Gh. Hossein Memarian taught from 1985 to 1994 at School of Architecture of University of Science and Technology at Tehran. He was trained as an architect at Genoa University in Italy.
His Ph.D. has been taken at School of Architecture, the Manchester University in 1998.
He has held the chair of Architectural Research Center at School of Architecture of
University of Science and Technology from 1987 to 1994.
EDUCATIONS
1977 Diploma in Building Construction, Institute of Technicom Nafisi at Tehran.
1985 Dottore di Architettura, Genoa University.
1998 Ph.D, The University of Manchester, "Persian House Typology".
EMPLOYMENT
1985 Statal Architectural Studio, Architect.
1986 Academic Staff, School of Architecture, of University of Science and Technology.
1990 Consultant, Ministry of Culture and Higher Education of Islamic Republic of Iran,
1999 Research Manager, School of Architecture of University of Science and Technology
2004-2007 Dean of Doctoral Studies, Research Unit of Azad Eslami University
2008 -2010 Dean of Doctoral Studies, School of Architecture of University of Science and Technology
PUBLICATIONS
BOOKS
1. Sazehaie Taghi dar Memari Eslami Iran (Vault Structures in the Islamic Architecture of Iran), Tehran, Gihad Danesgahi of the University of science and Technology, 1367/1987.
2. Ashnaii ba Memari Maskooni Irani: Ghoone Shenasi Borunghara (Introduction to house typology in Iran), House without courtyard, Tehran, University of Science and Technology, 1370/1990.
3. Ashnaii ba Memari Maskooni Irani: Ghoone Shenasi Darunghara (Introduction to House typology in Iran, Courtyard houses), Tehran, University of Science and technology, 1374/1994.
4. Memari Abanbarhaie Yazd (Architecture of Underground Cistern in Yazd, Tehran, University of Science and Technology, 1373/1993.
5. Shivaehaie Memari Irani (The Style of Iranian Architecture), Edited by G.H. Memarian, Tehran, Nasrhonar Eslami, 1368/1988.
6. Ashnaii ba Memari Eslami (Islamic Architecture of Iran), Edited by G.H. Memarian, Tehran, University of Science and Technology, 1371/1991.
7. Tahghigh dar Memari Ghozashte Iran (Research on Iranian Traditional Architecture), Edited by G.H. Memarian, Tehran, Iran University of Science and Technology, 1378/ 1999.
8. Sabk shenasi Memari Irani (The Style of Iranian Architecture), Edited by G.H. Memarian, Tehran, Nashe Pajouhandeh and Memar, 1381/2002
9. Seiri dar Mabani Nazari Memari, Tehran, Nashr Soroush Danesh,(third edition) 1386/2007
10. Memari Irani, Tehran, Nashr Soroush Danesh, 1378/2008
11- Primitive Architecture (Translation from Italian language), by G.H. Memarian, Tehran, University of Science and Technology, 1372/1992.
12- How to Write a Thesis, (Translation from Italian language), by G.H. Memarian, Tehran, University of Science and Technology, 1373/1993.
13- Iranian Architecture: Constructional Methods, Tehran, Nashr Soroush Danesh 1389/2010 (under publication).
14- Jami Mosque of Isfahan, Tehran, Nashr Soroush Danesh, 1389/2010 (under publication).
15- Traditional Houses in the Islamic World, Tehran, Jahan Islam Encyclopedia, 1389/2010 (under publication).
PAPERS
1. Memarian, G.H., "An introduction to cultural planning", Proceeding of the first Conference of Culture and Development, Tehran, The Ministry of Culture of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1993.
2. Memarian, G.H., “The Position of Vernacular Architecture in History of Iranian Architecture”, Second conference of the History of the Iranian Architecture, Bam(Kirman), 1999.
3. Memarian, G.H., Brown, F. E, “ The Shared Characteristics of Iranian and Arab Courtyard Houses” , first International Arab Courtyard Houses, Homs University(Syria) and Huddersfield University (U.K), November 2000.
4. Memarian, G.H., Brown, F. E, “ The architectural borders”, Proceeding of the IASTE eigth international conference, University of California at Berkeley, Hong kong 2002.
