Multivariate Analysis of Residential Preferences of Phase One Residents of Ekbatan Township in Relation to Contemporary Lifestyles
Subject Areas :
1 - PhD Candidate in Architecture, Faculty of Art and Architecture, University of Science and Culture, Tehran, Iran
2 - Assistant Professor, Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran
Keywords: Lifestyle, residential preferences, environmental design, Ekbatan Township, design flexibility.,
Abstract :
This study examines the relationship between lifestyle and residential preferences of the residents of Phase One of Ekbatan Township. In the contemporary world, lifestyle, as a multidimensional concept in social sciences and environmental planning, plays a pivotal role in shaping residential patterns. Ekbatan Township, as one of Iran’s prominent examples of housing design, provides an ideal context for exploring the influence of this concept on residential needs. The primary objective of this research was to identify the factors affecting residential preferences in light of residents’ lifestyles and demographic characteristics. The main research questions addressed the impact of variables such as age, gender, and occupation on residential priorities and how these needs can be met through flexible environmental design. A mixed-method approach, combining quantitative and qualitative analyses, was employed, with data collected through questionnaires and field observations. The findings reveal that residents’ residential preferences can be analyzed across five key dimensions: the quality of private spaces, interactions in semi-public spaces, access to public amenities, design flexibility, and sense of belonging to the environment. Demographic characteristics, such as age and length of residency, directly influence these preferences. For instance, larger families prioritize more flexible spaces, the elderly value green areas, while younger individuals emphasize social interactions in semi-public spaces. By offering multivariate analyses and focusing on designing residential environments tailored to diverse lifestyles, this study proposes solutions to enhance quality of life and better align living spaces with the evolving needs of residents.
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