A Comparative Study of Conventional Architectural Design Methods and Adolescent Personality Types based on MBTI Components

Moghaddas, Zeinab; Shahcheragi, Azadeh; Zabihi, Hossein

doi:10.48301/kssa.2025.446285.2855

A Comparative Study of Conventional Architectural Design Methods and Adolescent Personality Types based on MBTI Components

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

Zeinab Moghaddas ¹

Azadeh Shahcheragi ²

Hossein Zabihi ³

¹ PhD Student, Department of Architecture, Science and Research, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.

² Associate Professor, Department of Architecture, Science and Research, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.

³ Associate Professor, Department of Urban Planning, Science and Research, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.

10.48301/kssa.2025.446285.2855

Abstract

Today, increasing the quality of education is one of the most important issues for architecture teachers. Achieving a model of architectural design education that meets society's occupational and professional needs and brings skilled graduates into the job market is highly important. This research was carried out to find suitable methods of teaching architectural design with an emphasis on developing the design thinking of teenage students. A hybrid research method was used with a comparative approach and deductive reasoning, based on psychological studies of teenagers to investigate the design methods suitable for teenagers' design thinking. The statistical population of the research in the questionnaire section included 52 architecture students who were selected purposefully. Furthermore, in the comparative matrix section, 15 expert professors of architecture and psychology were used. The MEREC method was utilized to weight the indicators, and the CoCoSo multi-indicator decision-making technique was used to measure and prioritize the methods. Based on the analysis of statistical data, the personality characteristics of Kardanesh teenagers were identified and the results were compared by examining the common architectural design methods and the information obtained from the educational methods of architecture students in conservatories. The findings of the research showed that among the 8 methods proposed in this research and the MBTI comparative indicators, some methods are more compatible with the mental norms of teenagers. In addition, a deep understanding of design steps and processes draws a more correct road map in the direction of the student's mental guidance. The findings of this study provide valuable information to planners and students of architecture in conservatories to improve students' learning.

Keywords

Design Thinking

Personality

Architectural Design Method

Teenager

Conservatory

Subjects

Art and Architecture

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