Recognition of the Role of Bricks and Brick Structures in the Human: A Case Study in Kermanshah, Iran

Abstract

Body of brick architecture like the human body aroused from the soil as the body and returns back into the soil again. This heterogeneity makes the soil architecture compatible with the human nature. Various forms of the nature and soil architecture in the traditional buildings depend on Islamic architecture, and our nature is human spirit and intrinsic qualities of nature are introduced as the basis of life and spirit. The nature is the universe of objects and appearance. A lot of soil products are produced in this region. Favorable climatic conditions in the city of Kermanshah provided the ground for using soil products. Later, the bricks were known as the main materials of living.  The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of brick materials and make a sense of belonging within the context of the historical city of Kermanshah. In this study, we tried to evaluate psychological impact of bricks from different aspects by a cross - sectional approach. Finally, the results indicated that soil materials in the form and meaning are consistent with human nature. Soil reduces energy consumption in the buildings.