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A conceptual model for housing design under pandemic conditions using Norberg-Schulz’s spatial language
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Narges Davoodi *   , Fatemeh Nafar , Raziyeh Labibzadeh |
| Department of Architecture, Islamic Azad University, Science and Research Branch, Tehran, Iran. , ndavoodi473@gmail.com |
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Abstract: (1125 Views) |
Objective: The COVID-19 pandemic has redefined the concept of home, highlighting its role as a multidimensional space capable of responding to diverse and evolving human needs. This study aims to identify and prioritize key residential design criteria under pandemic conditions using Christian Norberg-Schulz’s phenomenological spatial theory.
Method: A descriptive–analytical approach was adopted. Initially, relevant design indicators and patterns were identified through a comprehensive review of theoretical and empirical literature on the concept of home and Norberg-Schulz’s spatial framework. Subsequently, a pairwise-comparison questionnaire based on a nine-point Likert scale was distributed among 40 experts in architecture, urban planning, environmental psychology, and public health. The quantitative data were analyzed using the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) with Expert Choice 11 software to determine the relative importance of each design criterion.
Results: The findings revealed that adaptability ranks highest among the design criteria, followed by spatial sequence, integration of work and home spaces, and restorative environments. These results emphasize the significance of spatial continuity, human–environment interaction, and hierarchical and communicative aspects of space in housing design.
Conclusions: Employing Norberg-Schulz’s theoretical components provides a comprehensive framework for designing homes that meet physical and functional requirements while promoting place identity, psychological well-being, and social resilience during crises. This approach offers an effective model for creating responsive, adaptable residential environments capable of addressing the challenges of pandemics and other emergencies.
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| Keywords: Pandemic, Home, Adaptability, Schulz’s spatial language, Responsive environment |
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Type of Study: Research |
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معماری
Received: 2025/05/2 | Accepted: 2025/12/23 | Published: 2026/03/15
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