Thermal Comfort in Hot Dry Climates - Traditional Dwellings in Iran (Hardcover)

With increases in global temperatures, the risk of overheating is expected to rise around the world. This results in a much higher dependency upon energy-intensive cooling systems and air-conditioners to provide thermal comfort, but how sustainable is this in a world where problems with the production of electricity are predicted? Vernacular houses in hot and dry central Iran have been adapted to the climate through passive cooling techniques, and this book provides a valuable assessment of the thermal performance of such housing. Shedding new light on the ability of traditional housing forms to provide thermal comfort, Thermal Comfort in Hot Dry Climates identifies the main cooling systems and methods in traditional houses in central Iran, and examines how architectural elements such as central courtyards, distinct seasonal rooms, loggias, basements and wind-catchers can contribute to the provision of thermal comfort in vernacular houses.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Routledge Research in Architecture
Release date:	September 2017
First published:	2018
Authors:	Ahmadreza Foruzanmehr
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 17mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	198
ISBN-13:	978-1-138-69499-6
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Architecture > Architectural structure & design Books > Earth & environment > Geography > Regional geography Books > Professional & Technical > Energy technology & engineering > Nuclear power & engineering Books > Professional & Technical > Energy technology & engineering > Alternative & renewable energy sources & technology Books > Professional & Technical > Environmental engineering & technology > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > Homelessness Books > Earth & environment > Geography > Human geography > General Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Pollution & threats to the environment > Global warming Books > Earth & environment > Regional & area planning > Urban & municipal planning > General Promotions
LSN:	1-138-69499-1
Barcode:	9781138694996

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