A B S T R A C TThe present study was conducted to investigate the factors affecting improving the quality of urban HOUSING. This research is applied in terms of purpose and in terms of descriptive-analytical method. The statistical population of the research was the residents of 8 residential complexes of Atabak neighborhood in District 15 of Tehran. Based on Cochran's formula, 384 questionnaires were distributed among residents. Finally, 380 complete and error-free questionnaires were collected. The data collection tool was a questionnaire, the validity of which was verified in the form of face and face validity, as well as divergent validity and reliability of the questionnaire using Cronbach's alpha and composite reliability. Analysis of data and information was done using SPSS and PLS software. The findings of this research showed physical quality with a path coefficient of 0.368, the variable of access to urban services with a path coefficient of 0.339, the variable of HOUSING social conditions with a path coefficient of 0.169, and environmental quality with a path coefficient of 0.302 has a positive and significant impact on HOUSING quality. According to the path coefficient obtained for the research variables, the amount of their impact on HOUSING quality is evaluated as average. Among the identified factors, the factor of physical quality with a path coefficient of 0.368 has the most significant impact, and the factor of access to urban services with a path coefficient of 0.339 is ranked second. Also, this factor has a positive and significant effect on the physical quality factor of HOUSING.Extended AbstractIntroductionAtabak neighborhood is one of the neighborhoods of District 15 of Tehran. In this neighborhood, physical changes have been made according to the interventions of the Tehran municipality in line with the implementation of the urban landscape plan and organized (inflow of private sector capital) in different years so far. Along with these interventions, the inadequacy of infrastructure and services to meet the population's needs has become this neighborhood's basic problem. Attention to its qualitative aspect needs to be addressed. This matter is important from the point of view of providing the city's basic needs, equitable distribution of facilities and resources, reducing urban inequalities, improving economic-social indicators, preventing unbridled and unplanned expansion, and ultimately improving the quality of life of the people. It demands that the quality of HOUSING and the factors affecting it be evaluated and that a double effort be made to improve it, and it can provide a suitable context for providing suitable models of HOUSING quality for citizens. Considering the mentioned cases, this research aims to answer the question:- What are the effective factors in improving the quality of HOUSING? MethodologyThe current research is descriptive-analytical. In terms of purpose, it is in the category of applied research. Two library and field methods have collected the information needed for this research. In the field method, primary data collection has been done according to the research questions by designing a 5-scale Likert scale questionnaire. The statistical population of the study was the residents of Mobaat, Minabi, Atabek, Shahrak Sajjadieh, Yas, Zahid Gilani, Shahid Asadi, and Safa residential complexes located in Atabak neighborhood of District 15 of Tehran. The statistical population was equal to 20469 people, and based on Cochran's formula, 384 questionnaires were distributed among residents. Finally, 380 complete and error-free questionnaires were collected; the validity of the questionnaire was confirmed in the form of face and face validity as well as divergent validity. In order to check the reliability of the questionnaire, Cronbach's alpha and combined reliability were used, and according to the results presented in the research findings section, the reliability of the questionnaire was confirmed. The data obtained from this research were analyzed using structural modeling using SPSS and PLS software. Results and discussion This research showed that physical quality has a positive and significant effect on improving HOUSING quality; according to the value of the obtained path coefficient, which is equal to 0.368, the value of this effect is considered moderate. Based on the results, it can be said that physical dimensions, such as the physical crystallization of HOUSING, are the most objective and material issues in HOUSING evaluation, analysis, and planning. Concerning the impact of access to urban services on the quality of HOUSING, the findings indicated a significant impact of access to urban services. In explaining the results of this section, it can be said that gradually, the HOUSING is changing from a single purpose to a shelter. Those other aspects of welfare and social comfort are also added; the limits of enjoying services and access to the essentials of life are shown to evaluate the HOUSING quality. These indicators are very important in determining HOUSING quality and are an integral part of HOUSING planning. Access to urban HOUSING services is considered one of the main indicators of life, which the Population Crisis Committee has used to measure quality in the world's metropolises. In relation to social conditions and environmental quality on the quality of HOUSING, the results of this research confirmed the impact of the social environment and environmental quality on the quality of HOUSING. Creating residential spaces is a topic that has been discussed previously. From the beginning, human beings have tried to create a favorable living environment that matches the quality conditions of their residence's social and environmental environment. ConclusionThis research was written to explain the factors affecting improving the quality of urban HOUSING. The findings of this research showed that among the studied factors, the physical quality factor with a path coefficient of 0.368 has the most significant impact on improving the quality of urban HOUSING in Tehran, such that this factor can explain 13.5% of the variance of the HOUSING quality condition variable. Physical quality