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The courtyard has been one of the main spaces in houses, particularly in traditional architecture of Iran, that has played a significant role in the spatial organization of houses. The main question of this research is: What is the relationship between the spatial organization of historical houses with single-courtyard and double-courtyard, and the number of courtyards? The aim of this research is to discover the relationship between the number of courtyards (single-courtyard and double-courtyard) and the spatial organization of historical houses. The required information for this research has been gathered through library resources, documents from the Cultural Heritage Organization, and field observations. The study employs a descriptive-analytical method with a qualitative approach to analyze the case studies. The statistical population consists of (20) single-courtyard and double-courtyard historical houses from the Qajar period in Tabriz. This research was conducted in three stages: In the first stage, the influential factors in the spatial organization of historical houses were introduced. In the second stage, the houses plans were analyzed based on the factors derived from the theoretical framework of the research. In the third stage, the data obtained from the analysis of the samples were compiled and concluded. The study specifically examines the main and selected spaces of the houses, including the entrance, courtyard, Tanabi (main hall), rooms, Iwan (a type of porch), and stairs. Various factors influence the spatial organization of historical houses, and this research focuses on those related to the research topic. One of these factors is the geometry of spatial layout; the study of historical houses architecture often shows that the courtyard is usually a central space, with other spaces and functions arranged around it. Therefore, central and radial layout patterns are more prevalent in studies focused on courtyards. Besides the central and radial layout patterns, the geometric pattern of the spaces around the courtyards, which reflecting the geometric form of the built fronts around the courtyard, is also influential and worth examining in the geometry of spatial layout. Another influential factor in the spatial organization of historical houses is axes. Based on studies, it can be stated that movement axes (internal and external), visual axis, and symmetry axis are the main influential axes in the spatial organization of historical houses. Another factor is hierarchy; in historical houses, hierarchy is more about spatial hierarchy and access hierarchy. According to studies, it can be stated that the elongation of courtyards, the depth of spaces relative to the entrance, and permeability are influential in the spatial and access hierarchy.In summary, it can be stated that in single-courtyard and double-courtyard houses, various factors such as the geometry of spatial layout (based on central and radial layout patterns, and the geometric pattern of the spaces around the courtyards), axes (based on internal and external movement axes, visual axis, and symmetry axis), and spatial and access hierarchy (based on elongation of courtyards, depth of spaces relative to the entrance, and permeability) collectively indicate a specific type of spatial organization, related to each of the two mentioned types. The research findings show that although these factors are similar in some cases, they also create differences in the spatial organization of single-courtyard and double-courtyard plans. For instance, the study of the geometry of spatial layout shows differences in the arrangement of spaces relative to the courtyard, differences in massing and the number of built fronts around the courtyard, the degree of introversion relative to the type of courtyard, and etc. The study of axes indicates differences in movement paths and internal spatial relationship, differences in the direction of visual axes, the manner of symmetry observance, and etc. The study of hierarchy shows differences in the division of the house's areas, differences in the placement of spaces at various depths relative to the entrance based on their function, and etc.

The application of geometric patterns in Iranian art and architecture has a long history. The design of geometric motifs, especially after Islam, has been employed to determine the dimensions of the structures and to obtain the desired proportions. The design of the structure is basically based on regular geometric shapes and their combinations, and among these shapes, regular pentagons play a more aesthetic role. The present study distinguishes and deals with the geometric analysis of mosques’ design and optimization in different periods of time which was performed on the structure of pentagon geometry. The mosques of Tabriz, built in different historical periods, were selected to study the adaptation of pentagonal geometry to the structure of mosques. The majesty and aesthetics of the buildings indicates that the architectures have skills on various sciences, including geometry and mathematics. Looking closely to the eight mosques from the Seljuk to the Safavid periods in Tabriz shows that the main problem in this study is adapting the pentagonal geometry to the structure of the mosque, both in plan and elevation.Furthermore, it will be investigated whether the pigeon geometry is used in the same way in all eras or whether the predominance of this structure can be determined in specific eras.The results show that the design and construction of the four Mosques including (Saheb-al-Amr, Kabood, Zahiriyeh, Haj Safar Ali) have been employed the Pentagon geometry effectively in both plan and elevation. The other mosques did not adapt the Pentagon geometry. With reference to the era of the mosques which has the conformity with the Pentagon geometry, it is clear that the Safavid architectures have been applied the Pentagon geometry more effective and prevailing than the other periods.

