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Sedigheh Moeinmehr,
Volume 12, Issue 3 (10-2024)
Abstract
Designing a house according to Islamic teachings has been a subject of extensive and continuous discussions. It requires meditating on the sources that provide these teachings. The Holy Qur’an and the traditions of the infallible Imams (peace be upon them) are among the original and fundamental sources that explain Islam’s approach to the characteristics of a desirable home. This research takes an Islamic approach based on the sources of reason and narration, using logical reasoning and interpretation-analysis.
In this regard, the architectural design of seven award-winning contemporary houses in Iran has been examined. This study evaluates the extent to which designers consider the features of a desirable house from the perspective of Islam. The principles arising from the foundations of this research and visible in the structure of the ideal home, as reflected in the case examples, are as follows: 1.Creating peace, tranquility, and security in the home compared to other urban spaces. 2.Preserving homogeneity, social justice, and the absence of class differences. 3.Attending to the rights of neighbors. 4.Responding to the needs of residents according to their social and cultural characteristics while respecting justice. 5.Privacy and view control in house design. 6.Paying attention to the Iranian-Islamic identity. 7.Prioritizing and valuing spaces. 8.Connecting with nature and using natural gifts compatible with the climate. In conclusion, the results show that wherever attention has been paid to Islamic teachings according to the requirements of time and place, a work with an original, efficient, and lasting identity has been created.
