Lighting performance of urban vernacular architecture in the East-Mediterranean area: Field study and simulation analysis

Michael, Aimilios; Heracleous, C.; Thravalou, Stavroula; Philokyprou, Maria

doi:10.1177/1420326x15621613

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“…In the 1960s; however, the interest in the vernacular started to gain greater momentum, not only as a tool to criticize modern architecture but also as a model to create sustainable buildings (Radoine, 2017). Although the study of vernacular architecture in today's time has significantly increased, still the topic occupies a little part in the architectural studies as compared to other fields of architecture (Michael et al, 2017).…”

Section: Vernacular Architecturementioning

confidence: 99%

Vernomimicry: Bridging the Gap between Nature and Sustainable Architecture

Khoja¹,

Waheeb²

2020

JSD

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Biomimicry or learning from nature in architecture is a method that aims to develop a sustainable design solution for modern world challenges by mimicking models, systems, and elements of nature. However, developing biomimetic solutions is not a problem-free approach due to the fact that both, biology and architecture are different. Therefore, the vernacular architecture being the human form of natural construction can be used to help bridge the gap between nature and architecture. There are certain potentials and limitations of using both, biomimicry and vernacular architecture in modern day architecture. However, several methods and the process can be used to develop solutions for these issues. A fusion between both approaches in the form of “Vernomimicry” be used to apply nature based and nature like solutions in architecture successfully.

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Section: Vernacular Architecturementioning

confidence: 99%

Vernomimicry: Bridging the Gap between Nature and Sustainable Architecture

Khoja¹,

Waheeb²

2020

JSD

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“…This type of architecture has also been used by many ancient civilizations (Taleghani, Tenpierik, & van den Dobbelst, 2012) (Saljoughinejad & Rashidi Sharifabad, 2015) (Mohsen, 1979a). The central courtyards are used in order to have access to fresh air and daylight in extreme climates (Sharples & Bensalem, 2001) (Alvarez, Sanchez, & Molina, 1998) (Shao, Walker, & Woolliscroft, 1993) (Sadafi, Salleh, Chin Haw, & Jaafar, 2011) (Hopkinson, Galbraith, Petherbridge, & Longmore, 1966) (Acosta, Navarro, & Sendra, 2014) (Acosta, Navarro, & Sendra, 2013) (Vaisman & Horvat, 2015) (Michael, Heracleous, Thravalou, & Philokyprou, 2017). The validity of central courtyards as a way to reduce energy consumption in interior spaces is approved by several studies (Safarzadeh & Bahadori, 2005) (Taleghani, Tenpierik, & van den Dobbelst, 2014) (Yasa & Ok, 2014) (Muhaisen & Gadi, 2006b) (Zakaria, Kubota, & Chyee Toeb, 2015) (Al-Masri & Abu-Hijleh, 2012) (Manioglu & Koçlar Orala, 2015) .…”

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confidence: 99%

Numerical evaluation of thermal comfort in traditional courtyards to develop new microclimate design in a hot and dry climate

Nasrollahi

Hatami

Khastar

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Sustainable Cities and Society

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The growing interest in thermal comfort of outdoor environments yields in different analysis on courtyards as a common space between urban and architectural scales. However, there is a limited knowledge regarding the microclimatic behavior of such spaces. Using ENVI-met simulations, this paper aims to numerically discuss the thermal performance of different configurations of traditionally designed courtyards in Shiraz, Iran, which experiences hot summers and cold winters. The geometrical effects such as orientation and H/W (height to width ratio) of courtyards are considered as potential parameters to improve the microclimatic conditions. In this paper, PMV and UTCI are used as thermal comfort indices.The obtained results indicate mean radiant temperature and wind speed as the most effective parameters for thermal comfort of courtyards. In addition, the aforementioned geometrical parameters might not be able to solely create a desirable condition, but they could significantly improve the thermal comfort of courtyards during summer and winter. To achieve a desirable thermal comfort level, the results suggest using configurations of a high H/W rate and southward orientation in order to obtain better shading during summer as well as allowing the solar radiation in while regulating the wind speed in winter.

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“…The iliakos has at least one open side and it appears exclusively in the internal elevations of dwellings facing the courtyard and very frequently in front of main spaces (dichoro-double space room). This space was essential for everyday activities of the occupants e.g., agricultural, domestic (cooking, looming, weaving and washing), social (gathering area for both residents and visitors) as it offers an open-air, sun-protected space with sufficient daylighting levels [23]. Sometimes the iliakos incorporates a series of functional elements valuable for the everyday life of the inhabitants, such as traditional ovens, usually projected outside the useful area of the semi-open space.…”

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The Environmental and Social Role of Semi-Open Spaces in Vernacular Architecture of the Eastern Mediterranean Area: The Case of Cyprus

Philokyprou

Michael

2018

WIT Transactions on Ecology and the Environment

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Semi-open spaces largely incorporated in vernacular dwellings formed important social and environmental architectural features throughout centuries. The warm climate of the Eastern Mediterranean area and the need for outdoor protected spaces led to a widespread use of semi-open spaces in the vernacular architecture of this region. Semi-open spaces can be found in a variety of typologies in terms of their geometry and layout, their relation to other closed and open spaces, as well as their function. These spaces constitute vital parts of the every-day life of the occupants, becoming essential activity and social-gathering areas. This paper focuses on the environmental and social role of semi-open spaces in the vernacular architecture of Cyprus, an island in the Eastern Mediterranean area. For the needs of this research, environmental monitoring equipment was installed in various closed and semi-open spaces. The study established the significant environmental role of semi-open spaces since these spaces serve as microclimatic regulators by mitigating high and low temperature. In order to preserve and enhance the environmental role of semi-open spaces, special design and construction measures need to be taken during the conservation process.

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Lighting performance of urban vernacular architecture in the East-Mediterranean area: Field study and simulation analysis

Cited by 37 publications

References 27 publications

Vernomimicry: Bridging the Gap between Nature and Sustainable Architecture

Vernomimicry: Bridging the Gap between Nature and Sustainable Architecture

Numerical evaluation of thermal comfort in traditional courtyards to develop new microclimate design in a hot and dry climate

The Environmental and Social Role of Semi-Open Spaces in Vernacular Architecture of the Eastern Mediterranean Area: The Case of Cyprus

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