Hadi Soltanifard
Landscape architect and Urban Planner(MSc, Ph.D.)
(+98)9121751623
Website: hadisoltanifard.com
About
Hadi Soltanifard is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Geography and Environmental Sciences at Hakim Sabzevari University, Iran. His main research interests lie in urban landscape planning and design, ranging from theory to implementation. He is a multidisciplinary researcher who focuses on the intersection of landscape architecture, landscape ecology, urban spatial structure, spatial analysis, and urban planning. Working on challenging empirical research and projects has broadened his knowledge regarding various dimensions of the urban environment and empowered him to develop complicated conceptual models on the complexities of urban green space and infrastructure, urban heat issues, and climate change adaptation planning.
Soltanifard is interested in applying these topics to several content areas in urban landscape, built environment, spatial patterns, social interaction, and perception of urban space. His approach emphasizes applying both qualitative and quantitative methods to provide the opportunity to collaborate in interdisciplinary areas of research and projects. He attempts to bind the physical characteristics of the urban environment to the ecological features of urban systems, finding solutions to make cities more resilient in the face of transformation and sprawl development, and proposing effective ways to tackle climate change and other social and environmental challenges.
Education
- PhD, Urban Planning, University of Tehran, 2013
- MS, Environmental Design Engineering, University of Tehran, 2004
- BA, Landscape Architecture, University of Tabriz, 2001
Membership
In addition to his leading academic roles, at present, he is an active member of the:
- International Federation of Landscape Architecture (IFLA).
- Iranian society for landscape architecture professional (ISLAP).
- Iranian Scientific Association for Landscape (ISAL).
Summary of Qualifications
- Over 12 years of curriculum development and delivery in urban landscape, environmental design, and master planning regarding topics of sustainability and ecological systems.
- 8 years of teaching experience teaching in multidisciplinary and encompassing a range of landscape and urban planning.
- Leading a team as a project manager in landscape architecture and urban planning projects.
- Coordinating Master and detail plans with engineers, architects, and construction teams, particularly in Industrial sites planning and design.
- Creating 2D and 3D proposals for conceptual design and detailed projects.
- Preparing technical drawings using AutoCAD and Revit, ensuring adherence to project specifications.
- Developing solutions to technical and design problems following established standards.
- Preparing designs, sketches, diagrams, schematic drawings, and working drawings.
- Excellent communication skills through client interactions resulting in project success.
- Carrying out environmental impact assessments for both landscape and urban planning projects.
- Experience as a field engineer and supervisor in landscape construction, planting design, and site development.
Expertise
- Urban Landscape Planning and Design
- Urban Planning
- Urban Green Space(UGS)Planning and Design
- Landscape Ecology
- LST, Urban Heat Island and Thermal comfort
- Urban Spatial Configuration and Transformation
- Landscape and Climate change
- Urban Ecological Design and Ecological Urbanism
- Space Syntax, Urban Movement and Accessibility
- Built environment, walkability and Health
PROJECTS
Planning Projects
Revising Master plan of Gol-e Gohar Eco-Industrial Park, Sirjan, Kerman, Iran (2022-2023)
VARIA TARH PARS Consulting Engineer
Assessment of new development, land use, and infrastructure in 19000 ha area
Khushab Mountain Park Planning, Khorasan Razavi, Iran (2016-2017)
Feasibility study, ecological capabilities, and site planning in 35 ha area
Ganaveh Tourism Village, Ganaveh, Bushehr, Iran (2015-2014)
MAAB Consulting Engineering
Feasibility study, land use and site planning in 1000 ha area
Gol-e Gohar Eco-Industrial Park Master Plan, Sirjan, Kerman, Iran (2013-2014)
VARIA TARH PARS Consulting Engineer
Land Use, and landscape planning in 19000 ha area
Golmankhaneh Port Regeneration Planning, Urmia Lake, Urmia, Iran (2012-2013)
MAAB Consulting Engineering