5. Memarian, G.H., "Architecture of Iranian underground cisterns- an element of sustainable residential and working life”, submitted to ICHH, India, 2006.
6. Memarian, G.H., Brown, F. E, “Patterns of Privacy and Hospitality in the traditional Persian house”, Proceeding of the IASTE fifth international Conference, Identity, Tradition and Built Form, Vol 100, University of California at Berkeley, 1996, pp. 42-82.
7. Memarian, G.H., A, Islam, “ Tourism and Change in Iranian Traditional Architecture: Shrines”, Proceeding of the IASTE sixth international conference, Tourism and Changes, University of California at Berkeley, 1998.
8. Memarian, G.H., " A Comparative Study of Iranian Traditional Houses”, Fourth international Conference of the Monde Iranian, Paris, 1999.
9. Memarian, G.H., A, Islam, “ The Pointed Arches and Contribution of Ghiath al Din Kashani in the 15 Century”, First International Conference on Ghiath al Din Kashani, University of Kashan, November 2000.
10. Memarian, G.H, Brown, F. E, “ The architectural borders”, Proceeding of the IASTE eigth international conference, University of California at Berkeley, Hong kong 2002.
11. Memarian, G.H., Brown, F. E, “ Pars in Dubai and Dubai in Pars: Problem of Identity”, submitted to the IASTE ninth international conference, University of California at Berkeley, Dubai, 2004.
12. Memarian, G.H., " Architecture of Iranian underground cisterns- an element of sustainable residential and working life”, submitted to ICHH, India, 2006.
13. Memarian, G.H., Brown, F. E., "Climate, Culture and Religion: Aspects of Iranian Courtyard Houses", JAPR, 2003 (ISI Journal).
14. Memarian, G.H., "Cultural impact on housing in Iran: A Comparison of traditional houses with contemporary houses", second meeting of construction and architecture, Tehran, 1999.
15. Memarian, G.H., "A Critical issue of the paper with the Topic: Impact of Iranian construction methods on medieval European Buildings", Memar: Journal of architecture, Tehran, 1999.
16. Memarian, G.H., "A research in building related to Qanavat or Kariz: Payabhaye Yazd" , the papers categories of Qanavat, Regional Water body corporation of Yazd, pp. 663-673,Yazd, 2000
17. Memarian, G.H., "Correlation with Nature in Abyaneh's Mosques" , second international conference of Mosques, Tehran, 2000
18. Memarian, G.H., "Architecture of Underground cisterns in Qazvin", Asar: Journal of research in architrecture and cultural heritage, Tehran, 2004.
19. Memarian, G.H., "Space Syntaxes in Architecture", Soffeh: Journal of Research in Architecture, Tehran, 2004.
20. Memarian, G.H., "Conservation Boundaries, revitalization and restoration of vernacular and monumental buildings", Sevencities journal, No.12 and 13, pp70-78, Tehran, 2003.
21. Memarian, G.H., "Unnoticed status of Iranian architecture in the history of world architecture", journal of architecture& culture, Tehran, 2002.
22- Memarian, G.H., " Constructional Methods of Underground Cisterns", Tehran, Honarname, 2009.
23- Memarian, G.H., " A Survey on Meaning Interpretation of Iranian Architecture by Humanities Scientists", Edited book, Tehran, The center of architectural and urbanism studies of housing ministry, 2008.
24- Memarian, G.H, Jahanbakhsh Heidar, " A view on Architectural Education in Iran", Journal of Engineering Education, Tehran, 2009.
25- Memarian, G.H., "Architectural analysis of Jame Fahraj Mosque", International journal of engineering and technics, Iran university of science and technology, Tehran, 2005.
26- Memarian, G.H., Hashemi, S.M., " The Meaning of a house According to Islamic Thought", the first conference on Zagros Traditional Settlements, Sanandaj, 2008 .