Due to the rapid growth and expansion of cities, the role of humans in urban spaces has weakened, resulting in a loss of vitality and happiness. As a solution, this study focuses on Ark Alley, one of the oldest and most active central axes in Tabriz city. The dominance of cars over pedestrians in this area has reduced the quality of urban space and deprived citizens of peace and comfort. Pedestrian movement in this axis has become highly inefficient. Developing a suitable sidewalk for residents and tourists is a way to revive the historical context and improve the quality of joy and happiness. This applied research uses the descriptive-analytical method, with data collection done through library and field methods, including a questionnaire and observation. The priority and importance of each studied index were measured using Friedman's test in SPSS and EXCEL software. The findings show a significant difference between the responses to pedestrian indicators and the Happy City approach. Prioritizing the studied indicators differs from the perspective of citizens living in Ark Alley in Tabriz. The results highlight the importance of urban investment in sidewalk development to improve the quality of urban life and revitalize historical contexts.

A variety of activities are carried out in a house. This range includes the most private behaviors of members to their collective and social activities. The organization of these activities should be such that while facilitating them in different parts of the house, their incompatible interference is also prevented. This concept, known as functional compatibility, is directly related to the issue of functional efficiency. Based on this, the analysis of this relationship is the basis of the current research. Also, investigating the evolution of these concepts in the course of architectural structural changes that have occurred due to the passage of time is another goal of this research. Based on this, by selecting 18 examples of Qajar period houses in Tabriz city, an attempt has been made to investigate this issue. The reason for choosing Tabriz as the geographical area of ​​the research is its strategic position in the exchange with the Western world, and the reason for choosing the Qajar period as the temporal area of ​​the research was the beginning of modern trends in Iranian architecture in this period. The basic theory in this research is the theory of space syntax, and the tools used for analysis are Depthmap software and Syntax plugin in Grasshopper software. After reviewing the literature, effective indicators on the issue of functional compatibility in houses were extracted and suitable syntactic tools were introduced to analyze each one in the form of a theoretical research framework. Then, by analyzing each sample in the relevant software environment, data related to each index was extracted and analyzed. The results of the research showed that the most important change that occurred in the configuration system of houses in Tabriz during the Qajar period is the transformation of the central courtyard pattern in the early and middle of the Qajar to the Kushki pattern at the end of this period. Also, with the change in the configuration system of houses from an introverted model to an extroverted model at the end of the Qajar period, the issue of functional compatibility has changed in relation to some indicators and has not seen much change in relation to others. This issue can also be mentioned in connection with the functional efficiency of these houses. Based on this, it can be concluded that functional efficiency is a relative concept that depending on different conditions, different criteria affect its promotion or decline. Based on this, the research questions can be presented as follows:- How is the issue of functional compatibility in different house patterns in the city of Tabriz during the Qajar period? - What effects did the changes in the spatial configuration system of different house patterns during the Qajar period in this city have on the functional compatibility of their different spaces? - What effect did these changes have on the functional efficiency of these houses? In this article at first the developments in the houses of Tabriz are evaluated, and the factors affecting these changes are also introduced. Then the definition of functional efficiency and related indicators in a residential use is discussed. Finally, in the theoretical framework section of the research, the relationship between the desired indicators of the research in explaining the functional efficiency of the houses and the tools introduced to measure these indicators in the body of the houses are explained according to the characteristics and abilities of each of them. As mentioned earlier, this article aims to evaluate the link between architectural concepts related to functional compatibility and their impact on the functional efficiency of spaces in a house. Since the nature of both issues is related to the discussion of space arrangement and how to configure different spaces in a house, therefore, the most suitable method for their analysis is to use the technique of space syntax. This technique consists of various tools that can be used to analyze different spatial patterns and relationships between their components. In this technique, various tools are used to analyze the spatial configurations, among which the most important are the two software "Depthmap" and "Synthetic Plugin in the Grasshopper software". Depthmap software is used to analyze visual and physical access in the plans, and Grasshopper software is used to extract explanatory diagrams related to the plans and also to analyze the mathematical relationships between their different spaces. The indicators presented in the theoretical framework of the research after the analysis are presented in the form of quantitative data, and from the qualitative analysis of these data, it is possible to understand their relationship with the issue of functional compatibility and functional efficiency. Therefore, in this research, both quantitative and qualitative methods were used to analyze the data. Also, the collection of information has been done by field, documentary and library methods. The independent variable in this research is functional efficiency, the dependent variable is the spatial layout pattern, and the mediating variable is the issue of functional compatibility in the building.

