Features of Ecological Architecture of Iran Deserts (Using the Teachings of Traditional Architecture)

Abstract

A vast area of Iran is covered by desert areas having tough climate along with sensitive and risky ecosystem which is being lost increasingly in case of negligence and the wilderness of deserts will be increased accordingly. Such regions hold plenty of capabilities in the field of investment and tourist attractions. Moreover, it’s necessary to implement all activities conducted in the areas by the use of stabilization and desertification approaches. In this way, architecture and urbanism whether in city scales or in smaller scales such as villages and oases plays remarkable role in this matter and it is possible to go through this path by the use of construction in harmony with the natural environment. Certain requirement of sustainable construction which is compatible with the region environment is to identify characteristics of ecological architecture of desert areas. In construction terms, our ancestors also used to pay special attention to the harmony with the environment so that one of the assisting information sources in this matter is their experiences. Therefore, in the actual research after explaining the concept of “Ecology”, ecological features of Iran desert areas are extracted and categorized based on the research records and field studies of desert area in Maranjab area in order to achieve solutions in harmony with dry and tough climate. The research results suggests in spite of tough environmental situations of such areas, environmental conditions for human comfort is provided by recognizing ecological features and using engineering sciences. The main research question: What are features of ecological architecture of Iran deserts?