The effect of Islamic lifestyle factors in Iran’s residential architecture

Religious beliefs play an undeniable role in forming living environments, and it can be effective in creating an atmosphere that is consonant with a person’s mood. In Iranian cities these beliefs have been so ingrained in people s life that it has formed a completely recognizable lifestyle. Apart from other influencers on the formation of the Iranian ancient civilization, architects have tried to design residential buildings based on this lifestyle. This paper first tries to explain the Islamic lifestyle and then outlines the architectural solutions that have been introduced throughout the history to respond the basic needs of Muslim residents. It will ultimately answer to this question whether this architecture with the same beliefs and orders can be implemented in current modern life and in what ways we can specify appropriate architectural solutions in residential spaces so that residents can live in a space that suits their own beliefs and moods while utilizing modern facilities