Architectural Space Affordance of Iranian Traditional Houses in Response to Levels of Physical and Spiritual Human Needs: (Case studies: Boroujerdiha house in Kashan and Zinatolmolk house in Shiraz)

Abstract

According to researchers in the field of environmental design, contemporary architecture lacks the comprehensiveness required to create the appropriate affordances to respond to diverse needs of humans. This study selected Iranian traditional houses have relatively been successful in satisfying the needs of users and influencing their behavior. Accordingly, it followed recognition affordances of the architecture of these houses and their impact on the behavior of their users. Then by using analytical-deductive method, these affordances that correspond to the physical, biological and spiritual needs of human that are the most important factor influencing user behavior have been categorized.