Energy
Evaluation of Quality of Daylight in a Contemporary Residential Building with a Central Courtyard in Kerman, Iran

M. Movehhedi Nia; M. Nikpour; E. Jahanshahi Javaran

Volume 15, Issue 3 , July 2024, , Pages 294-302

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2024.15.03.08

Abstract
  The research aims to develop sustainable daylighting strategies for contemporary buildings by drawing inspiration from traditional vernacular housing solutions. In this study, the daylight factors of a contemporary residential space with a central courtyard which is located in Kerman, Iran is evaluated. ...  Read More

Energy
Investigation on Daylight Quality of Central Courtyard’s Adjacent Rooms in Traditional Houses in Hot Dry Region of Iran: A Case Study Yazdanpanah House

N. Tayari; M. Nikpour

Volume 13, Issue 4 , July 2022, , Pages 320-332

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2022.13.04.01

Abstract
  Most of the spaces in contemporary houses in Iran cannot achieve enough daylight during daytime. Daylight utilization has a significant impact on decreasing energy consumption in residential buildings. Residents are deprived of natural daylight when there is no attention to the design based on daylight. ...  Read More