Showing 15 results for Highperformance Architecture
Volume 5, Issue 2 (8-2024)
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Aims: Today, the use of artificial intelligence has grown significantly, and is developing as a new field. The main goal of this research is to know the capabilities of artificial intelligence in advancing the design and implementation process in the artificial environment. The practical goal of research is the development and application of the most important achievements of machine learning in the field of design.
Methods: The main research method is "meta-analysis" research in the paradigm of "free research" with a critical approach and basic design, which examines the general knowledge field of this field using broad techniques. Then, to consolidate the literature on the topic, through searching three reliable knowledge bases of this field, we collected articles related to machine learning in the fields of unsupervised learning methods, semi-supervised learning, and reinforcement learning; The most important capacities and shortcomings, and strengths and weaknesses are reviewed.
Findings: Quantitative findings from the combined data indicate that supervised machine learning and directed deep learning can be the best option to recommend in the future of design. While the learning process in deep learning is gradual and slower, supervised machine learning works faster in the testing phase.
Conclusion: The research emphasizes that supervised machine learning is the best option for predicting answers in the design process. But if, in addition to prediction, the issue of creativity in design is desired, deep learning is more efficient.
Arefeh Iranishad, Farah Habib,
Volume 11, Issue 2 (7-2021)
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Aims: Residential use prevents effective communication between the monument and the audience, therefore the new type of use that is assigned to them during the restoration process is significant. The main purpose of this article is to analyze the adaptive reuse of the Tehran valuable houses by Tehran Beautification Organization and Municipality of Tehran based on the place-based contemporization model.
Materials & Methods: The qualitative research method is adopted based on the "synchronic discourse analysis". By examining the place-based contemporization approach, the participation of all stakeholders and influential people is inevitably divergent. Considering different groups in nine case studies of changing the use of historic houses in Tehran, the quality of the neighborhood is analyzed with the approach of the article. The process of changing the use of historic houses was also explained based on this model.
Findings: In all cases, developmental discourse, including local restoration, quality enhancement and development stimulus has a higher score than all other discourses. The discourse of unconscious reproduction involves the use of place and interactions and experiences after developmental discourse is important.
Conclusion: In the highperformance architecture theory, contemporization and reuse of the valuable houses in Tehran with the approach of the article can make these houses a better place and link them to the neighborhood. The conclusion highlighs the successful record of the Tehran Beautification Organization and the Municipality of Tehran in contemporization of the Tehran valuable houses; as well as benefits and drawbacks.
Melika Mottaghi, Dr. Vida Norouzborazjani, Dr. Mozayan Dehbashisharif,
Volume 11, Issue 2 (7-2021)
Abstract
The key to the survival of a historical building is in its active mode and the spirit of dynamism in it. The dynamism of space is always an opportunity to create a stronger relationship between architecture and society, to organize sustainable urban development. Hence, in-between urban networks are highly important in reviving urban dynamism.
The purpose of this article is to recognize and analyze the areas affecting urban dynamism interacting with the concept of in-between space, with the solution of changing the land-use of sumptuous historical buildings based on neighborhood-based contemporization model and seeks to answer the question how intracity dynamism is defined as in-between space.
In order to achieve the objectives of the research, the process of analysis proceeds by selecting valuable historical buildings and how to change their land-use. This study aims to study the impact of changes in the land-use of selected buildings as an in-between space in urban dynamism by qualitative research of the indicators derived from the contemporization theory and has evaluated the effectiveness of metrics using the opinions of four groups of participants.
Several rehabilitated historical houses in Tehran were analyzed with TND approach and an emphasis on the neighborhood-based contemporization theory, then areas and strategies affecting urban dynamism resulting from land-use change were extracted, and finally, the most obvious effective characteristics in selected in-between buildings were introduced as urban communication network.
