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Abbas, N M A (2007) Construction claims in Saudi Arabia: a study of sources and associations of claims, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Strathclyde.
Abdalall, S (2017) Concurrent delay analysis in public works construction disputes: a cross-jurisdictional study of Egypt, Scotland and England, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Law School, University of Strathclyde.
Adjei-Kumi, T (1997) The development of an intelligent system for visual simulation of construction projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Strathclyde.
Al-Meshekeh, H S S (1991) The relationship between conflict management style and construction project effectiveness, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Strathclyde.
Alahmadi, N H (2018) Nudging contracting firms rivals within municipal road projects in Saudi Arabia to bid competitively, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Architecture , University of Strathclyde.
Bell, T (2018) A detailed investigation into the engineering properties and challenges affecting the potential introduction of a UK grown dowel-laminated timber floor panel into the domestic construction market, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Architecture, University of Strathclyde.
Branki, C N E (1995) Agents, applications, and interactions in collaborative building design, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Strathclyde.
Campos, C R (2023) Simplified Matlab calculation tool for LCA optimization of domestic buildings, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Strathclyde.
Charley, J (1995) The dialectic of the built environment: A study in the historical transformation of labour and space, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Strathclyde.
Coffey, M (1995) The propensity for participation in mechanical and electrical sub-contractors in the British construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Strathclyde.
Collins, H J (2007) Identity and interpretation of the built environment: a case study of interpretation of symbolic artefacts in the organisational built environment and it's effect on the identity forming process, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Strathclyde.
Craigen, A (1990) Britain's school building estate: evaluation by life cycle for effective maintenance, with an illustrated study on Glasgow schools, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Strathclyde.
Cummings, A J G (1980) The York Buildings Company: A case study in eighteenth century corporation mismanagement, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Strathclyde.
Duncheva, T A (2019) Offsite timber systems multi-factor productivity index, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Architecture , University of Strathclyde.
Hajjah Dayang Suzana, B H A A (2006) An exploration of the business environment of the construction industry of Negara Brunei Darussalam: in the context of public-private partnerships, privatisation and private finance initiatives, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Architecture and Building Science , University of Strathclyde.
Hand, J W (1998) Removing barriers to the use of simulation in the building design professions, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Strathclyde.
Hassanien, A (2003) Analysing hotel repositioning through property renovation in the hospitality industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, The Scottish Hotel School , University of Strathclyde.
Hughes, J (2020) Global claims in engineering and construction contracts, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Law School , University of Strathclyde.
Ibrahim, W A B (2016) Regulatory framework for adjudicators in the Malaysian construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Law School , University of Strathclyde.
Makulsawatudom, A (2003) Construction productivity measurement and improvement in Thailand by improved work-sampling, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Architecture and Building Science, University of Strathclyde.
Mansfield, N R (1990) The internationalisation of the British construction consulting sector and technology transfer in developing countries, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Marketing , University of Strathclyde.
McElroy, L B (2009) Embedding integrated building performance assessment in design practice, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Architecture and Building Science , University of Strathclyde.
McLellan, R (1994) The use of project management procedures by construction contractors, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Civil Engineering , University of Strathclyde.
Mohd Nor, M F I (2019) The development of a pedagogical framework for the integration of building information modelling in the architecture degree programme in Malaysia, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Architecture , University of Strathclyde.
Morbitzer, C A (2003) Towards the integration of simulation into the building design process, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Strathclyde.
Nakhi, A E (1995) Adaptive construction modelling within whole building dynamic simulation, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Strathclyde.
Newton, S (1983) Analysis of construction economics: a cost simulation model, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Architecture and Building Science , University of Strathclyde.
Orsaah, S (1984) Perception and management of risk in the construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Marketing , University of Strathclyde.
Salamati, A A (2001) Urban housing design in Iran in response to socio-cultural and environmental conditions, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Architecture and Building Science, University of Strathclyde.
