Muthanna Journal of Engineering and Technology
Volume (13), Issue (3), Year (2025), Pages (116-129)
DOI:10.52113/3/eng/mjet/2025-13-03-/116-129
Research Article By:
| Asma H. Al-Dabbagh , Mohammed M. Taha |
Corresponding author E-mail:asma.dabbagh@uomosul.edu.iq
ABSTRACT
Architectural programming is defined as a systematic method that leads to a statement of the architectural problem, which defines the Goals to produce the most appropriate solution. Goals are defined as a statement that expresses aims and purposes and are considered a means for decision-making. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were identified in 17 goals, of which Goals 11 and 7 were linked to architectural design. By delineating three Aspects for goals: the categories and main values of the goals, and the physical positions for their application, this research seeks to uncover the goals of architectural programming (Independent variables) regarding sus-tainability and their physical positions (Dependent variables). By analyzing texts in which the architect Norman Foster specified aspects of applying sustainability, and classifying its mechanisms, aiming to determine priorities of goals during the programming phase and mechanisms during the application phase. The results demonstrated that Foster focuses mainly on environmental goals, followed by economic and social goals. These goals are applied mainly in external building masses, internal spaces, and techniques used to recycle materials and reduce energy consumption. The conclusions were linked to SDG 11 in terms of its focus on environmental aspects, as well as SDG 7 through its focus on energy issues. The recommendations included the importance of discussing environmental and social goals in the initial stages of architectural programming, and that it is also possible to analyze, measure, and evaluate solutions within the mechanisms of the external mass using traditional methods or modern software during these stages. Furthermore, the importance of targeting economic objectives in new and old designs was highlighted to improve the sustainable performance of existing buildings.
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Keywords:
Architectural programming, Goals delineation, Sustainability, Sustainable architecture, Norman Foster.