Paria Saadatjoo, Elham Saligheh,
Volume 11, Issue 3 (11-2021)
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Aims: Inefficient outdoor airflow of residential complexes is one of the most important issues that has greatly reduced thermal comfort and, consequently, the tendency to be present in these spaces. The present study aims to investigate the effect of the arrangement of blocks in a residential complex in Tehran on the outdoor wind flow and received natural light by the buildings.
Methods: The research method is descriptive-analytical with the application of Design builder 6.1.2.009 and CFD (Ansys Airpak 16.0.3) software, respectively, to simulate and investigate the effect of changing the arrangement of residential blocks on wind flow pattern and airflow potential. It is used around the buildings and the amount of natural light received by the building.
Findings: The analysis of the simulations indicated that the modification of distance and arrangement along the X axis (in the best case caused) caused a %7.10 increase in wind speed, and a %2.35 increase in the amount of daylight received by buildings compared to the base model. Moving the blocks along Y axis, in the optimal state caused a %3.55 increase in wind speed and %2.48 increase in the amount of received natural light compared to the base model.
Conclusion: The results of the study indicated that uniaxial displacement of blocks may have positive or negative effects on outdoor airflow, while combined displacement patterns decrease air velocity. Uniaxial and hybrid displacement increases received daylight in comparison to the base mode.
Mohamadreza Pourzargar,
Volume 11, Issue 4 (1-2022)
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Aims: The purpose of the research is to introduce the capabilities and capacities of contemporary and industrial heritage of Iran in in the post-COVID era.
Methods: The analysis of the most important developments of the possible scenarios for the post-Corona period as well as the needs of the post-pandemic age creates a kind of in-depth conceptual framework for the selected descriptive and analytical research methods. The conceptual model of the research is designed based on the highperformance architecture theory and the standard of a well building. The main strategy of the research is to turn the weakness into the strength, and to turn threats into opportunities, with a futuristic approach. Kahrizak Sugar Factory as a shared-heritage of Iran and Belgium has been selected as a case study.
Findings: The findings emphasize on the necessity of accordance with post-corona age requirements, based on seven factors of a well building including: 11- Air, 2- Water, 3- Light, 4- Mind, 5- Comfort, 6- Fitness and 7- Nourishment. It shows that the Kahrizak sugar factory has high potentials to become a model of contemporization, in line with architectural and urban planning priorities in the post-COVID era.
Conclusion: The concept of health in harmony with the green adaptive reuse is a key concept to deal with contemporization of industrial heritage sites, which provides a competitive for the post-COVID agae in line with the aims of the sustainable development.
Melika Mottaghi, Vida Norouzborazjani, Mozayan Dehbashi Sharif,
Volume 12, Issue 1 (3-2022)
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Aims: The strong relationship between place and society is evidence of the formation of sustainable social life in the urban space. The valuable houses, as part of modern heritage; and factories as part of the industrial heritage; are separated from their context. The main purpose of this research is to formulate a place-based development approach. According to the research hypothesis, there is a significant relationship between economic, structural, public and environmental factors.
Methods: In order to achieve the objectives of the research, the process of analysis has been organized with the method of logical reasoning and content-qualitative analysis of the texture of neighborhood centers. This study intends to study the effect of interface space on inner-city dynamism by qualitative studies of the indicators derived from the location-based development approach, using the opinions of participants to evaluate the effectiveness of effective metrics. Three neighborhoods have been studied, selected from among the historical and valuable neighborhoods of Hamedan.
Findings: Analysis of the interaction of elements left over from the past heritage of Hamedan, with emphasis on the theory of place-based development, showed that the reconnection of urban elements with each other is of special importance and is one of the most obvious effective features in intermediate spaces.
Conclusion: According to the place-based development approach, in the dimensions of the middle space, spatial arrangement and diversity of economic performance and socio-cultural infrastructure in the urban context of neighborhoods, have an increasing role in the vitality of neighborhoods and creating sustainable dynamism.
