Tarbiat Modares University Naqshejahan- Basic studies and New Technologies of Architecture and Planning 2322-4991 14 4 2025 01 20 Assessment of the Quality Components of Semi-Open Spaces in Contemporary Resindential Architecural Works Assessment of the Quality Components of Semi-Open Spaces in Contemporary Resindential Architecural Works 1 24 1006 FA Masoud Ramezani MSc of Architecture, School of Architecture and Environmental Design, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran 0009-0006-9146-5998 Seyyedabbas Yazdanfar Associate Professor of Architecture, School of Architecture and Environmental Design, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran 0000-0002-0719-6961 Nedasadat Sahragardmonfared Assistant Professor of Architecture, School of Architecture and Environmental Design, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran 0000-0002-7459-4900 Journal Article Aims: In contemporary residential architecture, semi-open spaces have lost their quality as one of the essential spaces of a home. Therefore, the aim of this research is identifing the components that increase the quality of semi-open residential spaces and assessing the level of intersections and differentiation of these components in literature review and contemporary residential architecture of the country. Methods: The components of semi-open spaces were identified using a descriptive method, and then 30 case studies in IRAN were evaluated using a cese study method. The frequency and weight of the components were obtained based on Shannon's entropy in the literature and case studies. Subsequently, a comparative analysis was conducted between the prioritization of components between literature review and case studies. Findings: the intersectional components of semi open space include diverse activities and spaces, desirable activities, view, interaction with environment, privacy and natural elements, adjacency to interior spaces, spatial dimensions - height, spatial proportions, openness, materials, and spatial construction elements. The semantic differentiations are as follow social interaction, safety, and comfort are protorized in the literature review, while aesthetic components such as restraint, visual continuity, and beauty are protorized in case studies. The physical differentiations are such that the literature emphasizes the physical structure, including surface areas, porosity, spaciousness, and depth of space, whereas the case studies illustrate a superiority of aesthetic considerations, involving color, volumetric balance, and form. Conclusion: After considering the intersectional semantic and physical components as primary design imperatives, the differences indicate that what is crucial in enhancing the quality of semi-open spaces in contemporary residential works is desires, housing budgets, and socio-cultural requirements of diverse contexts. Aims: In contemporary residential architecture, semi-open spaces have lost their quality as one of the essential spaces of a home. Therefore, the aim of this research is identifing the components that increase the quality of semi-open residential spaces and assessing the level of intersections and differentiation of these components in literature review and contemporary residential architecture of the country. Methods: The components of semi-open spaces were identified using a descriptive method, and then 30 case studies in IRAN were evaluated using a cese study method. The frequency and weight of the components were obtained based on Shannon's entropy in the literature and case studies. Subsequently, a comparative analysis was conducted between the prioritization of components between literature review and case studies. Findings: the intersectional components of semi open space include diverse activities and spaces, desirable activities, view, interaction with environment, privacy and natural elements, adjacency to interior spaces, spatial dimensions - height, spatial proportions, openness, materials, and spatial construction elements. The semantic differentiations are as follow social interaction, safety, and comfort are protorized in the literature review, while aesthetic components such as restraint, visual continuity, and beauty are protorized in case studies. The physical differentiations are such that the literature emphasizes the physical structure, including surface areas, porosity, spaciousness, and depth of space, whereas the case studies illustrate a superiority of aesthetic considerations, involving color, volumetric balance, and form. Conclusion: After considering the intersectional semantic and physical components as primary design imperatives, the differences indicate that what is crucial in enhancing the quality of semi-open spaces in contemporary residential works is desires, housing budgets, and socio-cultural requirements of diverse contexts.

https://bsnt.modares.ac.ir/article_1006_9246444d94f081e3549803b928260f56.pdf