Journal Article

·2004

Climatic Design: an Analysis of the Old Houses of Diyarbakir in the Southeast Region of Turkey

Gülay Zorer Gedík YTU

Architectural Science Review

Abstract

Abstract In this study, the old houses of Diyarbakir are evaluated in terms of dominant climatic elements characterized by high temperatures and solar radiation. In addition the summer room of a traditional dwelling is compared with a new dwelling's room designed with a new technology and materials according to the thermal insulation regulations of Turkey. For this comparison the cooling load calculation method developed for dwellings by ASHRAE is used. Keywords: ClimateCooling loadDesignHousing

Keywords

ASHRAE 90.1 Environmental science Microclimate Cooling load Meteorology Geography Physical geography Engineering Archaeology Air conditioning Mechanical engineering

Subject Areas

Sustainable Design and Development ·Building and Construction ·Physical Sciences
Architecture and Cultural Influences ·Archeology ·Social Sciences

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