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Volume 2, Issue 1 (Issue 1 (Tome 2)- 2012)
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Natural Resources are a life source and very valuable which have left for humanity to cherish. Irresponsible use of these resources can lead to Irreversible effects on the environment and life. Hereon, the soil is one of the valuable elements that taking care of it, is essential for durability like other elements. The soil of our planet is a result of millions of years of geological evolutions. Soil resources are irreversible and Excessive consuming of them Cause to loss of natural resources. Hence, soil conservation is very important and necessary. One of the most influential parameters on the quality of soil resources is in the field of architecture and construction. In this article we will discuss about brick, a most popular component made of soil which is used for building. Also the effects of using brick on the land quality and soil resources of Tehran have been discussed as well as environmental aspects. In this study, Tehran as the capital city of the Islamic Republic of Iran is chosen as case study in which more than eight million people reside in its metropolitan area. It is assumed that results from the analysis of soil resource challenges in Tehran could also be applicable to other large cities in developing countries. Even though using the brick is important to Iranian architecture it can also destroy the equilibrium of the environment because of the Excessive consumption of soil. The questions of this research are: 1. which damages can be followed by the use of brick in the construction industry? 2. Which advantages and Opportunities is caused by uses of bricks? To answer the research questions, the case study research method with combination strategies has been adopted. The technique used for collecting data is field survey, in which the quantitative data is chosen. The information and theoretical literature is based on studies, which is collected by the library method and Interview from Bricks manufacturers. Processing data is accomplished by graphs and illative methods.Our Research shows that environmental aspects of brick’s products in Tehran is very serious. In addition, industrial wastes without proper management, building waste and irregular construction especially in border of cities, has brought considerable risks for the environment of Tehran. While the using brick accurately, reduce damages on environment and natural resources in three period of time: manufacturing, consuming and post consuming. One of the most usable strategies to control environmental issues, is recycling and reusing of materials that the brick has high capacity in this context. Thereupon it can be appropriate opportunity for environment.
Volume 9, Issue 4 (winter 2020)
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The natural environment is one of the most valuable properties of the human being, but its real cost has not been recognized yet. Therefore, the valuation of natural ecosystems that provide various social, cultural and environmental services to urban fabric collections has received special attention in recent years. In this study, after a review of valuation systems of cultural services in several countries, as well as exploratory interviews with relevant experts and researchers in Iran, some criteria, sub-criteria, and indicators for valuing cultural services have been suggested by applying Delphi method. After studying the available resources and reviewing the interviews 5 main indexes with 17 sub-indexes and 56 indicators were extracted and introduced for evaluation of cultural services of natural ecosystems. Five main indexes include aesthetic, outgoing, cultural, spiritual, and education. These indexes have sub-indexes named diversity of perspectives, natural life, specific species and protection significance for the aesthetic index. An outgoing index has two sub-indexes namely natural parks and entertainment facilities. Cultural indexes have five sub-indexes namely historical sites, cultural heritage, nature as an intuition source for an artistic activities, religious locations, and cultural occurrences. A spiritual index has only one sub-indexes named religious beliefs. Eventually, education index has five sub-indexes namely knowledge about an ecosystem, traditional knowledge, knowledge management, knowledge of stakeholders and experiencing nature. It is possible to identify criteria and indicators and match them with cultural values in planning.
Volume 10, Issue 3 (Fall 2020)
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Aims: The main purpose of the current study is to introduce forests and wild-life environment as a source of endless learning and of course in harmony with nature and natural structures to conceive, lead, guidance, implement and manage the regional planning system. A type of regional planning system that achieves the UN Millennium Development Goals with a deep understanding of ecosystem cultural services.
Instruments & Methods: Research methodology is to explore the evidence of the selected case studies from among the emerging dominant exemplars of low-tech development projects in order to outline significant lessons from nature. “Logical argumentation” is selected as research strategy which is going to be developed by deductive approach and FGD (Focus Group Discussion) and snowball sampling in the cases of the forests and the wild-life environment.
Findings: Nature, wild-life and ecosystem includes invaluable source of inspiration. Nature as a source of hidden geometry emphasizes on form and structure, management and process, cultural and spiritual, and recycling and upcycling.
Conclusion: It is essential to sift to low-tech, green economy and low impact planning for biophilic regional planning; which includes holistic and comprehensive approach, planning for CES for better green economy, low-tech and soft development for environmentally-sensitive areas based on local circumstances, and classification of cultural services in natural ecosystems and reorganizing cultural benefits of ecosystem on the basis of environmental education program.
Volume 11, Issue 1 (Spring 2021)
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Aims: A new generation of building materials is produced using computing and digital methods. Recombinant building materials have created new perspectives. The main purpose of research is to study, analyze and prioritize the computing of new materials in accordance with environment. The practical purpose of the research is to explain the concept and present strategies based on the use of appropriate materials to achieve the model of "healthy city".
