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1- Department of Architecture, Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran
2- Department of Architecture, Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran ,neda_monfared@iust.ac.ir
2- Department of Architecture, Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran ,
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In recent years, depression that is the common mental disorder has become increasingly prevalent especially because of home quarantine imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic. One the other hand, housing as the essential container of human life in quarantine period become more effective specially on mental states and moods of human. Semi-open space design in housing is vital factor on reducing depression in quarantine period. So that, the aim of the paper is investigation of the effect of various semi-open spaces design parameters in reducing depression in quarantine period of COVID-19. The research employs a mixed-methods approach. In the literature review, the parameters of the paper were defined with descriptive method and then, the parameters were weightened by Shannon entropy. Subsequently, a questionnaire based on the weighted parameters is administered to the statistical population of residents in Vanak district. The survey method is used in this section. A Friedman test is conducted to rank the parameters on the questionnaire. The result shows that dimension of space; spatial diversity, archirectural details, lighting, greenery and placement of semi open space in plan are respectively the most influential factors of semi-open spaces in `reducing depression. The proposed design solutions for these factors are as follows: Space Dimensions: Minimum width of 2.5 meters and accordion doors, Spatial Diversity: Flexible furniture and minimum dimensions of 2.5 * 5 meters to accommodate diverse activities, aligning with the spatial dimensions, Architectural Details: Consideration of color, material properties, scent, water features, and vegetation, Natural Lighting: Deployable awning structures for the semi-open space roof, Greenery: Vegetation and planting possibilities in the veranda area using modular, interconnected flower pots. The findings highlight the significance of incorporating semi-open spaces in residential design to mitigate depression during the COVID-19 pandemic. The proposed design solutions offer practical guidelines for architects and urban planners to enhance residential well-being in the face of public health challenges.
Type of Study: Original Article |
Subject:
Identifying the way of life based on the three components of the body, lifestyle and concepts - meanings
Received: 2024/04/30 | Accepted: 2025/04/14
Received: 2024/04/30 | Accepted: 2025/04/14
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