The Rab’-e Rashidi Complex in Tabriz, which was built in 1300 AD, it has been used in various military and residential forms until the 17th century AD. One of the architectural structures of Rab’-e Rashidi is a Hydraulic structure hypohesized as the Soqāya, which is located on the southeastern front. Archaeological excavation of Rab’-e Rashidi Soqāya site was began in 2007 by the cultural heritage deputy of Tabriz. But during this period, technical study on mortar (wall-mounted mortar and plastered mortar) in this part of Rab’-e Rashidi Complex has not been done. Technical studies on the materials of this Hydraulic structure (the present study is part of these studies), can lead to the recognition of the identity and use of the building in the future. Therefore, the mortar technology used in this Hydraulic structure requires recognition by scientific methods including field and laboratory studies and analytical and experimental. In this regard, samples were taken from three coated layers as well as brick mortar and XRD, XRF and SEM-EDS studies were performed. As a result of studies, it was found that the brick mortar and mortar of the coated layers are Lime Mortars. In the processing stage, some sand and soil are added to all mortars, with the difference that the amount of soil and sand in the brick mortar is much higher and therefore, its quality is lower than the coated mortar. Also, a small amount of charcoal powder was detected in the mortar of the coated layers.

Problem statement: 

Tabriz has received much attention as one of the important cities of Iran in various periods of history, especially in the last few centuries. During the Qajar era, many new achievements of the new world were experienced in this city of Iran for the first time. As a pioneer city in the formation of modernity in Iran, the architecture of Tabriz underwent changes during this period and influenced the traditional architecture of Iran. The main question of the research is how the impact of modernity on the architectural forms of Tabriz houses was manifested and what changes were made in the architecture of this era.

The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of modernization in Iran on the architecture of the Qajar period in Tabriz.

This research employs a qualitative approach, which seeks to answer the research question by using the interpretive-historical research method for historical issues and the descriptive-analytical research method for architectural issues. Data were collected through library research.

The results of the study indicate that the acquaintance of the people of Tabriz with the manifestations of modernity by traveling to Europe led to the tendency of this city to move toward Westernization and the usage of Western elements in architecture such as pair columns in the facade, Corinthian order columns, two-way stairs at the entrance, the use of semicircular arches, the use of metal railing for stairs, the use of curved lines, and extraversion in some buildings.

Informal settlements, as a prominent manifestation of urban poverty, are typically formed within or adjacent to cities. These settlements often lack building permits and official urban development plans. The primary reason for their formation is the inability of people to secure housing in the formal market, compelling them to seek shelter through informal means. This leads to numerous problems. Consequently, various approaches have been proposed globally, particularly in third-world countries, to address the issue of informal settlements.In contemporary discourse, empowerment is considered the most effective strategy. It aims to enhance the capabilities and improve the living standards of residents while upholding the principles of human dignity and social justice. However, neglecting the environmental qualities and the needs of the residents can cause this strategy to fail. Life unfolds within the context of the environment, and livability addresses the connection between housing and human life, along with its needs, by focusing on the quality of the environment in residential spaces.

