Journal Papers by Fatemeh khozaei
Sustainability, 2021
This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative... more This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY
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International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 2020
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Purpose
Since the appearance of COVID-19 social distancing and staying home have been re... more Abstract
Purpose
Since the appearance of COVID-19 social distancing and staying home have been recommended repeatedly by the governments for disease prevention. As the challenge continues to remain the current study seeks to examine the factors affecting social distancing through space planning and management. More specifically the current study aims to examine the appropriateness of the spatial organization and space configuration of a clubhouse with a linear plan layout in the mitigation of the spread of infections due to serious pandemic COVID-19.
Design/methodology/approach
For an enhanced understanding of the impact of spatial arrangements of public spaces plan on the effective implementation of social distancing this study has used the space syntax analysis method. The MPSP clubhouse building in Penang, Malaysia was selected as the case study. The level of permeability and wayfinding were determined in the building plan and were illustrated using photoshop software to depict the interrelation between the indoor spaces and building circulation. Graphs of the depth of space were used to analyze the level of permeability and wayfinding to illustrate the possibility of social distancing in the plan.
Findings
The result of the study shows the significant role of proper plan layout design on social distancing. While clear and direct wayfinding can positively be associated with more effective social distancing, the inefficient design of user access, inappropriate locations of multiple entry and exit and indefinite directions of users' inside buildings can impose slight limitations. The average level of permeability might suggest ineffective spatial arrangement, ignoring the needs of spatial segregation. The study further found that the linear plan layouts with proper zoning and effective management strategies can be considered a proper layout to facilitate social distancing and the spread of COVID-19.
Originality/value
The current study is unique in terms of examination of the spatial configuration of linear public spaces plan layout for possible temporary adaptability to curb disease spread during the unexpected advent of a pandemic. Based on researchers' best of knowledge it is the first time that the impact of recreational space design on social distancing has been examined. The study also originally sheds light on the fact that the commonly used guideline for the social distancing of 1–2 m between 2 persons, in reality, is practically inadequate given the nature of the sports activities.
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Students' residence halls have been studied repeatedly during the last decades from various persp... more Students' residence halls have been studied repeatedly during the last decades from various perspectives (eg satisfaction). However, our knowledge is very limited in terms of students' emotions towards various residence hall interior and exterior spaces. Besides, very little study exists on the impact of homelike furniture on students' emotions. The question driving this research is whether the replacement of institutional furniture with home like furniture affects students' emotional states towards their residence hall? The research follows a mixed, multi-staged methodology. Stage one used structured interviews of students about what might make a residence hall similar to home environments. This second stage evaluates students' emotions toward their current residence halls (with institutional furniture) and modified images of the same place with homelike furniture. We used SAM to evaluate students' emotional reactions in terms of valence, arousal, and dominance. The findings of the study suggests that home like residence halls significantly affect students' positive emotions. The most positive emotions (valence, arousal, and dominance) were reported on kitchenette, corridor, and yard spaces and no significant differences were found on in-room décor.
