“…As such, they provide shadow, are continuously naturally ventilated, and create a pleasant place for sleeping, sitting, gathering and eating (Manzoor, 1989;Rapoport, 1969, p. 86). Schoenauer (2000), Fardeheb (1987), Bonine (2000Bonine ( , 1980, Soflaei (2006) and Memarian and Brown (2006, p. 24) all claim that the loggia is among the main vernacular architectural solutions in the hot dry climates of Iran which have enabled residents to be relatively comfortable. In Yazd, the loggia is occupied during hot and warm season, usually from May till November.…”