Mohammad Mahvash, Mahdi Saedvandi,
Volume 6, Issue 3 (12-2018)
Abstract
Ethical teachings are an important part of the teachings of the religion of Islam and Ethical concepts are among the abstract concepts which are defined differently by different people and then Everyone, in their own way, manifest those in architecture and we’ll get different votes.
The ongoing research addresses the issue of how a value accepted in Islam (contentment) can be assessed in architecture in order to evaluate its status, predict its future, and to achieve its planning.
In response to this question, indexing is proposed that has a long history in social science. This method involves the following steps: first nominal definition of concept (by semantics) be done and definitions to be elected and then architectural dimensions should be determined. In the next step Islamic criteria based on Islamic concept should be recognized. Then Indicators are determined and finally the items sets and concepts, dimensions, criteria, indicators and items are weighted by Delphi Technique and Analytic Hierarchy process (AHP).
Proof of the efficiency of this method has been done by performing a process of indexing on contentment and so we got a questionnaire with 216 items. By answering it is possible to understand the extent to which the concept of contentment is manifested in the desired architecture and what should be considered in order to achieve a contentmenal architecture. Of course, given the method's deductibility, it is evident that access to the objective is relative and there is no claim to the comprehensiveness of the method.
The method used in this research is a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods. Data collection in the qualitative part is based on the library method (collecting available documentary data) and field (interview, questionnaire) and in the small part, it is a field survey (questionnaire). In the analysis of data in the qualitative section, the method of semantics and rational reasoning and in the quantitative part of the Delphi method and hierarchical analysis have been used.
Results of indexing of contentment showed that among the dimensions of architecture, effective individuals are important and among the effective individual, architecture have the greatest importance. Adaptation of the architecture to the shape of the lives of users; Understanding the effective individual from the cultural, social and economic environment; Respect for nature in the process of architecture; Understanding the architect from the physical, geographical and climatic environment; Avoiding economic disaster in architecture are the most important items in realizing a contentmental architecture.
Dr Mahdi Akhtarkavan, Salva Falahi,
Volume 13, Issue 3 (10-2025)
Abstract
The design of schools, as part of the educational environment, plays a crucial role in shaping cultural identity and enhancing the quality of student learning. In Islamic societies, it is essential for these spaces to be designed according to Islamic principles and teachings, so that they not only reflect religious and cultural values but also address contemporary educational needs. This research aims to identify the principles of Islamic architecture and align them with modern educational requirements, offering a proposed framework for school design. The research methodology includes a comparative study of past literature, analysis of successful Islamic school examples in Iran and other countries, and the application of the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) for weighting the criteria. The main identified criteria include strengthening Islamic values, value and philosophical principles, flexibility of spaces, interaction with nature, Islamic aesthetics, modern educational technologies, and group activities. The findings indicate that the criterion of 'strengthening Islamic values' has the highest weight (35.47%), making it the most significant factor in school design. Furthermore, designing educational spaces based on Islamic principles while incorporating elements such as natural light, flexibility, and connection with nature positively influences learning and social interactions among students. The proposed framework serves as a practical guide for architects and designers to create inspiring, dynamic, and effective schools that not only facilitate learning but also enhance students' sense of belonging and cultural identity. This research contributes to the enhancement of quality school design in Islamic societies by providing practical recommendations.
