en General Architecture General Architecture Research Paper Research Paper <span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt FONT-FAMILY: "Times New Roman" mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman' mso-ansi-language: EN-US mso-fareast-language: EN-US mso-bidi-language: AR-SA"><em>The present paper will investigate the specific elements of architectural design based on Islamic beliefs, by taking Iranian Architectural values and vernacular climate design methods into consideration. This research will assess the spirit of experimental elements, created by the inhabitants, according to recent scientific findings. The main concentration will be on the physical design of rural areas in hot, arid and sunny regions of Iran in order to have active and healthy environments and to emphasize on transferring all these sustainable values to the future.</em></span> Iranian Architectural Elements, Rural Design, Arid Regions, Kashan, Iran 21 29 http://ijaup.iust.ac.ir/browse.php?a_code=A-10-1-3&slc_lang=en&sid=1 Asghar Moradi m_moradi@iust.ac.ir 18003194753284600143 18003194753284600143 Yes Mahdi Akhtarkavan m_kavan@iust.ac.ir 18003194753284600147 18003194753284600147 No