Climatology Center Design in Relation with Understanding Different Climates and Its Performance in Research, Cultural and Educational Fields

Abstract

Since about 50 percent of fuel reserves are consumed in buildings, it is necessary to pay attention to constructions. Thus, sustainable architecture as a systematic and logical way for solving energy-related problems in buildings seems necessary. In this type of attitude to architecture, minimizing use of non-renewable resources through designing buildings based on the climate in which they are located, and also the natural environment surrounding the construction site are considered at all stages of construction. In addition, necessity for using renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, biomass and etc. is emphasized. Use of this type of energy has become possible today through the use of new technologies such as photovoltaic panels, solar collectors, wind turbines and etc. designing climatology center based on sustainable architecture can be justified in two aspects. First, considering type of the subject, which is related to understanding different climates and potential environmental capacities, should be identified at each region so that all potentials can be used for climate-based designs. Thus, physical plan of the building in this center has been designed according to the type of the climate and various factors such as solar radiation, wind direction and etc.