Mahdi Zandieh, Mohammadjavad Mahdavinejad,
Volume 12, Issue 4 (1-2023)
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Aims: The spread of the COVID-19 threatens the citizens health, especially the elderly, in community spaces. The purpose of this article is to analyze the impact of the pandemic on the presence of vulnerable groups such as the elderly in community spaces, with the aim of providing lessons in order to be prepared for the post-Corona architecture and healthy environment.
Methods: The research method is "meta-analysis" of the documents and scientific reports development regarding the impacts of pandemic on architecture and planning. The research which was carried out with a comprehensive method and a designerly approach. The theoretical framework of the research is a synthesis of the highperformance architecture theory and theory of healthy environment. The methodology analyzes the strengths and weaknesses of urban community spaces in critical paradigm.
Findings: Studies show that after the spread of Corona virus and pandemic of COVID-19, the presence of the elderly and other vulnerable groups in urban spaces became less than before. As a result, urban spaces have moved towards polarization, which endangered the value and the quality urban spaces.
Conclusion: The outcomes of the study show that collective open spaces should be planned and designed based on an integrated approach to theories such as "healthy environment" and "healthy city" in order to allow the presence of vulnerable groups, especially the elderly in order to increase the quality of the urban environment. The performance-based design should span from visual-thermal comfort to pollution dispersion and healthy corridor design.
Maryam Rasoolzadeh, Mohammad Moshari,
Volume 13, Issue 3 (9-2023)
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Aims: The main purpose of this article is to introduce the model of healthy building in the interaction of choosing building materials and healthy environment. In this regard, high throughput screening used in construction materials for possible human exposure in the near field and related health risks, identification of chemicals and products of interest to inform risk reduction efforts has been carried out.
methods: The research methodology is based on the theoretical saturation of the research background and the opinions of experts in the field of health of residents at home and at work. Using high throughput screening, hazardous chemicals in the construction industry were identified, and based on the theoretical saturation of the research background and the opinions of experts in the health of residents at home and at work, a focused group discussion method was used.
Findings: Comparing the quality of "healthy building" with three variables of building chemistry, building biology and building physics; and "residents' opinion" with three variables of energy efficiency, residents' satisfaction and residents' health; has been analyzed. The findings of the focused group discussion method clarified various dimensions of the relationship between building chemistry and the health of residents at home and at work.
Conclusion: Designers and manufacturers of building products must actively track and manage the chemical composition of their materials and assess the potential impacts of the chemicals of interest throughout their life cycle. High-throughput screening can provide accessible and rapid tools for such evaluations at the design stage.
Samaneh Foroughian, Mahdi Zandieh, Hossein Medi, Fariborz Karimi,
Volume 13, Issue 4 (1-2024)
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Aims: Fine dust is one of the environmental challenges in dry areas, which disturb human comfort. Wind is the main factor in the movement of fine dust, and the movement pattern of wind is affected by the architecture of cities. The presence of a hole in the form is one of the design which affects the wind load and the flow of fine dust. The purpose of this research is to compare the distribution of fine dust in a tall building with horizontal cavity, with variable number and volume of cavity.
Methods: Numerical study was done by CFD. K-omega-SSD turbulence model is used. In order to the software data (the size and type of particles), the field sampling method has been used.
Findings: The findings of the research show that as the number of holes increases in volume and their size decreases, the wind speed inside the holes decreases and on the other hand, the movement behavior of the wind and accordingly the dispersion behavior of the particles become more uniform. In these cavities, the concentration of suspended particles increases and their size becomes smaller.
Conclusion: The results show that the design of the form with more holes and smaller volume is more suitable to deal with the phenomenon of fine dust and to achieve comfort in indoor environments. In addition, the design of the openings at higher heights and the depth of the holes reduces the settling rate of fine dust particles in the interior spaces.
Somayeh Pourbagher,
Volume 13, Issue 4 (1-2024)
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Aims: Emerging technology is a part of the international identity of contemporary architecture. Architectural algorithms as a practical tool have influenced modern designs. The aim of the research is to reformulate future architecture through examination of the visual, form and functional characteristics of buildings. Achieving the goal of the research requires creating a theoretical framework for the role of emerging technologies and determining the levels and mechanisms of their application to form the identity of highperformance architecture.
