This research is aimed at reviving the positive aspects of extended family households. The impacts of extended family living on housing design are studied in two steps. In the first step, the history and precedents of extended family housing are explored in both traditional and modern societies. Aside from courtyard houses, numerous other models of extended family housing are introduced and it ...

Iranian traditional homes are unique architecture samples with an Iranian essence. These homes are a suitable subject for research in Iranian architecture. These homes can provide answers to some question that we have these days, like using geometry in architectural design of this home.  Iranian traditional architects have been interested in geometry and been using in almost all parts of homes....

The Achaemenid site of Dahan-i Gholaman is located in Sistan province (Ancient Zaranka). This city formed at the beginning of the Achaemenid period without any background of establishment and abandoned after 150 years. The water of site supply through the transfer of water from one of Helmand's branches and supported with favorable agricultural land and the canebrake around Hamoon. Architectura...

Decoration is an inseparable part of architecture in every culture and land. This subject has a valuable situation in native art. In native art, it has a meaning and concept beyond the embellishment and external cover. This is the reflection of cultural concepts and symbols along the historical lines which is used not to the purpose of self-expression, but to express an inner conception. Archit...