Analyzing the amount of radiation absorption related to the form of Ab Anbars dome in a hot and dry climate in Yazd

Effects of Sunlight and Shadow on the Surfaces of Pigeon Towers in Central Asia: Case Studies in Iran, Qatar, Egypt and Saudi Arabia

“…Buildings with more surfaces exposed to sunlight absorb more heat. The shape and height of buildings thus play a key role in the amount of heat and shadow they receive (Shiri et al, 2019b). Unfired clay brick and glazed brick constitute the main materials used with utmost delicacy and creativity in building pigeon towers.…”

“…Ongoing research on thermal energy in old buildings aims at analyzing radiation and shadow on historical buildings, especially domes of mosques, reservoirs and markets (Sedighi et al, 2017;Shiri et al, 2021). In recent decades, a growing number of articles have been devoted to solar radiation on the outer surfaces of buildings in a way that outers surfaces and forms increase thermal comfort in spaces.…”

“…Moreover, numerous studies investigated the effects of sunlight on the outer curved surfaces of traditional buildings, including the domes of water reservoirs, mosques and bazaars. The effect of solar radiation on these surfaces was simulated in Radiance in dry and hot or cold climates (Shiri et al, 2019b;Shiri & Momeni, 2020;Shiri et al, 2019a). Building orientation, solar radiation, shading and natural ventilation were included in the study of thermal comfort in buildings by performing a weather data analysis in Ecotect (Haase & Amato, 2009;Petersen & Svendsen, 2010;Newell et al, 2012).…”