Windcatchers and their applications in contemporary architecture
作者机构:Engineering FacultyArchitecture DepartmentIlam UniversityIlamIran
出 版 物:《Energy and Built Environment》 (能源与人工环境(英文))
年 卷 期:2022年第3卷第1期
页 面:56-72页
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学科分类:0809[工学-电子科学与技术(可授工学、理学学位)] 08[工学]
主 题:Windcatcher Wind tower Badgir Natural ventilation Passive cooling CFD
摘 要:Natural ventilation and cooling have played an essential role in providing comfort *** are passive cooling systems and one of the most familiar elements in Iranian *** can significantly influence on reduce cooling loads and supply the necessary ventilation rate of *** paper aims at providing an in-depth review of the recent developments and applications of windcatchers in modern *** efficiency of windcatcher is also discussed according to the windcatcher’s relevant parameters,i.e.,height,configuration,and *** comprehensive review reveals that these factors have significant impacts on the performance of *** is also shown that a one-sided windcatcher is a better choice in regions with privileged wind ***,other types of it are better in regions with variable wind ***,windcatchers’potential for applying in the contemporary architecture and urban planning shown in the using windcatcher in contemporary buildings,windcatchers in the urban context,new designs,and new technologies of windcatchers sections.