 2, 2 to 1 and 2 to 2, which determines the best aspect ratio for the opening. Findings shows shows the comparison of the monthly average cooling load in the dimensions selected for four types of windows, shows that the highest cooling load is observed in type D and size 2.3, which is the largest opening size in the four options selected for evaluation, and naturally It leads to more cooling load. Types A and B, which indicate the dimensions of 1.5 x 2 and 1 x 2, show almost the same values in comparison of the average cooling load. Among these, the best result belongs to type C with dimensions of 2 x 2, which has the lowest amount of cooling load.https://www.ijumes.com/article_718225_50a3c33a02032c081c0239425f8d9122.pdfIranian Sustainable Building Scientific AssociationInternational Journal of Urban Management and Energy Sustainability2538-16285420241001Evaluation of the effect of semi-open spaces on the ventilation of indoor spaces and the distribution of fine dust19821371843010.22034/ijumes.2024.2045510.1267ENSamanehForoughianDepartment of Architecture, Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism Planning, Imam Khomeini International University, Qazvin, Iran0000-0003-2268-9219MahdiZandiehProfessor Department of Architecture, Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism Planning, Imam Khomeini International University, Qazvin, Iran0000-0001-7474-0333HosseinMediAssociate Professor Department of Architecture, Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism Planning, Imam Khomeini International University,
Qazvin, Iran0000-0002-5537-593XFariborzKarimiAssistant Professor Department of Architecture, Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism Planning, Imam Khomeini International University,
Qazvin, Iran0000-0003-3592-9162MohammadjavadMahdavinejadProfessor of Department of Architecture, Faculty of Art and Architecture, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran0000-0002-6454-6518Journal Article20240705Fine dust is one of the environmental challenges, which disturb human comfort. Wind is the main factor in the movement of fine dust, and the movement pattern of wind is affected by the architecture of cities. semi-open spaces such as balconies has an effect on the nature of wind and fine dust flow. The purpose of this research is to compare the distribution of wind flow and fine dust in the interior plan, with three variables: location, proportions of balconies and partitioning of interior.Study was done by CFD. K-Omega-SSD turbulence model is used. In order to the software data (the size and type of particles) and software validation, the field sampling method has been used. Research findings show that the design of balconies has a better performance against ventilation. On the other hand, shallow balconies with a wider opening are more suitable. Also, the presence of an internal partition has a positive effect on the ventilation of spaces. The results show that the design of the balconies at the entrance and exit of the wind flow increases the number of suspended particles. The design of these balconies with a shallower depth and a wider opening lowers particle with smaller sizes in the interior spaces with a higher percentage. Also, the design of closed spaces, compared to the design of open spaces, improves the design in dealing with the flow of fine dust.https://www.ijumes.com/article_718430_0165cd8f76a12fd9fdc96508a09d2851.pdfIranian Sustainable Building Scientific AssociationInternational Journal of Urban Management and Energy Sustainability2538-16285420241001Optimizing Building Wall Heat Transfer in Tehran Local Buildings with an Approach to Thermal Transmittance Quantity Calculation21423071870310.22034/ijumes.2024.2035333.1233ENAshkanHassaniPh.D. Candidate, Faculty Arts and Architecture, Central Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Iran0009-0008-1213-5099ShookaKhoshbakht BahramaniAssistant Professor, Faculty Arts and Architecture, Central Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Iran0000-0002-6987-9987Journal Article20240711This study investigates wall heat transfer, including the optimization of wall layers in Tehran’s buildings. This paper represents that poor wall structure has a positive effect on energy costs and thermal comfort, as well as negative environmental degradation because of using fossil fuels. The paper addresses the great relevance of thermal transmittance to building energy performance and underlines the necessity for a theoretical and practical analysis and experimental measurement of thermal behavior of building components. In aspect of methodology of the current research, five common wall details in Tehran local buildings are investigated, and their insulating options are evaluated on the basis of Iranian building regulations. The thermal physique formulas are the main tools used to calculate each wall’s thermal transmittance qualities, and the results are presented under specific temperatures. This article presents the findings of the heat transfer calculation for each wall type and discusses the variables and equations used in the calculation procedure. The new formula relations are established on the U-value, which is counted as the basis thermal property. This study plays a critical role in the optimization of thermal transmittance of wall layers in energy-efficient buildings. It has reviewed a wide range of studies related to wall heat transfer in various environmental conditions