Explaining the principles of smart housing architecture with the aim of reducing the efficiency of non-renewable energy in order to preserve the environment

In recent decades, the increase in the planet’s population, the expansion of urbanization and industrial development, and the unprincipled and unlimited exploitation of natural resources have severely affected the environment, leading to serious environmental damage. The destruction of forests, air, water, and soil pollution, climate change, and the reduction of biodiversity are among the consequences of this process, which are considered a serious threat to the future of mankind and natural ecosystems. Today, this situation highlights the need to change approaches and attitudes in architecture and move towards sustainability. With the increase in environmental challenges and the need to optimize resource consumption, smart residential buildings have been proposed as an important factor for promoting sustainable architecture and preserving the environment. This article examines new solutions to achieve smart residential buildings that can reduce energy consumption, optimize natural resources, and improve the quality of life for residents. Therefore, this qualitative research, using the descriptive-analytical method and targeted library study, as well as searching for available resources in this field, has obtained important results from domestic and foreign articles, books, etc.The results of the research show that today, smart buildings play an effective role in achieving sustainable architecture and development, and thus preserving the environment. Therefore, methods such as utilizing home automation systems, implementing Internet of Things (IoT) technology, using renewable energy sources, designing green spaces and vertical gardens, developing sustainable building materials, and smart water management are proposed as the most prominent and important factors in this field.