Original Paper
Twentieth Century Urbanization in Bangladesh and a Spell of High and Unsustainable Urban Growth

Md. Abdur Rouf

Volume 8, Issue 3 , September 2018, Pages 5-14

Abstract
  Bangladesh is still a low urbanized country although it experienced a rising trend in the level of urbanization throughout the twentieth century and had a remarkably high urban growth immediately after its independence in 1971. The country recorded the highest ever annual average growth rate (9.04) and ...  Read More

Original Paper
Geomatics and Architectural Heritage: a Multi-layer Interactive Map of Tuscia-Italy

Alessia Bianco

Volume 8, Issue 3 , September 2018, Pages 15-22

Abstract
  The main aims of this research are the design and implementation of a multilayered and interactive geomatic map of the cultural heritage of Tuscia, one of the richest and most complex cultural areas of Italy, thanks to the presence of different civilizations, from Etruscans and Romans to the Middle Age. ...  Read More

Original Paper
The Optimization of Open- Space Based on Social Theory in Iran

mahran faramarzi; naser barati; Iraj Etesam

Volume 8, Issue 3 , September 2018, Pages 23-32

Abstract
  The usage of social theories in the human-built environment caused to enhance life quality. It may consist of human needs in residential areas. Sometimes, building codes can help to exist accepted life space, but the building codes do not have basic theory such as actual open space in residential plots. ...  Read More

Original Paper
Explaining the Methods of Architecture Representation Using Semiotic Analysis (Umberto Eco's Theory of Architecture Codes)

Seyed Mojtaba Shojaee; Seyed Ali Akbar Saremi

Volume 8, Issue 3 , September 2018, Pages 33-48

Abstract
  : In this paper, it is tried to explain the concept of representation and architectural representation through a qualitative methodology, approach its procedure for gradual creation in architecture and then according to scholars and to obtain the effect of this concept in the process of architectural ...  Read More

Original Paper
An Evaluation of Zendeveri (Lifelikeness) in the Architecture of Imam Jome’eh House in Isfahan

Houtan Iravani; Farideh Salehi; neda zamani; Elnaz Hashemi

Volume 8, Issue 3 , September 2018, Pages 49-60

Abstract
  The present study intends to shed light on 25 lifelikeness layers in Imam Jome’eh House (Khaneh Emam Jome’eh) in Isfahan as one of the prominent historical monuments dating back to Qajar dynasty. The present study intends to shed light on 25 lifelikeness layers in Imam Jome’eh House ...  Read More

Original Paper
Reading The Role of Yard in House

fahimeh padash; Mehdi Mahmoudi Kamel Abadi

Volume 8, Issue 3 , September 2018, Pages 61-70

Abstract
  In today lives, daily trips of house inhabitants to out is made using closed staircase spaces or lobbies. Lack of a place for neighbourly relation results in less recognition and in some cases there is no neighbourly and friendly relationship. Families and especially kids surrounded in-house space so, ...  Read More