Analyzing Contextualism and Presenting a Strategy Model in Mehr Housing Architecture, Ilam Province

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Associate Professor, Department of Architectural Engineering, Islamic Azad University, Ilam Branch, Ilam, Iran.

Abstract

Contextualism in architecture is an approach that seeks to adapt buildings to neighboring buildings and create a basis for adaptation to future buildings. Therefore, paying attention to it can improve the level of quality and satisfaction of the living environment of residents. The issue at hand here is to what extent the rules of contextual architecture have been observed in social housing buildings, especially in Mehr housing projects. Also, the success of Mehr housing projects from an architectural perspective in creating a sense of satisfaction among residents should be evaluated. The present study aimed to develop a model of contextual strategies in social housing architecture (Mehr Housing) in Ilam province using a mixed method (qualitative and quantitative). The data collection method in this study was library and field, using interview and questionnaire tools. In the qualitative part, interviews were conducted with architecture and urban design experts using the snowball method, which reached theoretical saturation with 12 people. The theme analysis method was also used to analyze qualitative data. In the quantitative part, a questionnaire was designed with the help of the concepts extracted in the qualitative part and then, after confirming its validity and reliability, it was distributed among 384 residents of Mehr Housing residential complexes in Ilam province using stratified sampling. Qualitative data analysis indicated the extraction of 76 selection codes, 25 sub-themes, and 4 main themes. Quantitative findings showed that physical, historical, socio-cultural, and natural factors were determined as contextual architectural strategies in Mehr Housing in Ilam province. Among the strategies developed, the natural strategy with an average rank of (2.87) had the highest importance and the historical strategy with an average rank of (2.12) had the lowest importance.

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Geography and Territorial Spatial Arrangement
Volume 15, Issue 55
June 2025
Pages 195-216

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  • Receive Date: 07 November 2024
  • Revise Date: 05 February 2025
  • Accept Date: 11 February 2025

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