نوع مقاله : مقاله پژوهشی
نویسندگان
1 دانشکده معماری، پردیس بین المللی کیش، دانشگاه تهران، کیش، ایران.
2 دانشکده معماری، دانشکدگان هنرهای زیبا، دانشگاه تهران
چکیده
کلیدواژهها
عنوان مقاله [English]
نویسندگان [English]
Urban design, as a complex and multidimensional field, requires the application of advanced cognitive and analytical approaches to address contemporary social, spatial, and institutional challenges. The systematic application of critical thinking theories within urban design methodology faces challenges such as the gap between theory and practice, as well as institutional and professional constraints. Within the review literature, the role of critical thinking in explaining and mitigating theoretical and practical challenges has been less developed as an integrated and coherent framework.
The aim of this study is to explicate the role of critical thinking in urban design methodology and to analyze its capacity to address theoretical and practical challenges. The research methodology adopts a qualitative approach grounded in the interpretive paradigm. Through conceptual analysis and a systematic review of the literature, data were collected via documentary analysis and subsequently examined using thematic and comparative analysis to extract key components and themes.
The findings indicate that three principal themes—“reconsideration of design assumptions,” “strengthening analytical logical reasoning and decision-making transparency,” and “management of institutional and social complexity”—play a central role in the application of critical thinking. The results suggest that the systematic integration of critical thinking into methodological processes in urban design can strengthen the connection between theory and practice and enhance the quality of design decisions.
This study introduces critical thinking as the cognitive foundation of urban design methodology, providing an effective framework for analyzing complex issues and improving decision-making processes. From a practical perspective, strengthening the education of critical thinking skills and institutionalizing analytical approaches within urban management organizations are proposed as strategies to increase the effectiveness of urban interventions. Future research may employ empirical approaches and case studies to evaluate the practical impacts of applying critical thinking models in urban design implementation projects and to propose more precise operational models
کلیدواژهها [English]
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