Developing an integrated smart model for the sustainable organization of residential complexes with an emphasis on the physical structure and the environment (Case study: Dogonbadan city)

Document Type : Article extracted From phd dissertation

Authors
Fatemeh Gorjipour 1
Zarir Salehpour Sarvuk 2
Ali Aram 2
Abdolhosein Paknejadi 2
1 PhD Student, Department of Civil engineering, architecture and urban planning, Yas.C., Islamic Azad University, Yasuj, Iran.
2 Department of Civil engineering, architecture and urban planning, Yas.C., Islamic Azad University, Yasuj, Iran.
10.22034/he.2025.540895.1129
Abstract
Cities, as the primary hubs of human and economic activities, play a vital role in achieving sustainable development. However, rapid urbanization, land scarcity, increasing housing demand, and environmental challenges necessitate a re-evaluation of urban planning approaches. The city of Dogonbadan, as an industrial and migrant-attracting center, faces significant challenges in providing sustainable housing due to geographical constraints such as being surrounded by mountains and oil wells and the city's longitudinal expansion. This research aims to develop an intelligent model for the sustainable organization of residential complexes, focusing on physical and environmental dimensions. The methodology combines descriptive and analytical studies, with data collected through researcher-made questionnaires, interviews, and document analysis, analyzed using SPSS and PLS software. The results indicate that sustainable development indicators have a direct relationship with the improvement of residential complex construction quality. Furthermore, adopting intelligent approaches can optimize resources, reduce environmental impacts, and enhance the quality of life in this city. This study provides an innovative framework for policymaking and planning sustainable housing.
Keywords
Environmental Sustainability
Physical Quality
Smart Urbanization
Residential Organization
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Volume 4, Issue 11
Summer 2025
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