Feasibility of reinterpreting native architectural components of Iran's hot and dry climate in contemporary housing(a case study of Yazd city)

Studies and investigations conducted on the principles of architectural processes in different regions demonstrate a close relationship between the conventional architecture of an area or region and its geographical climate. Examining the characteristics of architectural styles in various regions concerning climatic conditions can effectively contribute to presenting optimal architectural patterns. Indigenous housing in Iran's warm and arid climate has consistently provided thermal comfort for its inhabitants. It is worth mentioning that the principles of designing and architecting housing are aimed at environmental comfort, energy efficiency, and environmental control by climatic conditions. Therefore, studying and assessing these features can be utilized in contemporary architecture as rich patterns from the past. The subject of discussion herein revolves around the potential of indigenous architecture for application in modern architecture. This thesis, using descriptive and analytical mechanisms and with an applied objective, adopts qualitative and quantitative inference methods and field analysis of indigenous residential houses in Yazd City, chosen as a specific case study. Furthermore, data collection methods involve library studies and field observations. The research findings indicate that in many instances, the pattern of indigenous housing in warm and arid climates significantly influences improving the thermal and cooling comfort of residential house inhabitants.