Identifying Indicators of Renovation in The Historical Texture

Abstract

The aim of present study was to identify the indicators of renovation in the historical texture through qualitative. The statistical population consisted of a group of experts on the subject as described by senior experts of the Cultural Heritage Organization and professors of architecture and urban restoration and management in higher education centers. 20 people were selected as a statistical sample by snowball sampling method. Data were extracted and analyzed by performing a Delphi technique with a semi-structured and structured questionnaire in four rounds. Necessary tests including acceptability and capability were used to determine validity and reliability. Findings showed that renovation model of historical texture from the perspective of research subjects has six dimensions (economic-financial, security-social, environmental, physical-functional, cultural-historical and experimental-aesthetic) and 18 components. The "economic-financial" dimension has three components: economic stability, economic vitality and economic policies. The "social-security" dimension has three components: quality of life, social trust and social capital. The "Environmental" dimension has three components: sustainability, climate and adherence to ISOs. The "physical-functional" dimension has three components: landscaping, environmental quality and construction rules and regulations. The "cultural-historical" dimension has three components: identity, cultural capital and lifestyle, and the "experimental-aesthetic" dimension has three components: contrast and unity, spatial definition and determination and urban furniture.