نشریه آینده پژوهی شهری
سال چهارم شماره 2 (تابستان 1403)

The process of architectural thinking, traditions, methods, and the vast body of architectural knowledge, similar to other artistic fields, currently stands at a critical juncture in its history. The emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in architecture over the past seventy years signifies a paradigm shift, resulting in significant transformations within the field. Despite addressing factors that have hindered the acceleration of such remarkable change, the present study evaluates the progression and interaction of architectural developments with AI. One approach to investigating AI's impact on the world of architecture involves exploring the cultural, technical, and historical realms. The primary objective of this study was to demonstrate the adaptation of new AI-related findings within architecture while considering their historical developments from 1920 to 2023. The study employed a qualitative method, conducting a historical research based on a comparative analysis of architectural and AI achievements in ten-year periods. The findings suggest that the relationship between architecture and technology has grown substantially in parallel with the evolution of AI. The latest advancements in AI have not only influenced the design process but have also significantly affected the broader field of practice and thought. This adaptation can be categorized into four periods: architecture aided by standardization, architecture utilizing computers, architecture with the assistance of parameters, and architecture through the application of AI.

The concept of "Form follows Architecture Event" serves as a contextual method within the contradictory complexities of architecture. This method facilitates the emergence of diverse interpretations through the flexible adaptation of spatial characteristics and program-oriented oppositions to one another. Simultaneously, it maintains its modern essence while reframing all actions within postmodern conditions. This qualitative research employs the grounded theory approach, with the overarching goal of achieving an objective representation of form and function in architecture following global culture. Specifically, the study seeks to answer the question, "What is the role of physical form in contemporary architecture, particularly in the context of contemporary Iranian architecture?" Data compilation and analysis were conducted through semi-structured interviews, reaching a saturation point at the 17th interview. The mean agreement of 90.37% indicates relatively complete reliability, while a Kappa coefficient greater than 0.6 describes the validity as ideal. Thus, the research's quality index is accepted, and the results can be assessed and interpreted based on the criteria of matching, generalization, comprehensibility, and control. It appears that the function of form in contemporary architecture is influenced by an objective representation of global culture. This representation engages with physical space in an event-driven format that responds to function. In the face of an evolutionary self-reflection crisis, the representation fosters a temporary transition between alternative situations. Rather than promoting a clash between two forms, it aims to establish a connection between them.

Walking is one of the best ways to increase physical activity. It is one of the most effective forms of exercise for the health of citizens. However, with the increased reliance on cars in communities, particularly in cities, and the subsequent decrease in physical activity, a significant number of urban residents suffer from diseases caused by sedentary lifestyles. This research utilizes a descriptive and library-based methodology. The statistical population includes the citizens of Nowshahr, which has a population of 49,405 according to the latest census statistics. The study focuses on a sample size of 286 individuals from the 1,123 residents of a specific neighborhood in Nowshahr. A t-test was employed to analyze the research data. The results of the study indicate that increasing the pedestrianization of a neighborhood has a positive impact on residents' health, specifically reducing obesity. Five sub-dimensions, including safety, security, furniture, access to services, transportation facilities, and attractiveness and green space indices, effectively contribute to reducing obesity among residents. However, the social activities index does not have a significant effect on health and obesity reduction. In conclusion, promoting walking as an integral part of people's daily lives requires attention to essential indicators and maintaining optimal sidewalk quality to ensure an active and healthy lifestyle for individuals.

Tourism and regional development policies are closely interconnected. Tourism policy, a tool for economic development and job creation, is transforming into a means for regional development and preserving and enhancing regional heritage. In many regions, the tourism industry serves as a major source of economic growth and employment opportunities. Effective tourism development policies can be an effective tool for integrating less developed areas or providing them with equal access to growth benefits. The purpose of this study is to elucidate a sustainable tourism model for regional development in Sari. This research is goal-oriented, practical, and descriptive-analytical. The target population consisted of experts and specialists in the field of tourism in Sari city, with 45 experts selected through purposive cluster sampling. A questionnaire was distributed among these 45 tourism experts to collect data. In examining the economic capacity criterion, one of the variables of sustainable tourism in Sari city, it was found that with an average of 3.28, it is higher than the theoretical median, indicating a favorable situation in Sari city. Additionally, criteria such as infrastructure and environmental conditions, management factors with averages of 3.43 and 3.15 respectively, higher than the theoretical median, exhibit favorable conditions in Sari city. However, criteria like tourism capacity, tourist attractions, service levels, structural factors, and individual factors, with averages of 2.81, 2.83, 2.45, 2.86, and 2.64 respectively, which fall below the theoretical median, reveal weaknesses in Sari city.

