Sustainable Urban Landscape Design with Soil-Compatible Materials: Bridging Islamic Art and Environmental Protection

Urban soils in contemporary Islamic cities face increasing challenges of contamination, degradation, and ecological stress due to rapid urbanization and the widespread use of industrial materials. At the same time, Islamic art and architectural traditions emphasize harmony with nature, sacred geometry, moderation, and respect for land, offering a cultural and ethical foundation for sustainable design. This study aims to explore the integration of soil-compatible materials—including adobe, rammed earth, local stone, and natural fibers-with Islamic aesthetic principles and environmental landscape approaches in order to develop a holistic framework for sustainable urban landscape design. Methodologically, the research employs a qualitative integrative approach, combining a review of Islamic and architectural texts, analysis of case studies from Iranian and Islamic cities, and a comparative examination of successful sustainable landscape practices. The findings demonstrate three key insights: (i) Islamic teachings can be translated into concrete urban design strategies through passive environmental controls, climate-responsive layouts, and symbolic geometry, (ii) soil-compatible materials significantly reduce environmental impacts, mitigate soil pollution, and enhance microclimatic performance; and (iii) embedding Islamic aesthetic values into sustainable landscapes strengthens cultural identity and social acceptance, thereby increasing long-term stewardship. Building on these insights, the study proposes a conceptual model in which Islamic ethics, soil-compatible materials, and environmental design strategies interact within an Input-Process Mediator-Outcome framework. This model highlights positive feedback loops between ecological performance, cultural resonance, and community participation. The paper concludes that sustainable urban landscapes in Islamic contexts are most effective when environmental, cultural, and social dimensions are integrated synergistically. The research further recommends pilot projects, updated procurement codes, and longitudinal studies on soil remediation and social acceptance as key pathways for advancing sustainable and identity-based landscape design in contemporary Islamic cities.

کلیدواژه ها:

Soil-compatible materials ، Islamic art ، Sustainable urban landscape ، Cultural identity ، Environmental design