Determining Traditional Strategic Principles Based on Understanding Thermal Comfort Indicators in Historical Buildings within Hot and Dry Climates

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
Safoura ROUHI 1
Jamaleddin Mahdineja 2
1 Department of Architecture and Urban Planning, Faculty of Architecture and Urban planning, Shahid Rajaee Teacher Training Universityof Tehran, Tehran, Iran.
2 Professor, Department of Architecture, Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning, Shahid Rajaee Teacher Training University, Tehran, Iran.
10.22034/eiat.2026.238702
Abstract
Today, due to the lack of suitable structural models for enhancing productivity and occupant comfort through the optimal use of climatic factors in buildings, many climatically inappropriate and sometimes contradictory models are being used in construction. The present research seeks architectural points related to the use of hot and dry climatic factors in the traditional design of the Boroujerdiha House in Kashan. In this context, the study aims to identify specific design strategies that consider natural energy sources. Consequently, a descriptive-analytical approach was adopted, utilizing planimetric description tables to present the climatic features as well as the traditional design of the Boroujerdiha House. This research was conducted on three sections of the house: the summer residence, the winter residence, and the courtyard (central area). The traditional design solutions and their application in the Boroujerdiha House in Kashan outline strategies for environmentally friendly architectural design. The obtained results indicated that climatic factors such as topography, the seasonal orientation of the residence, and sunlight regulation can be applied in the design of building forms, including spatial organization, landscape and vegetation, building materials, and technical installations. For designing and constructing sustainable structures in the dry climate of Isfahan, attention to the local ecology is essential. In addition to utilizing traditional architectural solutions, the use of renewable resources such as solar, water, and wind energy can play an effective role in optimizing energy consumption and reducing environmental impacts. This approach can be applied in the design of residential homes, office buildings, and urban service centers.
 
Keywords
Climatic Design
Hot and Dry Climate
Traditional Design
Climatic Feature
Design Strategy
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