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An analysis of the factors affecting the formation of housing in the old fabric of Khash city
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Abolfazl Heidari   , Jamshid Davtalab * , Kamran Shahnavazi |
| Department of Architecture, Faculty of Art and Architecture, University of Zabol, Zabol, Iran. , jdavtalab@uoz.ac.ir |
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Abstract: (1126 Views) |
Objective: In recent years, increasing attention has been paid to the formation of historic urban fabrics and vernacular housing in order to benefit from past architectural traditions. An examination of the contemporary urban fabric of Khash, located in Sistan and Baluchestan Province, reveals that its architecture has developed without adequate consideration of the urban context and is largely based on an incomplete adaptation of metropolitan architectural patterns. This research aims to identify the residential patterns of the historic fabric of Khash and to analyze the interaction of historical, cultural, and climatic factors influenced by the indigenous knowledge of Yazdi architects.
Method: This study adopts a descriptive–analytical research method, employing library-based studies and field observations. A total of 22 selected residential units within the historic fabric of Khash were examined. Data analysis was conducted across three spatial scales: macro, meso, and micro.
Results: At the macro scale, the analysis focused on settlement location, building orientation, solid–void ratio, physical form, and proportions. At the meso scale, spatial depth, structural system, form, and architectural appearance of the houses were investigated. At the micro scale, architectural elements and construction details of the residential units were analyzed.
Conclusions: The findings indicate that all three spatial scales have played a significant role in shaping the historic fabric of Khash. These characteristics have been strongly influenced by the indigenous knowledge of Yazdi architects who migrated to the region. The transfer of this knowledge and its impact on building design and construction has led to the emergence of a distinct cultural and architectural identity. Furthermore, the hot and arid climate has guided architectural design toward the use of natural ventilation, local materials, and introverted spatial patterns, thereby enhancing environmental comfort. The results of this study can serve as a reference for the analysis of similar historic urban fabrics in other Iranian cities and contribute to the integration of cultural values, indigenous knowledge, and climatic considerations, providing a foundation for developing contemporary approaches to conservation and sustainable development of historic urban fabrics.
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| Keywords: Housing Pattern, Physical Structure, Historic Urban Fabric, Khash (Iran). |
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Type of Study: Research |
Subject:
سکونتگاههای شهری و روستایی
Received: 2025/05/28 | Accepted: 2025/07/27 | Published: 2025/12/21
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