in Tehran. As the main potential of this research, it will help architects and designers select appropriate wall details that are energy-efficient, especially in insulation materials. Further research work might also be extended to other Iranian cities with different climates, considering eco-friendly insulation materials.https://www.ijumes.com/article_718703_ceca6eb4b18ab350256f52a36e4e8d22.pdfIranian Sustainable Building Scientific AssociationInternational Journal of Urban Management and Energy Sustainability2538-16285420241001Recognition and analysis of the spatial configuration of traditional schools during the Safavid period (Case study: Traditional schools in Isfahan city23124871906610.22034/ijumes.2024.2047016.1275ENRaziyehGhanbari SafdarPh.D. student, Department of Art and Architecture, Arak Branch, Islamic Azad University, Arak, IranHasanSajadzadehProfessor, Department of Urbanism, Faculty of Art and Architecture, Bu-Ali Sina University, Hamedan, Iran0000-0002-3989-9389SaeidSalehi MarzijaraniAssistant Professor, Department of Art and Architecture, Arak Branch, Islamic Azad University, Arak, IranRoxanaAbdollahiAssistant Professor, Department of Architecture, Qom Branch, Islamic Azad University, Qom, IranJournal Article20240805Traditional schools in historical periods have played a significant role in education and the advancement of various sciences. Notably, during the Safavid era, remarkable examples can be observed in important cities like Isfahan. Recognizing the formative spaces within the conceptual framework of spatial configuration can lead to strategies for designing contemporary schools. The research methodology of this study is applied in terms of purpose and combines descriptive and logical reasoning methods regarding its nature and approach. Data collection is primarily library-based, and regarding primary data on spatial arrangement methods, the research sample studies have been gathered through document studies and articles. The case studies consist of various types of schools from the Safavid era in Isfahan, including six schools: Jaddeh Bozorg, Jaddeh Koochak, Chaharbagh, Molla Abdullah, Kaseh Garan, and Nimaavard. In the analysis part, the spatial arrangement method is initially used to call up maps and analyze the spatial parameters of the schools in the software. This involves connectivity and readability using the analytical graph system. The findings indicate that the parameters of connectivity, readability, and the connection relate to the form of the floor plan, access from the courtyard to public and private spaces, and the degree of visual depth in the way spatial connections are configured. Consequently, during the Safavid era, due to the existence of cohesive architectural patterns and the creation of modular and spatially compact, symmetrical structures with central courtyards, these schools are considered outstanding examples in the history of Iranian architecture.https://www.ijumes.com/article_719066_eb60b8c9c9acfc25a6088f32e8223bac.pdfIranian Sustainable Building Scientific AssociationInternational Journal of Urban Management and Energy Sustainability2538-16285420241001Reading the thoughts of traditionalists on the paintings of Sohrab Sepehri from the perspective of Schuon24926071936610.22034/ijumes.2024.2047036.1276ENMozhganMashofiPh.D. Student, Department of Art Research, Central Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, IranHosseinArdalaniAssociate Professor, Department of Philosophy of Art, Hamedan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Hamedan, IranMohammadrezaSharifzadehProfessor, Department of Art, Central Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, IranJournal Article20240825Frithjof Schuon is a pivotal figure in the traditionalism movement, known for his profound insights into art and spirituality. Schuon’s artistic philosophy is rooted in the awareness of the Absolute and the symbolism it encompasses. He posits that beautiful shapes, the external or material realm, while virtue cultivates the internal space of the self. This article aims to explore Schuon’s philosophical perspective on art and its implications for interpreting the works of Sohrab Sepehri. Key elements of this discussion include the transition from the sensible to the intelligible realam, the symbolic nature of art, the absence of innovation in traditional forms, the practicality of artistic expression, and the alignment of form, materials, and symbolism with the principles of traditional art. Employing a descriptive-analytical research method, this study synthesizes fundamental theoretical frameworks and conducts an in-depth analysis of selected artworks. The goal is to elucidate Schuon’s influence on Sepehri’s artistic vision and to analyze the intellectual nuances present in his paintings. A selection of Sepehri’s works is analyzed to understand how the lack of representation, the intentional simplicity of materials, and the transformation of nature facilitate access to the intelligible realm an alignment that resonates with Schuon’s philosophical tenets. This research is based on comprehensive library data, primary sources, and scholarly articles within the realm of art theory, revealing the connection between nature and intelligibility in Sepehri’s artistic expressions. Findings show Schuon proposes a specific approach to art based on the concept of beauty as a spiritual truth, suggesting that beauty can lead to a deeper understanding