Identification and Explanation of Life Factors in Traditional Houses in Yazd; Based on Grounded Theory

Human always tries to achieve a sense of vitality, and wants a lively environment; therefore, recognizing factors in the architecture that increases the quality of life is important. Based on the importance of this issue, this article aims to answer this question “What are the upgrading indicators of the concept of living in traditional homes (here are the traditional Yazd houses)? an‎d identify the life indicators and evaluating them in architecture. In this way, by relying on a method of grounded theory, the researcher conducted semi-structured and in-depth interviews with 18 present perceivers in eight sorts of traditional houses in Yazd. These interviews were completed using sketches, photographs, and personal observations. Participants were selected from among the people who could answer more accurate questions. To increase validity, the findings were evaluated with other related studies. Findings show that nine main factors in traditional houses increase life quality. These factors include: the sociability space, the living and dynamic organization or hidden order Without extra unity, the possibility of continuous interaction with nature (sky, water, tree, open space and natural light), the emphasis on diversity, the perception of time, the quality of being dynamic and active, the expansiveness of space along with the increase Transparency of space, and the Mental memories and increase the belonging sense.