Maremat & Me'mari-e Iran
Art University of Isfahan
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After several decades of experience in the restoration of historic houses in Iran, the evaluation of these projects remains largely focused on technical and physical indicators, while their deeper impacts on users are neglected. Although the ultimate goal of any intervention in historic contexts is to establish a sustainable and meaningful relationship between humans and architecture, the question of how the physical characteristics of restored houses affect users' environmental behavior remains unanswered. This research aims to interpret the physical components that influence the formation of behavioral patterns in the historic houses of Qazvin and to answer the question: which physical features and through what path influence users' attitudes and actions? The research was conducted using a qualitative approach and the strategy of interpretive content analysis. Data were collected through in-depth, semi-structured interviews with users of seven prominent restored historic houses in Qazvin and were coded and analyzed using MAXQDA software. Participants were selected purposefully until theoretical saturation was reached.The findings showed that the physical components affecting user behavior fall into five main categories: sensory authenticity of materials, spatial proportions and light, spatial organization and legibility, historical and identity-giving signs, and functional flexibility. These components alone do not trigger desirable behavior; rather, through three mediating experiences—namely a sense of authenticity and credibility, perception of historical value, and emotional attachment to place—they lead to the formation of behavioral patterns such as care, sense of responsibility, social interaction, and sustainable use of space.The results indicate that the interpretation of behavioral patterns in historic houses reveals a hierarchical relationship between physical components, perceptual experiences, and environmental actions. What motivates a user to care for a historic space is not merely the physical quality of the space, but the meaning that is formed in their mind through these qualities, leading to emotional attachment. Therefore, the success of architectural restoration depends on its ability to establish this chain of meaning and create opportunities for emotional connection between the user and the historic heritage.
Article number: 203
Keywords: Architectural Revitalization, Environmental Behavior, Historic Houses, Physical Interpretation, Place Attachment
Type of Study: Research original/ Regular Article |
Subject:
معماري و شهرسازي
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