Methods: The research methodology is a combination of quantitative and qualitative methods with a theorization approach and exploratory survey of examples of projects that have been influenced by emerging technologies. The results have been analyzed based on three-way analysis, Likert scale and using SPSS statistical software.
Findings: The main indicators investigated in the research have an effective role with an impact rate of 40 to 100 percent. The obtained numerical results indicate the confirmation of research hypotheses and the necessity of a designerly approach to highperformance architecture.
Conclusion: The results of the research emphasize the capacity of emerging technologies in interaction with contextual identity. The results concluded in the significance of highlighting the Islamic Iranian identity of the country as a field for realizing the highperformance architecture theory. The conclusion of the research shows that a designerly approach to highperformance architecture is a prerequisite to interaction between context and emerging technologies. Islamic Iranian identity should be seen as a scene for visioning the future architecture and the architecture of the future.
Reza Mansouri, Shaghayegh Afrasiabian,
Volume 13, Issue 4 (1-2024)
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Aims: Tehran, as the capital of Islamic Iran, has a strong and valuable history in the modern period. The formation of new Tehran in less than three centuries ago and its dramatic changes in one and half century have created many problems for it. The most important identified challenge is the need to review Tehran's contemporary heritage, to materialize Islamic Iranian urban identity.
Methods: The research has a qualitative approach, which is known as "meta-analysis". The research technique is the analysis of documents through which the research examines the subject literature and upstream documents. Relying on "complete research" and "theoretical saturation" has given special validity to the research results.
Findings: The results of the research refer to ten concepts that are possible to recognize the modern identity of the city of Tehran, and redesign the Iranian Islamic identity of the city of Tehran through them. Things like 1- street, 2- urban open space, 3- religious places, 4- city geometry, 5- urban neighborhoods, 6- intermediate space, 7- cultural space in the city, 8- residence, 9- urban squares and 10- Education and educational spaces.
Conclusion: The results of the research emphasize the importance of "urban identification", "popularization" and "intelligence" as the three pillars of Iranian Islamic identity in the field of tasks and missions of Tehran City Beautification Organization; The issue that is needed to realize the vision of "Tehran; The metropolis is the model of the Islamic world" and its various dimensions are necessary and necessary.
Mahdieh Zolfaghari Tehrani, Mohammadjavad Mahdavinejad, Mojtaba Ansari, Behrouz Mansouri,
Volume 14, Issue 2 (8-2024)
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Aims: Indigenous architecture has roots from nature, context and natural archetypes. The main goal of this research is to reframe Persian architecture as biocompatible, biophilic and eco-friendly architecture. It is to extract indicators that highlight biophilic aspects of Persian architecture as a reliable representative of the architecture of MENA region.
Methods: The research strategy is logical argumentation and the research method is descriptive-analytical. The theoretical framework of the research is based on highperformance architecture theory. The Delphi method, discipline of anticipation (DoA), and the Shannon algorithm have been adopted to extract effective indicators. For the discussion group, the opinions of twenty experts in the field are referred to. The tools for collecting opinions are in-depth interviews and structured questionnaires.
Findings: The quantitative research findings show that there is a meaningful correlation between the principles of Iranian architecture and biophilic architecture. These surveys show that the most dominant criteria might be summarized as: 1- socio-cultural dimensions: the occupant behavior, culture of context, measuring happiness instead of incomes, compatibility with the environment and the life cycle assessment; 2- economic dimensions: Persian culture of contentment, flexibility and design optimization; 3- environmental dimensions: performance-based design, carbon neutrality, and bio-compatible materials.
Conclusion: Persian architecture is an invaluable representative of highperformance architecture theory which might be acclaimed for focusing on nature-based solutions. It is to highlight the "process" more than the product; long-term benefits instead of short-term gains; nature-based value creation to encourage a zero-waste building industry, to reduce carbon footprint and biophilic architecture.
