Explaining the Role of Light in Quality of the Architectural Spaces in Iranian Mosques

The research analyses the essence and relationships between the variables in the context of light and architecture, and aims to develop the knowledge and design based on the light and recognition of the space, an effort was made to analyze the role of light in quality of the Iranian architecture and three samples of the most precious mosques were selected as the instances of this phenomenon, eg., Nasir-Al-Molk Mosque in Shiraz, Sheikh Lotf-Allah Mosque in Isfahan and Vakil Mosque in Shiraz. Light processing has different specifications in each of the mentioned mosques, as it is applied in a specific way which deserves consideration and it represented a number of considerable beautiful aspects. According to the valuable role of light on definition and interpretation of the space, it is assumed that: light has a great value in the quality of the spaces in the architecture of Iranian mosques and the fact it plays an effective role in enhancing the quality of the architectural space and to improve the spatial quality and value , and it was employed to induct the concepts including movement , stillness , calmness and silence , sanctity , focus , attention , passion and excitement , clarity , ambiguity , sequence , guidance , routing , inviting , reflection , beauty and esthetic of the architectural space, developing a sense of memorability of the architectural space, vitality and dynamism of the space, semanticization of the architectural space, inducting a special sense and spirit to the space , and spiritual characteristics to space, heightening the sense of spirituality , creating immaterial space , shaping the sense of movement , continuity of path , continuity of movement and routing , light and shadow in the path , and internal space essence change , Spatial perception , inducting the sense of place , sense of time , sense of belonging , identification , and shaping the sense of presence , contemplation and persistence of people in the space. In the research hypethesis, light is the independent variable and quality of architectural space and concepts are the dependent variables. The research is done with a descriptive-survey method and the data was analyzed by SPSS 18, the results are presented in the form of charts and tables.

Keywords:

Light , Quality of Architectural Space , Iranian Mosques , Nasir-Al-Molk Mosque in Shiraz , Sheikh Lotf-Allah Mosque in Isfahan , Vakil Mosque in Shiraz