is defined based on the structural basis of a building and is often defined in the form of rules and standards related to it. The physical quality is sometimes interpreted as the appearance of buildings. Since they are fixed and real things, they are the reason for the emergence of general indicators for HOUSING evaluation. The second factor is access to urban services with a path coefficient of 0.339, so this factor can explain 11.4% of the variance of the HOUSING quality condition variable. This factor has been ranked second regarding the impact on HOUSING quality according to the path coefficient value obtained. In third place was the factor of environmental quality with the path coefficient value of 0.302, and this factor can explain 1.9% of the variance of the variable of HOUSING quality. Moreover, in the last place is the factor of HOUSING social conditions, which has a path coefficient of 0.196. Also, from the other results of this research, we can mention the positive effect of access to the quality of urban services on the improvement of the physical condition of HOUSING, and the value of the path coefficient obtained for this effect is equal to 0.623 so that it is 38.8% of the variance of the variable. FundingThere is no funding support. Authors’ ContributionThe authors contributed equally to the conceptualization and writing of the article. All of the authors approthe contenttent of the manuscript and agreed on all aspects of the work declaration of competing interest none. Conflict of InterestThe authors declared no conflict of interest. Acknowledgments We are grateful to all the scientific consultants of this paper.

A B S T R A C TThe purpose of this study is to measure the level of sustainability of residential complexes in Gorgan and to identify the impact of social capital and its dimensions on the concept of HOUSING sustainability. The research method is descriptive and survey type. The statistical population of the research includes all the residential complexes of Gorgan city, of which 268 cases were determined using Cochran's formula as a statistical sample and were selected and studied using the two-stage cluster sampling method.. A researcher-made questionnaire with an answer package was used to collect data. Its validity was confirmed using the formal method and its reliability using Cronbach's alpha coefficient for the concept of social capital (α = 0.879) and HOUSING sustainability (α = 0.810), respectively. The findings showed that there is a significant positive relationship between social capital and its dimensions with the dependent variable, i.e. HOUSING sustainability variable and its four dimensions. The results showed that the integrated model in the present study was able to explain the relationship between social capital and the concept of HOUSING sustainability to an acceptable extent. Therefore, this model can be useful for other urban areas of the countryExtended AbstractIntroductionThe home is the source and destination of all human life; and man leaves it for work and social activity, and after doing it and gaining experience, he returns home. Therefore, the category of HOUSING is a broad and complex category that has various dimensions. This concept, in addition to the place in the physical concept, includes all the services and facilities needed by an individual or family that need it to live. To this end, HOUSING planning requires in-depth studies in various social, cultural and historical fields. Today, the mere attention to the economy, many human, social, indigenous and cultural values have been lost in the course of these unprincipled constructions that have grown and are growing at an unprecedented rate. Hence, HOUSING architecture does not simply mean designing or constructing space for human life; For this reason, in HOUSING architecture, especially social HOUSING, apart from the design of human habitation, other dimensions of human life and habitation must also be considered. Based on what has been mentioned, in our country, today most of the economic dimension and consequently a small increase in the construction and architecture of residential complexes and other dimensions of sustainable development, including social, cultural, physical and The environment is neglected. Lack of adequate HOUSING, as HOUSING that has the least incompatibility with the natural environment around it and in a wider area with the region and the world; it creates problems for the city and its residents. Meanwhile, residential complexes in Gorgan are no exception to this rule. Complexes that are designed with only the economic dimension in mind, the result of which is the construction of HOUSING in different parts of the city, which has the least coordination and compatibility with other aspects of sustainable development. Given the above, the importance of the present study, attention to the principles of sustainable development and the need to create and expand social capital for human societies, in the space that was drawn is very important. MethodologyAccording to the purpose of the research and the level of data analysis, the survey method has been used to collect data. For this purpose, a researcher-made questionnaire was used to obtain information. The statistical population of the study includes all residential complexes in Gorgan. The sample size is 268 based on Cochran's logical formula. Two-stage cluster random sampling method is used. So that the statistical population is divided into clusters and homogeneous groups and then the quota of groups or clusters is determined in proportion to the frequency distribution of each cluster. In the next step, residential complexes are selected as a statistical sample from each cluster. To verify the validity of the tool, the formal validation method (referring to professors and specialists) has been used. Cronbach's alpha method was also used to determine the reliability of the instrument. Results and discussionAccording to the results of t-test, it can be said that the social capital index is not desirable. The average of social capital index is lower than the hypothetical average. This means that the amount of social capital of the residents of residential complexes in Gorgan is not at the desired level. This is if the level of stability of residential complexes in Gorgan is at a desirable level. Also, there is a significant relationship between HOUSING sustainability and social capital. And the order of the effect of social capital variable on the dimensions of economic, social, physical and environmental sustainability. Based on the results of the probability ratio of the Chi-square value model is less than 0.01, it can be said that the regression model is a good model in which independent variables are well able to explain the changes of the dependent variable. The results of hierarchical regression analysis showed that the estimated value of the social interaction variable is equal to 1.184, which shows that assuming the effect of all model variables remains constant, an increase in the independent social interaction variable increases by 1.184 units. In logarithmic ratios, the dependent variable (HOUSING stability) will be associated. Prioritization of the effectiveness of the studied factors indicates that the factor of formal participation has the first place in determining the sustainability of HOUSING. After this factor, the mental class factor is in the second place, then the residential home ownership factor is in the third place. ConclusionOne of the issues that has attracted everyone's attention in recent decades is HOUSING and its sustainable development, which is in line with human development. An important point that has been addressed in the documents of the Second Human Settlement Summit is the importance of the role of sustainable HOUSING and the provision of adequate HOUSING for the people in the development process. Various factors such as architectural style, climate, geography and customs are influential in HOUSING design in different places. In the meantime, the role of social factors or in other words social capital cannot be ignored; Because social capital is rooted in the structure and social norms of society and is generally a combination of trust, communication network, social norms and social relations at the individual and community level. Accordingly, the main purpose of this study is to measure the social capital of residents and the sustainability of residential complexes in Gorgan. Based on the results, the four dimensions of the dependent variable are affected by the social capital variable. This means that the existence of concepts such as trust, interaction, participation, etc. in residential complexes, can provide the stability of the residential complex. As long as the residents of a complex have an effective and reciprocal relationship with each other, the stability of the residential complex is provided; Residents to protect the complex facilities, provide security, visual beauty, hygiene and cleanliness, rehabilitate or create space Green and ... will interact and participate with each other.FundingThere is no funding support. Authors’ ContributionAuthors contributed equally to the conceptualization and writing of the article. All of the authors approved the content of the manuscript and agreed on all aspects of the work declaration of competing interest none. Conflict of InterestAuthors declared no conflict of interest. Acknowledgments We are grateful to all the scientific consultants of this paper.

HOUSING is one of the most important and most effective sectors of development as a whole, and the process of HOUSING planning is a crucial issue. Initiation of a comprehensive HOUSING plan needs a full recognition and deep analysis of its various aspects. Recognition and analysis of HOUSING indicators as key planning instruments can be the most sensitive steps of the planning. A general review of the HOUSING plans in Iran shows some weaknesses. The plans not only have not included a complete number of key indicators, but also the indicators have not been analyzed deeply in the process of planning. HOUSING indicators can present the situation and indicate the negative and positive points of HOUSING sector. Based on the findings of this paper, HOUSING indicators can be classified and analyzed in the contexts of economic, social and physical aspects, although some indicators play multi functions roles. The number of. selected HOUSING indicators must be comprehensive so that they cover all aspects of HOUSING. They must also be deeply analyzed in the process of HOUSING planning. This process of using HOUSING indicators would increase the efficiency of HOUSING policies and plans.

Iran’s General HOUSING Policies (2009) emphasize the provision of affordable HOUSING for low-income groups, support for professional, mass, and industrial HOUSING construction, and the preservation of cultural values and family dignity in HOUSING design. In this context, the Mehr HOUSING Project (MHP) was initiated by the Ninth Administration to address the growing demand for affordable HOUSING. Evaluating the outcomes of such large-scale HOUSING initiatives and assessing resident satisfaction is crucial for urban planners and policymakers. This study conducts a meta-analysis of research on resident satisfaction with MHP. To this end, studies published between 2012 and 2021 were collected, and 22 articles that utilized a five-point Likert scale were selected for analysis. After a content review, four key dimensions of HOUSING satisfaction were identified: HOUSING quality, socio-economic characteristics, physical-spatial attributes, and environmental features of the neighborhood. The overall satisfaction score was estimated using CMA software. The results indicate that the average resident satisfaction level, within a 95% confidence interval, was 2. 87—below the theoretical mean of 3. Satisfaction scores for HOUSING quality, physical-spatial attributes, socio-economic factors, and environmental characteristics were 2. 87, 2. 88, 2. 93, and 3. 22, respectively. These findings suggest that MHP falls short of optimal HOUSING satisfaction, particularly in terms of HOUSING quality and physical-spatial attributes. HOUSING provision should not be limited to construction alone,rather, resident satisfaction factors must be integrated into HOUSING policies and development programs.

