The article aimed to analyze and compare the various characteristics of different residential spaces in the Iranian city of Shiraz, especially the differences and similarities between traditional and Contemporary buildings based on green architectural standards and principles. To meet this, eight samples of traditional and Contemporary buildings of Shiraz City were randomly selected and were then evaluated and ranked using green architecture indicators using the VIKOR method. Therefore, the methodology of this study was descriptive-analytical via field surveys. Findings showed that in traditional buildings the architect used to apply the highest and the best types of green architecture indicators in his architectural model, while modern architecture requires applying local architecture to achieve green architecture indicators. Results also showed that architects of the past employed the best green architecture indicators in designing traditional housing while generating valuable patterns of use based on these indicators.