International Journal of Urban Management and Energy Sustainability

International Journal of Urban Management and Energy Sustainability

The role of architectural components in increasing the efficiency of researchers in research centers (Case study: Iran's Space Town)

Document Type : Case Study

Authors
Seyed Mohsen Ghandi 1
Mohsen Faizi 2
Mohammad Ali khanmohammadi 3
1 Ph.D. Student, Department of Architecture, Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning, Iranian University Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran
2 Professor, Department of Architecture, Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning, Iranian University Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran
3 Associated Professor, Department of Architecture, Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning, Iranian University Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran
10.22034/jumes.2022.1990949.1120
Abstract
Efficiency and effectiveness are two very influential concepts and ideas in evaluating the performance of any organization to achieve aims with the least number of resources. Among the factors affecting the efficiency and effectiveness of human resources are the components and elements based on the architecture of the work environment. The research method is a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods that was done in several stages. After reviewing the comparative studies, the indicators and primary components of the model have been extracted. In the next step, the indicators and components were identified and determined through interviews with experts. Then, a quantitative questionnaire was compiled and distributed among experts to validate the research model. Then the obtained data has been subjected to statistical analysis. The statistical population of the research is the experts of advanced science and technology centers, specifically Iran Space town. The data collection tool is a semi-structured interview and a quantitative questionnaire. The reliability of the questionnaire was also checked using Cronbach's alpha test, and the results show that the alpha coefficient is higher than the standard value of 0.7, so the questionnaire has adequate reliability. Data analysis was done using SPSS20 software and structural equation method with SMARTPLS software. The results show that physical and environmental factors and components affect the efficiency of researchers. Finally, 15 components were identified as physical components affecting the efficiency of researcher, also 9 factors were identified as environmental components affecting the efficiency of researchers in Iran's space town.
Keywords
Architecture
effectiveness
organization
researchers
Iran science town
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  • Receive Date 15 July 2022
  • Revise Date 24 October 2022
  • Accept Date 29 December 2022