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ESCUELA TÉCNICA SUPERIOR DE EDIFICACIÓN UNIVERSIDAD POLITÉCNICA DE MADRID, 2017
Los vínculos entre el grado de satisfacción en las residencias universitarias y el logro académic... more Los vínculos entre el grado de satisfacción en las residencias universitarias y el logro académico, la felicidad, el sentido de pertenencia al espacio, el progreso académico, el bienestar físico y mental están ampliamente establecidos. Sin embargo, la relación entre la vegetación y el grado de satisfacción entre los estudiantes universitarios es poco conocida. Este estudio trata de explicar si disponer de vegetación está asociado con la satisfacción de los estudiantes en las residencias universitarias. Con este fin, se eligieron al azar 200 estudiantes de una residencia en la Universidad de Kerman Islamic Azad. Los datos fueron recopilados a través de un cuestionario. Se distribuyeron plantas en maceta entre las participantes. El análisis de los datos mediante el test de la T mostró que el grado de satisfacción de las estudiantes de la residencia aumentó significativamente después de recibir las plantas. El hallazgo del estudio ayudará a los arquitectos, paisajistas, planificadores y legisladores a maximizar la satisfacción de los estudiantes al proporcionarles vegetación en la residencia universitaria. Residencia femenina de estudiantes; Espacio verde; Satisfacción; Residencias de estudiantes Los pequeños cambios consiguen grandes diferencias: el efecto de la vegetación en el grado de satisfacción de los estudiantes en las residencias universitarias This study was an attempt to understand whether access to greenery is associated with dormitory students' satisfaction. To this end the pot plants were distributed among 200 female students living in a dormitory who were recruited through random convenience sampling. It was found that the students' satisfaction with the dormitory increased significantly after receiving the pot plants. The study is unique in term of highlighting the fact that even adding a small greenery to the students' living space can significantly increase their satisfaction level. Links between dormitory satisfaction and academic achievement, happiness, sense of belonging to space, academic progress, physical and mental well-being have been well-established. However, the relationship between greenery and degree of satisfaction among university students is poorly understood. This study was an attempt to understand whether access to greenery is associated with university students' dormitory satisfaction. To this end, 200 students living in a dormitory at Kerman Islamic Azad University were recruited through random convenience sampling. The data were gathered through a questionnaire. The pot plants were distributed among the participants. Analysis of the data using T-test showed that students' satisfaction with the dormitory increased significantly after receiving the pot plants. The finding of the study will help landscape architects, planners and policymakers to maximize the satisfaction of the students at dormitory by providing the students with greenery.
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Los vínculos entre el grado de satisfacción en las residencias universitarias y el logro académic... more Los vínculos entre el grado de satisfacción en las residencias universitarias y el logro académico, la felicidad, el sentido de pertenencia al espacio, el progreso académico, el bienestar físico y mental están ampliamente establecidos. Sin embargo, la relación entre la vegetación y el grado de satisfacción entre los estudiantes universitarios es poco conocida. Este estudio trata de explicar si disponer de vegetación está asociado con la satisfacción de los estudiantes en las residencias universitarias. Con este fin, se eligieron al azar 200 estudiantes de una residencia en la Universidad de Kerman Islamic Azad. Los datos fueron recopilados a través de un cuestionario. Se distribuyeron plantas en maceta entre las participantes. El análisis de los datos mediante el test de la T mostró que el grado de satisfacción de las estudiantes de la residencia aumentó significativamente después de recibir las plantas. El hallazgo del estudio ayudará a los arquitectos, paisajistas, planificadores y legisladores a maximizar la satisfacción de los estudiantes al proporcionarles vegetación en la residencia universitaria. Residencia femenina de estudiantes; Espacio verde; Satisfacción; Residencias de estudiantes Los pequeños cambios consiguen grandes diferencias: el efecto de la vegetación en el grado de satisfacción de los estudiantes en las residencias universitarias This study was an attempt to understand whether access to greenery is associated with dormitory students' satisfaction. To this end the pot plants were distributed among 200 female students living in a dormitory who were recruited through random convenience sampling. It was found that the students' satisfaction with the dormitory increased significantly after receiving the pot plants. The study is unique in term of highlighting the fact that even adding a small greenery to the students' living space can significantly increase their satisfaction level. Links between dormitory satisfaction and academic achievement, happiness, sense of belonging to space, academic progress, physical and mental well-being have been well-established. However, the relationship between greenery and degree of satisfaction among university students is poorly understood. This study was an attempt to understand whether access to greenery is associated with university students' dormitory satisfaction. To this end, 200 students living in a dormitory at Kerman Islamic Azad University were recruited through random convenience sampling. The data were gathered through a questionnaire. The pot plants were distributed among the participants. Analysis of the data using T-test showed that students' satisfaction with the dormitory increased significantly after receiving the pot plants. The finding of the study will help landscape architects, planners and policymakers to maximize the satisfaction of the students at dormitory by providing the students with greenery.
