|
Exploration of the Design of Functional Elements in the Vernacular Housing of Hormozgan Province: An Analytical Approach
|
Naeme Dabirinezhad *   , Mohammad Hadi Mohammadi Sijani |
|
|
|
Abstract: (2 Views) |
This study investigates the role of functional elements in the vernacular housing of the coastal regions of Hormozgan Province and examines how these architectural features respond to the climatic, social, and cultural needs of local communities. Vernacular dwellings in Hormozgan, adapted to the region’s distinctive climatic and geographical conditions, serve not only as protective shelters but also as mediums through which residents interact with their natural environment.
Employing qualitative research methods, data were collected through library studies, field observations, and semi‑structured interviews. The functional components of local architecture—including windcatchers, sabats, roofs, columns, windows, and other structural elements—were analysed. The central research question is: “How does the intelligent and functional design of vernacular coastal houses in Hormozgan address the climatic and biological needs of residents, and in what ways can these patterns be incorporated into contemporary sustainable architectural design?”
The findings indicate that vernacular architecture, through its context‑specific functional features, effectively provides favourable living conditions. The use of indigenous materials and traditional techniques contributes to improving quality of life, reducing energy consumption, and enhancing environmental sustainability. The study also shows that, given the unique climatic characteristics and socio‑cultural needs of local communities, vernacular design principles can offer viable solutions for addressing environmental challenges and the rising demand for sustainable architecture in comparable regions.
|
|
| Keywords: vernacular housing, Hormozgan, functional elements, sustainable design, climate, quality of life. |
|
|
Full-Text [PDF 976 kb]
(1 Downloads)
|
|
Type of Study: Research |
Subject:
Special
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Send email to the article author |
|
|
|
| Add your comments about this article |
|
|
|
