Geographical Information Systems (GISs) in architecture were initially limited to regional and urban development applications. Over recent years its potential has been recognized use evolved address planning architectural heritage management subjects. Nevertheless, evidence shows that teaching is scarce uneven. Directive 2007/2/EC, establishing the infrastructure for spatial information Europea...

The historical aspects of the Maykop city formation are highlighted from architectural and town-planning heritage point view. evolution spatial environment in part is considered. A retrospective analysis settlement planning organization during military fortification, taking into account strategic natural-climatic factors, carried out. Some monuments late 19th - early 20th centuries presented. f...

Looking from an historical perspective, it can be seen that many civilizations have lived in the country and consequently produced many different cultures and architectural products. One of the oldest cities which contain such historical examples which have lived until present is Tabriz. Its traditional houses are the most important places to represent the life style of the past. Lack of recogn...

Monumental tombs are among the most important monuments of contemporary Iran; they have become the symbol of different cities over time and attracted the attention of the audiences with various tastes. This study tries to explain the architectural components that affect the durability of these buildings and answers these questions: What are the architectural components of the emergence of form ...

Compensation measures are a new method for handling impact on cultural heritage in land use planning. The idea with compensation measures can be understood as an extension of the polluter pays principle. Today, compensation measures are mainly used when natural environments are damaged by development, but it is also possible to use compensation measures when a project results in negative impact...