- Type: Thesis
- Keywords: built environment; evaluation; housing design; housing projects; population; urban development; valuation; professional; sustainability; questionnaire survey; Australia; Iran
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- URL: http://oleg.lib.strath.ac.uk:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=20365
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The purpose of this study was to formulate guidelines for urban housing design in Tehran based on the cultural norms of its residents and the city's environmental conditions. The initial cause of this study was the lack of a framework for the design and evaluation of new housing projects in Tehran and the aim was to investigate the suitability or otherwise of high-rise high-density housing forms for Iranian society. In order to achieve the main objectives of this thesis, a series of studies were undertaken. The theoretical background relating to the main issues of this research was reviewed and where possible related to Iranian culture and way of life. It is universally acknowledged that increasing the quality of the built environment will improve people's quality of life. In this regard general human needs and their interpretation in design terms are investigated. It is also known that environmental and ecological conditions have a direct impact on people's quality of life. Ignoring environmental needs results in gradual destruction of the regional and global environment, which in turn undermines the quality of urban settlements. For this reason ecological and environmental issues related to sustainable urban living and development are analysed. In order to find out whether or not there are alternative settlement forms that could be more suitable for Iranian urban housing a number of recently developed urban settlement theories and projects are also investigated. The socio-economic background and housing conditions of Tehran were investigated. A questionnaire survey programme was developed to gather information on the degree of user satisfaction in four selected settlements in Tehran. The data collected was crosschecked with local observations and physical measurements of the areas. A detailed analysis of this data proved that there is a high degree of user satisfaction with dwellings, but about a third of the respondents were not satisfied with their neighbourhood. The study of human needs and environmental sustainability issues, in accordance with Iranian and Islamic culture, produces a list of housing demands on which the design of future housing in Tehran ought to be based. Based on the list of demands - the outcome of investigations on general human needs, Iranian Socio-cultural conditions, and the environmental ecological sustainability issues -a set of design guidelines for future housing in Iran are developed. Using a list of criteria - derived from the previously developed design guidelines - all the urban development projects in Tehran and the UK that were studied are compared and evaluated to determine their qualities and densities. Also investigated is the applicability in Tehran of the neighbourhood model, on which many recent British, American, and Australian development guidelines are based. From this comparison and evaluation, the thesis concludes that in order to achieve high density it is not necessary to resort to high-rise forms as low-rise fortris, if applied consistently, can achieve similar densities on a more human scale. In response to Islamic culture and environmental sustainability issues it is necessary to have access to local services and facilities within walking distance. To support their viability within a neighbourhood, a threshold population is required; in the case of Tehran this does not seem to be a significant problem. The population should be evenly distributed in order to achieve a balanced urban environment. A balanced relationship between the built up area and the countryside is essential. The translation of these key issues would form the structure of a walkable neighbourhood. In order to achieve a high quality urban environment, housing design guidelines on a national level are required that can help the decision-making process as well as helping the relevant professionals in their work. The thesis concludes with a set of recommendations for the implementation of the design guidelines.
Sinha, S (2006) Skill based framework for measuring complexity of construction projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Strathclyde.
Tennant, S (2007) Site management teams and project performance in the UK construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Architecture , University of Strathclyde.
Verzobio, A (2020) Supporting rational decision-making in civil engineering, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Strathclyde.
Walters, R J (1983) An evaluation of user experience of CAAD: With particular reference to health buildings, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Strathclyde.
Wools, R M (1971) The subjective appraisal of buildings, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Strathclyde.
Yakubu, S U-N (2017) The barriers to the implementation and enforcement of the Building Code Standards Structural Provisions for mid-rise residential buildings: the case of Nigeria, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Strathclyde.
Zhang, L (2022) Risk management framework to guide off-site manufacturing process: a Chinese perspective, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Strathclyde.
Zubairu, M (1990) Sites and services housing development: Strategies for improving the effective demand for projects by low-income families in the urban areas of Nigeria, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Strathclyde.