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Form Comes from Life
Ekbatans Architect: Restoring the Courtyard Feeling Depends on Defining a New Life
Fereydoun Azari, a veteran architect and the architect of Ekbatan Town in western Tehran, sees the urban fabric as a reflection of the spirit and lifestyle of its residents, and believes that the feeling of the courtyard in old homes can be recreated in today’s…
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Reforming the Urban Structure
The Need for Architects and Experts in Municipal Government to Reform Urban Planning
Fereydoun Azari, architect of Ekbatan Town, referring to the lived experience of people in urban fabrics such as Ekbatan, believes that these spaces create a sense of identity and belonging, and that by emulating them, the quality of urban spaces can be improved without heavy…
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Focus on Hotels and Accommodation
Iran’s ۲۵th National Developers Summit to Be Held in Shiraz, Focusing on Destination Creation
The 25th National Developers Summit, themed “From Building Construction to Destination Creation,” will be held on Dey 9 and 10, 1405 (December 30–31, 2026) at Homa Hotel in Shiraz. The event, with a focus on southern Iran, will center on the future of hotels, accommodation,…
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Stagflation and Taxation
Construction Industry Stakeholders Warn Builders Are Leaving Iran’s Housing Market
Stakeholders active in financing, insurance, construction, architecture and business development have warned about the financial, tax and executive challenges facing Iran’s construction industry, stressing that continued stagflation in the housing market will push many builders out of business and drive supply far below demand. Financial…
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Quality Is Not Accidental
Hanachi: Respect for Citizens Must Be Demonstrated in Practice by Managers
Pirouz Hanachi, a professor at the University of Tehran and former deputy minister of roads and urban development for architecture and urban planning, in an interview referring to his management experience at Tehran Municipality, described the development of high-quality public spaces as one of his…
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Corrective steps in the building industry
Rethinking Construction: From Feasibility Studies to Climate-Responsive Urban Development
According to SAMA, experts participating in a discussion emphasized the need to rethink construction processes, describing feasibility studies as the missing link in projects. They called for cities to move toward smaller housing units, the integration of “life” into urban design, the revision of regulations,…
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A growing distance from modern technologies
The Construction Roadmap Has Changed; Industry Players Sound the Alarm
According to SAMA, professionals in the construction, architecture, and urban development sectors believe that the roadmap for construction has changed, and that past methods and industrial approaches no longer meet today’s needs. In their view, unless construction moves toward alignment with the climate, modern technologies,…
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Climate-Appropriate Standardization
Technical Certification of Building Materials Mandated Under Section ۱۹ of National Building Regulations
According to SAMA, the Vice Chair of the Energy, Materials Standards, and Environment Commission of the Iranian Construction Engineering Organization (IRCEO) has emphasized the requirements of Section 19 of the National Building Regulations, stating that the use of materials must be based on technical certification…
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Lessons from Vertical Integration
What Can Iranian Builders Learn from Sobha’s Industrial Self-Sufficiency Model?
According to SAMA, among the 150 top real estate companies in India, one firm ranked 47th has chosen a different path: Sobha Limited. Instead of relying on numerous contractors and an external supply chain, this Bengaluru-based company has spent three decades building a full-fledged “vertical…
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Cities are a reflection of our aspirations
Urban Quality Is the Result of Purposeful Planning, Not Coincidence
Pirouz Hanachi, a university professor and former mayor of Tehran, emphasizes that our cities are a reflection of our aspirations. He believes that quality in the urban environment is not achieved by chance; it requires a human-centered approach, targeted planning, dedicated budgets, and the involvement…
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Demand assessment emerges as the key to success for developers in a transforming real estate landscape
Iran’s Housing Market Shifts from Price Competition to Project-Centric Rivalry
According to SAMA, Mostafa Rabiei, a construction branding consultant, drawing on his continuous engagement with both developers and homebuyers, challenges the prevailing narrative of economic unviability, the end of construction, or market stagnation. He argues that this period is exceptionally favorable for developers who accurately…
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Building Magazine Publishes Its BakuBuild ۲۰۲۶ Special Edition
Read the BakuBuild 2026 Special Edition Online SAMA brings Iranian construction capabilities to Baku as a media partner and exhibitor Coinciding with the 31st Azerbaijan International Construction Exhibition – BakuBuild 2026, Building Magazine has published a dedicated English-language special edition presenting a contemporary view of…
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From Lotus to a Holding-Style Approach
New Company Established to Integrate Production and Execution of Construction Projects
Ali Dejagah, an active figure in the construction industry, has announced the formation of a new company aimed at addressing existing gaps in the sector, drawing on his experience in procurement and contracting within the Lotus Construction Group’s projects. According to SAMA, the company’s initial…
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Lessons for Iranian Developers
Taylor Wimpey: A Model of Capital Discipline in a Sluggish Housing Market
According to SAMA, Taylor Wimpey PLC is one of the largest homebuilders in the United Kingdom, formed in 2007 through the merger of Taylor Woodrow and George Wimpey, with its head office located in High Wycombe. The company does not build office towers, does not…
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Calls for a Rethink of Urban Planning Rules
Construction in Tehran Faces Regulatory and Financial Constraints
According to SAMA, Peyman Eskandari, a building industry developer, has criticized the growing difficulties of construction in Tehran, pointing to the complexity of urban regulations, prolonged permit processes, and restrictions on architectural designs. He stressed the need for cooperation between the government and the municipality…
