Document Type : Original Article
Authors
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Assistant Professor, School of Architecture and Environmental Design, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran
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Master of landscape architecture, Department of Landscape Architecture, School of Architecture and Environmental Design, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran
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Professor, Department of Landscape Architecture, School of Architecture and Environmental Design, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran
10.22099/iuds.2026.56602.1235
Abstract
This research was conducted with the aim of redesigning the landscape of the Shiraz Fars Cement Factory, based on the integration of climate simulation and phased phytoremediation. The research methodology includes field surveys, wind flow simulation using ENVI-met software to identify critical hotspots, and plant species selection based on a dual-criteria framework of efficiency and time-horizon. According to the simulation outputs, the western and north-western zones of the site were identified as high-risk areas for dust emission. In response, a multi-layered and three-tier planting system was developed: the first tier consists of shock and annual species (such as sunflower and scented geranium) for rapid heavy metal extraction; the second tier comprises stable herbaceous species (vetiver, creeping bentgrass, and Indian mustard) for substrate stabilization and erosion control; and the third tier includes native long-lived trees and shrubs (Christ's thorn, wild pistachio, and mountain almond) to establish a permanent landscape skeleton, provide optimal shading, and restore biodiversity. The findings indicate that this combined approach, while mitigating the risk of pollutant emission in the arid climate of Shiraz, provides a foundation for creating a sustainable, drought-resilient urban park rich in ecological and cultural values.
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