Methods: It is qualitative-quantitative research in terms of methodology. Qualitative steps lead to the explanation of the conceptual framework of the research, and quantitative steps lead to prioritization of the strategies base on online questionnaire. Kappa coefficient has been used to confirm the reliability. A total of 386 questionnaires were collected and the results were analyzed using Spearman correlation.
Findings: Among the ten items extracted about the new materials used, four items with a high degree of significance were obtained: 1- Exposure to direct sunlight, 2- Material health (MSDS), 3- Ease of replacement and replacement, and 4- Degree of moisture absorption, respectively.
Conclusion: The increasing risk of pandemics shows that the concept of the healthy city is not possible without the computing of new materials; an interdisciplinary field that requires a combined approach of green chemistry, biocomputing and materials-based computing. Computing new materials is an effective way to achieve the healthy city which is in need of "environmental education" and the "healthy city management" skill development.
Volume 11, Issue 4 (Winter 2022)
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Aims: Nowadays, air pollution and rising greenhouse gases are among the major problems in the world. This problem that affects not only human life and health, but also destructive effects on global warming. Concerns about pandemic diseases have increased the importance of healthy air and the health of citizens. The purpose of this study is to introduce the capacities of biological membranes for use as a living and environment-friendly material in the walls of buildings.
Methods: The research method is quasi-experimental, which is based on simulation of the effects of using the proposed shell of the research. The designed operational model represents the production of artificial shells, which have the ability to absorb air pollutant particles and can also warn if the amount of these pollutants increases with color change. The use of lipid-like peptoids - abnormal particles mimicked by peptides and proteins and similar to cell membrane phospholipids - to simulate the plasma membrane of cells and build this synthetic shell has been suggested in this study.
Findings: These molecules, like plasma membrane phospholipids, can attach to side chains and other molecules to absorb pollutant particles, turning them into harmless particles. Therefore, these shells can be produced with special features and functions such as self-repair, self-assembly and air filtration.
Conclusion: The research emphasizes on the necessity of preparation for the post-Pandemic age. Cheap and efficient production, the availability of amines needed to make peptide chains, make these molecules a good choice for building shells as environmentally friendly materials.
Volume 13, Issue 2 (Summer 2023)
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Aims: The landuse change is one of the most important challenges of urban development in Iran. The purpose of this study is to investigate the trend of agricultural land use change and its impact on sustainable development in Shahriar city.
Methods: This descriptive-analytical research methodology is selected for the investigation during 1996 to 2016. The trends of changes in Shahriar city are studied and analyzed and radiometric correction is performed by using ENVI software. A questionnaire technic was used to assess the effects of landuse change on sustainable development.
Findings: Based on the results during the study period (1996 to 2016), the residential use increased annually with the growth rate of 117 hectares per year. Also, the use of garden and agricultural lands is increasing at an average rate of 200 and 37 hectares per year, respectively. Agricultural lands first experienced a decreasing trend (8%), then increased again (16.7%) and the result was an incremental study period (8.7%). Barren lands also have a 30% reduction rate in the region.
Conclusion: The outcomes emphasize on the importance and significant impact of agricultural and horticultural land use change on the components of sustainable development and well show that land use change has negative economic, social, environmental and spatial physical effects for sustainable development.
Volume 13, Issue 3 (Fall 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.
Volume 14, Issue 3 (Fall 2024)
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Aims: A healthy environment is a factor in the sustainability of human settlements, and environmental protection is a necessity for sustainable development. On the other hand, the literature on the subject shows that urban development has not led to an increase in spiritual well-being and a healthy environment. It aims to show that emphasizing Islamic teachings can lead to an increase in the spiritual well-being of citizens and environmental health.
Methods: The logical reasoning strategy in the liberal studies paradigm has been chosen for inference in this study. Researchers analyze sources with the help of criticism and the use of interpretive and interpretive methods. The results of the study are drawn based on a holistic approach to the achievements of similar studies. Hence, the methodological structure of the study is based on meta-analysis with a qualitative approach.
Findings: The results of the studies conducted in the study show that the conceptual concept of a healthy city, on the one hand, has a direct relationship with religious concepts and Islamic teachings, and on the other hand, it depends on citizens enjoying a healthy environment. The role of a healthy environment in spiritual well-being, and the impact of citizens' spirituality on environmental protection, are the two main achievements.
Conclusion: The research presents a conceptual model for explaining a healthy city based on Islamic teachings, which links two less-considered concepts, namely a healthy environment and spiritual well-being; the same issue that the research background introduces as the missing part of sustainable urban development.