Recognition of Sustainable Performance In Iranian Traditional Architecture Using Wind Renewable Sources

Recognition of Sustainable Performance In Iranian Traditional Architecture Using Wind Renewable Sources Maryam Tehranchi and Mahta Boustanchi ABSTRACT A Sustainable architecture means ecoarchitecture and this global action done to better preserve and management of ecosystems. Dimensions which have been defined by sustainable architecture included in three dimensions: environmental, social and economic dimension which emphasis on the support of local culture and identification in environmental management, reduce the degradation and damage to the environment and its costs and in the end, to make an ecological balance between nature and architecture. These concepts have an especial meaning in traditional architecture. Fine issues and elements of past architecture in Iran has been reflected through the study of traditional architecture which by analyzing of it, we found out principles and values that provided the sustainability for this type of architecture. For example, traditional architecture had the optimal use of renewable energy sources in its construction. The capability and skill in proper space alignment in order to have an optimal use of natural light and proper wind entry and prevent unpleasant wind, were of that time architecture’s idea. The aim of this research was to recognize the sustainable architecture performance in Iran past time architecture in the use of wind renewable sources and the research method is a descriptive one. The results shows that there were factors in the utilization of renewable energy sources in traditional architecture which are originated from its sustainability which include, making a central courtyard, wind, corridors and intermediate space. Finally, we have made a summary of these techniques and adapted them to the international sustainable architecture’s principle.