Islamic Art Studies

Islamic Art Studies

Analysis of Architectural Patterns in Rural Areas of Ilam Province in the Spatial Organization of Western Iranian Houses

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
1 Center Of Ilam 2 University of Applied Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran
2 Architecture and Urbanism Faculty, Jundi-Shapur University of Technology, Dezful, Iran
3 Department of Architecture, Arak Branch, Islamic Azad University, Arak, Iran
10.22034/ias.2024.452203.2359
Abstract
This research sought to discover the architectural pattern (language and dialect) of rural houses based on the space syntax method. By examining the space syntax components in the studied houses, while explaining the differences and similarities in their spatial structure, a unified pattern of their architectural language and dialect was identified. Although this pattern is heterogeneous due to differences in the spatial structure of the studied contexts, it can serve as a basis for the rural housing model in Ilam Province. The research method is descriptive-analytical with logical reasoning of software-generated data. The statistical population consisted of 20 rural houses selected through multi-stage cluster sampling. This study used visual analysis factors of isovist, including "visible area of the entire plan," "visual compactness," "visible angle," "flexibility (mystery)," and axial analysis of "choice" and "connectivity degree." Data analysis was conducted using AutoCAD and DepthMap software. Connectivity, public and private domains, legibility, visual privacy, visual access, and visual orientation in rural houses also demonstrate a hierarchical organization of spaces based on their public and private levels. In analyzing the overall architectural pattern and spatial arrangement of rural houses, a cohesive design approach can be observed, characterized by linear and repetitive organization with shared elements and clear spatial hierarchies. The houses exhibit a linear pattern following a specific arrangement along a central axis, creating a sense of order and continuity.
Research Objectives:

Identifying the architectural language of rural houses in Ilam Province.
Explaining the application of space syntax in evaluating the architectural spaces of rural residences in Ilam Province.

Research Questions:

What cognitive insights does the examination of architectural spaces based on graph theory and space syntax provide regarding the rural residential architecture of Ilam Province?
How can the dialect of spatial organization in rural houses of Ilam Province be formulated?
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