A framework for sustainable architecture in Iran with emphasis on the views of scholars
Development of the built environment needs to be addressed in a way that is socially and ecologically responsible. There is great urgency to make sustainable interventions in Iran, while built environments are being created without the above engagement. Lack of awareness and consensus on sustainab...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Penerbit Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
2017
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| Online Access: | http://journalarticle.ukm.my/13428/ http://journalarticle.ukm.my/13428/ http://journalarticle.ukm.my/13428/1/234-840-1-PB.pdf |
| Summary: | Development of the built environment needs to be addressed in a way that is socially and ecologically
responsible. There is great urgency to make sustainable interventions in Iran, while built environments
are being created without the above engagement. Lack of awareness and consensus on sustainable
actions needs formulation of a framework set by scholars analyzing effects of its components in a
comprehensive model. The need to develop an instrument for investigation of views of scholars has
instigated the researcher to collect the necessary data through interviews and prepare a research
questionnaire. Moreover, the exploratory factor analysis survey method was employed, so that
structural equation can be used for modeling purposes. The results led to development of a
theoretical model to describe views of sustainable architecture in Iran. Results show that
environmental and productivity in the use of nature aspects of buildings is the cause of transition to
sustainable architecture. Technology, construction and operations of buildings aspects as mediating
variables have effects on environmental awareness as dependent variable of transition to sustainable
architecture in Iran. The results can pave the path for further research in this area and orient the
research priorities for sustainable architecture in Iran. |
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