Author/Authors :
Alsadat Majidi، Fatemeh نويسنده Department of Architecture, Khorasgan (Isfahan) Branch, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran , , Abdi Abyaneh، Hoorieh نويسنده Department of Architecture, Kashan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran , , Shamshiri، Faezeh نويسنده Department of Architecture, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Boroujerd, Iran , , Hashemishahraki، Mohammad نويسنده Ph.D Student, Department of Architecture, Bu-Ali Sina University, Hamedan, Iran , , Doodman، Ahmadreza نويسنده Department of Architecture, Khorasgan (Isfahan) Branch, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran ,
Abstract :
The study of architectural patterns in traditional- Vernacular houses of Iran indicates that main courtyard,
gowdal-baghche (sunken garden), cellar and basement, badgir (wind-catcher), eyvan, etc. can be employed in
order to conserve energy and reduce environmental pollution. One of the influential factors in the development
of architecture in any region is the adjustment of buildings to its climate and environment. In the traditional
architecture of Iran, sunken garden is considered to be a symbol of construction in accordance with the climatic
features. Correspondingly, relying on the principles of sustainable architecture and utilization of natural
energies, sunken gardens have been able to bring about climatic comfort for the residents. Aiming at the
function analysis of sunken gardens, the present study examines their functional system and the construction
method, and the construction materials employed, drawing on field study and analytical methods.
