The crisis of identity in contemporary architecture and the tendency toward homogenized construction, while disregarding the needs of users and the culture of dwelling, have led to diminished satisfaction and disruption in social behaviors. In this context, reinterpreting vernacular architecture—as the manifestation of the nexus between time, place, and culture—is regarded as an essential strategy for overcoming this crisis.



Focusing on the ancient region of Makran in the southeastern Iranian Plateau (spanning from Darek to Bandar-e Gowater), this research analyzes the patterns of vernacular housing in the hot and humid climate. The primary objective of the study is to identify and extract the physical-spatial components influencing the formation of housing in this area and to address the fundamental question of how the capacity of vernacular patterns can be harnessed to achieve efficient and identity-oriented contemporary housing.



The findings of the research are grounded in the analysis of elements such as the central courtyard, southern Iwan (veranda), spatial hierarchy (open, semi-open, closed), and Badgir (windcatcher). The results indicate that the architecture of Makran is an intelligent synthesis of responses to climatic imperatives (natural ventilation), economic constraints, and the cultural beliefs of the coastal context. Recognizing these patterns can provide practical guidance for the design of sustainable housing and the revival of cultural identity in the future development of Iran's southern coasts.