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- Title
Socio-cultural transformations in modernity and household patterns: a study on local traditions housing and the impact and evolution of vernacular architecture in Yazd, Iran.
- Authors
Formolly, Aimal; Saraei, Mohammad Hossain
- Abstract
The study investigates the impact of vernacular architecture in Yazd, Iran, focusing on traditional housing and its influence on the socio-physical aspects of homes. The central challenge lies in balancing cultural heritage preservation with the need for modern housing that promotes environmental sustainability and social well-being. Employing a qualitative approach, the study compares four historical houses to four modern homes in Yazd city. Its novelty lies in highlighting the importance of incorporating traditional elements into new developments. The research offers practical recommendations for achieving compatibility between house form and lifestyle, designing spaces for communication and social contact, and integrating cultural continuity with change. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of considering architectural elements and environmental conditions during residential unit design and planning. The study reveals the negative effects of modernization on residential transformation, particularly in historical areas where rapid construction neglects cultural heritage. It recommends incorporating traditional architectural elements while adapting to current needs to achieve sustainable urban living. This contribution to the discourse on urban development provides nuanced insights into the complex dynamics shaping residential landscapes in the modern era. The study's findings suggest that traditional houses offer essential benefits often missing in modern homes, such as improved well-being, privacy, stability, and a stronger sense of community. This can lead to feelings of alienation, physical discontinuity, and socio-economic inequality in modern developments. The study concludes by recommending a reevaluation of housing dynamics and emphasizes the need for further research comparing traditional and modern houses. Highlights: The study reveals the negative effects of modernization on residential transformation, particularly in historical urban areas, where cultural heritage is often neglected during rapid construction. The study highlights the importance of compatibility between house form and lifestyle, emphasizing the need for new residential units to align with the cultural and social needs of the inhabitants. Traditional houses provide essential welfare, privacy, stability, and vitality, which are often lacking in modern homes, leading to a diminished sense of belonging, physical discontinuity, and socio-economic inequality. The transition from traditional to modern housing has led to changes in design and functionality, influenced by global architectural trends, modern lifestyles, and the interplay of modernity and housing. The study recommends incorporating traditional architectural elements into new developments while adapting to current situations to achieve culturally sensitive and sustainable housing solutions.
- Subjects
YAZD (Iran); VERNACULAR architecture; HOUSING; ARCHITECTURAL details; SUSTAINABLE living; CITIES &; towns
- Publication
City, Territory & Architecture, 2024, Vol 11, Issue 1, p1
- ISSN
2195-2701
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1186/s40410-024-00236-6