Revitalizing the Traditional Home Values of Shiraz in Today's Residential Complex

Abstract

Traditional and historic house architecture in Iran, because of its special principles and values, is one of the patterns and honors of the architecture in this region and what is certain is to ignore and destroy those values ​​in new living spaces. For this reason, since housing is the largest and most important man-made artifact, the application of traditional home architectural values ​​can have a significant impact on the design process of residential complexes. In this regard, due to the disruptions in the residential spaces of our society today (Shiraz), it is necessary to pay attention to the concept of architectural values ​​of traditional houses of Shiraz such as (introversion, privacy, flexibility, climate, nature). Following this view in this study, the goals are different aspects such as: recognizing the values ​​of traditional house architecture, identifying the features of contemporary residential architecture and improving the quality level of residential complexes based on traditional architecture values ​​of Shiraz. The present research is a qualitative research and data collection through library study. Library studies include topics such as traditional home values ​​in Shiraz and the matching of traditional housing with modern housing. The use of S.O.W.T table to better analyze the site. The results show that some of the changes that have taken place in contemporary homes, such as the elimination of open space and interiors in today's houses, lack of attention to hierarchy and privacy in home spaces and residential complexes, lack of proper space for interaction. Neighbors and disregarding the behavioral needs of residents and their lifestyles have led to the instability in contemporary homes. Finally, according to surveys, solutions are offered to create residential complexes that provide suitable living conditions, human comfort and traditional home architectural values.