Flexibility in Iranian architecture Case study: developing flexibility of Goharshad mosque

Flexibility has been one of the most attractive words in architecture. Needs for flexible space has been increasing in recent years, and it is natural that the flexibility concept is in the limelight of the field of architecture when rapidly changing is thought about recent social demands. Flexibility is the ability to achieve a change of conditions without changing the system, whereas variability is the ability to gain a change of conditions by changing the system. However, it is hard to define flexibility in architecture in a few words because flexibility is a highly integrated notion of space, program, and users. . Flexibility is often beset by two opposite opinions regarding functions in a space: one: that supports Functionalism, and the other, that opposes Functionalism. One of the most efficient methods to achieve flexible spaces is using transformable and retractable elements. In this paper, six methods are presented for developing Goharshad mosque in a flexible way. With regard to the assessment which is presented in this article, using of the pneumatic retractable roof in renovation and expansion of historical sites and Iranian architecture in order to increase the flexibility that will be more beneficial. Pneumatic structures have never been used in the retractable structures in the world up to now. However; using of this kind of structures with regard to the style and flexibility of them, can be an effective step in to enhance the performance of architectural spaces

کلیدواژه ها:

Retractable roofs ، Deployable structure ، Foldable roofs ، Historical buildings ، Architectural heritage ، Flexibility