Design with the climate in housing environments: an analysis in Northern Cyprus

Oktay, Derya

doi:10.1016/s0360-1323(01)00086-5

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“…These regions can be categorised under three distinct climatic conditions, such as hot-arid, hot-humid, and composite climates. This is due to the geographical qualities such as topographical values and proximity to the sea (Oktay, 2002).…”

Section: Microclimatic Factors and Human Comfort In North Cyprus Settmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The stuccoed walls serve as climate-responsive architecture or constructed to make use of the surrounding climate and its natural effects. In support of this, one study has shown that in most ancient Roman cities colonnades were built along both sides of their major streets to hinder climatic elements on pedestrians (Oktay, 2002). In the Middle East, for example, windows are kept to a minimum to prevent the sun from entering the building in hot dry (arid) climates.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…For example, Dechra settlements in Italy cluster their houses close together facing the south in order to minimize heat loss (Bensalem, 1995). Likewise, in North Cyprus settlement, compacted streets make it walking easier, due to the shade it casts on the streets and allows the occupants, particularly the women to sit in the street (Oktay, 2002).…”

Section: Compacted Settlements/housingmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…As demonstrated in Figure 3a & b, the narrow streets permit breeze flows and which, also facilitate passive cooling. Buildings are closely joined (Oktay, 2002;Günçe, Ertürk, & Ertürk, 2008). For example, Dechra settlements in Italy cluster their houses close together facing the south in order to minimize heat loss (Bensalem, 1995).…”

Section: Compacted Settlements/housingmentioning

confidence: 99%

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A relative study of microclimate responsive design approaches to buildings in Cypriot settlements

Iyendo¹,

Akıngbaso²,

Alibaba

et al. 2016

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This study describe the microclimates, its effects on building design, and how it depends on the specific climate of a place. The aim of this study is to examine the microclimate responsive design approaches to buildings in the Cypriot settlement through different basic elements of bioclimatic design for human comfort. The study focuses on selected buildings in Famagusta and Lefkosa district of North Cyprus, to understand the effect of microclimate design approaches on the vernacular and contemporary edifices. In line with climate characteristics; site planning, building form and orientation, vegetation, indoor ventilation, and building material was considered in this study. The research techniques applied, includes related frameworks, on-site observation, and interview with building dwellers. The findings suggested that the vernacular buildings and its environment are more sustainable when matched to contemporary buildings. Moreover, the study inference suggests that contemporary buildings should incorporate vernacular buildings responsive design approaches to maximise human comfort. The implication of the study serves as a guide for further investigation on designing microclimate responsive buildings.

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Section: Microclimatic Factors and Human Comfort In North Cyprus Settmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Compacted Settlements/housingmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Compacted Settlements/housingmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Alibaba

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“…This is the case of traditional buildings that are adapted to the environment (Chen et al, 1997;Sozen and Gedik, 2007;Van Hoof and Van Dijken, 2008). Other traditional buildings may also be adapted to the climatic characteristics of their geographic location (Oktay, 2002).…”

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Evaluation of traditional grain store buildings (hórreos) in Galicia (NW Spain): analysis of outdoor/indoor temperature and humidity relationships

Perez-Garcia

Carreira

Carral

et al. 2010

Span. j. agric. res.

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Hórreos are traditional rural buildings of northern Spain used for desiccation and conservation of cereal grains. They provide natural ventilation, an unfavourable environment to discourage attack by biotic agents (e.g., fungi and insects) and prevent access by others, such as rodents. The objective of this paper was to study the environmental conditions of the Mondoñedo type of hórreos (north coastal area of Galicia, northwestern Spain). They are built of wood and stone, with a prismatic grain chamber isolated from the ground and with ventilation openings on the side walls. In three hórreos, over a period of one month, the temperature (T) and relative humidity (RH) of the indoor and outdoor air were measured throughout the day. Maximum and minimum values during three periods (night, morning and afternoon) and at three specific times (9:00, 14:00 and 21:00) were analysed. It was noted that hórreos had a dampening effect on RH. When the outdoor humidity was ≥ 90%, the indoor humidity was on average 5.2% lower. If the outdoor humidity was ≤ 65%, the indoor humidity was on average 3.2% higher. When it was around 75%, this effect was at its smallest. This effect was not as remarkable for T. It is concluded that RH and, to a lesser extent, T remain more stable in the hórreo than outdoors, providing an appropriate environment for the preservation of grain. Other characteristics (i.e., geographical location, topographic altitude, exposure to the wind and longitudinal axis direction) appear to influence the amount of change experienced by these parameters.Additional key words: ambient parameters analysis; cereal grain conservation; rural traditional buildings. ResumenEvaluación de construcciones tradicionales para el almacenamiento de granos (hórreos) en Galicia (NO de España): análisis de las relaciones entre la temperatura y humedad interior y exterior Los hórreos son construcciones rurales tradicionales del norte de España usadas para la desecación y conservación de granos de cereal. Sus características proporcionan ventilación natural y un ambiente desfavorable para el ataque de agentes bióticos (como hongos o insectos), además de evitar el acceso de otros, como roedores. El objetivo de este trabajo fue estudiar las condiciones ambientales de los hórreos tipo Mondoñedo (zona costera norte de Galicia, noroeste de España). Están construidos de madera y piedra, con una cámara de grano prismática aislada del suelo y con aberturas de ventilación en sus paredes laterales. En tres hórreos, durante un periodo de un mes, se midieron la temperatura y la humedad relativa del aire interior y exterior a lo largo del día. Se analizaron los valores máximos y mí-nimos durante tres periodos (noche, mañana y tarde) y a tres horas determinadas (9:00, 14:00 y 21:00). Se observó que los hórreos tenían un efecto amortiguador sobre la humedad relativa: Cuando la humedad exterior era ≥ 90% ó ≤ 65%, la humedad interior era, como media, un 5,2% inferior o un 3,2% superior, respectivamente; si era ~75% el efecto era el más reducido. P...

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