the eroded fabric is the area of city or region due to the aging or lack of building strength , lack of proper infrastructure , physical limitations such as narrow pathways , social issues and high crime and environmental pollution , with no - stability and degradation of environmental quality .in our country , as in other countries , aging tissues in cities face multi - dimensional and highly ...

Quality of life is an Interdisciplinary and complex concept that have numerous definitions based on the discipline context. Urban walkability and pedestrian pathways are proven to be integral aspects of urban life nonetheless means for preserving historical urban fabric by more humane usage of urban space. Urban walkability affords to fill the gap between modern and traditional cities by reconc...

Altering existing buildings for new functions is not a new phenomenon. For example during the Renaissance period, monuments from ancient times were transformed for new uses. During the French Revolution (18th century), religious buildings were transformed for industrial functions or military uses after they had been confiscated and sold. In addition, During the last few decades in Western Europ...

Quranic inscriptions are among the decorative elements commonly used in Islamic architecture. This is largely due to the fact that among the Islamic visual arts, calligraphy is the most related with holy Quran. Through calligraphy, the Holy Speech is represented before the viewers’ eyes. In addition to immediate conveying of the holy message, the Islamic calligraphy meets, spiritually, an...

This paper is an attempt to present some strategies for regeneration of country historical textures that are worth of heritage and are in the center of urban discourse. In this regard cultural regeneration as the basis of theoretical discussion is considered. In this approach, culture is known as the main urban asset. The city of Qazvin with its worth historical context, potential for cultur...

The duality and severance between knowledge and action, academy and profession has been a serious issue in contemporary urban planning literature. Considerable discussions and relevant questions have been posed from different perspectives in this academic realm. Coherent and significant possible linkage between the university course of “Urban regeneration for vulnerable historical urban f...