Using of natural patterns in urban design and planning (Case study: Mashhad meddle area)

Mohammad rahim Rahnama¹, Samaneh Sherkat² and Mohammad Homaeefar³

¹Geography department, Ferdowsi University, Mashhad, Iran

^2and3Department of Geography and Urban Planning, Ferdowsi University, Mashhad, Iran

*Corresponding Author’s E-mail: green_urban22@yahoo.com  

Accepted 04 June, 2013

Abstract

Meddle area of Mashhad is important area due to gardens, macro land uses and open and green spaces. Using of natural adaptable patterns in order to promoting urban environmental quality. Also have been done comprehensive and master plans in order to improving quality. The purpose of research is improving urban environmental quality and creating relation between natural structure and spatial –physical structures. Research method is "descriptive- analyzed". The process of research is analyzing of some patterns such as: mosaic pattern, branch pattern and etc. on the other hand, has been tried, determination better factor for approaching sustainable city.  Analyzing natural pattern is important for strengthening urban factors.  The findings show, using from forms, physical structure, and natural shape create appropriate urban environment.

Keywords: natural models, branch pattern, background pattern, mosaic pattern, native city, west central area.