Applied Research in Geographical Sciences

Applied Research in Geographical Sciences

Classification of LEED World Standard Indicators in Sustainable Architecture of Contemporary Iranian Cities Based on Regional Ecological Characteristics: A Case Study of Qom City

Authors
Hassan Haji Amiri 1
Arash Seghfi Asl 2
mehdi ashjaee 3
1 , Department of Architecture, South Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
2 Assistant Professor of Urban Planning, Tabriz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tabriz, Iran
3 Professor of Mechanical Engineering, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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Abstract
Following developments in urban contexts of contemporary Iran, the creation of new urban contexts and cities has a direct impact on the ecosystem of its surrounding area. Urban neighborhoods on the path to achieving the goal of sustainable urban development require the integration of architecture and the principles of environmental sustainability. Using the Sustainable Architecture approach based on the principles of world standard is one of the most effective steps in this field. Progressive research, combined with the LEED World Standard Code of Conduct as a basis for evaluation, has revised the classification of the indicators of this Code based on biological and indigenous characteristics in the Qom city. To this end, urban texture and neighborhood assessment metrics are explained in the LEED and then with the aim of determining the importance category, baseline indices at the scale of the study area - renovated settlements (Pardisan City) - in a manner Qualitative analysis has been investigated. Finally, quantification in each section of context indices is done based on existing statistical documentary data for accreditation sub-indicators and, according to the final findings, a new classification of baseline assessment indexes for contemporary urban context designs. Based on the degree of effectiveness provided.
Keywords
Sustainable Architecture
LEED Neighborhood Development
Contemporary Iranian Cities
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