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Habibzadeh Omran M, Einifar A, Shahcheraghi A. Analyzing the Relationship between the Elements of Spatial Organization by the Syntax of Space in order to Improve the Satisfaction of Residents in Residential Units (case study: residential examples of Amol city). CIAUJ 2024; 9 (1) :109-134
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1- Faculty of Art and Architecture, Tehran South Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
2- Faculty of Architecture, Collage of Fine Arts, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran , aeinifar@ut.ac.ir
3- Department of Architecture, The Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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Housing is a fundamental component of urban living, with the spatial organization of residential units influencing collective relationships among residents. This research examines both the objective and topological analysis of residential structures in Amol city using space syntax, alongside measuring residents' subjective perceptions through satisfaction surveys regarding the spatial relationships within their units. The relationship between solitude and collective interaction in spatial organization is a key factor affecting resident satisfaction. The primary goal of the study is to explore how the spatial organization elements impact satisfaction levels concerning solitude and collective interaction in apartment settings. Another objective is to offer design recommendations to improve the quality of spatial communication in residential units. The research addresses the following questions: What is the role of these components in resident satisfaction? Which sample demonstrates the highest satisfaction with spatial organization? What design improvements can enhance satisfaction? To conduct this study, apartment samples from four districts of Amol were selected, analyzed using E-Graph with space syntax techniques, and resident satisfaction was assessed through questionnaires and correlation tests. Among the samples, Example Four, with a broken plan and effective spatial separation between private and communal areas, showed the highest satisfaction levels. The findings indicate that spatial organization significantly influences the behavioral and cognitive patterns of residents within their living spaces.
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Type of Study: Original Article | Subject: Conceptualization of theorizing in Islamic architecture and urban ism
Received: 2023/08/5 | Accepted: 2024/05/19 | ePublished: 2024/06/29

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