Abstract:
Early evidences like by Socrates and Vitruvius
show that, solar principles and other local
climatic qualities to achieve comfortable living
spaces were not used only in this millennium.
Nevertheless, the energy consummation of a
building is strongly related to the climate
surrounding it and the needs of the
occupants. Climatic, structural and physical
conditions of the buildings, installed system,
and the requirements of the inhabitants have
been changing within time. This leads to more
energy consumption, whereas the fossil
sources are rapidly running out. Therefore,
measures in order to enhanced energy
efficiency are strongly necessary.
The aim of this work is to show architectural
shading concepts for reducing the energy
demand of the residential houses. In this
regard, housing settlements in Bodrum are
evaluated. It is a characteristic city in the
Aegean Region of Turkey, where the
vernacular urban and architectural patterns
provide useful hints for designing energy
efficient environments.
First, traditional houses and new settlements
in Bodrum have been analyzed energetically.
Then a prototype house has been developed
according to the simulation results of the
reference objects. Local, window, and roof
shading elements have been analyzed by
existing houses and the prototype in order to
measure the energy reduction effect.
Accordingly, the roof and windows should be
protected from intense solar radiation during
the summer period. Roof shading elements in
combination with window shading can reduce
the cooling load by up to 50 per cent.
However, they should be removable or
specifically designed to allow the winter sun
to penetrate the building.