Theoretical Framework:

This research encompasses two key concepts and variables: viability and empowerment. Researchers have identified various dimensions of the concept of empowerment. Some scholars emphasize the psychological aspects of empowerment, considering elements such as the feeling of competence, the sense of being effective, and the perception of freedom of action as core components of empowerment. In contrast, the social dimension of empowerment has been prominently featured in the theories of many empowerment thinkers, including Sara Longwe (1991), Stromquist (1999), Naila Kabeer (2012), and Hoyt Oliver (2020). These theorists highlight awareness, interaction, and social participation as crucial elements of empowerment. Their theories stress the importance of awareness and the power of connections, interactions, and social partnerships in empowering individuals.Additionally, the presence of elements such as welfare and access (Longwe), income (Sen, 1999), resources and possessions (Kabeer), and economic ability (Stromquist, 1999) among the components related to empowerment underscores the significance of the economic dimension of empowerment. Therefore, the concept of empowerment encompasses three primary dimensions: economic, social, and psychological.However, the most critical aspect of empowerment is gaining the power to control and master the forces that affect human life. By acquiring certain abilities, individuals can influence the determining factors of their lives. Life is one of the most fundamental aspects of human existence, and attention to it and the quality factors of residential space can enhance the quality of the environment and the satisfaction of residents.Based on previous studies and in line with the research's purpose and its relationship with the dimensions of empowerment, the components of livability are categorized into three dimensions: material (economic, physical, environmental), functional-activity, and perceptual-meaning (cultural and psychological). The relationship between each of the three dimensions of empowerment and the dimensions of viability was examined.

The research method is practical based on its objective. In terms of data collection and analysis, it employs a correlational approach and is founded on the structural equation model. The primary tool for data collection is a questionnaire. The statistical population of the study comprises residents from the following neighborhoods: Seilab in the northern zone, Abuzar in the northwestern zone, Zamzam in the southern zone, and Akhmakiyeh in the southwestern zone.To determine the sample size, a simple random sampling method was utilized. Initially, a pre-test was conducted as a pilot among 35 residents of the aforementioned neighborhoods, and the Cronbach's alpha value was calculated to be 0.744. For estimating the sample size, the formula proposed by Tabachnick and Fidell (M8 + 50 ≥ N) was applied, resulting in an estimated sample size of 150 individuals.

The research findings are divided into four parts:Structural Model Analysis:The structural model reveals a positive and significant relationship between the variables of empowerment and viability.Effective Dimensions in Livability:The most influential dimension in livability is the perceptual-semantic dimension. Within this dimension, the components of sense of belonging to the place and security are the most effective criteria for the livability of residential spaces. Following these are the components of the functional-activity and material dimensions.The most impactful dimension for empowering residents is the psychological (cognitive) dimension, where the components of meaningfulness and trust are the most significant criteria for empowerment.Interrelation of Viability and Empowerment Dimensions:Each dimension and criterion of viability affects not just one, but all dimensions of empowerment. However, by comparing their factors, it becomes evident that each dimension and criterion of livability in residential spaces has a more pronounced effect on one or two dimensions of empowerment.Comparative Analysis of Informal Zones in Tabriz City:The degree of fulfillment of the functional-activity dimension components of livability is consistent across all four informal zones of Tabriz city, with a range of 3.33-3.66. This indicates that in all areas, the access to public transportation, employmentservices, educational, health, sports, and leisure facilities, as well as the level of participation and sociability of the residents, are similar and face the same challenges.The differences in the vitality of the zones are attributed to variations in the components of the material and perceptual-semantic dimensions.The northern zone exhibits the lowest level of empowerment, while the southern zone shows the highest level compared to other zones.By refining the analysis and focusing on the specific dimensions and criteria, the study provides a comprehensive understanding of how various factors contribute to the livability and empowerment of residents in informal zones. This nuanced approach highlights the importance of addressing both perceptual-semantic and material dimensions to enhance the overall quality of life in these areas.

