Shahid Beheshti University Soffeh 1683-870X 21 4 2012 01 21 Architectural Regulations and Freedom of Architects Architectural Regulations and Freedom of Architects 5 20 100377 FA Bahram Siavashpour Assistant Professor, Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning, Hakim Sabzevari University Journal Article 2017 11 07 <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Calibri Light'; font-size: large;">This paper assesses the impact of architectural regulations on the degree of freedom of architects in making design decisions. To this end, regulations are classified in three main categories with respect to: (i) level of abstraction; (ii) theoretical source; and (iii) adopting body. In terms of abstraction, regulations could treat highly theoretical abstract topics or concrete operational subjects. A regulation could also be derived from positive theory and empirical generalization, normative theory, or planning and design aspirations. In terms of adopting body, regulations could be adopted by high-level central government bodies or local bodies at a low level with respective decrease in their legitimacy.</span> <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Calibri Light'; font-size: large;">This paper assesses the impact of architectural regulations on the degree of freedom of architects in making design decisions. To this end, regulations are classified in three main categories with respect to: (i) level of abstraction; (ii) theoretical source; and (iii) adopting body. In terms of abstraction, regulations could treat highly theoretical abstract topics or concrete operational subjects. A regulation could also be derived from positive theory and empirical generalization, normative theory, or planning and design aspirations. In terms of adopting body, regulations could be adopted by high-level central government bodies or local bodies at a low level with respective decrease in their legitimacy.</span> https://soffeh.sbu.ac.ir/article_100377_0abe44be32daa78bf4bfbae99bebd656.pdf