Reading Climatic Patterns in the Facade of Iranian-Islamic Houses

The formation principles of buildings in Iranian-Islamic architecture and their alignment with the climate have resulted in a sustainable architectural form. In this context, the emphasis has been particularly placed on the climatic characteristics in the facades of buildings as a crucial link between the external and internal environments and as the most vital component of a building in facing climatic conditions. Effectively utilizing climatic patterns enhances energy efficiency, daylight utilization, visual comfort, and more within the building structure. Hence, this research aims to identify various climatic patterns used in the facades of Iranian-Islamic houses and reviews relevant studies in this field to explore their reinterpretation in contemporary architecture. To achieve this goal, a descriptive-analytical approach was adopted to grasp the essence of the issue, supplemented by a literature review to underscore the significance of these patterns with climatic functions in building facades. The parameters studied encompass Iranian-Islamic patterns that incorporate climatic functions in house facades. The obtained results affirm the feasibility of updating these patterns to create climate-responsive facades using modern technologies, thereby assisting existing studies in determining the optimal approaches for facade optimization.