IntroductionPopulation statistics indicate many problems for future of urban areas of Iran. The middle of population age pyramid of Iran is wide. This indicates that planners and policy-makers are faced with many problems including unemployment, social issues and HOUSING. HOUSING is of great importance, because it is one of the basic needs of humans. Today, in the world literature, HOUSING does not only refer to a roof over one’ s head, but it implies a physical location, residential environment, required services for a family welfare, employment plans, education facilities, and etc...

This theoretical paper defines the distinctiveness of HOUSING systems in the Global South. It argues that one should be careful when applying the ‘ Social HOUSING’ approach to the Global South and that this is attributable to the significant divergences in HOUSING systems between the Global South and Europe. Subsequent to paying attention to such distinctiveness, the paper examines how the notion of ‘ social HOUSING’ , as realized in Europe, has been applicable to the Global South to meet the HOUSING needs for disadvantaged households. Therefore, the main question of this paper is how the notion of ‘ social HOUSING’ , as realized in Europe, has been relevant to the Global South. To study various HOUSING systems, the paper finds its inspiration in both the convergence approach, to look at unitary similarities between the HOUSING systems in the Global south, and the divergence approach, to focus on distinctiveness as the dominant feature of HOUSING systems in the Global South, in comparison with European countries. Looking at different HOUSING systems around the world, the paper attends to the long-established debate about the notion and purpose of social HOUSING, that is, conventionally, direct intervention of the state in HOUSING provision targeting at particular group(s) of society; whether social HOUSING is primarily a safety net to accommodate the least well off in society; or a system to provide massive subsidized homes for the rather better off people in a unitary HOUSING market. The history of social HOUSING in the Global South is rather short compared to the European praxis. In most countries in the Global South, social HOUSING schemes initiated in the second half of the 20th century. Nonetheless, social HOUSING has been just complementary to other types of HOUSING provision. Although there are generic similarities between HOUSING systems in all countries, especially so in the post-modernism period, this paper recognizes five distinctive facts (characteristics) of the HOUSING systems in the Global South. It is argued that if it is supposed to apply ‘ social HOUSING’ approach in the HOUSING system of those countries, it is necessary that these facts to be considered in depth. Those are: (a) the contradiction of globalization; (b) the notion of the developmentalist state; (c) the importance of informality; (d) the decisive role of family in societal structure; and (e) the rudimentary welfare systems and the dissimilarity of the labor markets. By making a link between each of these characteristics and the notion of social HOUSING, as it evolved in industrialized European countries, this paper concludes that it is not possible to apply the approach of social HOUSING to the HOUSING systems in the Global South in a straightforward way. There is a new wave of attention to the provision of social HOUSING around the Global South, to meet the overall accelerating HOUSING needs that stem from fast growing urbanization, demographic change and unaffordability of HOUSING market. The paper concludes that collaborative and innovative social HOUSING schemes that are rooted in the indigenous social-political context can still play a decisive role in increasing affordability to meet unmet needs of HOUSING.

This article analyzes rural HOUSING from a cultural point of view in the past and present. It studies HOUSING as one of the main elements of lifestyle to understand the rural life as a whole. The author, first, studies the effects of modernity on HOUSING culture in the areas such as modernization, rationalization, secularization, globalization, individualization, democratization, urbanization, mediatization, commercialization and bureaucratization. Then, he describes these developments in an Iranian village which is the birthplace of the author using on ethnographical explanation. This study shows that the characteristics of rural HOUSING which were: noncom modification, strong connection with village, being a birth place and somewhere to be nurtured, being mixed with family and historical myths and narratives, coexisting with the nature, lack of privacy have undergone charges. Therefore, we cannot address them by adopting a classical approach considering village as the locus of tradition and city as the locus of modernity. The author believes that a kind of "Iranian rural modernity" has been formed in Iranian villages.