Journal of Greater Khorasan

Journal of Greater Khorasan

Algorithmic design of Karbandi's geometry: presenting a drawing method for Karbandi (case study: Karbandi in Khajeh Rabi Tomb)

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
1 student/Faculty of Engineering, University of Qom
2 PhD in Architecture, Mashhad, Iran.
10.22034/jgk.2025.339739.1119
Abstract
Iranian traditional architecture has an inseparable connection with geometry. Geometry has been applied in general structural or technical details, even ornamental attributes in any architectural element constituently. Applying the extracted principles supported by novel technologies can be achieving and potent to address the essence of Iranian architecture creatively with less repetitive merely copies. In correspondence to this statement, Karbandi as an instance, had been offering a diverse range of features to the traditional masters by its capable geometry which represents a specific paralleled vault. These features aligned with developable extensions can be reliable to conduct design explorations for architects, however; the possibility of retuning them by algorithms is questionable. This research addresses using computational design tools for having recreation of Karbandi vaults automated despite conveying live analytics through design process toward novel yet more performative geometrical features. Subsequently, a generative algorithm to dispatch the traditional features on free-form structures comprising parametric modeling and corelating the primary arches with the vault’s iso-curves has been written referring to this research methodology which provides designers for future applications.
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  • Receive Date 14 May 2023
  • Revise Date 24 November 2024
  • Accept Date 21 October 2025