International Journal of Urban Management and Energy Sustainability

International Journal of Urban Management and Energy Sustainability

Analysis of the model of sustainable development in the traditional bazar of Iran (Case study: The traditional Bazar of Qom)

Document Type : Case Study

Authors
1 Assistant professor, Department of Architecture, Natanz branch, Islamic Azad university, Natanz, Iran
2 Assistant professor, Department of Architecture, Rafsanjan branch, Islamic Azad university, Rafsanjan, Iran
Abstract
Throughout history, urban spaces have played an important role in the socio-economic life of residents and have acted as a center of communication and transformation in cities. In the modern era, with the profound changes that have occurred in all aspects of life and living, most of the urban spaces have turned into places of speculation and have been influenced by bazar forces to serve the interests of limited flows. Iran's traditional bazars with their ancient history have had an active social role in addition to the economic aspect, and in many cities of our country we can see the juxtaposition of religious and cultural elements with the fabric of the bazar. The purpose of this article is to discover the commonalities and origins of the space. A city is in the process of sustainable development. To achieve this goal, the role of traditional bazar spaces has been briefly examined with regard to the social, economic and environmental aspects of sustainable development. The historical review of the bazar space will inform us to some extent about the process of space production throughout history and will help in better understanding the role of urban spaces in sustainable development. In this way, both the components of sustainable development are explained and urban spaces in The new position of the "beating heart of the city" appears and in urban spaces, the social, economic and environmental role of cities is strengthened. Questionnaire and analysis of findings with spss software.
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Volume 4, Issue 3 - Serial Number 3
Summer 2023
Pages 150-161

  • Receive Date 20 August 2023
  • Revise Date 24 September 2023
  • Accept Date 02 November 2023