This research aimed to investigate the sustainability status of the historical-cultural area 8 in Tabriz, a metropolitan city. The study was descriptive-analytical in nature. The population consisted of residents from various neighborhoods within the eight districts of Tabriz, and using Cochran's formula and a simple random classification method, 375 individuals over 15 years of age were selected as the sample size. The questionnaire's validity was confirmed by experts, and its reliability was obtained using Cronbach's alpha formula, with values ranging from 0.876 to 0.881 for different parts of the questionnaire. Fuzzy TOPSIS was employed to evaluate the variables, the sustainability barometer model was used for sustainability evaluation, and statistical tests were used for data inference and testing. GIS software was utilized for mapping purposes. The findings indicated that the Bazaar neighborhood was the most stable neighborhood, while the Tapli Bagh-Damaskiah neighborhood was the least stable neighborhood within the eight districts of Tabriz metropolis. In terms of sustainability across the six neighborhoods in the eight districts of Tabriz, economic sustainability had the highest positive impact, while environmental sustainability had the lowest positive impact. The district's status regarding human well-being and ecosystem well-being was 0.585 and 0.542, respectively. Single-sample T-tests revealed that, based on the sustainability barometer results, economic, social, physical, and environmental dimensions were prioritized in that order. Tukey's and Shafe's tests further confirmed the existence of a sustainability gap between different dimensions of sustainability. In order to enhance the overall sustainability status, it is recommended that city managers focus on improving environmental indicators within the city's core neighborhoods.

Nowadays, paying attention to the desirability of urban spaces has attracted creative classes. The city should be able to be an attractive environment for attracting and nurturing talents, innovations and ideas and be able to use the ideas and creativity of people, whether special and special people such as (artists, scientists, writers and ordinary citizens) in order to solve basic problems and also in order to establish a foundation. to benefit from creative growth and development. Creativity in the city leads to liberation from administrative and physical dead ends and good urban governance. At the same time, the idea of ​​a creative city can expand the horizons of managers and urban planners in order to analyze appropriate solutions in facing urban issues. The main goal of the research is to evaluate the indicators of the creative city (quality of life, innovation, human capital and social capital) in the city of Qaimshahr, and then the relationship of these indicators with the dimensions of sustainable urban development will be measured. Collecting documentary, survey, descriptive, analytical information based on the distribution of 500 questionnaires among the statistical community of experts of the organizations of Qaimshahr city was simple and random..One-sample t-test and Spearman's correlation coefficient were used in the research findings to analyze the two research hypotheses. The results show that the status of Qaimshahr based on the indicators of the creative city (quality of life x=1.94, innovation x=1.88, human capital x=2.09, social capital x=2.04) is lower than the average of the case. It is also expected that there is a statistically significant relationship between the indicators of the creative city and the dimensions of sustainable development.

Attracting cultural tourists through the promotional role of Instagram seems to be a suitable strategy; however, it has not been thoroughly researched in the field of cultural tourism. The objective of this study was to identify the advertising pattern of Instagram in the development of cultural tourism and audience attraction. This research utilized a grounded theory approach, gathering information through interviews, observations, and documentation. Non-random sampling was conducted based on the research topic, and the number of samples was determined during data analysis until theoretical saturation was reached. Interviews were conducted with experts in tourism, virtual space, media management, and cultural management. Using open, axial, and selective coding, 88 concepts, 20 first-level categories, and 6 second-level categories were identified. "Cultural tourist attractions" emerged as the core category, while "educational barriers, infrastructural barriers, economic barriers, and managerial barriers" were considered intervening factors. "Instagram attractions" represented the causal conditions, "infrastructural, social, and legal frameworks" served as contextual factors, and "creating attractiveness, continuous planning, and targeted advertising" were identified as strategies, alongside the positive and negative consequences of developing cultural tourism in Tehran province. The Instagram social network has a significant impact on the development of cultural tourism. Showcasing cultural heritage, combined with effective management, can initiate greater awareness of the value of this asset and the necessity to protect our unique heritage in the context of cultural tourism consumption. Furthermore, by leveraging smart businesses related to cultural tourism, it is possible to provide financial resources for the preservation of these treasures. Recognizing the capacities of cultural tourism and shaping user experiences can also attract investors.