This study aims to evaluate the success of adaptive reuse projects for Iran's industrial heritage (Shiraz and Yazd textile factories) in aligning with global sustainability standards. Using a mixed-method approach, it employs the “Action Network Connectivity Table-Graph” model to quantitatively assess compliance with 13 international criteria (e.g. integrity, value, economy). Results show Shiraz scored 75.33% (moderate success) and Yazd 82.34% (high success), highlighting “value” as the most influential category. The research identifies gaps in addressing “tradition” and “identity” and proposes a framework to prioritize actions, ensuring future projects balance heritage preservation with sustainable urban development through adherence to international charters like the Burra and Nizhny Tagil Charters.
This study employs a mixed-method approach, combining qualitative content analysis of 16 ICOMOS documents to derive 13 evaluation categories (e.g. integrity, value) with quantitative weighting of their connectivity networks. The “Action Network Connectivity Table-Graph” model quantifies interactions between categories, assigning weighted coefficients. Case studies (Shiraz and Yazd textile factories) are evaluated by mapping adaptive reuse actions to these categories, comparing practical vs. theoretical actions. Success rates are calculated using weighted scores, assessing alignment with global standards (e.g. Burra Charter). Quantitative metrics (e.g. 75.33 and 82.34% success scores) highlight compliance gaps and prioritize categories like “value” for future projects.
The adaptive reuse of Shiraz and Yazd textile factories achieved success scores of 75.33% (moderate) and 82.34% (high), respectively. The “value” category (39-unit connectivity) was pivotal, driving project alignment with global standards. However, “tradition” (13-unit) and “identity” scored poorly, indicating gaps. Community engagement and collective memories enhanced social vitality, while economic revitalization was achieved through functional updates. The quantitative model confirmed adherence to charters like Burra and Nizhny Tagil, with Yazd excelling in minimal intervention and authenticity. Results underscore prioritizing “value”-centric strategies and reallocating resources to underperforming categories, offering a replicable framework for balancing heritage preservation, sustainability, and urban regeneration in future projects.
This research introduces an innovative quantitative framework (Action Network Connectivity model) to assess adaptive reuse projects, bridging a gap in translating qualitative international charters into measurable metrics. It uniquely applies global standards to Iran's industrial heritage, offering a replicable model for balancing preservation and sustainability. The study reveals the critical role of “value” (39-unit connectivity) as a core driver and exposes underprioritized categories like “tradition” and “identity.” Its actionable insights empower practitioners to align projects with sustainability goals while advancing methodological rigor in heritage conservation through data-driven decision-making, enhancing cultural, economic, and environmental outcomes in urban regeneration.
