The role of spatial organization in the typology of Shiraz (Iran) residential complexes

摘要

The purpose of this study is to understand space organization, its different schemes, and itseffect on the formation of residential complexes. This study was based on typology since typology caninfluence the classification of various organization schemes and since many other studies are also basedon typology. The combined approach was implemented using library resources and comparativemethodology. For this purpose, those residential complexes in Shiraz which complied with the projectrequirements were studied. Various residential complexes were classified in terms of scale and height bystudying their aerial photographs, satellite maps and GIS pictures. Field visits were also conducted forthis purpose. Based on the conducted studies, it was observed that the following organization schemeswere implemented in Shiraz: 1) individual, 2) centralized, 3) clustered, 4) linear, and 5) mixed.Ultimately, typology tables were presented based on the organization scheme used as well as thebuilding scale and height. The results showed that the clustered organization scheme was the governingorganization scheme used in Shiraz for residential complexes. Also, the following results were obtained:1) the most prevalent tendency in Shiraz was towards constructing irregular clusters rather than regularones; 2) the second most prevalent tendency was towards constructing linear building clusters; 3) thecentral scheme (which can be adapted to building around a central courtyard, the architectural form usedin traditional Iranian houses) was not very popular, perhaps due to the hindrances associated withproviding adequate light and ventilation or the problems related to overlooking from the neighboringproperties (aristocracy?) in this type of building.