1- Department of Architecture, SR.C., Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
2- Department of Architecture, SR.C., Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran. ,labibzadeh11@iau.ac.ir
2- Department of Architecture, SR.C., Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran. ,
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Tehran, as the largest metropolitan city of Iran, faces critical challenges including rapid population growth, severe traffic congestion, and escalating air pollution—conditions that highlight the incapacity of traditional transportation networks to meet future urban demands. Within this context, the establishment of urban air terminals based on advanced vertical transportation technologies has become an inevitable necessity. However, the absence of a comprehensive design framework that simultaneously accommodates future technological developments while addressing environmental, economic, and social requirements remains a major challenge for architects and urban planners. Adopting foresight study approach, this research aims to identify and prioritize the key components and indicators influencing the design of urban air terminals in Tehran, and to propose strategic design guidelines for their implementation. The study follows a descriptive–analytical and survey-based method. The statistical population comprises architects, university professors, and researchers specializing in the architectural design of transportation terminals, selected purposefully to provide expert insights. Data analysis was conducted using t-test, Friedman test, factor analysis, and structural equation modeling techniques. The results indicate that technological flexibility and environmental adaptability are considered the most critical factors by experts. Indicators such as anticipating future urban landscape impacts, compatibility with aerial mobility technologies, and the use of renewable energy sources received the highest priority scores. Conversely, the components related to economic sustainability and social interaction enhancement, including the design of community-oriented spaces and sustainable revenue models, received the least attention. This imbalance may threaten the long-term equilibrium between technological efficiency and public satisfaction, ultimately challenging the sustainability of urban air mobility systems.
Keywords: Urban Air Terminal, Urban Air Mobility, Vertical Transportation, Foresight Studies, Tehran
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