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In recent years, the effects of climate change have become more noticeable in Iran, especially in big cities. In particular, climate-related flood risk is increasingly recognized as a potential threat in the capital city of Tehran. Accordingly, the present study aimed to provide a framework/assessment tool to measure Tehran’s resilience to flood risks. To this end, 21 professionals from different disciplines were selected through a purposive sampling procedure and were interviewed using semi-structured interviews. The analysis procedure resulted in the identification of 3 themes, 15 categories, 40 subcategories, and 235 codes. The themes were social, economic, and organizational; The identified categories were culture and education (since culture is something to be learned through formal and informal education this component has two features: culture and education), participation, trust, attitude, solidarity, resources, empowerment, flexibility, credit, supervision, intercommunication, rules, specialization, and research. Validation of the indicators and their usability based on the opinions of local experts was used to calibrate the assessment tool and ensure its context-sensitivity. The results of this research can help planners and policymakers to increase their awareness of flood resilience. The approach taken in this research may also be useful for developing flood resilience assessment tools in other Iranian cities as well as in other cities of the Global South with similar conditions.
Behnam Ghasemzadeh; Zahra Zarabadi; Hamid Majedi; Mostafa Behzadfar; Ayyoob Sharifi. A Framework for Urban Flood Resilience Assessment with Emphasis on Social, Economic and Institutional Dimensions: A Qualitative Study. Sustainability 2021, 13, 7852 .
AMA StyleBehnam Ghasemzadeh, Zahra Zarabadi, Hamid Majedi, Mostafa Behzadfar, Ayyoob Sharifi. A Framework for Urban Flood Resilience Assessment with Emphasis on Social, Economic and Institutional Dimensions: A Qualitative Study. Sustainability. 2021; 13 (14):7852.
Chicago/Turabian StyleBehnam Ghasemzadeh; Zahra Zarabadi; Hamid Majedi; Mostafa Behzadfar; Ayyoob Sharifi. 2021. "A Framework for Urban Flood Resilience Assessment with Emphasis on Social, Economic and Institutional Dimensions: A Qualitative Study." Sustainability 13, no. 14: 7852.
Since the impacts of climate change will last for many years, adaptation to this phenomenon should be prioritized in urban management plans. Although Tehran, the capital of Iran, has been subject to a variety of climate change impacts in recent years, appropriate adaptation measures to address them are yet to be taken. This study primarily aims to categorize the barriers to climate change adaptation in Tehran and analyze the way they interact with each other. The study was done in three steps: first, the focus group discussion (FGD) method was used to identify the barriers; next, the survey and the structural equation modeling (SEM) were used to validate the barriers, identify their importance, and examine their possible inter-relationships; and finally, the interpretive structural modeling (ISM) was applied to categorize and visualize the relationships between the barriers. Results show that barriers related to the ‘structure and culture of research’, ‘laws and regulations’, and ‘planning’ belong to the cluster of independent barriers and are of greater significance. The ‘social’ barrier and barriers related to ‘resources and resource management’ are identified as dependent barriers and are of lesser importance. Barriers related to ‘governance’, ‘awareness’, ‘education and knowledge’, ‘communication and interaction’, and ‘economy’ are identified at the intermediate cluster. The findings of this study can provide planners and decision makers with invaluable insights as to how to develop strategies for climate change adaptation in Tehran. Despite the scope of the study being confined to Tehran, its implications go far beyond this metropolis.
Behnam Ghasemzadeh; Ayyoob Sharifi. Modeling and Analysis of Barriers to Climate Change Adaptation in Tehran. Climate 2020, 8, 104 .
AMA StyleBehnam Ghasemzadeh, Ayyoob Sharifi. Modeling and Analysis of Barriers to Climate Change Adaptation in Tehran. Climate. 2020; 8 (10):104.
Chicago/Turabian StyleBehnam Ghasemzadeh; Ayyoob Sharifi. 2020. "Modeling and Analysis of Barriers to Climate Change Adaptation in Tehran." Climate 8, no. 10: 104.
