Saving Energy in Buildings through Local Architecture Principles

Abstract

Today, fossil energy consumption and pollution resulting in climate change have turned into a big problem for human beings. Buildings as well as other things are being considered as an important factor in this regard. Geographical conditions and the climate are in direct relation with formation of a safe space for human beings. The analysis and recognition of the architectural features of each region can give us useful information in designs of our buildings. The local architecture is formed on the basis of local conditions in the long term. Generally, local architecture is being taken from natural properties in order to meet human beings' needs. By comparing today's buildings and buildings of modern architecture, we come to understanding that the objective of modern architecture is to provide comfort without taking environmental conditions into an account. In this study, the design is descriptive-analytical and data collection is done through field and documents.