According to Bita Rastgar, reporter of Titrsanat, the details of the “Fatemeh al-Zahra” project were presented during a meeting with journalists and media representatives at the headquarters of the Association of Steel Structure Producers and Exporters.

Engineer Saman Salari-Pour, the project manager, emphasized: The steel structures were manufactured in the factory and installed on-site using bolted connections, which was the key to the project’s fast execution.

The unique features of this residential complex in Phase One include:

· Remote smart-control systems

· Solar panels

· A dedicated wastewater treatment plant

· Smart water-consumption separation system

…which enables a portion of the complex’s energy needs to be supplied self-sufficiently.

The project manager spoke about the challenges of this project, which included transporting large structural components, adverse weather conditions, power outages, and the impacts of the 12-day conflict, and described precise management and planning as the key factors in overcoming these challenges.

Ali-Akbar Rahmatipour, the project design manager and technical director of Arkan Sazeh Company, emphasized execution quality and stated:

“Despite the high execution speed, not the slightest compromise was made in adhering to national building regulations and technical codes. A multi-layered supervision system in this project ensured the quality of every stage of implementation.”

He added regarding the project’s durability and service life:

“I can confidently state that the residents’ satisfaction with these buildings is guaranteed for approximately the next 5 to 10 years. A 30-year service life has been calculated for these structures, which reflects the high durability and long-term stability of this project.”

Further on, Abolfazl Kadkhodazadeh, a member of the Steel and Steel Structures Association, clearly highlighted the significant advantages of this project and said:

“The implementation of this project using steel structures has yielded remarkable results. Technically, the structural weight has been reduced by 28 kilograms per square meter compared to concrete structures, which not only increases safety but also results in a lighter structure.”

He then addressed the economic advantage of the project and added:

“Given the high execution speed and the price stability of materials throughout the project, this method is more cost-effective compared to traditional approaches. Moreover, considering the country’s drought conditions, a 70 percent reduction in water consumption in projects using steel structures shows that steel structures are an appropriate solution for overcoming the water crisis.”