Islamic ideology, sustainable development & Iranian desert cities

Examining historical urban fabric of iranian desert cities demonstrates that one of the best response to the natural laws in the establishment of an appropriate built environment for human life, was considered in these settlement principles applied to the establishment of these cities not only did not impose disturbance and damages to the environment but have also granted perfection to matters. This paper endeavors to recognize, those attributes of architecture and. Spatial organization of Iranian desert cities which are derived from both people's beliefs and, culture, and in harmony with environmental conditions. These are discussed under the following, main titles: -After a brief introduction, the Islamic pints of view on human beings. nature their relationship and sustainable development are defined. The next part of the paper discusses cities and sustainable development through three sections expressing the principles predominating over nature and human life, introducing historical examples, and the present attitude of Iranian desert cities in response to the principles. - The final part of the paper is the conclusion in which the main lessons for future are introduced.