Integrated site planning and design in 6.1 ha area
Anshan Eco-Village Planning, Dehdez, Khuzestan, Iran (2013-2011)
MAAB Consulting Engineering
Feasibility study, land use and site planning in 1000 ha area
Farahzad neighborhood landscape planning, Tehran, Iran (2007-2008)
Saravand Consulting Engineering
Landscape planning in 45 ha area
Isfahan Science Technology Town (ISTT) landscape planning, Isfahan, Iran (2003-2004)
Polshir Zistban Consulting Engineering
Landscape planning in 80 ha area
Design Projects
Amirkabir’s new town Entrance design, Arak, Iran (2023-2024)
Landscape architectural plan (Phase 1) in 4.5 ha area
Landscape detail plan and planting design (Phase 2)
https://hadisoltanifard.com/amirkabirs-new-town-entrance-design-arak/
Amirkabir park design, Arak, Iran (2023-2024)
Landscape architectural plan (Phase 1) in 7.5 ha area
Landscape detail plan and planting design (Phase 2)
Chamran park design, Arak, Iran (2023-2024)
Landscape architectural plan in 6.5 ha area
Landscape detail plan and planting design (Phase 2)
Landscape design of Hakim Sabzevari University’s main campus, Sabzevar, Khorasan Razavi, Iran (2019-2020)
Planting design plan in 1.5 ha area
https://hadisoltanifard.com/hakim-sabzevari/
Khushab Mountain Park Master Plan, Khorasan Razavi, Iran (2016-2017)
Landscape architectural plan (Phase 1) in 35 ha area
Planting design (Phase 2)
Imam Khomeini Square design, Neyshabur, Khorasan Razavi, Iran (2015-2016)
Competition
Conceptual design
https://hadisoltanifard.com/imam-khomeini-square-design-neyshabur/
Karun Cultural Landscape Complex, Ahvaz, Khuzestan, Iran (2013-2014)
MAAB Consulting Engineering
Landscape conceptual plan in 130 ha area
https://hadisoltanifard.com/karun-cultural-landscape-complex-ahvaz/
Aghanoor Cemetery Cultural Landscape Design, Arak, Iran (2012-2013)
MAAB Consulting Engineering
Landscape conceptual plan in 2.5 ha area
Razavi playground design, Arak, Iran (2012-2013)
MAAB Consulting Engineering
Landscape architectural plan (Phase 1) in 630m2 area
https://hadisoltanifard.com/razavi-playground-design-arak/
Sanayeh playground design, Arak, Iran (2012-2013)
MAAB Consulting Engineering
Landscape architectural plan (Phase 1) in 2270m2 area
https://hadisoltanifard.com/sanayeh-playground-design-arak/
Sojas urban park, Sojas, Zanjan, Iran (2012-2013)
Landscape architectural plan (Phase 1) in 3 ha area
Abidar Flowers’ Garden, Sanandaj, Kurdistan, Iran (2011-2012)
MAAB Consulting Engineering
Landscape architectural plan (Phase 1) in 3.5 ha area
https://hadisoltanifard.com/abidar-flowers-garden-sanandaj-kurdistan/
Abidar Aqua park, Sanandaj, Kurdistan, Iran (2011-2012)
MAAB Consulting Engineering
Landscape architectural plan (Phase 1) in 4.2 ha area
https://hadisoltanifard.com/abidar-aqua-park-sanandaj-kurdistan/
Abidar Tabiat Center, Sanandaj, Kurdistan, Iran (2011-2012)
MAAB Consulting Engineering
Landscape architectural plan (Phase 1) in 6.4 ha area
https://hadisoltanifard.com/abidar-tabiat-center-sanandaj-kurdistan/
Abidar Seidgah complex, Sanandaj, Kurdistan, Iran (2011-2012)
MAAB Consulting Engineering
Landscape architectural plan (Phase 1) in 2.2 ha area
https://hadisoltanifard.com/abidar-seidgah-complex-sanandaj-kurdistan/
Azadi urban park, Borazjan, Bushehr, Iran (2007-2008)
Landscape architectural plan (Phase 1) in 11 ha area
Landscape detail plan and planting design (Phase 2)
https://hadisoltanifard.com/azadi-urban-park-borazjan-bushehr/
The design of the memorial landscape of Anonymous Martyrs of Brazjan, Bushehr, Iran (2007- 2008)
Landscape architectural plan (Phase 1) in 3 ha area
Landscape detail plan and planting design (Phase 2)
Urban neighborhoods’ parks, Borazjan, Bushehr, Iran (2007-2008)
Landscape architectural plan (Phase 1) in 1.2, 2, 1 ha area
Landscape detail plan and planting design (Phase 2)
Azadi square design of Mahshahr Petrochemical Special Economic Zone, Khuzestan, Iran (2005- 2006)
Rahshahr International Group
Landscape architectural plan (Phase 1) in 9000m2 area
The design of the new development of Besh Qardash park, Bojnord, North Khorasan, Iran (2004-2003)
Planting design plan in 6.5 ha area
Highway Ghaemshahr landscape design, Ghaemshahr, Mazandaran, Iran (2002-2001)
Planting design plan in 6.5 ha area
Book/ book chapter
- Soltanifard, H. (2023), Cooling effect of urban green space: a nature-based solution for mitigation of urban heat. Edited by Prof. Baoji He, Springer [In Progress].