The research results indicate that any factor enhancing the viability of residential spaces concurrently boosts the empowerment of their residents. The most influential aspect in empowering residents is the perceptual-semantic components of livability. This is because everyone's living environment contains elements that affect their activities, and a person's behavior is influenced not only by their inner needs and motivations but also by their living environment. Ignoring the livability capacities, especially the perceptual-semantic components, in planning and intervention measures will pose serious challenges in improving the quality of life and empowering residents.Thus, in all marginalized areas, strategies should be adopted to realize and strengthen the sense of belonging, security, and attention to the residents' religious beliefs and way of life for their psychological empowerment, which has the most significant impact on their overall empowerment. Among the marginalized areas of Tabriz city, the northern regions exhibit the lowest level of realization of empowerment components due to the lowest level of viability, necessitating special attention.Regarding economic empowerment, the material criteria of livability have the greatest impact. Additionally, the functional-activity measures of livability significantly influence two dimensions of empowerment: economic and social empowerment, respectively. The perceptual-semantic criteria predominantly affect the psychological empowerment of the residents.

The image of a city comprises the beliefs, perceptions, and imaginations that citizens hold about their city. These mental images provide a framework for urban planners to propose better futures for the city. In traditional urban planning approaches, this images were typically studied through interviews and cognitive mapping – time consuming, costly methods limited to small samples of citizens. However, today, social media and other digital technologies have provided new opportunities to study urban mental imagery. This research, seizing this opportunity, aims to explore the potential of social media visual data to study image of the city. To do so, a three-phase content analysis categorized 4,919 Instagram image data from the historical fabric of Tabriz. Kernel density estimation then mapped the data. Results demonstrate that images shared on social media can not only represent the perceived cognitive maps, but also provide more comprehensive analysis compared to classical methods. In addition to the physical dimensions of space, these data have the ability to represent non-physical dimensions such as environmental preferences, identity elements, activities, behaviors, cultural events, and beliefs of the society. They also enable remote measurement of mental images of the city at any scale, with minimal time and cost. Thus, social media-based urban images can be a valuable complement to classical methods of analyzing the mental image of cities. The analytical framework developed from this study can be used to evaluate and develop the classical theory of the mage of the city in the digital age.

Numerous interpretations and standards have been mentioned for appropriate housing and models of its realization. The residents’ role as a factor in determining and stabilizing the quality of housing is indisputable. From this point of view, residents' satisfaction as a factor determining and stabilizing the desirability of housing has been investigated and analyzed from countless dimensions. These patterns change according to the geographical region and culture. Even research designates that people living in the same house do not have the same understanding of satisfaction with the conditions, which may change depending on several indicators. This research aims to redefine the patterns of the desirability of the existing residential environment based on the satisfaction indicators of the residents in Tabriz City. According to the historical background geographical, social, and political situation of this city, the need to pay attention to it is quite perceptible. From this point of view, this article seeks to answer these questions. In this regard, the leading research has proceeded with the hypothesis that in terms of explaining the patterns of desirability in the field of housing in the region, there is an effective relationship with a positive and meaningful influence between the factors affecting satisfaction with a high factor load and the desirability of the residential environment based on the ideals of the residents exists, which can lead to redefining the patterns of the desirability of the residential environment based on the ideals of the satisfaction of the people of Tabriz.

The present research has a practical nature, and the method of conducting it is a mix of qualitative and quantitative methods. To attain its findings, the researchers use statistical and quantitative analysis in consort with qualitative, descriptive and analytical techniques. In the first step, the field findings of variables and micro-variables by addressing the residents' opinions and understanding the indicators they consider by combining them through a vocabulary drawn from documentary data and vocabulary in the perceptive container of the residents in the study platform. In the continuation of the valuation of the existing situation of the region and the recognition of the effective variables with high factor load in the field of the components obtained from the first step of the test, descriptive statistics and analysis of the normality of the data were carried out. Based on that and after transforming the data, the construct validity and reliability of the research variables and their resulting indices were investigated using the confirmatory factor analysis test. To model the purpose of the research, the structural equation method was used. To attain the objectives of the study, two software, SPSS'23 and SmartPLS'3.1.1, were used.

