University of Kashan Journal of Iranian Architecture Studies 2252-0635 14 28 2026 03 16 Primary Generator in the Design of an Islamic-Behavioral House Based on Islamic Hadith Sources Primary Generator in the Design of an Islamic-Behavioral House Based on Islamic Hadith Sources 217 238 115514 10.22052/jias.2026.258105.1464 FA Mostafa SayrafianPour Instructor, Faculty of Art and Architecture, University of Shahab Danesh Masood Nari Ghomi Assistant Professor, Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Technical and Vocational University (TVU) 0000-0002-0453-0362 Journal Article 2025 12 16 In the field of Islamic architecture, identifying an appropriate position for Islamic principles within the design process requires further investigation. Accordingly, this research explains the process of realizing Islamic architecture by drawing on the findings of theorists in architectural design processes. The concept of a “primary generator” within the design process provides a suitable perspective for receiving initial ideas for architectural creation, through which foundational architectural concepts and issues stressed in Islamic narrative sources are processed and translated into architectural decision-making. Within the subject of housing, this approach introduces the primary generator of “Dar” and that of “Bayt.” The primary generator of Dar focuses on the concept of presence within the house, namely the presence of household members together or with guests, which can be examined at any given moment. The primary generator of Bayt, by contrast, refers to the characteristics of the dwelling and its temporal transformations, which may be affected by changes in household composition. To clarify this perspective, the primary generators of Dar and Bayt are examined through the case of the Rouhani House in Qom. This house was selected because the number of resident families increased and decreased over time, and because information about the house and its inhabitants was available. Under ideal conditions, the primary generator of Bayt changes across different periods, whereas the primary generator of Dar retains relative stability. The responsiveness of the house results from enabling desirable presence for different users and allowing spatial transformation, including the separation or combination of units over time. The study uses logical reasoning in its first section and field research in its second section, including interviews, behavioral observation, and documentation of user activities. In the field of Islamic architecture, identifying an appropriate position for Islamic principles within the design process requires further investigation. Accordingly, this research explains the process of realizing Islamic architecture by drawing on the findings of theorists in architectural design processes. The concept of a “primary generator” within the design process provides a suitable perspective for receiving initial ideas for architectural creation, through which foundational architectural concepts and issues stressed in Islamic narrative sources are processed and translated into architectural decision-making. Within the subject of housing, this approach introduces the primary generator of “Dar” and that of “Bayt.” The primary generator of Dar focuses on the concept of presence within the house, namely the presence of household members together or with guests, which can be examined at any given moment. The primary generator of Bayt, by contrast, refers to the characteristics of the dwelling and its temporal transformations, which may be affected by changes in household composition. To clarify this perspective, the primary generators of Dar and Bayt are examined through the case of the Rouhani House in Qom. This house was selected because the number of resident families increased and decreased over time, and because information about the house and its inhabitants was available. Under ideal conditions, the primary generator of Bayt changes across different periods, whereas the primary generator of Dar retains relative stability. The responsiveness of the house results from enabling desirable presence for different users and allowing spatial transformation, including the separation or combination of units over time. The study uses logical reasoning in its first section and field research in its second section, including interviews, behavioral observation, and documentation of user activities. https://jias.kashanu.ac.ir/article_115514_1e5034274414d8eaf0f97432da177ec8.pdf