|
Investigating gender components in Bandar Kong houses based on Isovist analysis
|
Naeme Dabirinezhad   , Hossein Soltanzadeh * , Mahnaz Mahmoody Zarandy |
| department of architecture, faculty of architecture and Urban Planning, Central Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran , h72soltanzadeh@gmail.com |
|
|
Abstract: (541 Views) |
Objective: The development of societies has led to an increased focus on the quality of space and user experience. In this context, extensive studies have been carried out on the impact of space on human perception. Several factors influence the quality of a home environment, and gender can be considered as one of the crucial qualitative aspects of space, especially in residential environments. This research aims to analyze the visual quality of space with a focus on gendered areas, which can serve as a valuable tool in the study of historical houses, particularly in the context of Bandar Kong, Hormozgan Province.
Method: The study uses a historical-interpretive approach to analyze how gender influences spatial organization in traditional homes. Twelve houses in Bandar Kong were selected as case studies to investigate the relationship between gender, space and visual perception. The homes were categorized into four main spatial areas: female-dominated, male-dominated, female-prioritized and male-prioritized spaces. The visual relationships and spatial configurations were then analyzed using the Isovist method to assess the impact of gender roles on privacy and spatial arrangement.
Results: The results show that gendered cultural beliefs significantly influence the spatial organization of traditional homes in Bandar Kong. In particular, women's spaces are highly protected from direct visual access, especially from the entrance of the house. In contrast, male-dominated spaces are visible from the entrance in 70% of homes. The visual relationship from the courtyard to the spaces also differs, with a more direct visual connection to the female-dominated spaces, although in 30% of the dwellings no visual access to these areas is allowed. The visual connection between male and female spaces is minimized by different privacy control methods, ensuring limited or no direct visual access between the two.
Conclusions: Gender plays a crucial role in the visual configuration and spatial organization of homes in Bandar Kong. The research highlights that privacy, particularly the protection of women from the gaze of outsiders, is a key cultural concern that is reflected in spatial design. The study suggests that understanding these gendered spatial arrangements offers valuable insights into traditional housing design and can inspire contemporary housing solutions that prioritize user satisfaction and cultural relevance.respectively have the greatest impact on They have improved the sense of attachment. |
|
| Keywords: Bandar Kong, gender, visual quality, Izovist, historical house |
|
|
Full-Text [PDF 1385 kb]
(163 Downloads)
|
Type of Study: Research |
Subject:
سکونتگاههای شهری و روستایی
Received: 2024/03/31 | Accepted: 2024/10/9 | Published: 2024/12/18
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Send email to the article author |
|
|
|
| Add your comments about this article |
|
|
|