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This post occupancy research is an attempt to analyze the design of an architecture school using ... more This post occupancy research is an attempt to analyze the design of an architecture school using a cognitive map tool. Fifty male and female architecture students purposively recruited from Kerman Islamic Azad University to participate in this study. Participants were asked to draw a sketch map depict all places they recall in their faculty and identify them with the names. Following the drawings, a series of interviews were conducted to understand the students' rationales behind their drawings and to uncover navigational problems of spatial designs. Data were analyzed qualitatively with specific focus on the absence or presence of spaces and their sizes. The qualitative data was supplemented by quantitative data to have a better interpretation of meaning by looking at qualitative data from a quantitative angle. Results showed that the accuracy in drawings significantly increased the longer students spent time in the faculty and the more they got familiar with the places. The analysis of cognitive maps revealed that the absence or presence of some spaces in the sketch maps and their sizes corresponds to the functional importance of spaces, their locations, zoning, accessibility and their size in relation to their functions. Results suggest that men and women did not differ in the accuracy of their cognitive maps. However, for navigation, males used information about directions for navigation, whereas females employed a landmark-based strategy. Architect planners can take advantages of these findings to create distinctively and well used buildings. The results of the study has implication for those who are interested in navigational behaviours of the space users.
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—Scholars have reached a consensus that students' perceptions of learning environments have an im... more —Scholars have reached a consensus that students' perceptions of learning environments have an important effect on their learning. The influence of physical attributes of educational space on students' satisfaction has been studied extensively. However, our knowledge about students' preferences for an ideal school is very limited. The current study is an attempt to address this gap. The sample in the current study consisted of 118students aged 8-10 years old in the study. Participants were recruited from two public primary schools in Kerman, Iran. The data gathered through semi-structured interviews, and drawings. Quantitative data was analyzed using chi square tests. The findings from the quantitative data were further explored by qualitative data gathered from 14 (seven girls and seven boys) volunteer students. The study found a significant difference between boy's and girl's drawings. Boys portrayed more aerial views and the exterior of the school while girls depicted the frontal views and the interior of their ideal school. In addition, boys incorporated more natural elements, playground equipment and outdoor sport fields in their drawings. In contrast, girls were more likely than boys to use more decorative accessories in their drawings than boys. The result of this study suggests that children's perceptions about ideal school are gender sensitive. The implications of the study for educational policy makers have been outlined.
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This study aims at comparing the degree of students' satisfaction in relationship with traditiona... more This study aims at comparing the degree of students' satisfaction in relationship with traditional and suite style residence halls. A sample population of 209 students residing in four traditional and suite style residence halls participated in the survey from April to June 2015. The questionnaire consisted of 15 items. The Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), version 17.0 was used for data analysis. Descriptive statistics were used to describe some demographic information of the sample. To test the hypothesis, an independent sample t-test was used to analyze the data. Following the data analysis, a series of interviews were conducted with 20 students. The results of quantitative data showed that suite style residents were less satisfied with their housing. Analyzing the interviews revealed that even though the suit style residents had enjoyed a better design, physical condition and maintenance compared to their counterparts from the traditional residence halls, they held higher expectations about the hall environments and felt that reality were short of their expectations.
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Despite the great number of tourists that attracted each year, there are only a limited number of... more Despite the great number of tourists that attracted each year, there are only a limited number of studies that have looked at customers' satisfaction of hotels in the Asian region. This study, hence, is an attempt to fill a part of this gap. The study examines factors that affect the satisfaction of hotel guests of 1800 hotels in 40 Asian countries based on their online reviews .The data analysis was conducted via both text mining and content analysis of the online reviews posted by reviewers from one particular website – Agoda.com. The content analysis was conducted with the aid of Nvivo 7. This study observes that staff, value, location, food and dining area as well as room and hotel physical attributes are main factors that affect the customers' satisfaction within three to five star hotels. It was further found that mismatches between travelers' initial expectations compared with their actual experience such as online hotel images versus their real conditions, facilities or amenities promised but not received or of poor quality service were major causes of travelers' dissatisfaction. The current study is one of very few studies that canonize customers' satisfaction of three to five star hotels in Asia based on a large number of reviews available online.
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For years and years design precedents have been used as sources of inspiration for designers. Bes... more For years and years design precedents have been used as sources of inspiration for designers. Beside the positive aspects of design precedents, they could be considered as examples of architects' mistakes in design. The current study attempts to analyze design of three female residence halls, from a university in southern part of Iran in order to specify the negative aspects of their design. A typical floor plan of each residence hall was analyzed. It was found that in all of these three residence hall the architects have overlooked needs and requirements of disabled students, there is no lobby or gathering space for meeting of students and their visitors, some of rooms do not have any balcony or the width of balcony is too small to be used. In addition, it was found that none of these residence halls have a storage room for unused stuffs of students which all are very essential for assuring the quality of life in residence halls. Finally, several recommendations are made for design of female residence halls. Introduction Living faraway from the family members and staying in a university residence hall could be considered as one of the most challenging parts of a student's life. Not all of students have the chance to attend in the universities of their own hometown and it is more common among those who select the public universities. It is mostly due to the fact that universities accept students based on their total scores of an entrance exam that held annually. Hence it is very common that students for example from southern cities are accepted to study in the northern cities of a country. Leaving family members and staying in a residence hall for about 1 to 4 years could be both a great and difficult experience.