Fatemeh Mehrvarz, Mohammadreza Bemanian, Afsaneh Zarkesh,
Volume 14, Issue 2 (8-2024)
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Aims: Utilizing passive architectural elements to conserve energy and optimize natural lighting is a common solution in traditional Iranian architecture. Various factors such as building shape and orientation, window positioning, use of local materials, and shading devices are recognized as traditional architectural elements in warm and humid climates. The main objective of this research is to evaluate the efficiency and optimize architectural elements in the warm and humid climate of Bushehr city, focusing on energy consumption control and utilization of natural light.
Methods: Firstly, through documentary resources, the residential architectural patterns of Bushehr were identified. Then, using the Rhinoceros software environment and Grasshopper plugin, selected variables were parametrically modeled, and quantitative data analysis was conducted using energy tools and radiation analysis. Finally, optimal patterns were selected using a genetic algorithm, and the final response was presented with an annual performance analysis.
Findings: By optimizing passive strategies, UDI could be increased up to 96%, and energy consumption could be reduced up to 174.1 kWh/m2. In hot and humid climates, paying attention to the minimum absorption of sunlight is essential, in addition to the importance of using natural ventilation.
Conclusion: Using passive architectural elements such as the use of Shenashir, the proportions of the room and the window-to-wall ratio increases the performance of the building. The conclusion emphasizes the pivotal role of the contemporization of traditional houses in resolving contemporary architectural challenges, especially high energy consumption and environmental regulation.
Paria Taheri, Maryam Rasoolzadeh,
Volume 14, Issue 2 (8-2024)
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Aims: AI an emerging phenomenon revolutionized the the interior architecture design process, especially in the post-corona era, when the concept of "healthy building" has become more important. The research aims to show the privileged role of AI in creating interaction between "interior architecture" and the concept of healthy building.
Methods: The methodology of the research is based on meta-analysis based on the theory of master architecture. Meta-analysis or meta-analysis, emphasizing the statistical combination of the results of several studies, covers a large part of the analytical literature in the field of the role of artificial intelligence in interior architecture. Based on the selected research approach, in data extraction, combined methods of machine calculations such as hybrid meta-simulation, clustering, prospective interpretation of variables and extraction of effect size, variance and regression have been used.
Findings: Numerical results and quantitative findings in the review of tools developed in the field of interior architecture show that the most developed tools are related to the initial stages of design, followed by the tools related to the operation stage, and then the related tools. to the final stages of architectural design.
Conclusion: The qualitative results of the research show that the set of tools developed in the field of interior architecture do not have high analytical accuracy, for this reason, it is more logical to use them in the idea generation stage. Also, the tools developed in the second part are related to the field of building chemistry, residents' health, biocomputing, etc.
Ehsan Ronagh, Mohsen Daneshmandi,
Volume 15, Issue 1 (3-2025)
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Aims: Studies show that before the AI revolution; architectural design processes have always been linear and sufficiently responsive in previous eras; but today there is a serious need for revision. The main objective of the research is to methodologically redesign the digital architectural design process with emphasis on artificial intelligence applications.
Methods: From a methodological perspective, the digital architectural design process actually means breaking down a process into discrete components and patterns and summarizing these patterns in formats that can be understood and processed by a computer. The theoretical framework of the research is based on the highperformance architecture theory, and the analytical framework of the research is redesigned based on Jeffrey Broadbent's systematic-scientific view of the architectural design process.
Findings: The research findings are based on a methodological analysis of common architectural design processes, the characteristics of which have been examined and analyzed in three periods. Finally, the findings are rearranged and presented based on Broadbent's systematic-scientific view.
Conclusion: The results of this research have shown that top-down and one-way processes, which are known as conventional approaches to architectural design, do not meet the needs and requirements of digital architectural design. While in recent years, nonlinear architectural design processes have been welcomed. Therefore, the research has designed a multi-faceted structure to combine bottom-up processes with top-down processes; in a way that it can be used in artificial intelligence-based processes.