A Genealogical Look at the Concept of Nature and the Manifestation of its Presence in the Architecture of Iranian Houses

Living spaces and in their context “houses”, have been one of the lasting needs created by human beings in every society. Despite of many years passing from their construction and living in them, they are still evidently, memorable and decent in all their dimensions. These spaces are the most noble, beautiful and tangible property of architecture as well as serve comfort the users, represent identity and fulfill owners dream, hopes in the best possible ways. The nature and concepts derived from it are important components and as a meaningful factor. The main purpose is to identify influential factors in Foucault’s genealogy and their role in the creation of divers’ concepts of nature and how they are present in the architecture of Iranian houses. Therefore, the research method is Foucault’s genealogy and semiotic method were used for data analysis. The result of the study shows that the meanings of nature are not limited to houses; Rather, within the framework of specific discourses appropriate to the conditions of society in each historical period, they have constructed an identity and a mentality linked to power. The physical, functional and content presence of nature, in addition to recalling the past through explicit and implicit meanings, under the influence of modern developments and the creation of various architectural trends led to the production of new knowledge and meanings in the field of industry, art and architecture.