A model was obtained for patterns affecting the desirability of physical and functional, social, environmental, and cultural components of the current status in the residential environment of the research context, which is discussed based on the satisfaction indicators from the view of citizens.

Effective physical and functional components average with path coefficient of 0.549, effective environmental components average with path coefficient of 0.323, effective social components average with path coefficient of 0.229, and effective cultural components average with path coefficient of 0.184 respectively have a most powerful positive and significant effects up to average, moderate downward and low effect on the housing desirability in the district.

One of the geographical spaces that has long been a reflection of the ideology of the ruling systems, and one of the most important intellectual, philosophical, artistic, industrial and productive achievements of human civilizations and societies is the phenomenon of the city, which is both relatively durable and the manifestation of beliefs and values. It is the culture of the society and it affects the human behavior and at the same time it expresses the identity of the society in the eyes of the world and history. The city should create a decent environment for humans. It should also respond to the characteristics of the land, nature, history and the moods of its people and have a suitable answer for the instructions and rules of life. At the same time, it is affected by people's beliefs and opinions. There is a special relationship between Islam and urban life, and the promotion of Islam has been manifested by the development and promotion of urban life. The justice-oriented city and society is one of the issues raised in the field of Islamic thought and thought and one of the distinctive features of the Islamic utopia. In today's world, economic and social inequalities can be seen as a pervasive and expanding phenomenon. Considering the negative effects of unfair and unequal distribution of facilities and services in the formation of ecological, economic, social, physical and cultural injustices, paying attention to the basic principles of Islamic justice in each of the above indicators and components can lay the foundation for the development of Provide balanced and fair and equal distribution of facilities and services in all regions. In this regard, one of the most important issues that Islam relies on is the issue of protecting people's rights and property and generally implementing social justice. Investigating social justice from the perspective of the Islamic city in three economic, social and physical dimensions is the aim of the present study, and in this regard, one hundred and sixteen traditional neighborhoods of Tabriz city have been selected as case samples. The present research is a quantitative research. The research data is secondary and primary and was extracted from the shape file of Tabriz city master plan 2016 and Tabriz population statistical block 2016. The library method was used to collect the information of the present study. Shannon's entropy model was used to weight them, TOPSIS model was used to rank localities, and Moran's index was used to check whether or not there were clusters in the availability of localities at the level of regions. The results show that in terms of the realization of social justice among the neighborhoods of Tabriz city, ostandari alley, valiasr, Golshahr neighborhoods got the first ranks and Ghorbani, Sorkhab and Mofeteh neighborhoods got the last ranks and generally the neighborhoods in the east side have a better situation. Spatial autocorrelation of the level of localities at the level of regions indicates that there is no significant clustering at the level of Tabriz metropolis

Achieving spaces with high quality and efficiency to ensure the security and comfort of the human body and mind is one of the most important goals of sustainable architecture. The history of climate design in our country dates back to several thousand years ago. By studying the indigenous buildings in each climate, it is clear that they are designed entirely on the basis of climatic principles and in order to make maximum use of natural energy and deal with annoying cold and heat. The use of mechanical systems in today's architecture, along with providing comfort, has created negative environmental and economic consequences. While looking at the experiences of predecessors in indigenous architecture, the approach of improving the quality of architecture can be seen in creating spaces with the principles of climate design. One of the climatic design strategies for achieving thermal comfort in summer has been the creation of pond spaces in traditional houses with cold climates. In this research, the space of the pool house “howz-khâne” and the role of water in it and it's relation on the thermal comfort of the residents of the pool house, a case study of the pool house of Qadaki house in Tabriz, has been studied Then, based on the maps and the existing situation, the case is modeled. The presence of details in the geometry makes the process of simulation and achieving results difficult, so simplifications and the integrity of the model have been considered. Therefore, in order to accurately estimate the results in this study, the Energy Plus simulation engine was used. The energy model was first created in the Grasshopper user interface, which is a graphical and parametric programming environment in Rhino software. In the modeling process, a simplified volumetric model of the summer residence of Qadaki House was generated using Rhino software's own tools and then converted into an energy model using the Ladybug plugin in the Grasshopper environment. The simulated thermal comfort was determined using temperature and relative humidity during the day, PMV comfort patterns, temperature sensation, PPD dissatisfaction percentage and biological thermal adaptation of individuals in summer for the zoning. Different zonings have been done in two modes of presence and absence of water in the pool house. The results of the simulations indicate that the presence of water has a significant effect on reducing the temperature and increasing the relative humidity, satisfaction and biological adaptation of the inhabitants.

