Natural ventilation of buildings using Variable facades to achieve sustainable buildings in temperate and humid climates

Nima Bagherigorji¹ Mahdieh Abravesh²

1) Iran University of Mazandaran, Faculty of Arts and Architecture Email:
2) Iran University of Tehran, College of fine arts, School of architecture Email:

IOI Code : XDCD-EHKBC
Publication : 5th International Conference on Applied Researches in Science & Engineering - Amsterdam(5carse.com)
Abstract :
    In recent decades, with the advancement of technology and the importance of the discussion of energy and sustainability, we are witnessing the creation of a new concept of smart building in architecture. An architecture designed for fixed parameters will not respond to these changes. Conventional buildings are designed as fixed units. While dealing with variable factors such as solar patterns and wind changes that often cause a disconnect between the building and its surroundings. To eliminate this disconnection, we need buildings that are compatible with these changes. The idea of providing variability to the building structure to respond to change, instead of relying on building services, has tremendous benefits. This idea of shutters and curtains is well known. Advances in design changes can improve the physical environment. As a result, we are witnessing a significant growth in the design of buildings, which are referred to as smart buildings. In these buildings by providing a variable shell, with the ability to provide a responsive system that can improve the energy performance and internal comfort of the building and provide an optimal response to external changes, physically It is possible to create more comfort and security and save costs, especially in the consumption of energy resources.

Keywords : natural ventilation changeable facades bending facades sustainable development temperate and humid climate