Structuralism of the Concept of Housing Satisfaction with the Approach of Phenomenological Philosophy; (Case study, Qajar House of Shaykh al-Islam and Several Residential Complexes in Zanjan)

Human habitation has always had a special place and importance in providing comfort, tranquility and satisfaction. Hence, "shelter" in human thought has a long history of group and social life. Today, some believe that in modern times, architecture pays more attention to the visual eye and less attention to other sensory perceptions and the human body. This research tries to formulate a logical process of identifying and prioritizing the experimental elements of multisensory in promoting housing satisfaction. This research work is based on mixed research method (quantitative and qualitative), with logical reasoning. In the qualitative section, the method of phenomenological observation and interview has been used to identify the factors affecting desirability. In a quantitative method, a questionnaire was used to collect data from the statistical community (residents of residential complexes in Zanjan). Findings show that the connection between conceptual awareness, multisensory perception, this identity with the nature and desirability of habitation is significant. Also, the sensory components in the surveyed houses affect its environmental quality as well as the desirability of the space and the satisfaction of the residents.

Research objectives:

 1. Investigating and recognizing the desirability of housing and the concept of satisfaction with it, with the approach of phenomenological philosophy. 2. Develop and present a conceptual model of residential utility. 

Research questions:

 1. Is there a significant relationship between sensory components and quality criteria of a residential complex? 2. Does the house only meet the basic human need or is it a concept beyond that?