Crystallizing Poetry in Sustainable Architecture: Humanitarian Impact and Mystical Influence of Rumi

Abstract

Mysticism and architectural art are closely connected, reflecting human existence by portraying cultural, spiritual, and social identities. The Iranian American architect Nader Khalili was not only a theoretical architect, but he also addressed human needs through architecture, drawing inspiration from the thoughts and poems of Rumi. He incorporated elements from Rumi's Masnavi in his remarkable work for various purposes, either explicitly or implicitly, intentionally or unintentionally. This connection is evident in his effort to inform the architectural world in which he lived, use imaginative architectural forms in his speech, establish a link between architecture and existence, and present broad ideas that can be applied to architecture. By inviting people to remember God through architecture, he sought to explore the concept of creationism in architecture through Rumi's thoughts. Iranian American architect Nader Khalili transformed sustainable architecture with his innovative earthbag construction system, "Superadobe." This system was created to provide affordable housing in distressed areas. Inspired by the poetry and philosophy of Rumi, Khalili's work emphasizes the connection between architecture, humanity, and spirituality. This article explores Khalili's approach, its philosophical links to Rumi's Masnavi, and the global impact of his designs. By addressing the human and architectural aspects of existence and their intersections, Khalili's adobe structures contribute to philanthropic housing and provide insight into the fusion of tradition with modern knowledge. Case studies demonstrate the resilience of these structures in the face of natural disasters and their role in sustainable and culturally relevant design.

Keywords

• Earthbag construction
• Superadobe
• Sustainable architecture
• Rumi
• Masnavi
• humanitarian design
• Nader Khalili.

Sürdürülebilir Mimaride Kristalleşen Şiir: Mevlana'nın İnsani Etkisi ve Mistik Etkisi

Abstract

Tasavvuf ve mimari sanat yakından bağlantılıdır, çünkü ikisi de kültürel, manevi ve sosyal kimlikleri tasvir ederek insan varoluşunu yansıtır. İran asıllı Amerikalı mimar Nader Khalili yalnızca teorik bir mimar değildi, aynı zamanda mimari aracılığıyla insan ihtiyaçlarına hitap etti ve Mevlânâ’nın düşüncelerinden ve şiirlerinden ilham aldı. Çeşitli amaçlar için, açıkça veya örtük olarak, bilerek veya bilmeyerek, dikkate değer çalışmalarına Mevlânâ’nın Mesnevi’sinden öğeler dahil etti. Bu bağlantı, yaşadığı mimari dünyayı bilgilendirme, konuşmasında yaratıcı mimari formlar kullanma, mimari ile varoluş arasında bir bağlantı kurma ve mimariye uygulanabilecek geniş fikirler sunma çabasında belirgindir. İnsanları mimari aracılığıyla Tanrı'yı hatırlamaya davet ederek, Mevlânâ’nın düşünceleriyle mimaride yaratılışçılık kavramını keşfetmeye çalıştı. İran asıllı Amerikalı mimar Nader Khalili, "Süperadobe" olarak da bilinen yenilikçi toprak torba inşaat sistemiyle sürdürülebilir mimariyi dönüştürdü. Bu sistem, sıkıntılı bölgelerde uygun fiyatlı konut sağlamak için yaratıldı. Rumi'nin şiirinden ve felsefesinden ilham alan Khalili'nin çalışmaları, mimari, insanlık ve maneviyat arasındaki bağlantıyı vurgular. Bu makale, Khalili'nin yaklaşımını, Rumi'nin Mesnevi'siyle olan felsefi bağlantılarını ve tasarımlarının küresel etkisini inceler. Varoluşun insan ve mimari yönlerini ve bunların kesişimlerini ele alarak, Khalili'nin kerpiç yapıları hayırsever konutlara katkıda bulunur ve geleneğin modern bilgiyle kaynaşmasına dair içgörü sağlar. Vaka çalışmaları, bu yapıların doğal afetler karşısındaki dayanıklılığını, sürdürülebilirliğini ve kültürel açıdan ilgili tasarımdaki rollerini göstermektedir.

Keywords

• Toprak çuval yapımı
• Süperadobe
• Sürdürülebilir mimari
• Mevlâna
• Mesnevi
• İnsani tasarım
• Nader Khalili.

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