A city as a context of urban human life requires meeting some standards which at a glance are called the standards of life quality. In fact, the quality of life is a complex and multi-dimensional concept. Measuring the quality of life in Iran, according to particular social, economic and cultural conditions of this country and also the emphasis of country twenty years visions on this issue, has special importance. Cultural gathering spaces improve social and economic vitality in one side and in other side provide favorable conditions for citizen leisure. Theatres are one of cultural complexes which have important role in the promotion of citizens' quality of life. What is today known as Tehran City Theatre is a beautiful circular cylindrical building which is located at Daneshjoo park ,Vali-e-Asr crossroad ,Tehran city; and for some reasons daily attracts hundreds of people. The objective of this study is to explain the role of City Theatre in promoting citizens' quality of life. Research method is analytical descriptive. Data collection method has been based on researcher's objective assessments and filling questionnaire. Cochran's formula was used to determine sampling volume and questionnaires were distributed among citizens of district 11, Tehran city; then 480 questionnaires gathered and analyzed. The research findings show that City Theatre has an effective and positive role on mental dimension of citizens' quality of life. The capabilities of this collection can be increased for citizens' quality of life by creating facilities such as transportation control and avoiding interference of riding and pedestrian, creating sitting and pause spaces in this collection, and spaces associated with this collection using. cultural spaces; gathering spaces; quality of life; Tehran City Theatre
Behnam Ghasemzadeh; Sahar Toofan; Ghasemzadeh Behnam; Toofan Sahar. The role of cultural gathering spaces in the promotion of citizen quality of life case study: Tehran City Theater. Geographica Pannonica 2014, 18, 18 -25.
AMA StyleBehnam Ghasemzadeh, Sahar Toofan, Ghasemzadeh Behnam, Toofan Sahar. The role of cultural gathering spaces in the promotion of citizen quality of life case study: Tehran City Theater. Geographica Pannonica. 2014; 18 (1):18-25.
Chicago/Turabian StyleBehnam Ghasemzadeh; Sahar Toofan; Ghasemzadeh Behnam; Toofan Sahar. 2014. "The role of cultural gathering spaces in the promotion of citizen quality of life case study: Tehran City Theater." Geographica Pannonica 18, no. 1: 18-25.
Throughout history, Islamic signs and signification were recognized and appreciated by both Muslim and Non-Muslim scholars. The Islamic style of architecture is not only used in mosques, but also in other Islamic buildings and even in gardens. The architecture encompasses both secular and religious artistic styles. The aim of this study is to contextualize the concept of Islamic architecture. It seeks to make the readers appreciate the heritage of Islamic architecture, and to clarify on misconceptions about Islamic architecture. This study examines various types of Islamic architecture and conducts a semiotic analysis of these works. The study defines the meaning and scope of Islamic architecture. It highlights the qualities and characteristics that make it unique and distinctive from other forms of architecture. It looks into the meanings and characteristics of the structures and explores the decorative styles used. Further, it explores the concept of Islamic architecture and analyses the meaning of some of the signs and significations. The findings indicate that the most common styles are calligraphy, geometry and floral designs. The study also finds that Islamic architecture encompasses both secular and religious artistic styles and has been influential in designing, constructing and decorating buildings in other cultures during both the ancient times and in the present day.
Behnam Ghasemzadeh; Atefeh Fathebaghalli; Ali Tarvirdinassab. SYMBOLS AND SIGNS IN ISLAMIC ARCHITECTURE. Revista Europeia de Estudos Artisticos 2013, 4, 62 -78.
AMA StyleBehnam Ghasemzadeh, Atefeh Fathebaghalli, Ali Tarvirdinassab. SYMBOLS AND SIGNS IN ISLAMIC ARCHITECTURE. Revista Europeia de Estudos Artisticos. 2013; 4 (3):62-78.
Chicago/Turabian StyleBehnam Ghasemzadeh; Atefeh Fathebaghalli; Ali Tarvirdinassab. 2013. "SYMBOLS AND SIGNS IN ISLAMIC ARCHITECTURE." Revista Europeia de Estudos Artisticos 4, no. 3: 62-78.
The objective of this research is to discuss the problem of how architectural spaces exist and attend in Iranian miniatures. That is professional way and planning to encounter particular and valuable architecture that today there is in Iranian miniatures. This study with the aim of identifying framework Structure of conducted architecture and reference to articles, professional resources and survey has attempted to provide an appropriate field for understanding the reason and logic about this valuable architecture. This Structure has been formulated, after identifying miniatures in the first stage and analyzing their contents in the second stage. Among the results gained after miniatures analysis: architecture functionality beyond its social meaning, scale independence of the building and human scale of the buildings, simultaneous images of inside and outside space and special idealism can be mentioned. The results of this study can be considered in architectural planning and urban development of Iran, and can pave the way of future researches.
Behnam Ghasemzadeh. FRAMEWORK – ARCHITECTURE IN IRANIAN MINIATURES. Revista Europeia de Estudos Artisticos 2013, 5, 34 -48.
AMA StyleBehnam Ghasemzadeh. FRAMEWORK – ARCHITECTURE IN IRANIAN MINIATURES. Revista Europeia de Estudos Artisticos. 2013; 5 (1):34-48.
Chicago/Turabian StyleBehnam Ghasemzadeh. 2013. "FRAMEWORK – ARCHITECTURE IN IRANIAN MINIATURES." Revista Europeia de Estudos Artisticos 5, no. 1: 34-48.