of truth and existence. Sepehri has repeatedly explored this theme in his poems, using the clarity and simplicity of nature to convey profound human emotions.https://www.ijumes.com/article_719366_c3553d3eccf1b7ba050c1e570182664b.pdfIranian Sustainable Building Scientific AssociationInternational Journal of Urban Management and Energy Sustainability2538-16285420241228Explaining the factors affecting the sustainable development of Tehran with an emphasis on the components of a creative city26127772163410.22034/ijumes.2025.2048794.1283ENAtiyeAkbarpourganjePh.D. Student, Department of Urban & Regional Planning, School of Architecture and Environmental Design, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran0000-0001-8651-9740MostafaBehzadfarProfessor, Department of Urban & Regional Planning, School of Architecture and Environmental Design, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran0000-0003-2882-694XMajidMofidi ShemiraniAssistant Professor, Department of Urban & Regional Planning, School of Architecture and Environmental Design, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran0000-0001-5388-7045Journal Article20241024The problems of Tehran not only harm the process of sustainable development but also lead to social issues and inappropriate civic behaviors. Given the complexity of these challenges and the high costs associated with traditional solutions, leveraging the principles of a creative city is an effective approach to utilizing urban capacities for sustainable development. This research aims to examine the impact of creative city components on the sustainable development of Tehran. In the first part, the indicators of a creative city and urban sustainable development are outlined, followed by an analysis of how these components affect sustainable development. Finally, strategies for the sustainable development of Tehran emphasizing the creative city approach are presented. This research is developmental in nature and utilizes a combination of quantitative and qualitative approaches. In the qualitative section, purposive sampling was employed, with semi-structured in-depth interviews conducted with five specialists, and data were analyzed using thematic analysis. In the quantitative section, data were collected and analyzed from a standard 43-question questionnaire based on a Likert scale among 234 urban experts. The results of the data analysis using LISREL software showed that the indicators of "Research and Development Spaces," "Cultural and Recreational Places," "Creative Class," "Ethnic-Cultural Diversity," "Technology," and "Creative Eco-Industries" have a positive and significant impact on the sustainable development of Tehran. Finally, recommendations are provided in three areas: creative environment, cultural vitality, and managerial infrastructure.https://www.ijumes.com/article_721634_36368348f3b5677aacd95ca9c51a0c4b.pdfIranian Sustainable Building Scientific AssociationInternational Journal of Urban Management and Energy Sustainability2538-16285420241001The effects of environmental, social, and functional components on healthcare spaces and their prioritization27828772332210.22034/ijumes.2025.2046949.1274ENMahnazMirdamadiDepartment of Architecture, Shahr Kurd Branch, Islamic Azad University, Shahr Kurd, IranMehdiMahmoudi KamelabadDepartment of Architecture, Isfahan Art University, Isfahan, Iran0000-0002-1904-0809RaminMadaniDepartment of Architecture, Isfahan Art University, Isfahan, IranMohammadMasoudDepartment of Urban Planning, Isfahan Art University, Isfahan, IranJournal Article20250118There is growing interest in using natural elements in healthcare environments to provide therapeutic benefits. However, it is not yet well understood how patients, their families, friends, and staff who spend time in these spaces utilize them and whether the intended benefits are experienced. This research evaluates visitor feedback regarding the incorporation of natural elements in Asgariyeh Hospital in Isfahan to gain insights into end-user experiences compared to existing literature on green spaces in medical settings and natural environments. The study method is descriptive and analytical, conducted through a survey with a questionnaire. To categorize the factors, the questionnaire questions were divided into three components: environmental, social, and functional. Questions were asked from patients and hospital staff as the target statistical population, alongside interviews with individuals. The results revealed the strongest relationship between the social factor and the environmental factor, followed by the significant correlation between the functional and environmental factors. Several themes related to reasons for access to the hospital’s green space and the benefits of natural elements were identified, including the advantages perceived by visitors, features of the calming aspects of nature, and their focus. Ultimately, it was found that the green spaces of Asgariyeh Hospital in Isfahan provide visitors with emotional tranquility through scenic appreciation, leisure opportunities, immersion in nature, restorative experiences, and outdoor air access. Visitor feedback indicates that the primary goal of therapeutic landscape design has been largely successful, providing insights into specific aspects of natural element utilization that are vital for enhancing visitor benefits.https://www.ijumes.com/article_723322_5bc936f8527e7e4b3611336a6749ec86.pdf