Mirmoghtadaee, Mahta
(2009)
Process Of Housing Transformation In Iran.
Journal of Construction in Developing Countries , 14 (1).
pp. 69-80.
ISSN 1823-6499
Abstract
Iranian houses have changed dramatically in recent decades. The changes took place in three different periods in which social, economic, and
technological transformations caused physical and morphological changes. This paper discusses the process of change analytically, emphasising the
importance of compatibility between the house form and lifestyle. The spatial characteristics of traditional Iranian houses reflect natural, geographical, and
cultural needs. There was a harmony between people’s needs and the physical characteristics of the house. In the transition period, however, a new
residential type appeared, in which living spaces were categorised according to their general functions. Spatial arrangement, together with plan layout and
proportions, facilitated the limited potential for varied lifestyles. In the contemporary period, apartment buildings became prevalent. In this new type of
residence, the physical characteristics of the house have changed considerably, while living habits and lifestyles have not changed at the same pace. This paper
concludes that habitats should be physically harmonious with traditions and lifestyles; otherwise, residents would react and try to change the environment
according to their wishes. When the environment itself is not changeable, residents have to adapt themselves to their new conditions; consequently, some
valuable traditions would be lost forever
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