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Journal Papers by Fatemeh khozaei
Purpose
Since the appearance of COVID-19 social distancing and staying home have been recommended repeatedly by the governments for disease prevention. As the challenge continues to remain the current study seeks to examine the factors affecting social distancing through space planning and management. More specifically the current study aims to examine the appropriateness of the spatial organization and space configuration of a clubhouse with a linear plan layout in the mitigation of the spread of infections due to serious pandemic COVID-19.
Design/methodology/approach
For an enhanced understanding of the impact of spatial arrangements of public spaces plan on the effective implementation of social distancing this study has used the space syntax analysis method. The MPSP clubhouse building in Penang, Malaysia was selected as the case study. The level of permeability and wayfinding were determined in the building plan and were illustrated using photoshop software to depict the interrelation between the indoor spaces and building circulation. Graphs of the depth of space were used to analyze the level of permeability and wayfinding to illustrate the possibility of social distancing in the plan.
Findings
The result of the study shows the significant role of proper plan layout design on social distancing. While clear and direct wayfinding can positively be associated with more effective social distancing, the inefficient design of user access, inappropriate locations of multiple entry and exit and indefinite directions of users' inside buildings can impose slight limitations. The average level of permeability might suggest ineffective spatial arrangement, ignoring the needs of spatial segregation. The study further found that the linear plan layouts with proper zoning and effective management strategies can be considered a proper layout to facilitate social distancing and the spread of COVID-19.
Originality/value
The current study is unique in terms of examination of the spatial configuration of linear public spaces plan layout for possible temporary adaptability to curb disease spread during the unexpected advent of a pandemic. Based on researchers' best of knowledge it is the first time that the impact of recreational space design on social distancing has been examined. The study also originally sheds light on the fact that the commonly used guideline for the social distancing of 1–2 m between 2 persons, in reality, is practically inadequate given the nature of the sports activities.
Purpose
Since the appearance of COVID-19 social distancing and staying home have been recommended repeatedly by the governments for disease prevention. As the challenge continues to remain the current study seeks to examine the factors affecting social distancing through space planning and management. More specifically the current study aims to examine the appropriateness of the spatial organization and space configuration of a clubhouse with a linear plan layout in the mitigation of the spread of infections due to serious pandemic COVID-19.
Design/methodology/approach
For an enhanced understanding of the impact of spatial arrangements of public spaces plan on the effective implementation of social distancing this study has used the space syntax analysis method. The MPSP clubhouse building in Penang, Malaysia was selected as the case study. The level of permeability and wayfinding were determined in the building plan and were illustrated using photoshop software to depict the interrelation between the indoor spaces and building circulation. Graphs of the depth of space were used to analyze the level of permeability and wayfinding to illustrate the possibility of social distancing in the plan.
Findings
The result of the study shows the significant role of proper plan layout design on social distancing. While clear and direct wayfinding can positively be associated with more effective social distancing, the inefficient design of user access, inappropriate locations of multiple entry and exit and indefinite directions of users' inside buildings can impose slight limitations. The average level of permeability might suggest ineffective spatial arrangement, ignoring the needs of spatial segregation. The study further found that the linear plan layouts with proper zoning and effective management strategies can be considered a proper layout to facilitate social distancing and the spread of COVID-19.
Originality/value
The current study is unique in terms of examination of the spatial configuration of linear public spaces plan layout for possible temporary adaptability to curb disease spread during the unexpected advent of a pandemic. Based on researchers' best of knowledge it is the first time that the impact of recreational space design on social distancing has been examined. The study also originally sheds light on the fact that the commonly used guideline for the social distancing of 1–2 m between 2 persons, in reality, is practically inadequate given the nature of the sports activities.