Balconies' visual preferences: The case of residential apartments in Tehran, Iran.

ABSTRACT: Balcony as a border between internal and external plays a crucial role in determining the quality of the apartments. The current condition of apartment balconies in Tehran, indicates that balconies have been gradually been forgotten due to their non-functional features for users. In architecture, space quality is measured by user preferences and can serve as a guide for designers in future designs. The objective of the present study was to identify the dominant physical characteristics of balconies in Tehran and improve people's visual preference from both outside and inside viewpoints. Photographing, Delphi technique and collecting public questionnaire were used to do the research, and quantitative data were gathered through administering questionnaires. Valid responses were gathered, the

SUBMITTER: Akbari P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12306761 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature