Iran - The Persian House in Central plateau of Iran

Utilizing pre and post Islamic architectural styles, Persian House has created new concepts in the architecture of houses. Concepts such as introversion, orderliness, respect for neighbors, avoidance of showoff, spatial variety, hospitality, interaction with environment, confidentiality, avoiding waste of time, multi-functionality of the spaces and provision of privacy are some of the constituents of Persian house. The observance of these patterns and styles has given Persian house a distinct and outstanding identity. Persian house represents a unique and magnificent model in the field of house architecture in the climate of Iran's central plateau, the materials, construction techniques, decorations and intangible values of which play a vital role in the realization of Persian house. Persian house as an outstanding sample from its counterparts all over the world provided patterns for house-building which paved the way for significant progress in this field, it was a van guard for the modern methods in the application of construction techniques, designing, spatial hierarchy, decorations, façade design, space arrangement etc.