- Soltanifard, H. Farhadi, R. Mansourian, H. (2023), City Information Modelling and Sustainable Development: The Role of CIM in achieving sustainable urbanization, In “City Information Modelling(CIM)”. Edited by Prof. Ali Cheshmehzangi, China, Springer.
- Ghasemi, I. Soltanifard, H. (2021), Reproduction of Urban Landscape: An experiment of Restoration and Renovation of Urban Fabrics in Tehran. Institute of Humanities and Social Studies(IHSS), Tehran, Iran.
Paper
2023
- Soltanifard, H. Mehrfrooz, O, LeBrasseur, R. (2023), A configurational approach to studying relationship between urban form and green space spatial patterns. Case study: Sabzevar City, Iran. Environment, Development and Sustainability (ENVI). [Under review].
- Soltanifard, H. (2023), Spatial logic of Iranian Gardens. The International Conference Beyond the Art of Paradise Gardens. School of Arts, University of Gloucestershire(UK); and University of Birjand (Iran), Monday 5th June 2023.
- Farhadi, R. Soltanifard H., Sabouri, R. (2023), Resilient future cities through landscape urbanism in Tehran, Iran. IFLA World Congress 2023. Stockholm and Nairobi, 28-30 September.
2022
Soltanifard, H. Kashki, A. Karami, M. (2022), Analysis of spatially varying relationships between urban environment factors and land surface temperature in Mashhad city, Iran. The Egyptian Journal of Remote Sensing and Space Science. 25(4), Pp.987-999.
2020
- Soltanifard, H., Roshandel, T. & Ghodrati, S. (2020), Assessment and ranking of influencing factors in the relationship between spatial patterns of urban green spaces and socioeconomic indices in Mashhad urban districts, Iran. Modeling Earth Systems and Environment. 6, 1589–1605. https://doi: 10.1007/s40808-020-00776-z
2019
- Soltanifard, H. and Aliabadi, K. (2019), Impact of urban spatial configuration on land surface temperature and urban heat islands: a case study of Mashhad, Iran. Theoretical and Applied Climatology, pp.1-15. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00704-018-2738-4
2018
- Soltanifard, H. & Jafari, E. (2018), A conceptual framework to assess ecological quality of urban green space: a case study in Mashhad city, Iran. Environment, Development and Sustainability. pp 1–28. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10668-018-0103-5
- Soltanifard, H. (2018). Introduction to Eco-Syntax: An Integrated Concept to Investigate Urban Landscape Sustainability Using Landscape Ecology Approach and Space Syntax Theory. A study in the Mashhad Urban area, Iran. The IFLA Middle East Conference (MELAC 2018): Landscape in Transition, 7 & 8 May.
- Soltanifard, H. Ranayi, M. Ghodrati, sh. (2018), Assessment of campus landscape quality experience in higher education institutions from aspect of students. Case study: campus of Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Iran. Journal of Environmental Studies, 44(3).
https://doi.org/10.22059/JES.2019.232394.1007431 - Khodabandelo, H. Soltanifard, H. Zanganeh, Y. (2018), Feasibility Study of the Pedestrian Movement in the Central Part of Qom City using VIKOR Model and Space Syntax Theory. Journal of Geographical Urban Planning Research, 6 (20), 427-449.
https://doi.org/10.22059/JURBANGEO.2018.258920.917 - Soltanifard, H. Ghasemi, I.(2018), The effects of the transformation of the structure on landscape perception in the historical fabrics of the 12th region of Tehran. Journal of Studies on Iranian Islamic City, 9 (33), 27-38. https://www.sid.ir/En/Journal/ViewPaper.aspx?ID=651097
2017
- Jafari, E., Soltanifard, H., Aliabadi, K. and Karachi, H. (2017), Assessment of the Effect of Neyshabur Green Spatial Configuration on the Temperature of Land Surface and Heat Islands. Open Journal of Ecology, 7, 554-567. https://doi:10.4236/oje.2017.79037
- Ostadi, M. Soltanifard, H. H ADAB, Ghelichipuor, Z., Pahlavani. A. (2017), Assessment and Ranking of Mashhad urban district to refer ecological quality of urban green spaces using Topsis method. Journal of Environmental Studies 43 (2), 329-347. https:// doi.org/10.22059/JES.2017.63082