International Journal of Urban Management and Energy Sustainability

International Journal of Urban Management and Energy Sustainability

Prioritizing Architectural Design Strategies for International Conference Centers to Bring Islamic Religions Closer Together with a Social Sustainability Approach

Authors
Mostafa Hadavand Mirzaei
Alireza Moshabaki Isfahani
Department of Art and Architecture, Payame Noor University, Tehran, Iran
10.22034/ijumes.2025.735603
Abstract
The importance of the unity of the Islamic community and the approximation of thoughts and behaviors are issues that have been important and necessary in all eras and times. On the other hand, in today's world where religious and cultural tensions have increased, creating a space for dialogue and exchange of views between followers of different religions can help reduce tensions and promote peaceful coexistence. The overall objective of this research is applied and was carried out to "prioritize architectural design strategies for the International Conference Center to approximate Islamic religions with a social sustainability approach" (the study area is the Abbas Abad Hills of Tehran). This research was conducted using a descriptive-survey method. To formulate the theoretical foundations of the research and collect primary data, various scientific sources, including articles, books, reports, and specialized magazines in the field of architectural design, social sustainability, and approximation of Islamic religions, were used. In this study, specialized questionnaires were used to collect data from experts and specialists. Also, semi-structured interviews and record-keeping were conducted to extract information from written sources. Purposive sampling method was used to select statistical samples. The study population in this study includes engineers, professors and experts in the field of architecture. The sample size includes 12 experts who have been selected based on specific criteria. Internal and external factors were analyzed and evaluated using the SWOT method and through internal and external factor analysis (IFE-EFE) and optimal strategy selection (IEA). Similarly, the QSPM method was used to prioritize strategies related to the optimal strategy. The results showed that the "integrated management for design project management" strategy is more attractive among other strategies.
Keywords
Architecture
approximation of Islamic religions
International Conference Center
social sustainability
SWOT method
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  • Receive Date 03 May 2025
  • Revise Date 02 July 2025
  • Accept Date 14 December 2025