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Bio Summary: Maryam Ekhtiari, born on July 31, 1978, in Shiraz, Iran, is an accomplished architect and academician. She holds a Ph.D. in Architecture from the University of Tehran, with a focus on the integral relationship between human needs, desires, and architecture. Currently residing in Shiraz, Iran, Ekhtiari has been a dedicated researcher and educator, contributing significantly to the fields of Green Architecture, Vernacular Architecture, and Environmental Psychology.
Education:
Ph.D. in Architecture: University of Tehran, College of Fine Arts, Faculty of Architecture (2006-2011)
M.Sc. in Architecture & Urbanism: Tehran University of Art, Isfahan, Iran (1996-2003)
Diploma: National Organization for Development of Exceptional Talents (NODET; 1992-1996)
Professional Journey:
Assistant Professor at Shiraz University, Faculty of Art & Architecture, Department of Architecture (2011-2023)
Research Focus:
Green Architecture
Vernacular Architecture
Environmental Psychology
Quality assessment factors in residential complexes
Muqarnas structure and elements
Domestic water-saving consumption patterns
Social sustainability in urban blocks
Environmental psychology of spatial quality criteria
Vernacular Architecture of Fars Province
Multisensory Landscape Factors in Iranian Gardens
Design process framework for reusing existing buildings
Analysis framework for recognizing behavioral settings in residential spaces
Muqarnas typology and fundamental components
Honors & Awards:
First top graduate student in M.Sc. in Architecture & Urbanism (2003)
Publications Top Note & Contributions:
- Various research articles in esteemed journals on topics such as Muqarnas, vernacular architecture, environmental psychology, and sustainable design.
Document & Citation Trends:
Title: Investigating the impact of technical, economic and social behavioral saving strategies on domestic water-saving consumption patterns in Shiraz
- Authors: Esmaeilishirazifard, N., Ekhtiari, M., Nikkar, M., Fattahi, K.
- Published in: Cleaner and Responsible Consumption, 2024, 12, 100167
Title: Environmental Role of Open Space in Infection and Disease Control
- Authors: Ekhtiari, M., Akbari, N.
- Published in: Architectural Factors for Infection and Disease Control, 2022, pp. 166–176
Title: Characterisation of social sustainability in a decayed urban block in Iran (a case study of: Saheb Al-Amri neighbourhood of Ghasr-Dasht, Shiraz)
- Authors: Motealleh, T., Zakeri, S.M.H., Vakilinezhad, R., Ekhtiari, M.
- Published in: Local Environment, 2021, 26(9), pp. 1152–1173
- Citations: 5
Title: Investigating Interaction between Multisensory Landscape Factors in Iranian Gardens-Case Study: Eram Garden (Bagh-e-Eram) in Shiraz
- Authors: Fathipour, A., Ekhtiari, M.
- Published in: Journal of Environmental Studies, 2020, 46(3), pp. 537–558
Author Metrics:
- Prolific contributor with numerous published articles in reputable journals.
Recognized for impactful research in the fields of architecture and environmental studies.
5 Citations by 5 documents
4 Documents
h-index: 1
Author Contributions:
Contributed to research on domestic water-saving strategies, environmental factors in infection and disease control, social sustainability in urban blocks, and multisensory landscape factors in Iranian gardens.
Research Timeline:
2013-2023: Research articles on Green Architecture, Vernacular Architecture, and Environmental Psychology.
2021: Publication on social sustainability in a decayed urban block.
2020: Studies on the design process framework for reusing existing buildings and interaction between multisensory landscape factors in Iranian Gardens.
2019: Exploration of Muqarnas typology and fundamental components, and publication on Vernacular Architecture of Fars Province.