The smartening of cities does not only mean the growth of technology and mechanization, but when it is smart and optimal in all socialcultural, economic, environmental, and governance fields, it is called a smart city . One of the necessities of making cities smarter is using less energy resources and creating maximum efficiency. In recent years, the technology employment has become important to speed up the process of daily work and improve the quality of life; however, it has not been formed in a comprehensive and integrated way. This research aimed to investigate the feasibility of smart city indicators in Tabriz. The feasibility of six basic components of a smart city in social, political, environmental and other fields has been investigated. The current research method is a library and questionnaire. Considering the specialization of intelligence and the requirements of its realization, the extracted questionnaire was completed with the cooperation of professors and experts. The results were analyzed in SPSS software. Based on Cronbach's numbers, Tabriz city has been in a relatively favorable situation in terms of realizing the characteristics of a smart city. But in general, this city cannot be called smart.

Gustavo Giovannoni theory in architecture, urban design and urban conservation is famous for its brilliant effects on the physical quality and increasing the identity of neighborhoods, and guiding the design action to improve the "quality of historical setting". The purpose of this research is to explain the opinion of people and experts about the theory of Gustav Giovannoni. The hypotheses of the research tell about the applicability of the opinions and thoughts of Gustav Giovannoni to respond to the needs of the old and ancient context of the historical city of Tabriz.

The research at the beginning of the work in a descriptive way, the opinions and thoughts of Gustavo Giovannoni in five axes including 1- solidification, 2- re-china or anastylosis, 3- liberation, 4- completion and 5- innovation; It is analyzed and then people and experts are asked about it using a questionnaire. research in terms of type, applied; And it is a combination of descriptive and analytical methods.

The survey of 385 citizens (the number of respondents was selected with Cochran formula) and 37 experts (the number was selected based on snowball) shows significant results.

The results of the research emphasize that the five priorities identified from the opinions and thoughts of Gustav Giovannoni have been approved by both people and experts. It is noteworthy that experts emphasize these priorities more than people to guide the urban restoration process for the future of the old and ancient fabric of the historical city of Tabriz.

The Mozaffaria or Kaboud Mosque of Tabriz can be considered a milestone in the Islamic art of Iran in terms of tilework. At first view، the widespread use of mosaic tiles in this mosque is impressive، but with attention to the surfaces a variety of tiles, including Luster, underglaze blue and white, gilded tile, and glazed bricks can be seen, which are used skillfully and intelligently in the building. Its mosaic tiles are one of the most delicate examples in Iran, and it is the main type of decoration used in interior and exterior decorations. This article،, while investigating the application of different types of tiles in Kaboud Mosque, analyzes the application of these types in simultaneous and previous buildings and tries to address the previous efforts to achieve these techniques and the innovations in Kaboud Mosque. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the tilework types in the Kaboud Mosque based on the developments of tilework in the past and tries to answer the question of what types of tiles and how they have been used in the Kaboud Mosque? Accordingly, data were collected by documentary and field methods, and descriptive, analytical, and historical methods were used in this research. The results show that despite the use of traditional methods of tileworking in Mozafaria Mosque, creative methods have been applied in the design and making of tiles, which have less history in this technique.