30. Memarian, G.H., "Brick Art-works of Qajar Royal Period in Shiraz", Farhangestan Honar (the academy of art and culture), Tehran, 2008
Seminars:
1. Memarian, G.H. "Iranian architecture, a way to self recognition", Engineering Organization of Isfahan, 2005
2- Memarian, G.H., "Persian Contributions from Fars to the world architecture", persianology Congress, Shiraz, 2005
3- Memarian, G.H., "Iranian architect ", university of Shahid Bahonar and Azad Eslamic University, Shiraz, 200,5
4- Memarian, G.H., "Iranian mosques architecture", Confrence of Iran cultural week ,2005, Dakar, Senegal
5- Memarian, G.H., "Stone architecture of historical buildings in Fars", Iran, university of cultural heritage, Tehran, 2005.
6- Memarian, G.H., " Research Methods in House Typology", Shiraz, 2009.
7- Memarian, G.H., " Khorasani Architectural Style" Mashad, 2009.
8- Memarian, G.H., " A Survey on Islamic Architectural Studies", Mashad, 2009.
9- Memarian, G.H., " A New Method of Introducing Jami Mosque of Isfahan", Isfahan, 2008.
10- Memarian, G.H. " Architectural Theory", Shiraz, 2009.
TEACHING
1985-9 Class on Persian Islamic Architecture
1991-92 at School of Fine Art, Tehran University.
1993 Class on Persian Islamic Architecture at School of Architecture of
Imam Khomeni University of Qazvin.
1999-2000 Class on Introduction of World Architecture at School of Architecture of Yazd University.
2000 Class on Persian Islamic Architecture at School of Architecture of Shiraz University.
1986- 2010 University of Science and Technology,
BA: Iranian Islamic Architecture, Building Recording and Measurements
MA: Architectural Theory, Vernacular Architecture, Iranian Constructional Method
Ph. D: Iranian Islamic Architecture, Comparative Studies in Architecture.
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
1985 Personal Architecture Practice:
Design for a Ameliorative site in Azerbaijan.
1990-1 Conservation of Traditional House at Yazd.
1992 Development plan for the "Tankaman village”.
RESEARCH PROJECTS
1- Architecture of water resources in villages and cities: Qazvin Cisterns , University of Science and Technology, 2000.
2- Typology of Iranian houses: houses of Shiraz , University of Science and Technology, 2000.
3- Iranian Architecture Boundaries , University of Science and Technology, 2000.
4- Iranian Architecture , science & research Branch of Azad Islamic University of Iran, 2001
5- Ten historical building in Fars , Oqaf organization of Fars, 2002.
6- Cities identity in Fars , University of Shiraz in associate with Organization of Rehabilitating and Improvement of Urban Fabrics, to be continued.
7- How to Publish a Book, University of Science and Technology, 2002.
8- A Morphology of Jami Mosque Domes, University of Science and Technology, 2010.
9- Documentation of Iranian Houses: Shiraz and Jahrom, The center of architectural and urbanism studies of housing ministry, 2010.
AWARDS
1- Revitalization of a historical house in Yazd: khaneh Rasoulian, Yazd, Iran
2- Prized for Revitalization of a historical house in Yazd: khaneh Rasoulian, from the Minister of science, Iran
3- Prized Lecturer, University of Science and Technology, Iran, 1994
4- Prized researcher, from Cultural Heritage Organization of Iran, 2006
5- Awarded for architectural design of Shohada Monument, from the Dean of University of Science and Technology, Iran, 2008
EXHEBITIONS:
1- Water Architectural Elements , Tehran, Reza Abbasi Museum, 2001.
2- Tehran Traditional Houses , Reza Abbasi Museum, 2001.
3- Tehran Traditional Houses , Tehran Municipal Gallery, 2002.
4- Shirazi Traditional Houses , Hafez Gallery, 2003.
5- Architecture of Underground Cisterns in Naiin , Naiin, 2003.
6- Saint Names in Iranian Architecture: Architectural Calligraphy , Tehran, 2007.
7- Saint Names in Iranian Architecture: Architectural Calligraphy , Tehran, 2008.
8- Saint Names in Iranian Architecture: Architectural Calligraphy , Tehran, 2008, in 6 Galleries
