Climate-responsive Strategies in Vernacular Houses in Northern Iran

Foroughi, Reza

doi:10.18848/2154-8587/cgp/v08i02/15-26

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“…In addition, using low-energy and passive strategies will reduce the need for lighting and air conditioning [11], and preservation of historical monuments not only reflects cultural needs but also responds to the needs of development [2], Identifying and preserving the precious architectural heritage is important in helping to discover the mysteries, secrets, symbols and, signs of past architectural concepts [12]. Studies have been made on the sustainability of ancient houses in Guilan such as [13][14][15][16][17][18]. Focusing more on the porch [17,19].…”

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The climatically compatible design is one of the closest ways getting the optimum use of renewable sources of energy since consideration to climatic conditions is the main concern in sustainability. Occupants suffer from this uncomfortable situation due to the overheating indoor high temperature. This region is located north of Iran, is influenced by humid climate conditions. Adaptation to climate condition in the vernacular architecture of west of Guilan is the main reason of using all these solutions to use the environmental potential for providing comfort for its occupants, which are the main purposes of sustainable development. The research question is how the Guilan’s historical architecture has been able to answer the weather conditions. In this research was performed by analysing appropriate climatic solutions in the vernacular architecture of west of Guilan. The methodology based on a Qualitative–interpretative approach was applied. Their location, formation and different functions are investigated. According to this issue, porches and balconies provide best solutions for weather balance conditions in summer and winter and climate comfort.

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