bridging the gap between theory and action: implementing environmental theories in architecture and urban planning

Theoretical principles in environment-oriented disciplines are crucial, serving as the foundational knowledge base for all processes and activities within these fields. their significance lies in their ability to establish a distinctive identity for these disciplines, differentiating them by their content, methodologies, and values. this research investigates the core concepts and fundamental ideas that underpin architecture and urban planning, linking these theoretical frameworks to knowledge management indicators. understanding these theoretical foundations is vital as they are informed by knowledge-centric perspectives. furthermore, recognizing the term science within these disciplines necessitates acknowledging existing frameworks and exploring new theoretical fields. the integration of software tools, particularly artificial intelligence, facilitates the application of these theoretical principles through logical algorithms. therefore, it is essential to comprehend these fundamental concepts, which form the basis for theoretical support across all aspects of these disciplines. in simpler terms, theoretical principles can be viewed as foundational (foundation), their formation as structural (structure), their appearance (appearance), and their application in architecture, urban planning, and urban geography as functional (function). this research utilizes qualitative content analysis, specifically employing artificial intelligence via maxqda software. the study’s findings enhance our understanding of existing theoretical foundations, enabling their adaptation into environmental scenarios and their application in new contexts and situations. by integrating these environmental scenarios into architectural and urban planning practices, professionals can create more sustainable, resilient, and livable environments, benefiting both people and the planet.