Natural Energy and Vernacular Architecture: Principles and Examples with Reference to Hot Arid Climates (UNU, 1986, 172 pages): Part 2. Natural energy and vernacular architecture: 6. The sun factor in air movement: (introductory text...)

Natural Energy and Vernacular Architecture: Principles and Examples with Reference to Hot Arid Climates (UNU, 1986, 172 pages)

Part 2. Natural energy and vernacular architecture

6. The sun factor in air movement

		*(introductory text...)*
		Air movement by convection
		The courtyard house
		The takhtabüsh
		Traditional city layout and climate

(introductory text...)

Air movement by convection
The courtyard house
The takhtabush
Traditional city layout and climate

Under some circumstances, judicious architectural designs can be used to take advantage of the sun factor as a driving force for maintaining air movement. Generally, this technique is applied where large areas are available and is based on the principle of convection.