The impact of architecture framework based on convergence of religious mentality and spirituality and explanation of the role of holy architecture in improving mental health of society

The Architecture in all of school of thought and theories of design hasformed coherent and meaningful balance between instant emotionalimpact and constant special perception which is formed by form andframework. These deep meanings are in the cycle of architecture impactand inspire strong feelings. These feelings are the basis of improvingmental health of society and provide coherence of its elements in thebest way and totally bring about architectural excellence. Architectureconnects substance, life and spirit which can cohere and completematerial and spiritual life and lead to convergence of religious mentalityand spirituality.Accordingly, some experts consider architecture as a medium to reachdeep parts of life and sprite of creation and at the end to reach peaceand unity. Architecture is the basis of theology, since creation of itsframework and inner space reflects divine revelation and human origin.Moreover, it leads us from perplexity and confusion which is negativepart of spirit to peace and unity which lead to improvement of spirit. Soholy architecture as good names and quality manifests its own goodnature and it is formed. Holy architecture has some criteria based onnature which includes:1. Considering inherent nature (not accidental) in creation ofarchitecture framework.2. Considering hierarchy of existence in architecture.3. Considering centrality of human in universe and his relationship withGod in architecture theory.4. Considering the principle of unit of God in architecture excellence.As a conclusion, we can introduce the pattern of holy architecture baseon the creation stages, from unseen to seen universe and commentary of18th verse of Hashr surah which is manifestation of divine architecture.

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holy architecture ، mental health ، religious