Study of Climate Responsive Passive Design Features in Traditional Hill Architecture of Khyah Village in Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh, India for Indoor Thermal Comfort

Evaluation of Thermal Comfort in Traditional Houses in a Tropical Climate

“…Results of this study revealed that architectural elements like Transom Ventilation Panels (TVPs) and ornamental windows in all sides of the building could significantly improve indoor ventilation and air change rate [9]. In general, traditional houses in hot-humid areas were constructed to provide maximum thermal comfort with natural ventilation, and to specifically reduce moisture [10][11][12]. In order to use the wind in these regions, buildings have been constructed above the ground to allow the air coming in and out freely.…”

“…In general, the traditional houses in close proximity to coastal areas have been designed sophisticatedly in order to lead wind directly and indirectly to buildings [17]. In order to sufficiently apply wind in these buildings and use maximum sunlight in the cold seasons, buildings are oriented in the east-west direction [10]. Shading devices are installed horizontally and vertically on top of windows and apertures, especially in the south direction to achieve heat avoidance techniques.…”

Influence of Iwans on the Thermal Comfort of Talar Rooms in the Traditional Houses: A Study in Shiraz, Iran

“…Greenhouse gas emissions and global warming in recent years, in addition to high energy consumption in residential sectors, have caused the emergence of a greater interest in climatic strategies. Meanwhile, more effort is devoted to using such strategies in local and traditional architecture in modern buildings [3][4][5]. For a long period of time, buildings and climatic strategies have been constructed based on trial and error for local and traditional buildings; however, these experiences are going to be forgotten [6,7].…”

“…In general, vernacular houses near coastal areas have been designed sophisticatedly to lead wind directly and indirectly to buildings [26]. In order to apply wind sufficiently in these buildings and use maximum sunlight in the cold seasons, buildings have been orientated in the east-west direction [4].…”

“…Shading devices have been installed horizontally and vertically on top of windows and apertures have been employed, especially in the south direction, to sufficiently fulfill heat avoidance techniques. By controlling intensive solar radiation through the application of shadings in balconies as well as the increase of cross-ventilation through the shaded windows, acceptable indoor thermal conditions have been supplied in vernacular houses [4,5,27].…”