According to the forecasts of the World Health Organization, in the future, there will be a growth in the elderly population, which requires planning and policies. The process of changing the age structure of the population will lead to the phenomenon of aging in societies. In this regard, planning for the body and structure of the city without considering the changing demographic structure in the future will definitely fail. Therefore, the aim of the present study is to investigate the changes in the age structure of the population of Tabriz city, emphasizing the health services and its forecast until 2051. This research follows a descriptive-correlational approach and is a survey in terms of the method of data collection. The population of the present study is 68821 patients who were presented by Tabriz hospitals. First, the demographic data of the two decades of 2006 to 2016 were used as the basis for population forecasting, and then for analyzing the data, the dynamic systems-based approach was used to assess the need for medical services up to 1430 with a systemic view. The results of the research showed that by 2051, a total of 4948 hospital beds and 2418 nurses should be added to bring Tabriz to a normal state compared to the current conditions of the city. Predictions show that the problem of the aging population will undoubtedly affect the health care system of Tabriz city, and to provide medical services for the elderly population in the next 30 years, medical facilities must be increased significantly, and this requires comprehensive planning.

The preservation and restoration of historical monuments are among the most crucial objectives worldwide, aiming to pass cultural heritage on to future generations. These efforts encompass a wide range of activities carried out by specialists while adhering to various aspects, including the theoretical principles of historical restoration. The Sadiq Al Saltaneh Mansion, located in the Maqsoudiyeh neighborhood of Tabriz, is one of the notable buildings from the Qajar period. In addition to its unique architectural layout, the mansion features stucco decorations on the columns and fireplaces. During the restoration process, evidence from various historical periods was uncovered, highlighting the alterations the building has undergone over time. A significant challenge arose when a historical fireplace in the northwest room of the mansion,s first floor was discovered, along with a stuccoed wall dating back to the late Safavid and early Zand periods hidden behind it. This presented a dilemma regarding how to display both significant historical features. After thorough examination of the site and assessment of the artifacts, it was decided to relocate the fireplace within its original space. The goal was to enhance the understanding of the building and to better showcase both valuable historical elements. Given the historical significance and aesthetic value of both features, the relocation of the fireplace and the subsequent exposure of the historical wall behind it were deemed necessary. The technical process of relocation involved framing and supporting the fireplace, followed by carefully detaching it from the wall according to a pre-designed method. After securing the artifact with an iron frame and clearing the surrounding area, the connection to the wall was severed step by step, with reinforcement measures implemented throughout the procedure. The fireplace was then moved to its new location using a crane and installed in such a way that both features could be fully observed. It should be noted that all actions were planned and carried out based on technical and theoretical principles of historical monument restoration.

Maulana Vali Allah has been a mastermind who has probably followed him more than any other artist, for his delicate engravings and his ability to convey meaningful meanings in his paintings. In many paintings attributed to Behzad, due to the historical and technical connection in paint- ing, due to the position and rank of Behzad, some paintings are attributed to him, regardless of his artistic style and structure. It is one of the important visual elements and completely defines the style of the painter, and the way it is designed and drawn is influenced by the basics of Irani- an aesthetics and follows certain patterns. The method of work in creating space, figures and decorations in the works of Kamaluddin Behzad is of special importance. Therefore, the basis of this research is to investigate the method of drawing ornaments and its accessories in the works of Kamaluddin Behzad with the aim of recognizing the main patterns of ornaments in schools of Herat (Greater Khorasan) and its effects in Tabriz Il school and to study and recognize decorative patterns in figures and accessories in Behzad's works. This research has been done by descrip- tive, analytical, historical and analytical methods and the method of collecting library informa- tion has been done using Corel software and the results show the decorations of figures and re- lated objects in several categories of hats (turbans), clothes, shields, swords, shoes, etc. in each period. It can be specific signs for recognizing the works. By examining the pictorial and decora- tive patterns and presenting analytical documents in the presented tables, he realized that the camel and camel guard located in the Topkapi Palace Museum in Istanbul can be a work of Mau- lana Vali... which is one of the works. It is attributed to Behzad. It does not use the style used in Behzad's works and does not have the obvious characteristics of Kamal al-Din Behzad's works. Evidence shows that this painting bears no resemblance to Behzad's works. By examining the pictorial and decorative patterns, we can get a better understanding of Kamaluddin Behzad's paintings.